Art Forum

ratbeard86 · ratbeard86

What's up everybody, As I mentioned in my design work post, I entered a design contest over at Vans for a chance to have one of my designs made and to win some cash. Had to throw a little hot rod and kustom kulture inspiration in there. To get into first round judging your design needs to get votes. So if you h...

lmcair · lmcair

here is a another experimental piece of mine painted on the end of a old square truck gas tank

ratbeard86 · ratbeard86

Just wanted to share some of my auto related design work. A couple years ago I was lucky enough to do the design work for an auto competition show called Wrench Wars. It was created by a guy named Brother JD. He owns El Reys Garage in Venice California. He also had a show on Discovery for a while called Turn...

ratbeard86 · ratbeard86

Hey Everyone, Cool to see there's an art section on here. Here's some shirt designs I whipped up for a little clothing line I have called Greasy Apparel Co. If you see something you like and want to grab one, send me a message, comment below, we can chat through my Greasy Apparel facebook page. If you're l...

Chris Stapley · Chris Stapley

Just a place to drop photos of some of the license plates I have restored for those who seek out restoration work,thanks to those who I have already done work for as well! Cheers, Chris.

wuga · wuga

As most folks in the local hobby know the red Labatt's Streamliner is fully restored and resides in London, Ontario. Here are a few more. Not my compilation. Warren

Chris Stapley · Chris Stapley

Haven’t done much artwork this year, been bust building stuff in the shop.

hotrod-steve · hotrod-steve

56 cad -- Edited by hotrod-steve on Monday 10th of September 2018 05:25:08 PM

40bowtie · 40bowtie

I have had this picture for over 40 years from Car Toons magazine. I just wanted to share because I still think it's cool.

Jeff66 · Jeff66

I will start a new thread here, and start posting some of my work........ This is a NOS '68 helmet I am working on at the moment.

Chris Stapley · Chris Stapley

V Vintage Torque Fest rad shell painted for their charity auction in May and the Mallory Mighty distressed sign is heading with me this weekend to Cleveland,Ohio for the Krazy Paint event during the Summit Racing I-X Center’s Piston Powered Auto-Rama.. Hope to have a few more things done tonight ,I w...

poncho62 · poncho62

Anyone ever hang out there in the late 60s-early 70s? We used to go down there now and then, never raced those guys, they were too fast. Was advertised as the "Home of the Hot Ones"......I have a couple of stickers I should scan. and a "T" shirt.....A friend sent me a post card a whil...

BIG BLOCK BILL · BIG BLOCK BILL

Hi,I'm looking for a pin-striper/hand painter in the Ottawa area.Any help would be appreciated.Thanks,Bill.

Jeff Norwell · Jeff Norwell

I thought I would post up some of my Art.... [URL=http://s132.photob...

Square · Square

Got the call to pinstripe a truck I was told need to be toned down Here is a before and after, fun job, Florida colours! i think the roof is going white very soon ;) enjoy

Chris Stapley · Chris Stapley

Got a panic call from my brother that he'd restored an old safe and it was imperative that it get striped right away , might have to do with the fact that it would quickly be covered in overspray in his bodyshop and the fact that like every other flat surface in his shop,would become a table or catchall,lol...

Jeff · Jeff

Painted this a while ago, now sits in the reception area of the shop......

69SS454 · 69SS454

Laid down some stripe on a friends Harley on the weekend at "The 4 Hour Show"

Lonemonk · Lonemonk

This is an essentially unknown band and recording. My second cousin was Ken Heinemann (Ontario), he played drums with this band and recorded it in a long lost studio in Vancouver 1970. I should say he was also a Journalist and later wrote for local newspapers and the like. A few members of the family h...

