Ok... Give me your Top 10 Rod/Custom Artists...

[FrameDragger]

I have been thinking about this for a couple of years... I am thinking of doing an off-shoot of the Type 20 Headlight Run labled "Canvas"...

You can probably see where this is going... I would like to know YOUR top 10 Living Rod / Custom related artists (HAMB and Non- Hamb included)...

Thanks!

Mike

[Crease]

Im doing the same thing with toasters and lawn sprinklers. I call it the "Barnett lives down the street and will probably do me a favor" line of toasters and lawn sprinklers. Kinda catchy eh?

So heres my top 10........

1-5 Barnett
5-10 Tied with McPhail, Franco, Weesner and fellow hot rod family man Hamilton neck and neck.

That other Texas Dan would be in there too.

[RotHod]

How about Thom Taylor??

[Fraz]

1 thru howevermany:

All the HAMBers who post their stuff on Fri Nite Art.

[Roothawg]

Brush is my latest hero......

Barnett is second until he paints the windows in my shop then he's back in the #1 slot.

Thom Taylor supplied the art for our car club logo...so he's in the top 3.

B. Drake is another amazing artist....

[seymour]

I've been very impressed by Barnett's work and Palmer's.

[bufordtjustice]

Boyd Coddington, nough said

[bufordtjustice]

But seriously, I really dig what Safariknut does...

[Crease]

Oooh oooooh oooooh forgot about Palmer

[weekender]

Thom Taylor

Steve Stanford

M.K. John

Brush

And All of the guy's that post on Friday Nite's.

Tommy Mc

[4t64rd]

No particular order, just like each one's work for different reasons

Brush
Lance Sorchick
McPhail
Dave Bash
Johnny Ace and Kali
Rob't Williams
D. Picasso
Barnett
Jdee
S. Standford

If anybody gets hold of Stanford, tell him Steuernagle is still alive.

[Unkl Ian]

Outside the HAMB,in no particular order:
Alan Johnson,Joe Sulpy Sr,Glen Weisgerber,Bill Beckner,
Peter Gunn,Kenny Youngeblood,Corey Harder,
Steve Stanford,Thom Taylor,Chip Foose.

Of course I'm forgetting at least as many equally talented artists.

Fav HAMB artists include,but not limited to: Jeem and Safariknut.

[safariknut]

These are in no particular order;they're ALL great:
Steve Stanford(illustrator extrodinaire and Left-handed striper)

Glen Weisgerber(Airbrush,striper,sign artist,drummer,there's nothing Glen can't do)
Alton Gillespie(Once spent 3 YEARS painting an offshore boat!)
Dwayne Connot(If anyone could letter the Constitution on the head of a pin,Dwayne could!)
Kenny Youngblood(Another one who does it all;his airbrushed chrome is UNREAL!)
Alan Johnson(Another GREAT all around artist)
Art Himsl(A great innovator in paint and a great person to talk with)
Jeff Norwell(EVERYBODY knows BRUSH!)
Donn Varner(One of my inspirations to start striping and still going strong)
Jack Lindenberger(This guy does things with a striping brush you have to SEE to believe!)

There are hundreds more that I appreciate but those are ones that come immediately to mind.

[slammed]

Hey Unkl Ian! Kenny Youngblood! Good one. Dave Bell! afore ment. Steve Stanford, Chip is a Designer deluxe. D.Mayhab, Kenny Youngblood, MK John, DAVE MANN!! I still have to learn the name's of the talented HAMBer'z but there are a-lot of them in the expressionism realm. Good thread!

[Unkl Ian]

How could I forget Alton ?






We need more than 10. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[mr57]

Larry Watson & Gene Winfield. What they do with a spray gun IS art!!!

[Flexicoker]

If pictures of hot chicks and hilarious photoshoppings count...

I vote HankCash!

[Crease]

Gotta have Johnny and Kali of course

[traveling boot ho]

damn,,,with all the ass-tonguing action going on here,,,i figured i'd put in for some,,,,,
johnny & kali rule my pussy,,,,

love,,,
miss h

[guacamole]

VON DUTCH

[DrJ]

If you are just looking for a pro to do a very competent illustration of something you already have in your head you might consider a G-job from a designer at CALTY if you have any "in's" over there there.

