Friday Art Show [Archive]

Skate Fink

10-31-2003, 04:49 AM

Since I'm up, I'll kick it off. This afternoon, a co-worker is retiring after 37 years on the job (lucky bastard!) With all the people around the country getting kicked to the curb, this is even more special. I moved from production into the Q.A. Lab after 23 1/2 years this past April. Paul took me under his wing and has tried to share as much of his knowledge as possible. I REALLY appreciate all that he has done for me.
Every morning, he comes into the breakroom and puts a couple of pieces of bread into the toaster (old, broke down)and then fixes his bowl of cereal. He usually forgets about his toast and it usually burns. This isn't an "old" thing, they say he has always done this. (yea, I know....why not get a new toaster?? These guys are tight with their money)
Sooooooooo......I made up this plaque for him and am going to stand up at his retirement party and propose a "toast!" Should be fun.......

http://www.weirdtrip.com/shots/paul1.jpg http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Peter Pan of Chicago

10-31-2003, 06:09 AM

Hey Skate Fink,

You Da Man! That should go over big. Nice job.

james

10-31-2003, 07:23 AM

Not exactly art--but a hell of a lot of painting! This wall is about 35' long and 8' high, and it's double sided. I've lettered it for the last 3 years, about every 3 months when the museum changes shows.

Jeff Norwell

10-31-2003, 08:22 AM

SF/...Man thats kool!!!! I always dig 3-d installation art....your friend will be tickled!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif......O.K.....Since it is Hell- o -ween....I dig witchees and the grand Ol man himself....Beezlabub!!!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

hamilton

10-31-2003, 08:22 AM

good one Fink, nice lettering James, tight! Here's one from the archives, not a whole lot of "kool" painting coming from my studio this week. Work is good though, can't complain....

Jeff Norwell

10-31-2003, 08:24 AM

DA devil made me do it..... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Jeff Norwell

10-31-2003, 08:26 AM

Hami...WOW http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif.....I have not forgot to call you....I will today...PM me and give aPhone # to contact u http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Fat Hack

10-31-2003, 08:51 AM

I wuz gonna use this for my avatar, but I don't think it's small enough to work right!

<img src=http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid86/pa06f68b4ddfde6e64d223c8b494ef88b/fab25a2f.jpg>

Jeff Norwell

10-31-2003, 08:57 AM

Ronnie reagan and his auto Nancy.....

Jeff Norwell

10-31-2003, 09:00 AM

....Korn-holee's and puppy dogs http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Fat Hack

10-31-2003, 09:15 AM

Brush, That Reagan picture ROCKS!!!

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

(Ya need to do a '64 era Barry Goldwater campaign poster with an image like that for me!!)

...or George W on a Texas Choppers bike with a beer in his hand...that would rule, too!

36couper

10-31-2003, 09:42 AM

Jeff........can you print off one of those HAMB Halloween drawings? It would be great to frame it and put it above my desk beside the Killer Koupe you did.

truth

10-31-2003, 09:50 AM

hamilton - that helmet looks like it rocks...!!!! You got anymore flicks?

Action Girl

10-31-2003, 09:53 AM

Here's one I did with a scooter in it.

I haven't done anything great with a car in it just yet, but I have plans to...

http://www.actiongirlart.com/Art/PugScootin.jpg

Stacey

Jeff Norwell

10-31-2003, 09:56 AM

The presses are roll'in A.C....... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Jeff Norwell

10-31-2003, 09:58 AM

Stacy...cant see it http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Johnny Ace

10-31-2003, 10:27 AM

Hey Brush...
If they ARE rollin', where's MY stuff? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Make with the prints,EH?

Django

10-31-2003, 10:32 AM

Brush, that witch one rocks! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Jeff Norwell

10-31-2003, 10:37 AM

Johnney.....Yours are done.....I just dont have an addy to send them. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Stacey..I can see your work now...computer hic up!

Jeff Norwell

10-31-2003, 10:39 AM

Thanks Django....You ARE the DESIGN GOD!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

dixiedog

10-31-2003, 10:51 AM

[ QUOTE ]
Here's one I did with a scooter in it.