PinkiesOutPinstriping · PinkiesOutPinstriping

Hey, I just wanted to share some pictures of my work. I specialize in traditional pinstriping, hand painted designs, custom vinyl graphics, and custom paint applications. Check out more of my work: Website: www.christianmelchior.com Instagram: christianmelchior

invision · invision

Hi Fellas!Some of you are familiar with my metal shaping and fab work on the sports car we're currently building from scratch. A while ago a suggestion was made to post on Ontario Rodders some of the illustrations and graphic design stuff that I also delve into as well. It’s pretty clear that I love ca...

Fordy Acres Car Farm · Fordy Acres Car Farm

Over the years I've been honing my skills as a photographer. It's been a hobby for years, but I'm always learning mostly through experimentation. Here are a few I took back in the fifties and sixties: -- Edited by Fordy Acres Car Farm on Tuesday 22nd of July 2014 10:09:59 PM

janies dirty 37 · janies dirty 37

Big shout out and thanks to Nick from iNVision for the great sketch of my 37.

Excited and honoured to frame and display it. It will help me keep my eye on the prize throughout finishing the dirty 37. Again, always amazed at the talent you have. Thanks Nick -- Edited by janies dirty 37 on Wedne...

Chris Stapley · Chris Stapley

Here is a link to some of the pics I took while hanging with my friends at the Syracuse Nationals last weekend while helping raise money for the Ronald McDonald house. We raised $70,100.00 in three days by the way.. Nice to help people out with the talent available. https://www.facebook.com/media/s...

Tramp · Tramp

Published poet and enjoy viewing old automobile photos and turning the pictures into words ! Enjoy. .....Comments welcome. ...........GJ

v8deuce · v8deuce

I had to show you guys and gals this guy that's why I put this thread in the art section. Everytime I go into Canadian Tire I would like to just stare for hours on this incredible piece! I stand 6 feet tall so this guy has to be 8 feet tall and very intimidating to say the least. Randy

Big A · Big A

Does anyone in Ontario sell the Roth Flake Rattle Bombs?

Swag · Swag

Just a few things I have done lately. Also you can check out www.pinheadlounge.com/swag Thanks 4 lookin, Swag -- Edited by Swag on Tuesday 1st of April 2014 07:30:55 PM -- Edited by Swag on Tuesday 1st of April 2014 07:31:56 PM -- Edited by Swag on Tuesday 1st of April 2014 07:33:11 PM

427CARL · 427CARL

Chris Stapley · Chris Stapley

I want to thanks Poncho and Pete for this thread, hope to see all aspects of artwork by all of you guys out there. I will start off with a few pieces that I've been at with the One Shot paint in the last little while. Chris. First off, my contribution to the 2012 Vintage Torque Fest charity art auction. [IMG]...

MarkM · MarkM

I was wondering if there was someone in the Ottawa area who can give me some pricing etc. I would prefer the work be done at the shop the truck is in. The shop is fully heated etc. and located in Hunt Club area. Looking for a tiki design and have some ideas that I have been kicking around that I think I would li...

Beachcat · Beachcat

JPB · JPB

These are a couple things I made with die slugs from the gaskets etc we made at Victor in StThomas where I was Lead Hand Die Setter;loved that job!

-- Edited by JPB on Saturday 8th of March 2014 08:43:14 PM

69SS454 · 69SS454

My friend and business partner is building an all out custom chopper that we plan to unvail at Daytona Bike Week. Here is a small sample of some airbrushed artwork on the bike. I will do up a photo layout with build/paint credits upon returning from Daytona in March. Enjoy :)

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

I have hundreds of these brackets.

Dubya31 · Dubya31

Jeff did a show sign for me.

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

http://www.youtube.com/embed/IGJ2jMZ-gaI

69SS454 · 69SS454

Found this interesting and thought some here may enjoy as well

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

This is a bad boy

MADSCI · MADSCI

Some of you guys know me, and for the others heres a bit of what I do....all painted by myself.... -- Edited by MADSCI on Tuesday 24th of July 2012 11:16:27 AM

427CARL · 427CARL

My friend wants some lettering on the doors of his 49 3100 he thinks someone can do decals? anyone who goes to the vehicle and paints it on? Zurich On 60 miles north London (close to Bayfield)

FYN RYD Customs · FYN RYD Customs

Here is a plastic mock-up small block Chevy that I just had to get up on the wall in the shop. I hope to be bringing it to autofest and having it set up in my booth, but still needs an oil pan and timing cover. Believe it or not, I don't have any spares laying around.