[whodaky]

I have always been impressed by Steve Standfords designs. I like Keith Weesner's style and Von Dutch is my inspiration, not just his art but his aloofness of character.
But since being on the HAMB, I have been exposed to so many artists that the world in the most part will never be aware of. Being seen to be great for any thing is relative and very subjective, just like art itself. Geoff aka Whodaky

[50Fraud]

1. Tom Fritz
2. Steve Stanford
3. Daryll Mayabb
4. Larry Wood
5. Chip Foose
6. Thom Taylor
7. Lance Sorchik
8. Chris Froggett
9. Kenny Youngblood
10. Tom Medley

[FrameDragger]

Great responses, keep em coming!

Doc, my pie-in-the-sky dream would be to have "a number" of upcoming people do what they thought would be cool to their "Blank Slate's", and then do a "release" for each one... I have a vision of a bio on each artist, to be released with pictures of their design on the site (and subsequent links to their own sites for people interested in purchasing their work).

There is a shit load of talent out there... I think it would be killer if E&J would come to be known as a friend and promoter of it... We'll see...

Oh yeah, guys... LIVING people make better suggestions for this activity http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

M-

[RPW]

Customs only...

First of all: Harry Bradly
Without competition from any other living custom artist. He is fantastic desinger, innovative and a source for inspiration.

Steve Stanford.
With the perfect feeling for traditional customs.

Dan Picasso.
We do all know what he is capaple to do!

Allan Bergman
A Swedish artist, both a sculpturer, a custom designer and a custom builder.

[50Fraud]

Ten isn't enough; we need a "top 27" or something. Here are some more guys who certainly qualify in the top echelon:
- Joe Henning
- Tom Daniel
- Ed Newton
- Harry Bradley
- Robert Williams
- Dave Bell
- Keith Weesner
- Jeem Smith
- Mike Desmond

[bellyjello]

give me a break , you watch to much TV

[CherryBlossom]

Jeem
Brush

period.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[customcarpainter]

What about the HAMB's own Chopt34?

[oldandkrusty]

Right at the top of my list is Rex Burnett (may he rest in peace) who did the absolute best pen-and-ink cutaway drawings for the old Hot Rod.
Then, I like the work of Kenny Youngblood, Steve Sanford, Lance Sorchik, our own Whodaky, Dave Peters (who designed the paint scheme for my '33 Buick-gotta plug him when I can), Norm Grabowski, Gene Winfield, Sam Foose, Marcel DeLay and sons, Ron Covell, Dean Jeffries , Larry Watson and ALL the guys that hammer and bang away out in their garages to produce all the cars that we salivate over week in and wek out. Here's to you, guys!

[Elrusto]

[ QUOTE ]
Jeem
Brush


[/ QUOTE ]

That's exactly what I was thinking.
I will add
Keith Weesner
____ Bash
Thom Taylor
BRIAN BASS !!!!
Barnett
Hamilton
................ Hold on I'm still thinkin'..............

[buzzard]

Picasso, Chopt34, and Weesner are probably my favorites. I also really dig Sailor, Brush, and Mcphail's work.

Almost all of the Friday Art Crowd is worthy of listing. We have some serious talent around here.

[delaware george]

trossley,barnett,r. williams,brush,

man i quit,too impossible to pick a top ten with so many great talents

[adjustablejohnsons]

I like this work from Spud Murphy.

http://www.martsrods.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/spud/spud02.jpg

[fuel pump]

Did you guys forget about the GREAT work Chad (Django) did on our calendar?

[Barn-core]

I love Keith Weesner's work. My black Rodders Journal shirt is my favorite. Also I thought it was funny that it took a whole page before anyone mentioned Von Dutch.

[SinisterCustom]

How about George Trosley and Steve Austin frome the old CARtoons mags? Loved their art. Also like Keith Weesner, McPhail, Barnett, Brush, PPoC, Safariknut, and the rest of the Friday Art Show "Crew". http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[ChrisinPhilly]

Richard Hughes... A central Pa guy that does super traditional stuff.

[seymour]

[ QUOTE ]
...I thought it was funny that it took a whole page before anyone mentioned Von Dutch.

[/ QUOTE ]

he's not alive

[kustomkat50]

I will have to add Adam Padilla (13horrorshow13) www.speedandterror.com (http://www.speedandterror.com)

and Willy Fisher
www.daddyodesigns.com (http://www.daddyodesigns.com)

to the list!

