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Tiki Art & Culture: Draw and Color a Polynesian-Inspired Tiki with Special Guest Tiki Tony

Take a trip back to mid-century Americana with this vibrant, hands-on art class focused on Tiki illustration and culture. Inspired by the postwar explosion of Tiki bars, tropical escapism, and Polynesian-inspired decor, this class blends historical storytelling with practical drawing and digital coloring techniques.

Join me—and special guest Tiki Tony, a renowned Tiki artist and collector based in Hawaii—as we dive into the origins of Tiki culture, how it influenced design across North America, and how you can create your own modern Tiki artwork.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

• Understand the history of Tiki art and its mid-century rise in popularity

• Sketch and ink your own Polynesian-style Tiki character

• Bring your drawing into Photoshop for digital coloring

• Use basic tools to build vibrant, layered illustrations with a vintage twist

• Gain insight and inspiration from Tiki Tony’s personal creative process and philosophy

Whether you’re a fan of retro aesthetics, Polynesian motifs, or just want to draw something fun and totally unique, this class offers a deep yet approachable dive into an underappreciated art form.

Who This Class Is For:
Perfect for illustrators, designers, hobbyists, and history-lovers who want to explore vintage-inspired character design and learn more about the cultural roots behind the visuals.

Tools & Software You’ll Use:

• Pencil and paper for initial sketch

• Adobe Photoshop for digital coloring

• Optional: Drawing tablet or scanner

Class Runtime: Approximately 1 hour, 24 minutes

Please Note: This class was originally created for Skillshare.com. I understand that the Skillshare subscription model doesn’t work for everyone, so I’m now offering individual class purchases directly through my website. Because of this, you won’t be able to post projects, or receive feedback, but you will get full access to all class videos and content.

I hope you’ll check it out! I’ve included a sample below so along with the trailer you’ll get a good idea of audio and video quality for this particular class.

Sample Video:
https://tinyurl.com/TikiSample