Stacey

[/ QUOTE ]
Pugs rock!!!!! 100 lb's of attitude in a 15lb dog
and our's was named "scooter" http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Action Girl

10-31-2003, 11:00 AM

That's funny...

We have two pugs. Our male, Raoul is here at work with me and having his first birthday tomorrow. Our female, Amelie is going to be 7 months old in a week. She's Raoul's half-sister.

They are very cool dogs and I'm NOT a dog person (until now I spose) Scooter is the perfect name for a pug!

http://actiongirlart.com/raoulandbaby.JPG

Stacey

mytlo56

10-31-2003, 11:59 AM

Man, I couldn't get a pic. to come out very well of my Pumpkin Fink...but it's cool in person.

fatluckys

10-31-2003, 01:02 PM

Here's my new Johnny Ace artwork lighting up my workplace. Thanks Johnny! Now I need to finish your stuff.

fatluckys

10-31-2003, 01:02 PM

fatluckys

10-31-2003, 01:03 PM

Here's my best attempt at photoshoppin' together a 360 view.

BARNETT

10-31-2003, 01:04 PM

DAMN! Fatlucky's...that piece from Johnny is cool!!

hotrodladycrusr

10-31-2003, 01:11 PM

You guys/gals are the best. Everything shown this week ROCKS! Thanks for sharing http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

fatluckys

10-31-2003, 01:40 PM

Now if I could just get some Barnett stuff to go with it...

brewsir

10-31-2003, 01:45 PM

here's a ceiling fan I did...actually did two matching ones for my office.

brewsir

10-31-2003, 01:55 PM

blade shot

brewsir

10-31-2003, 01:58 PM

leftover orange paint....can't let it go to waste!

D Picasso

10-31-2003, 02:24 PM

god, I love Don Knotts. comic genius.

hotrodxheart

10-31-2003, 02:26 PM

Hey still new here did intro yesterday, here’s a table I made. A gift for a friend that’s into jeeps, it’s the windshield
http://photo.starblvd.net/hotrodxheart/3-2-2.jpg

Jeff Norwell

10-31-2003, 02:29 PM

Dan.....Fuckin AWESOME.........MUCHO RESPECT BROTHER!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

D Picasso

10-31-2003, 02:34 PM

thanks, you Krazy Kanuck- same to you.

sprayed this up last night. Happy friggin' Halloween.

Jeff Norwell

10-31-2003, 02:59 PM

Great stuff today(as usual!)..gotta fly, here is a last shot...ded racer http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

flatlandman

10-31-2003, 03:11 PM

Man, you guys do awesome stuff!!! Always wished I could do that kinda art. I tried drawing out pinstripping...nothing was even or equal.
I think I'll stick to photography...

fatluckys

10-31-2003, 03:25 PM

Great stuff from all! That oughtta be enough inspiration to keep me painting for another week.

Foiled- you have a pm

krupanut

10-31-2003, 04:00 PM

Genius Dan!

Nip it in the bud.

Johnny Ace

10-31-2003, 04:16 PM

Dan....
my favorite movie of all time...
"The Ghost and Mr. Chicken"

D Picasso

10-31-2003, 05:38 PM

Thanks, you guys. Don Knotts rules.
now if you'll excuse me, I gotta take Thelma Lou to Mount Pilot to see The Incredible Mister Limpet.

fatluckys

10-31-2003, 06:07 PM

A teaser pic of my current project. I'll post the whole thing when it's finished.

raaf

10-31-2003, 06:28 PM

my friend droopy did these:

http://www.droopbomb.com/images/paint/paint_19.jpg

http://www.droopbomb.com/images/paint/paint_17.jpg

-- raaf

Nads

10-31-2003, 06:50 PM

You guys are amazing.
FA, you're just fucking brilliant. Are you ever gonna run out of ideas?
Listen up, I can actually paint and draw pretty good, that's what I really wanted to do in life as a teenager. I'll post some of my work sometime.
It just seems that art fell by the wayside many moons ago for me.