[safariknut]

Well I guess we can take Dave Mann's name off the 10 best LIVING artists;he passed away last night after a long illness. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[KATFISH]

Robert Williams? Wasent he the first to ever draw a car?
I think he was.
Or maybe it was him that helped Al Gore with that internet
thingy.
Personally i like that idea of Hank Cash being included,
as well as Mc Phail and Weesner

[Fat Hack]

1. Shawn Kerri
2. Trosley
3. Brush
4. Von Tingler
5. Barnett
6. Dan Picasso
7. Jaded42
8. Safariknut
9. Jeem
10. Monster

No order...but damn...only TEN??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[**DONOTDELETE**]

Fat Jack- heard of him?

[Fat Hack]

Fat Jack Robinson??? My hero! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Gracie]

[ QUOTE ]
damn,,,with all the ass-tonguing action going on here,,,i figured i'd put in for some,,,,,
johnny & kali rule my pussy,,,,

love,,,
miss h

[/ QUOTE ]

Your class runneth over.

[Gracie]

Dan Picasso. Amazing.

[Barn-core]

Whoops, guess I skipped over the part that said "living".

[FrameDragger]

Jim, I don't think EITHER of us need to revisit that one...

[**DONOTDELETE**]

OK, fine but how about instead of continuing to talk about eventually selling let's say 500 "limited edition" pairs of headlights for $2,000 you just cut out the middle man and sell ONE PAIR for $1,000,000? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif Think of all the savings that can be made on advertising, labor, shipping and manufacturing. Make it "1-of-1" and someone will have to step up!

[Ayers Garage]

Frank Palmer...

[FrameDragger]

Too late bro... They are on the market... But your plan would have been alot easier...

By the way, I would be more than happy to sell you a set for $2,000, Can deliver tomorrow, where do you want them Sent? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Jeff Norwell]

..... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif,,,wow

I cant give a top ten.....check my links on my web page http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
but ALL these kats are #1
Alex Toth
Jeem
Dan"the Man" Picassoe
Dan"Big Time' Barnett
Tom Fritz
Weesner
Steve Sanford
"Wild"Bill Drake
Safariknut(Ray)
PPoC
Lance Sorchik
Johnney and Kali
Tuck-the wonder dawg
Youngblood
Ed Newton
Darrell Mayabb
Bass
Chriss Froggett
Surf Monkey
Ichoptop
Django
Trosley/when he aint drawing stupid porn for Hustler
Igauna
Mark(?) Balfe


and about 100 or so more........gee.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif


....and of course.......Hami(Rob Hamilton)

..aww crap.I cant remember the rest.....I am sorry.

[BARNETT]

Thanks. I had a big list all typed out...I deleted it...just browse the Friday Art threads...this place is bustin at the seams with talent!!!! There's WAAAY more than 10 REALLY talented artists on this board...no need to even look elsewhere. Every friday the art show either inspires me or completely overwhelms me and makes me wanna go back to cookin. seriously.

As for "non-HAMBers" (they're registered lurkers)...fellow DEADBEATS, Jime' Litwalk and Jeff Shea. These two guys are outta control.

Can't forget Palmer (who else?) either.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[bdrake]

Man, where to start. As already mentioned there is some great talent here on the HAMB. Here is some that I like and sorry that I have to remove Dave Mann as he would have been in my list.

Tom Fritz
Thom Taylor
Kenny Youngblood
Steve Sanford
Jeff Norwell
Kent Bash
D. Mayabb
Foose
Dave Bell
Weesner
Jimmy Smith

Still couldn’t cut it down to 10.

[D Picasso]

indeed, there are more than 10, more like 10 hundred, give or take.

the sweep of approach, style, commitment and ability within the realm of 'car' art is pretty damned amazing, and that the brethren here on the board have such deep respect for each other and each other's talents....well, that's awfully cool. we kind of stick together that way.

I can't add to the list- all y'all have covered it.

do us a favor, though- buy.

[Jester]

You can never narrow this list down to just 10 because of the vast amount of talent that shows itself through so many different media...so I'll just say this

Ron Myers
Whodaky
Barnett
Jeem
Hamilton
Johnny and Kali
Whiskey
Toyghoul
Brush
Daddy-O
Von Franco
Safariknut
Unkl Ian
hillbilly deluxe
Peter Pan of Chicago
Weesner
Caffine
GV Gordon
Buick59(for photos)
HankCash(for photos and not just the girly ones either)
00 Mack
MikeO
alteredpilot
These are in no particular order and I haven't even begun to scratch the surface to name all the wonderfully talented people that have influenced so many.

