As you know, artist David Uhl paints motorcycle history. For the last 4 years he has done commemorative Daytona work. And this year, it is called "Babe" who was the 1941 winner of the Daytona 200. Here he is unloading his bike the morning of the race. David’s new painting will be exhibited during Bike […]
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David Uhl New Daytona Historical Painting
Published by February 21st, 2008 in Editorial and Painters.Evelyn. The New Woman Of David Uhl
Published by December 29th, 2007 in Editorial, Events and Painters.
Yesterday evening I was at a VIP party at Bruce Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson in Sunrise, Florida, for the unveiling of the new creation of artist David Uhl. As you know now, David is the unchallenged Master at rendering in paint the old days of motorcycling. Every couple of years he creates a new masterpiece featuring a woman and "Evelyn" follows "Ruth" […]
John Parham. A Rag To Riches Story.
Published by November 26th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Painters.“It takes 20 years to be an overnight success”. It’s what John Parham, owner of J&P Cycles, could tell you if you meet him today. And it’s what he told me 10 years ago (just change the number). J&P Cycles is, since quite a few years, the undisputed largest aftermarket motorcycle parts retailer in the […]
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Any Image Powdercoated On Your Bike.
Published by November 2nd, 2007 in Customs, Editorial and Painters.I am pretty sure you didn’t know. There is a new technique to apply nearly any image or design in the powder coating of any part of your bike. It’s a great way to combine economically the durability of powder coating with very fancy designs. This is not a decal or screen print on the surface of […]
Motorcycle Paint. All What You Wanted To Know.
Published by September 21st, 2007 in Books, Builders, Customs, Editorial and Painters.I wish that all those intending to paint their motorcycle, those who are going to choose a painter, and all those who have a bike built and painted under the supervision of a custom shop read this book. First, they will understand that the masterpieces they are exposed to require a lot of time of […]
Best Motorcycle Painter In The World?
Published by August 14th, 2007 in Customs, Editorial and Painters.I knew about the work of Fitto (real name Martin Bouchard) long before I started, 15 years ago, to build my 1st bike as a professional builder . At that time, I saw first his psychedelic creations on fellow builder Mitch Bergeron bikes and then on many more other radical custom bikes from top builders. And each time, my […]
After thinking of many potential compositions to commemorate the 2008 Sturgis Bike Week, painter David Uhl decided to paint something rather current. As starting point, he used a picture he had taken in Sturgis at the Chip of Elizabeth perched on his own Springer. And yes, it’s David you can(not) see in the mirror.
David, I am desperately seeking Elisabeth…
Graceland has quite a few special activities planned for August, when Elvis Presley Enterprises commemorates the 30th anniversary of the death of the King of Rock-and-Roll. Among the events, the unveiling of a new painting by artist David Uhl. And you can preview it here in exclusivity. It’s called “In Tune With Graceland” and once […]
Good or bad, a tattoo is for life. It amazes me that some people get inked just after spending less than 1 hour browsing the catalogs of their favorite tattoo shop. There is a much better way to choose your next body design. For a modest fee, a website called Chopper-Tattoo will let you browse […]
For those who don’t know, to be a Color Designer in the automotive industry is a real job with lots of responsibilities. Which colors people would like for their next factory car or motorcycle? Color Designers are supposed to know, or at least guess. Right now, orange is increasing in popularity and should last. Copper-tinged oranges can […]
You are looking at the new painting of internationally acclaimed artist David Uhl. Because David paints motorcycle stories, I am sure you will enjoy reading what he wrote to me about The Legend Of Bob Perry.
"The task of depicting an Excelsior involved deviating from my usual subject of early Harley-Davidson motorcycles. After reviewing much of the Excelsior-Henderson […]
Flush Mounted Taillight Lenses. Secret Revealed.
Published by March 23rd, 2007 in Editorial and Painters.Mike Learn is a well known airbrush artist whose work has been featured on some of the most acclaimed custom motorcycles. But Mike is also a master at creating fancy flush mounted taillight lenses. The best, of course, is when the lens is “invisible” and seems to belong to the rear fender paint job. I […]
His name is Matthew Willoughby. He is one of the best artist painters in the country. And yes, his work is featured on some of my customs (picture from my bike Silverado). Although Matt doesn’t really need to be in Daytona to find new clients, during the 10 days of Bike Week, 10 hours a […]
Last month I wrote a post about the art of David Uhl. In this article that you can read again by clicking HERE I stated that I was a collector of his paintings (in the limit of my financial means) because of his talent at expressing motorcycle nostalgia with a very creative use of lights and shadows. […]
Fuel Tank preparation & Restoration. I Warned You.
Published by February 11th, 2007 in Editorial and Painters.It always amazes me when I visit one of my painters to see how many gas tanks brought in by shops or garage builders are not sealed correctly. We all heard horror stories or saw the damage created by rusted, improperly sealed gas tanks. How much did you pay for this artwork? Of course any […]
It must be 12 years that I know internationally renowned painter David Uhl. And when I saw his art for the first time in Sturgis, it was love at first glance. Of course, I immediately became a client. Several spaces of my home are filled with his paintings and I never regretted one second to […]
I am not going to explain again the techniques of powder coating & its advantages. I am sure you already know. Instead I will focus on the company I use for many fancy projects. Since 1987, date at which Sumax founder Kirk Van Scoten bought his first powder gun, the company is not only still […]
Thanks to the retro trend, pinstriping is back in a big way. From Bobbers to tee-shirts, everything is getting pinstriped. I was even thinking asking my painter to do it on the covers of my laptop and iPod. Artwork in its own right, or as a complement of flames or of any graphics, pinstriping will […]
Paint: Flat & Satin Black Are In. Glossy Black Is Out.
Published by November 15th, 2006 in Editorial and Painters.Motorcycle & car custom builders have used black primer for decades to log the progress of their fabrication work. Why? Because of the “flop”. A flat black has a beautiful “flop”, the contrast between the light side and dark side of a surface. For designers & fabricators, it’s the best way to appreciate the purity […]
Unfortunately, not all the calls we receive are about ordering one of my custom parts or about meeting with me to discuss a new build. By far, the largest category of calls fits in the category “How do you do this? Where do you do that?” And in this category, powdercoating questions are at the […]
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