Dave Scott · Dave Scott

I'm thinking of taking this photography thing a bit more seriously, and incorporating Canvas prints into my website. So I'm asking you guys if you think there's a market. My intention is to be photographer and printer, so everything would be done in-house to keep costs to a minimum, thus allowing me t...

FYN RYD Customs · FYN RYD Customs

Here are a few of my metal creations. All hand built and the motors are built from nuts, bolts and whatever else I could find laying around. Cars are approx 1/18 scale. Also have done some pretty cool motorcycles that were pretty mean looking But everyone wanted them so ok have none to take pictures of....

Picasso · Picasso

I have been taking photos at car shows and races since 1966. In the past few years I have been taking thousands of photos at shows, races, cruises, museums and wherever else I see something interesting. My online photo album has over 50,000 photos from the past few decades. Have a look and enjoy yoursel...

Beachcat · Beachcat

This belongs to a guy in our club. -- Edited by Beachcat on Thursday 20th of June 2013 11:37:22 PM

comrick317 · comrick317

Wanna talk rare Hot Wheels. I figure i better make 'em myself as i'll be waiting a long time for Mattel to do it.

Beachcat · Beachcat

LOL The Prowlstang.

2inchestoolow · 2inchestoolow

I don't get as much time to dedicate to this as I'd like...but here is some of what I like to think of as artwork. [IMG]https:/...