[Church]

In no particular order

McPhail
Weesner
Von Franco,
Youngblood
David Perry (photography is art...isn't it?)
Ed Newton
John Bell
Robt. Williams
Foose...yes...I said Foose
Thom Taylor

[lesabre59]

Barnett
Picasso
Smith
Dave Bell
Thom Taylor
and not car related..Rick Griffin

[Jeem]

Yep, Dan P. said it best.

My biggest fear about a list is missing someone. Everybody brings something different to the table.

Picasso also said it best when he said Support your Hot Rod Arteest!

Oh. Bob McCoy, haven't heard anyone mention him (he is certainly a living legend).

[Smokin Joe]

On my car I'd like Art Himsl paint with a rat fink by Johnny Ace and some Whodaky striping. Then I'd want Bill Drake to do a picture for my living room. I'd also need some posters and T shirts by brush, Kali and all the other HAMB artists. Soon as I win the lottery, you guys'll get the call so stand by! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[59BuickWagon]

Surprised no one mentioned Bruce Kaiser, so I will! You've all seen his work both is his paintings TyRods T-shirts and in his ad work for guys like Spadaro, ECI and Juliano.

[Django]

I am HONORED to be mentioned within a thread of some of my own creative heros. WOW. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Broman]

Only two people mention Chopt34(Chris Ito).....!??!??!

Tough crowd, he's a magician if you ask me, and he drives a bad-ass car too. He's one of my heros...

[Broman]

We're leaving out:

Dave "Big" Deal
Charlie Smith
Greg Tedder
Lance Sorchik - awesome
Mark Balfe

...who else????

[Hackerbilt]

Hey! Just found this post!
Damn, things sure move down page fast here now!!!

Lotsa great artists listed...
Gotta add Roger Jetter to the group!
Yes...40studedude is a gifted artist as well as a gifted storyteller!
He does very realistic looking automotive art for shirts, ads etc.
Not sure if he's put anything on the friday night art post...might be too busy with the friday nite read stuff! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Kaucher]

You guys know how to hurt a guy. KK

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

I've been trying to avoid this post for the last few days.

There is so much talent on this board. I enjoy and are a fan of all our HAMB artists. I hope to someday collect art from each of you.

I got to say that when the post appeared, I thought it was about Automotive Illustrators. There are so many favorites and just about all of them are named.

I will name a few Automotive Illustrators that have had a profound effect on me and my automotive artistic tastes. And by profound effect, I mean I get a boner when ever I view their art. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

In 1970 I discovered Dave Deal.

In 1973 it was Robert Williams.

In 1978 it was Steve Stanford.

In 1980 it was Tom Pickrel

In 2003 it was Brush, Jeem, Johnny & Kali all thanks to the HAMB.

2004 it's this Chris Frogget and Jimmy Smith.

These guys really trip my senses when it comes to drawing cars and such.

I'll save my pinstriping greats for another post. Youse guys ROCK!

Joel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Brickster]

I know that he is not very well known right now but I think he has the potential to get a good reputation with his first project. It's the roadster pick-up coming from Pinkee's Rod Shop real soon. He did the design work as well as participate on the build. He is a very good friend of mine and a lurker to the board, his name is Christian Dotson. Here is the Pinkees RPU drawing again.

[straykatkustoms]

Kool topic!! WOW!! hard to cut it down to only ten, here is my top ten list.

1. Dennis McPhail
2. Keith Kaucher
3. Steve Stanford
4. M K John
5. Lance Sorchik
6. Dave Bell
7. Ed Roth
8. Keith Weesner
9. Ron Myers
10. George Trosley

McPhail?? Sorry guys I forgot....McPhail Sucks!!!!!!!

Happy Trails,

Mick

[ShortBus]

Steve Coonan

[baytowngreaser]

Keith Weesner
Johnny Ace
Von Franco
The Pizz
Sugi Shack (Japanese Artist)
King Rat (also a japanese artist)

These are my top 6 artist, i know you wanted 10 but these are my favorites.

And they are in no particular order.

[Plowboy]

Brush and Chris Frogget

[Church]

Whata about another Japanese artist. Makoto Kobayashi. AMAZING!!! and that guy that does the huge broze sculptures. Hippodrome...or something like that. Not drawing...but art none the less.

[Uncle Chaz]

It's sort of late to to be joining in this thread, but I think some of you will find a favorite artist on Motorburg (http://www.motorburg.com/)
It's an association of some of the top rod and custom artists in the business including:
Jimmy Smith
Thom Taylor
C•Cruz
Greg Tedder
Charlie Smith
Ralph Birch
and Darrell Mayabb
The site features lots of rod and Custom content as well as stories by well known people in the industry. New artists will be joining the association periodically so check it out often.
Not to compete with the famous H.A.M.B., but Motorburg has a forum with specially defined categories that you might find of additional value and interest. Check out the "Big Block Party" (http://www.motorburg.com/forum/)when you get there.
Hope you enjoy the visit - Charlie Smith

[40StudeDude]

09-11-04 thread..."sort of late"...??? Where do dig this stuff up from...???