Biggest regret in life....never taking advanced art classes, I was accepted to college, but pops thought I'd be better at selling shoes.

I coulda been something instead of a Florida souvenir peddlar.

Skate Fink

10-31-2003, 06:55 PM

[ QUOTE ]
"I coulda been something instead of a Florida souvenir peddlar."

[/ QUOTE ]

Sweetheart.....you ARE somethin'!!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Missing Link

10-31-2003, 07:35 PM

Brush, man, I love your stuff. can't touch it...

KnuckleBuster

10-31-2003, 07:36 PM

Excellent show this week folks. Love seeing your work!

chopolds

10-31-2003, 07:39 PM

Since it's Halloween, I'll post a few decorations I made for my sister's party. I used plywood, cut to shape, then mixed some bondo up with some Speedy Dry, both to stretch the use of bondo, and to give it some "rocky" texture, and sculpted some figures in relief.
Then I sanded/ground/drilled in more detail, and then mixed up some undercoat, and body shutz, for a nice grey color, and shot them all, Hides the 'wood' grain, and agian, looks like stone.
Then airbrushed in some "aging", rust, mold, and lettering, for more detail.

chopolds

10-31-2003, 07:40 PM

Finished and drying outside.

Kinky6

10-31-2003, 07:50 PM

Hey, Nads, work at it from where you are now.

The picture of the Ringling Museum sign reminded me of my friend Groggy, and one of his buds from high school. G's friend was by far the best artist in his school; everyone heaped praises on his talent for any media he worked in.

After graduation, he went to school at Ringling, and just kinda freaked out. He was surrounded by so many talented artists, that for the first time in his life he had to really work at it, and he still wasn't as good as some of the people he went to school with. He left after a couple of years, never graduated, and never got into any real career, either.

Groggy got a degree in commercial design from a school that was only famous for non-stop partying and streaking (remember that?). He does high tech computer controlled printing processes, laser scanning and color correction. He goes over to Duke University every few months to take art classes just to stretch his skills and learn new stuff.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that you don't have to hang your hat on your talent, but just work at what you enjoy doing, and make opportunities to learn as you go along.

Later, Kinky6 http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

cleatus

10-31-2003, 07:57 PM

Chopolds, those tombstones turned out killer! Lotta work for party deco.

klazurfer

10-31-2003, 08:08 PM

Droopy rules ... BIG TIME !!! Hey Raaf , is the last one fore sale ? Could you ask Droopy ? . Amazing stuff !!!

delaware george

10-31-2003, 08:28 PM

brush,how ya getting your stuff to look like that?not enough o's in smoooooth

Peter Pan of Chicago

10-31-2003, 09:07 PM

You gents are all very inspiring. A great Friday art show. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Fat Hack

10-31-2003, 09:20 PM

Well...since it IS some sorta holiday...

<img src=http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid86/p1700d02140e5f32a8129e411d11fce66/faaf630e.jpg>

Frankenrodder???? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

safariknut

10-31-2003, 09:32 PM

a little thing i did this week

flatheadpete

11-01-2003, 12:13 AM

Damn I need more tattoos. Brush, Your work is unbeleivable!! Might need to get ya to do a tat for my tat guy (Kritz) to stab me with.

delaware george

11-01-2003, 12:18 AM

so everyone...well most everyone paints these things every week.some for jobs,some for friends,some for fun...well...if you didn't paint it for a job and just for fun,would you be willing to trade it for another painting...just a thought,i paint a lot and collect stuff...and thought that if anyone ever wanted to trade artwork with me i'm interested....i told a friend of mine a long time ago,sometimes it's more important who it came from than the quality...i'm not trying to get something for nothing,just thought it might be a cool thing

fatluckys

11-01-2003, 12:46 AM

I dig the art trades. The lamp shade I posted earlier was part of a trade with J.A. I'm doin' a monster theme bike seat for him. You want to do some tradin' Del.?

