Art & Inspiration ## The BDRAKE THURS/FRIDAY ART SHOW##

damn jeff.. havent seen you post this much since i joined a while back... your work is amazing!!

 

Well wha-da-ya-know? They finally loaded! so here's the others in progress,...

A better(?) view from the rear of that Impala...



...and here's the one likely to get finished in time, time (and work) permitting...
La Poncho Grande...'47...

 

Best sketch of Roth I've ever seen!

 

NO Way!

Damn, I've been away for a week and come back to find bad news.

Bill was a wonderful guy. I first met him online round about 1996.
At the time I was really impressed by his art and contracted him to do a rendering of my dad's '30 roadster which was at the time nearing completion.
In late 1996 I sent him build photo's and in early 1997 he finished the drawing. The car finally hit the street in August of 1997.


Bless you Bill

Mike

 

Jeff, very nice tribute to a classic great person. His contributions will be enjoyed for ever, R.I.P. Drakester!! Excellent renderings guys. Jigger, Love the Impala and that cool ass Poncho woody almost gave me a woody!! Can't wait to see your stuff at the L.S.R.U. brother Norwell!! --Only thing I can draw is flies!! Ain't fair!!--Sololobo

 

Awesome, just make sure you do some with the design on the back of the shirt.

 

Boy the book of Norwell Is amazing! Here is one ready for clear. A touch of old scool and a bit of new.
A bit large and a bit OT oh well.

 

great work guys.

Jeff, let us know when those shirts are available! I really dig the devil and the 'busted' ones!\


r.i.p Mr. Drake

 

!@#$ YEAH!!!!!!! Jeff, you BAD MOTHER!@#$ER YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

..Damn, wish I could draw like you guys !!!....couple'a Detroit panels + one I just finished.

 

There are the newest pinstripings,photograpihies and t-shirt pics..

 

hey all....i did a few bikes this week....so here they are...

rollie..ill see ya this weekend in Toronto for the panel jam...be good to see ya again!

 

Hell, rollie, I wish I could draw like you! I'm in awe of you steady handed striper types. Week after week, you all blow me away
with your talent.

Thanks for the PM, Jeffy. My best Homer impression, "D'oh!"
(on paper.)

...and SoLoLobo, thanks for the props. (tho,...I could have done without the vissuals.......... )

 

I'm sad to hear about Drake. My sincere condolances to all who knew him.

Here's a sketch I've been working on and I'd like your opinion: Can a full fendered street coupe run on Dirt tires, or is that like driving a Jeep in town?

 

Jeff,
Count me in for a "Busted" shirt when they are finished.

 

Mr Norwell, have I told you how much I hate you for being so talented?

Im up in Sacramento this week doing some engine stories at Smeding Performance. Here's a few shots from the shop in no particular order.

 

Hey guys, Sorry to hear about Bill Drake.I was always aware of his work thru the years and it was neat to see he was on the HAMB when I first got on here. His style will be missed! I decided to put my sketches I been doing for the last week on because I never have time to finish anything. Whatever comes to mind is what I usually do. Like for the last few weeks on the HAMB , Denise , hotrodladycruiser, was wanting some fiesta hubcaps for her Olds conv. That lead to me drawing a 48 with a Olds grille with a couple of bars missing with a bunch of fiesta flippers bolted to the bars making a toothy , fishy grin. Somebody brought up Cotton Werksman's T , had to see if I could still draw it from memory right quick to keep in practice. Then there is the Corvair with a chopped top and a furry package tray. The 60 Chevy front end is from a anotherthought to from left field comes a molded up oval window bug. Just take a convertible body and put a sedan roof back on it, make some window frames, ripple hubcaps, it would be cheap! Had to put something on. By the way, Norwell , everybody, great show!

 

I was going to say "best show yet" but then I want to say that every week.
Sad news about Mr Drake, but his passing should serve as an example to everyone to try to achieve excellence in all we do, the art that he created will stand as the best memorial that could ever be erected to his memory. He will always live on through his work, as will the rest of you talented people. You guys blow me away every week, great stuff.

 

Simply amazing! I am always in awe of you art guys.

 

Here's my contribution for this week.
Just got my confirmation as a vendor at the Roundup. Stop by and say Hi. Most of the paintings I have posted will be there.
Jeff....your art constantly blows me away.
Sorry if the picture is too big.

 

Amazing stuff guys....and Jeff...man, you make me want to toss out my inks!

Just finished this guy for an Atlanta show celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Planet of the apes movie...tried something different

8x10 "Night Ape"



and sticking with the animal theme..

"hell comes for the Kittens..."

 

Speaking of kittens (Great paintings by the way, I'm really diggin' your work clysdale) I better get back to drawing "Itchy & Scratchy" cartoons. Thanks for reminding me I have a job.....

 

WHAT?! Bill Drake passed away! Fuck, I had no idea! I will search for a thread.

Jeff, I can't wait til the Roundup to see your stuff and you in person. You continually blow my mind.

Here's a flyer I did for a burlesque show that the Hucksters are playing next friday.

 

RIP Drake. You were a hero for sure.

 

Jeff...that shit rules...but I think he's way better looking

 

Jeff, i love your job !!!!
My New illustrations ....

 

Jeff you gotta do a comic book man

 

Cool Jeff! I expect to see some finished pics of the lander piece in my e-mail though!

Hey where is the beer in that "astronauts" hand???? That doesn't look like Billy Bob Thorton either. Ha Ha Ha

 

YOW!
Mr. Norwell, what's your definition of 'large' (as pertaining to these images...)?
Is this an underpainting for an oil piece?
Thanks for posting such incredible work. awesome.