This is a portrait of Linda Ronstadt I just finished. The size of the artwork is 18 x 24.

When I was growing up it seemed like all of us guys had a crush on Linda. Her songs were on every radio station and I still like listening to her today.

When you go back and look at the videos of her performing live on stage and on TV shows, you really realize how powerful her voice was. Below are two videos of Linda, one with her singing “Long Long Time” on The Johnny Cash Show and “When Will I Be Loved” on the Midnight Special.

As with the portrait I did of Elvis, this isn’t automotive related, just something I was inspired to do.

This is new artwork I did of a 1956 Ford Fairlane Sunliner. (You can see an in-progress image of this artwork on a previous post.) I like two-tone paint and side chrome treatment on these cars. The size of the artwork is 18 x 24. Below is an image showing some of the detail.

I found this cool commercial on YouTube called “Two Fords” that showcases the new 1956 Fords for that year.

The December contest winner comes from Edwards, CA. They chose to win the “1958 Cadillac“ poster.

This marks the 114th winner since I started the poster give-a-way in July 2000. I look forward in giving away more posters in 2011.

A new winner for January will be chosen at the end of the month so enter now.

It’s a new year and time to get things rolling with some new automotive art. This is a screenshot of what I am working on now.

Merry Christmas to everyone! I have enjoyed your emails and comments over 2010, but most of all I have enjoyed your friendship.

Thank you for your support and I wish everyone a great New Year for 2011!

Have a great holiday!
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Artistically this would be a challenge for any artist. When I saw this video I started thinking of having to deal with proportion while being so close to the drawing surface.

I think this is a cool marketing idea. Not only does it get people talking, like myself, but think of all the people driving by while it was being completed.

I tried searching to see who the artist was but I couldn’t find anything. If someone finds out, please let me know.

The November contest winner comes from San Bernardino, CA. They chose to win the kustom Mercury poster named “Wild Grape“.

Enter for your chance to win December’s contest!

I am a huge fan of Elvis Presley and have been since I can remember. I have been to Graceland once and would love to go back again.

This artwork is of Elvis when he sang “If I Can Dream” on his ’68 Comeback Special.

I tried to limit the detail in the artwork as much as possible, only keeping what was needed to follow his facial features. I did everything in black and white, later adding to the background the red “ELVIS” signage.

This is different from the rest of my automotive artwork but something I’ve been wanting to do. Below is a video of his “If I Can Dream” performance. I hope you enjoy it, it is one of my favorites.

This is new artwork of a Ford Model A quail radiator ornament. Below is a close-up image of the quail. Earlier I posted an “in progress” image which shows the line work.

I found some interesting information online about the quail ornament. On Slant’s website they say that the flying quail on the hood of the 1928 Ford Model A, was one of the first ornamental radiator caps for Slant and that Mr. Ford supervised every step of the design.

I also found in the book “The Legendary Model A Ford: The Ultimate History of One of America’s Great” by Peter Winnewisser, Peter writes, “Included among the accessories was the famous quail radiator cap selling for $3 and designed to represent “quail in flight, symbolizing the quick acceleration of the Ford car.”

The October contest winner comes from Elm City, NC. They chose to win the “GTO Judge” poster.

Enter for your chance to win in November’s contest!