CdnRatFink · CdnRatFink

some of my flames

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Could I get a vote? Please (Preview) What's up everybody, As I mentioned in my design work post, I entered a design contest over at Vans for a chance to have one of my designs made and to win some cash. Had to throw a little hot rod and kustom kulture inspiration in there. To get into first round judging your design needs to get votes. So if you h...	ratbeard86	12	243	October 8th by shag766
	latest art piece on car parts (Preview) here is a another experimental piece of mine painted on the end of a old square truck gas tank	lmcair	8	3166	October 2nd by Iwannagofast
	Some Design Work (Preview) Just wanted to share some of my auto related design work. A couple years ago I was lucky enough to do the design work for an auto competition show called Wrench Wars. It was created by a guy named Brother JD. He owns El Reys Garage in Venice California. He also had a show on Discovery for a while called Turn...	ratbeard86	3	172	September 25th by 123pugsy
	Greasy Apparel Co. (My artwork) (Preview) Hey Everyone, Cool to see there's an art section on here. Here's some shirt designs I whipped up for a little clothing line I have called Greasy Apparel Co. If you see something you like and want to grab one, send me a message, comment below, we can chat through my Greasy Apparel facebook page. If you're l...	ratbeard86	0	106	September 11th by ratbeard86
	YOM License Plates (Preview) Just a place to drop photos of some of the license plates I have restored for those who seek out restoration work,thanks to those who I have already done work for as well! Cheers, Chris.	Chris Stapley	16	1753	Jan 20, 2019 by toomuchjunk
	delivery art (Preview) As most folks in the local hobby know the red Labatt's Streamliner is fully restored and resides in London, Ontario. Here are a few more. Not my compilation. Warren	wuga	4	503	Dec 28, 2018 by Chris Stapley
	Yup,Still Alive... (Preview) Haven’t done much artwork this year, been bust building stuff in the shop.	Chris Stapley	3	693	Oct 10, 2018 by 427CARL
	Artsy fartsy pics (best I could do) (Preview) 56 cad -- Edited by hotrod-steve on Monday 10th of September 2018 05:25:08 PM	hotrod-steve	3	510	Sep 10, 2018 by DJD
	Cool pic from Car Toons Magazine (Preview) I have had this picture for over 40 years from Car Toons magazine. I just wanted to share because I still think it's cool.	40bowtie	7	2760	Feb 19, 2018 by 427CARL
	Jeff's paint and artwork..... (Preview) I will start a new thread here, and start posting some of my work........ This is a NOS '68 helmet I am working on at the moment.	Jeff66	40	6766	Oct 2, 2017 by Chris Stapley
	Some of My newer stuff. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) V Vintage Torque Fest rad shell painted for their charity auction in May and the Mallory Mighty distressed sign is heading with me this weekend to Cleveland,Ohio for the Krazy Paint event during the Summit Racing I-X Center’s Piston Powered Auto-Rama.. Hope to have a few more things done tonight ,I w...	Chris Stapley	66	10618	Sep 23, 2017 by Chris Stapley
	Harvey's ...Jane & 401 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Anyone ever hang out there in the late 60s-early 70s? We used to go down there now and then, never raced those guys, they were too fast. Was advertised as the "Home of the Hot Ones"......I have a couple of stickers I should scan. and a "T" shirt.....A friend sent me a post card a whil...	poncho62	54	20659	Jul 29, 2017 by 67 chevelle
	PIN-STRIPER/HAND PAINTER IN THE OTTAWA AREA (Preview) Hi,I'm looking for a pin-striper/hand painter in the Ottawa area.Any help would be appreciated.Thanks,Bill.	BIG BLOCK BILL	3	1548	Mar 25, 2017 by BIG BLOCK BILL
	My Art~Norwell Equipped~ ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I thought I would post up some of my Art.... [URL=http://s132.photob...	Jeff Norwell	60	8593	Jan 31, 2017 by kruzr
	55 F-150 Pinstriped (Preview) Got the call to pinstripe a truck I was told need to be toned down Here is a before and after, fun job, Florida colours! i think the roof is going white very soon ;) enjoy	Square	5	2431	Apr 7, 2016 by Chris Stapley
	Vintage safe restoration (Preview) Got a panic call from my brother that he'd restored an old safe and it was imperative that it get striped right away , might have to do with the fact that it would quickly be covered in overspray in his bodyshop and the fact that like every other flat surface in his shop,would become a table or catchall,lol...	Chris Stapley	16	4451	Mar 8, 2016 by Chris Stapley
