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THANK YOU!

5/8/2020

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I wanted to take a moment to thank you, and let you know how much I appreciate all of you who have followed me on social media and purchased my work. As you know so many events have been canceled. I had big plans to vend several times this Spring and summer... You have kept me busy and working!
​I know that we will see the other side of this mess, and Im going to keep working. Looking forward to the future where we can all get together. Until then...Thank you for your continued support. 
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Hang in There!

3/19/2020

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I know that none of us expected the COVID-19 virus to shut almost everything down, at least not to this extent. I have been working hard to make new work that I planned on releasing at Arizona Tiki Oasis in April. Unfortunately the event has been rescheduled to October (understandably so...). Right now I will continue to work from my home studio and release work as it becomes available. many of our favorite establishments and events have been canceled and the people who depend on these things for income ( like me )  are concerned.
My plan: keep working, learning, and persist. My hope is that we all stay healthy and get on the other side of this as soon as possible. In the meantime if there is anything you want custom made or any purchase made from my shop is much appreciated! take care of yourselves and be kind to each other. 
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Odd Rodney Handmade tiki mugs

2/4/2020

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In October of 2019 I purchased a kiln and decided to start making my own tiki mugs in house. It has been an adventure. Im making them start to finish is labor intensive. Most tiki mugs are mass produced in a factory. I also decided to use stoneware which is a bit more complicated but the finished product is outstanding. Only two designs are available right now but several more are in the works. Mugs will be listed in my shop for sale as they are completed. The reviews have been incredible...and I will continue to give my best efforts to making high quality handmade goods.
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MID MOD BOB TIKI MUG

8/10/2019

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Im so happy to announce my first Tiki MUG! "Mod Bob" is based on my mid-century Tiki crossover design. This design was made by me and originally offered as a pendant at Arizona Tiki Oasis in April of 2019. I was approached by Carol Gravem, (ceramics by Carol) a well known and respected tiki mug maker, to see if I would be interested in doing a mug.....the answer was YES!!!
These mugs were offered at Tiki Oasis in San diego (Aug. 2019) as a mug with matching ceramic pendant combo.

​I will be selling these in my shop when available. Thank you Carol!
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Geeki Tikis® Goes Hollywood!

6/20/2019

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When Brandon Giraldez (owner of Beeline Creative) and I met at Tiki Oasis a few years back we instantly got along. We had talked several times over the years about creation a unique sculpture that incorporated some of his "GEEKI TIKIs" brand mugs. Fast forward to June of 2019. 

The Geeki Tikis lounge was opened at "Sweet Hollywood"....This became an opportunity to make it happen. Concept sketches were made, mugs were sent and the work began. The finished sculpture is 4 feet long!

Its on display as a permanent resident of the lounge, If your in the Hollywood area stop in and check it out!
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PRESS RELEASE:

​Geeki Tikis® Goes Hollywood!
Beeline Creative, best known for its popular line of drinkware, Geeki Tikis®, has officially opened its first retail shop in the heart of Hollywood.
The Geeki Tikis® Lounge is open for business! The shop-in-shop is a partnership with SWEET! Hollywood, a 30,000 sq. foot candy store with a prime location in the Hollywood & Highland Center, next to the Chinese Theatre, Dolby Theatre and across from Jimmy Kimmel Live! The Geeki Tikis® Lounge will offer visitors a wide array of licensed Geeki Tikis®, limited edition merchandise, store exclusives and plenty of interactive photo opportunities. There will also be Geeki Tikis® chocolate bars for some of the world’s biggest licenses, a new endeavor for the company.
Brandon Giraldez, President and Big Kahuna of Beeline Creative says "We’re thrilled to give customers the opportunity to interact with the brand and see the breadth of our product offering first-hand. In addition, the space will be used for brand launch events and celebrity signings. We have a lot in store and can’t wait to share the experience with our fans, who have given us so much support over the years.”
Beeline holds over 150 licenses, including Star Wars, Game of Thrones, DC Comics, KISS, Star Trek, Rick and Morty (to name a few!)
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Happy New Year

1/24/2019

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Wow...2019 already! Big changes are on the horizon. This site will be updated and filled with all kinds of new work.... Lets make this year on of the best! As always THANK YOU for your  purchases, support and feedback. 
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Tiki Oasis

8/3/2017

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So August is already here and Tiki Oasis is one week away! Happy to say that I will be attending again this year and I will be participating in the ART SHOW. I hope to see you there... don't be shy, say hello!

