Folks Of Interest Dennis McPhail

[kustomd]

I met mcphail that same weekend at that same show in ft. smith as you did ryan infact I think I remember meeting you that weekend also that was my first "real" carshow that I took my rusty ass loud 60 chevy 4dr to. Dennis was real cool I remember him and robert rolling giving me and a buddy of mine beer out of the trunk of roberts car while I was trying to fix my 60 I can't remember for the life of me what had broke but I know we stayed up quite late that night working on it. I remeber dennis telling me about how his cars rear end had gave up and how some cool dude let him leave it at his house and then let him drive his truck to the show. Little did I know it was ryan that he was talking about. Thats also around the same time I found the hamb and the jalopyjournal which I have been apart of ever since then. That show in ft. smith that weekend changed alot of peoples lives I guess. I never really thought about it untill now. I still have one of mcphails shirts I bought off of him around that time also maybe not at that show but probably at the dension tx show that following october. those were some good times back then.

[kustomd]

I also have one of his prints or at least I'm pretty sure its a print of the six in a row chevy. I'll see if I can get a pic of it to post also.

[Bigdaddy]

I meet him a long time back at a mooneyes show i think. I bought a limited edition print of hot rod honey... still have it hanging in my office.

[Rough Stock]

I am humbled as an artist when I look at McPhail's work...

[Sprout]

Originally Posted by Ryan

So, I'm sitting there at the Go Away Garage... Dennis is fucking digging three inches deep in my skin to inject some foreign substance (that's how it felt anyway) and I'm thinking, "This is bizarre. Am I doing this? My parents are going to kill me!"

And what happened next? A transexual dude/broad randomly walks in the shop, takes his/her own personal tour, and then walks out. Mitch, Dennis, and everyone else in the shop just went about their business acting like it was nothing out of the ordinary at all.

Ryan it did happen, not all the time but it did occur every so often. Thats the day I meet you and the HAMB. Great read and I'm proud to be an original garage goon and to call Dennis a friend.


Sprout


McPhail sucks!!!!!!

[kcgreaser]

Love that guy! I met Dennis at Paso back in 99 and i was a regular gushing fanboy of his artwork and his purple chev. 10 years later i'm still pissing him off talking the entire time he tattoos me and and he's still willing to put up with it!
much love Mcphail!

-KCGREASER

[finkd]

A truer person you will not find. I'm proud to be his friend and brother!

[finkd]

ANYONE WANT TO SEE PICS OF DENNIS WITHOUT TATTOOS? TOO F*&(NG BAD, BUT i DO HAVE SOME

[Dutch Courage]

Great story and interview Ryan and Dennis; cool photographs Jeff. Thankx Coby for posting the pics of the original artworks; Most inspirational.

[Gerg]

great interview gives you a look into the mind of madness behind all the kick ass art

[FONZI]

I will add to the list of long time fans. Dennis' work has always stood out for me. It always caught my eye. I think the 1st time I saw it was on the HAMB.

When I got the opportunity to help run a little hot rod accessory store, Dennis was my first call for T-Shirts. I couldn't wait to get them in the store because I wanted one of each! In fact I liked one so much (still have it even though you can hardly see the screen now) I had Dennis tattoo it on my chest. He was really humble when we spoke while he tattooed me. I still like him even though he charged me full price for a t-shirt the next day! We gotta feed are starvin' artists.

Thanks Dennis

FONZI

[Wildfire]

Great story! I too was the ivory college boy, then I went to the HAMB drags and Austin with some tattoo'd wild people. You're right, you are never the same...

[56KUSTOM]

Originally Posted by road apple

I took care of getting some of Dennis' color posters printed for him. I got the originals, and he could make more selling the prints. Another win win.

Highway gods is colored pencil.
Our Lady and Charmed Life are both in one shot.

A man of many talents.

I wish he would sell more prints of all of his stuff!

[ryno]

i meet dennis along ago back in cali.
cool dude.
pic of my hall with his prints.

[SAVAGE]

Cool story.. Look forward to meet Dennis in person sometime.

Really crazy how it all comes together

aaron von minden

[McPhail]

Wow.......I'm at a loss for words here..........It's been a wild ride so far, but I hope the underlying themes here are that no one can make it doing anything alone.........it takes a lot of friends and support from family........and it's amazing the nicest people you meet and add to your family along the way........And hard work, can't be afraid to get out there and lay it all on the line......learn your craft and never be satisfied with good enough.........
I'll never be able to repay everyone who has helped me out......

[NiteOwlChris]

awesome fucking story.....

Thanks!!!!!!

[brainfrz]

Great interview, ryan. Great stories. Love the work and congrats on living your dream.

[A31ModelA]

Ryan, and Dennis. you guys are awesome. From My first day on the HAMB, I have admired your work Dennis. Some day I hope to be able to fill my shop and home with art from the greats.. Dennis is tops in the list, hopefully someday I get the pleasure of meeting him in person. I think it gives me a reason to get a new Tatt now I am no artist, but would trust anything he would put together with my ideas and his ability to put a conglomerated mess of thoughts together. Keep up the wicked work and Thanks for the AWESOME interview Ryan.

will

[autobilly]

Originally Posted by road apple

This is the first piece of original art ...

Great story, bitchin piece!