R-

[thamesvan]

I,ve seen some new guys on here have been awesome unfortunately didn,t register the names,but here are some roll off the tongue;Chris Frogett.....Lance Sorchik.....Coop......D,Bell.....Weesner.....Roth. .....R Williams....Gary Constable.......Sanford.... T.Taylor

[hemi]

Zombie.

[Bumpstick]

Errol McCarthy
Tom Fritz
Weesner
Steve Sanford
Jeem
D.Picasso

My faves. -stick

[hotrodladycrusr]

I'd rather see an old one arise from the dead then a new one created. Means folks are usign the search feature instead of just posting random topics that might have just been addressed.

[ynottayblock]

jeez, that is a hard question only 10? is that even possible
Harry Bentley Bradley
Weezner
Norwell
McPhail
Norm Grabowski -anybody mention him yet?
Zombie- a style all his own
DetroitDinosaur- check the friday artshows this guy is mind blowing
W.M.A. Motta- he doesnt dabble really in hotrods/customs but the guy is an inspiration to any auotmotive artisit
Sanford
Foose- not a traditional guy but you can ignore his talent
thats 10 but i could add a ton more, plus it changes on a weekly basis thanks to the friday artshows, which are LOADED with talent

[RustyBolts]

Keith Weesner!

[Candy-Man]

Present: Taylor, Norwell, Williams & Weesner
Past: Howard

That's It

[Big A]

Weird bit of nostalgia seeing some of the early posters and names in this old thread.

Glad Mr. Norwell is still around, amongst others.

Don't see much from Tuck, HankCash or Dan Picasso anymore, amongst others. Framedragger for that matter.

[McKee]

Check out Mitch Cotie over on the Jockey Journal, mostly bike oriented,....incredible, crazy stuff!

[flyingpolock]

Man.... Cotie's stuff is INSANE!!!
Glad I stumbled on this post.... old, sure, but new to me! hotrodladycrusr, well spoken!
Hell, a top ten list wouldn't cut it for me.... I'd need three times that many to scratch the surface.... Charlie Smith, Jim Smith, George Trosley, Steve Stanford, Keith Weesner, Jeff Norwell, Art Fitzpatrick, Dave Bell, Lance Sorchik, Keith Kaucher, Chris Frogget, Bob Freeman, Ed Newton, and just about anyone on the Friday Art Show....
And Uncle Chaz, it's been more than a pleasure getting to know you! You're the guy responsible for me choosing this CAReer path... and thanks for mentioning Motorburg.... VERY cool to see that! It's like a fix for me between Friday Art Shows!
BTW-- great to see so many names mentioned here.... what a variety of styles and influences! McKee, again, thanks for sharing Cotie's work.... outstanding!

[1- shot slinger]

Check out Mitch Cotie over on the Jockey Journal, mostly bike oriented,....incredible, crazy stuff!

Wow, its great that one of my sketches is even mistaken for Mitch Cotie's work! That green skull at the bottom is mine...

Here are my favorites...

1. Dennis McPhail
2. Rocky Burris Jr.
3. Ron Pinkston
4. Hamiton
5. Keith Weesner
6. CHOP
7. Dan Barnett
8. Jeff Norwell
9. Whiskey
10. Ron Myers
11. RJB
12. Jr. Huff
13. Skratch

...and alot more!

[customfalcon63]

If someone says Ian Roussel im going to punch them

[KustmAce]

Wow, its great that one of my sketches is even mistaken for Mitch Cotie's work! That green skull at the bottom is mine..

I KNEW that was yours

man im good

[BrandonB]

If someone says Ian Roussel im going to punch them

Ian Roussel, now gasser52 come and punch me you little fag. If you do, don't forget to bring the $125 steering wheel you owe me, you little dead beat panty stain.

[AHotRod]

Jeff 'Brush" Norwell = Ruler :)

[Groucho]

Steve Stanford, PERIOD

[kustomkat]

Can't forget about another HAMB Alliance member... I think his name is Diablo.. "Y-blocks never die, they just eat bow-ties" He's so dreamy... C-ya next weekend in Solvang...