In case you can not attend here is a little peek at what I made for the show....
​"We're Going to Need a Bigger Boat" 18" X 18" X 7" mixed media
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whatcha, whatcha, want?

5/20/2017

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I have no shortage of ideas....that does not mean they are all good by any stretch of my imagination. I'm always open to new ideas and I want to create solutions for peoples needs and wants. SO....if you have an idea of something you would like to see made....let me know.

​Is there a product that does not exist yet that you want to see? Maybe you want to see more "how to" videos....or just my process. Just drop me a line and tell me "WHACHA WANT".
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Etsy shop

5/11/2017

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Just a friendly reminder that I do have an active Etsy shop. It has made it easier for me to put items up for sale, track inventory, receive payment .....and most of all add insurance for my clients. Please check out my shop and "follow it". There you will see the latest items that are available for sale.
As always...THANK YOU!.... 
​Etsy.com/shop/OddRodney
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Shopping Cart

3/20/2016

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Hi everyone....It has been a while and I have been busy! If you have visited this site in the past you might remember that there was an online store. As of today I have temporarily disabled it because I have too many other things going on to keep the store stocked with product.

I have been doing more commissioned work for private parties (that's right IM FOR HIRE) and it has taken up most of my time as of late.

I still have some items for sale and will periodically advertise them on my social media accounts and or other sites such as ebay. This website will be completely updated in the near future to make it better for myself and for you.  As always if you have any feedback or questions please email me and I will respond ASAP.

Thank you for your continued support.  
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APOCALYPTO TEQUILA

8/14/2015

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So once again I get to share a project that has been in the works for a while. Thanks to the great people at Iconic Brands I got the opportunity to revamp one of their bottle designs. Introducing Apocalypto Tequila!

This is the good stuff! You have 3 options: Blanco, Reposado, and Anejo...It should be hitting your local store soon or you can contact them for more information at : www.ApocalyptoTequila.com

The slideshow above shows the actual product as well as the original clay sculpt before it went into production.

 
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DEADHEAD RUM 2.0

4/21/2015

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I'm happy to announce that the great crew at Iconic Brands gave me a wonderful opportunity to sculpt and revamp the bottle for the unmistakable, award winning, DEADHEAD RUM.

It all started back in 2013 at the Invitational Deadhead Rum bottle art competition. Myself and 9 other artists altered the original design and they were put on display. Later, I was approached by Iconic Brands to sculpt a new updated bottle design that incorporated some of their favorite elements from several of the submissions, including my own....hence the 2.0 version.

This is an established brand....we needed to stay close to the original design but add a little flair and character. The new bottle has: enlarged eyes, a furrowed brow, DEADHEAD logo on the forehead, reworked mouth and nose, more human-like ears, a scar on the back of the head.... and "drunk-O-meter" holes on the back (so you can see when your running low...or brag to your friends).

This has been a great ride! ... and there is a lot more to come (still keeping my mouth shut). This new bottle should be showing up on your local shelves soon...so keep your eyes open. If your local place does not carry it you can order from the website: www.DeadHeadRum.com

I thought a comparison might be fun so here are some photos of the two of them side by side.

As always Thank you for your continued support!


 

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 International                            Tiki Marketplace

10/5/2014

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Aloha everyone!
Just wanted to let you know that I will be vending some of my art at the International Tiki Marketplace on October 11th at Don the Beachcomber in Huntington Beach!

I will have some new work and some of the favorites that you all know. Not to mention some great One day only discounts!

Stop by and say hello!



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LOWVIEW MAGAZINE

9/16/2014

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Im Stoked to announce that I will have an artist feature

 in the next issue of

LOWVIEW MAGAZINE!

To celebrate the next issue they are having a...

 "Release the Tiki Party"

Saturday September 20 2014 at the

Rhythm Room. 1019 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix Az 85014

$10 at the door gets you in to see some great bands, entertainment, and don't forget the car show! Doors open at 3pm and the event goes till 7:30. This is a 21+ show so bring your I.D.

 Myself and others will be there vending our goodies.