	Shop fridge (Preview) Painted this a while ago, now sits in the reception area of the shop......	Jeff	9	1983	Feb 8, 2016 by Sandman
	Yosemite Sam Pin Stripe Work (Preview) Laid down some stripe on a friends Harley on the weekend at "The 4 Hour Show"	69SS454	4	1929	Aug 28, 2015 by el toro
	The Flinthills (From LP) - 1970 (Preview) This is an essentially unknown band and recording. My second cousin was Ken Heinemann (Ontario), he played drums with this band and recorded it in a long lost studio in Vancouver 1970. I should say he was also a Journalist and later wrote for local newspapers and the like. A few members of the family h...	Lonemonk	0	1284	Aug 22, 2015 by Lonemonk
	Pinkies Out Pinstriping - Traditional Pinstriping, Custom Paint, and Vinyl Graphics (Preview) Hey, I just wanted to share some pictures of my work. I specialize in traditional pinstriping, hand painted designs, custom vinyl graphics, and custom paint applications. Check out more of my work: Website: www.christianmelchior.com Instagram: christianmelchior	PinkiesOutPinstriping	0	2026	Mar 7, 2015 by PinkiesOutPinstriping
	Ideation Sketches & Graphic Design Stuff ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi Fellas!Some of you are familiar with my metal shaping and fab work on the sports car we're currently building from scratch. A while ago a suggestion was made to post on Ontario Rodders some of the illustrations and graphic design stuff that I also delve into as well. It’s pretty clear that I love ca...	invision	50	11862	Sep 4, 2014 by flatblack55delivery
	Some of My Finest Vintage-ified Photograghy (Preview) Over the years I've been honing my skills as a photographer. It's been a hobby for years, but I'm always learning mostly through experimentation. Here are a few I took back in the fifties and sixties: -- Edited by Fordy Acres Car Farm on Tuesday 22nd of July 2014 10:09:59 PM	Fordy Acres Car Farm	31	3625	Aug 15, 2014 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	Thanks Nick aka iNVision for the amazing sketch of my 37 (Preview) Big shout out and thanks to Nick from iNVision for the great sketch of my 37. Excited and honoured to frame and display it. It will help me keep my eye on the prize throughout finishing the dirty 37. Again, always amazed at the talent you have. Thanks Nick -- Edited by janies dirty 37 on Wedne...	janies dirty 37	6	2163	Jul 31, 2014 by invision
	A few Syracuse 2014 Artie's Party highlights. (Preview) Here is a link to some of the pics I took while hanging with my friends at the Syracuse Nationals last weekend while helping raise money for the Ronald McDonald house. We raised $70,100.00 in three days by the way.. Nice to help people out with the talent available. https://www.facebook.com/media/s...	Chris Stapley	11	2326	Jul 31, 2014 by will
	Turning art into words ! (Preview) Published poet and enjoy viewing old automobile photos and turning the pictures into words ! Enjoy. .....Comments welcome. ...........GJ	Tramp	1	1421	Jul 17, 2014 by slab
	Art (Preview) I had to show you guys and gals this guy that's why I put this thread in the art section. Everytime I go into Canadian Tire I would like to just stare for hours on this incredible piece! I stand 6 feet tall so this guy has to be 8 feet tall and very intimidating to say the least. Randy	v8deuce	17	2488	Jun 10, 2014 by janies dirty 37
	Roth Flake Rattle Bombs in Ontario? (Preview) Does anyone in Ontario sell the Roth Flake Rattle Bombs?	Big A	10	2371	Jun 8, 2014 by 77
	Some Pinstriping and things I have done recently, (Preview) Just a few things I have done lately. Also you can check out www.pinheadlounge.com/swag Thanks 4 lookin, Swag -- Edited by Swag on Tuesday 1st of April 2014 07:30:55 PM -- Edited by Swag on Tuesday 1st of April 2014 07:31:56 PM -- Edited by Swag on Tuesday 1st of April 2014 07:33:11 PM	Swag	4	1776	May 1, 2014 by Jeff66
	FUN PROJECTS (Preview)	427CARL	3	1662	Apr 27, 2014 by MANCAVER
	My art work and assorted stuff..... ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I want to thanks Poncho and Pete for this thread, hope to see all aspects of artwork by all of you guys out there. I will start off with a few pieces that I've been at with the One Shot paint in the last little while. Chris. First off, my contribution to the 2012 Vintage Torque Fest charity art auction. [IMG]...	Chris Stapley	69	25312	Apr 9, 2014 by Chris Stapley