flatlandman

11-01-2003, 04:58 AM

Wish I had some stuff you guys would want to trade for...Oh well. This is as scary as my shit can get. My friends kids ask me to do it..
BEWARE OF THE EDSEL!!!!

delaware george

11-01-2003, 06:29 AM

sure fatlucky...i'd love to paint ya something...whatcha like? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

GreggAz

11-01-2003, 11:06 AM

I know they are OT, but the only pictures I have taken in a while... shots from our trip south of the border last weekend

GreggAz

11-01-2003, 11:07 AM

I will put up some more IC art when I get to the shop

Anderson

11-01-2003, 11:11 AM

A model i recently finished. I really need a zoom lens.

GreggAz

11-01-2003, 05:47 PM

some taillight mounts... from the archives...

37 ford tail light on a bike flipped the tail light upsidedown, and built a clamp on stand with the wires inside the tube. (by ELPOLACKO)

GreggAz

11-01-2003, 05:48 PM

the inspiration for that... ELPolacko's own taillight for his sportster.

GreggAz

11-01-2003, 05:53 PM

and of course the icebox for the shop

Peter Pan of Chicago

11-01-2003, 06:07 PM

Ah, ya striped the Fridge! Very nice 55safari. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

safariknut

11-01-2003, 09:35 PM

And this is the fridge that wasn't Sanforized.

Bob K

11-01-2003, 10:40 PM

Bowling ball on camshaft and hub cap stand. "POLISH GAZING BALL"

http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL237/1412684/2997406/37103486.jpg

B http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif B

Kustm52

11-02-2003, 05:52 AM

I've probably shown this before, but what the hell...I like it.

http://members.aol.com/blogan7736/kustm52bw.jpg

Jeff Norwell

11-02-2003, 10:07 AM

55 SAFARI /MAN 'O MAN !!!!!! You do some rightous killer work!!!! That Fridgiair fridge is Killer....I just picked one up last weekend and have plans to kustomize it soon.....VERY TRICK......THE SAME MODEL AS I HAVE!!!!!!!!!
.....and your doggy eats the same chow as mine!!!!.......
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

autocol

11-02-2003, 08:33 PM

K&R... i think you'll find you need a MACRO lens...

my digital (when on macro mode) can focus on something that's TOUCHING the lens!. it's awesome.

excellent work this week everyone. i'm getting inspired! (stop it! my car needs all the love it can get...)

PEDDRO

11-02-2003, 08:55 PM

As per my "John's Rod & Kustom Picnic.." post.......Tikis done by Gav. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/image_uploads/201594-tikis3.JPG

BARNETT

11-02-2003, 09:34 PM

Peddro...what are those made out of and how does someone contact Gav.? Those are really cool!

Anderson

11-02-2003, 10:09 PM

My car took off to the salt flats without me
http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/oldssaltflats.jpgPosted this a while ago, but heres a better scan
http://www.angelfire.com/retro/ericskars/kustomolds.jpg

safariknut

11-02-2003, 10:42 PM

A little late but I just finished it up tonight for a friend of mine's son.He's 10 and just starting to weld.

Glen

11-02-2003, 11:22 PM

El P., Is that an Exile Sprotor I see in that pic? I was just getting ready to order one but now that I see you have one, I wanted your opinion on them?

PEDDRO

11-03-2003, 12:35 AM

Dan,

Gav carves those out of aerated cement. Really light but still appear like a natural stone. He doesn't have a website (or email that I'm aware of), but can be contacted by cell phone in Australia.......(I'll post his number tomorrow: don't have it on me!!sorry).

That big one (about 2ft high) can be added to a body, if so desired, with spear or torch included. Make sit about 4ft high.

ELpolacko

11-03-2003, 09:58 AM

[ QUOTE ]
Is that an Exile Sprotor I see in that pic?

[/ QUOTE ]

Not sure whos it is. I did that tail light stancheon for Jeff the sales guy over at Hot Rod City Customs. Its his long bike, and from what I was told by him everything works better than expected on that bike. It has an SJP front with raked trees and is really easy to steer and turns sharper than you think a long bike can.