Come out have a great time and say hello. See you there!

Feel free to pause the slide show below for more info.









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MONSTER FINK art show

8/22/2014

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Attention Finksters!
MONSTER FINK

 group art show at

Creature Features

2904 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, Ca 91505

Opening reception : Saturday August 30 from 3pm to 10pm.

I'm happy to announce that some of my work will be in the show as well as many other incredible artists. This is a huge group show and promises to be of EPIC proportions! If your in the area this is not to be missed.

For the latest up to date information check out the Facebook event page. 

 





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BEATNIK MOAI  Pendant for TIKI OASIS

8/6/2014

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Well its that time of year again! Tiki Oasis is right around the corner (August 14-17) in San Diego. I always see a lot of cool pendants there so I decided to make a small run of my own.  This years theme is BEAT TIKI so I made a LIMITED EDITION  Beatnik version as well as a more traditional style of MOAI. I'm only making 100 pieces of the "Daddy-O".  All are hand made by yours truly...signed and numbered. When they are gone they are gone daddy gone.... Dont be a square! Head over to the STORE and get yours before they are all SPLITSVILLE!!!





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Shrunken Monkey Head  for DEADHEAD RUM

6/18/2014

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Every once in a while I get a request that is really fun and exciting. This is no exception. The wonderful people over at DEADHEAD RUM commissioned me to make a new bottle design for their single barreled dark chocolate rum. This will be in a shrunken monkey head that I sculpted...soon to be at a retailer near you this Fall! Please check out the press release below...and check out the link if you want more information on the dark chocolate rum and its story.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DEADHEAD® RUM ANNOUNCES DARK CHOCOLATE RUM EXPANSION


Sculptor Odd Rodney Commissioned to Develop Shrunken Head Monkey Bottle


June 2, 2014 – Industry, CA Iconic Brands, Inc., known for its innovative products, announced its intent to bring to market a single barreled aged rum infused with decadent dark chocolate from the country of Mexico. Deadhead® Dark Chocolate Rum is a small batch, hand crafted spirit made at an old family owned distillery near the Caribbean coast.
Deadhead® Dark Chocolate Rum was developed by founder, Kim Brandi, in her quest to bring the finest aged rum infused with the most decadent dark chocolate to the United States. To hold this world-class rum a shrunken head monkey vessel was developed to
compliment Deadhead Rum’s flagship brand.



Kim Brandi explains the idea of the new bottle.
“The shrunken head monkey vessel housing our dark chocolate rum pays homage to the ancient spiritual beliefs of the Maya and Aztec cultures. Monkeys, as depicted in pre-Colombian legends and art, are often juxtaposed with Cacao. A shrunken head monkey is a vessel befitting rum infused with Cacao.”
The most challenging aspect of developing the new bottle was to retain the integrity of the brand while changing it completely.
"We turned to artist and sculptor Rodney McLellan, known as Odd Rodney, Arizona who, recognizing the significance of branding, diligently worked to help us bring the shrunken head monkey to life," said Kim. "With his help, our new bottle began its journey from
concepts to become a complimenting line expansion of the Deadhead® Rum brand; true to form with its eyes and mouth sewn shut with natural hemp lacings and a scar, from ear to ear on the back of its head.”
Deadhead® Dark Chocolate Rum will be available at fine retailers, bars and restaurants throughout the U.S. this fall. The 750ml bottle will carry a suggested retail price of $28.99.

Deadhead® Dark Chocolate Rum 40% alc/vol (80 proof) is imported by Iconic Brands Inc.,

Industry, CA. Available Fall 2014.
www.deadheadrum.com.

Don’t lose your head. Please sip Deadhead® Rum Responsibly


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!! New Website !!

3/24/2014

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Well I finally did it... as much as I liked my old site I needed something new that I could update easily. This is the first site I have made...and its a work in progress. Please let me know if you find any BUGS. The only way I can make this better is with your help.

This has already been a crazy year with work and projects! Many things are in the works... top secret commissions and items for sale. Big things are on the horizon! There will be more art in the shop soon...and when I get permission, I will let you in on those "top secret" projects. Never thought I would have a blog...but stranger things have happened.  I will do my best to keep you updated here.

Thanks everyone! Your support is appreciated....Cheers! 

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