	Looking for pinstriping artist in Ottawa area (Preview) I was wondering if there was someone in the Ottawa area who can give me some pricing etc. I would prefer the work be done at the shop the truck is in. The shop is fully heated etc. and located in Hunt Club area. Looking for a tiki design and have some ideas that I have been kicking around that I think I would li...	MarkM	10	3769	Apr 6, 2014 by Chris Stapley
	some photoshop stuff I've been doing (Preview)	Beachcat	25	4293	Mar 22, 2014 by MANCAVER
	Slug Art (Preview) These are a couple things I made with die slugs from the gaskets etc we made at Victor in StThomas where I was Lead Hand Die Setter;loved that job! -- Edited by JPB on Saturday 8th of March 2014 08:43:14 PM	JPB	10	2244	Mar 15, 2014 by sasquatch
	Airbrush Artwork preview on Custom Chopper (Preview) My friend and business partner is building an all out custom chopper that we plan to unvail at Daytona Bike Week. Here is a small sample of some airbrushed artwork on the bike. I will do up a photo layout with build/paint credits upon returning from Daytona in March. Enjoy :)	69SS454	5	1904	Mar 15, 2014 by sasquatch
	Bracket art (Preview) I have hundreds of these brackets.	MANCAVER	1	1170	Mar 8, 2014 by JPB
	I've been Norwell Equipped (Preview) Jeff did a show sign for me.	Dubya31	23	3895	Feb 21, 2014 by entourageguy
	This is cool! (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/embed/IGJ2jMZ-gaI	MANCAVER	2	1471	Jan 23, 2014 by MANCAVER
	Master Pinstriper Demonstrates Round Hand Lettering (Preview) Found this interesting and thought some here may enjoy as well	69SS454	14	2644	Jan 3, 2014 by Fishhooks
	My latest diecast (Preview) This is a bad boy	MANCAVER	8	2329	Dec 25, 2013 by Canadian Poncho
	A few things i have spilt paint on... (Preview) Some of you guys know me, and for the others heres a bit of what I do....all painted by myself.... -- Edited by MADSCI on Tuesday 24th of July 2012 11:16:27 AM	MADSCI	31	6346	Dec 11, 2013 by MADSCI
	Door Art (Preview) My friend wants some lettering on the doors of his 49 3100 he thinks someone can do decals? anyone who goes to the vehicle and paints it on? Zurich On 60 miles north London (close to Bayfield)	427CARL	12	2824	Nov 11, 2013 by Chris Stapley
	Chevy Wall ornament. (Preview) Here is a plastic mock-up small block Chevy that I just had to get up on the wall in the shop. I hope to be bringing it to autofest and having it set up in my booth, but still needs an oil pan and timing cover. Believe it or not, I don't have any spares laying around.	FYN RYD Customs	7	2327	Aug 19, 2013 by FYN RYD Customs
	A bit of market research - Car photography and Canvas Art (Preview) I'm thinking of taking this photography thing a bit more seriously, and incorporating Canvas prints into my website. So I'm asking you guys if you think there's a market. My intention is to be photographer and printer, so everything would be done in-house to keep costs to a minimum, thus allowing me t...	Dave Scott	25	4136	Aug 12, 2013 by Gearhead
	Scrap metal art. Or so I've been told. (Preview) Here are a few of my metal creations. All hand built and the motors are built from nuts, bolts and whatever else I could find laying around. Cars are approx 1/18 scale. Also have done some pretty cool motorcycles that were pretty mean looking But everyone wanted them so ok have none to take pictures of....	FYN RYD Customs	7	2258	Aug 8, 2013 by 2inchestoolow
	Photography is my art (Preview) I have been taking photos at car shows and races since 1966. In the past few years I have been taking thousands of photos at shows, races, cruises, museums and wherever else I see something interesting. My online photo album has over 50,000 photos from the past few decades. Have a look and enjoy yoursel...	Picasso	6	2392	Jun 25, 2013 by Hotrodron
	50 Chevy I believe (Preview) This belongs to a guy in our club. -- Edited by Beachcat on Thursday 20th of June 2013 11:37:22 PM	Beachcat	2	1731	Jun 20, 2013 by Beachcat
	My favorite Hot Wheels............... fun with Photoshop. (Preview) Wanna talk rare Hot Wheels. I figure i better make 'em myself as i'll be waiting a long time for Mattel to do it.	comrick317	0	1513	Jun 16, 2013 by comrick317
	FOPAR or faux pas? (Preview) LOL The Prowlstang.	Beachcat	5	2021	Jun 10, 2013 by Beachcat
	My hen scratches (Preview) I don't get as much time to dedicate to this as I'd like...but here is some of what I like to think of as artwork. [IMG]https:/...	2inchestoolow	44	7456	May 12, 2013 by 2inchestoolow
	CdnRatFink Flames (Preview) some of my flames	CdnRatFink	15	3920	May 3, 2013 by 58Chev
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