Last November while were attending ASET AIR AFFAIR we met a really talented T-Shirt artist by the name of Norm Gregg. Norm was kind enough to slip a disk in our hands that contained a very nicely written “How-To” article on painting a chrome-like effect on t-shirts.

And then we did some traveling and moving around and that precious disk got shuffled, tussled and ultimately lost, until now. In the process of unpacking, we’ve discovered lots of misplaced goodies from SEMA and Norm’s article was among them. Sorry it took so long to share this with you - our AirbrushTour family, but it’s worth the wait.

Click here to download your copy of “Color Chrome” by Norm Gregg.

This guy knows what he’s talking about. He’s been in the biz for about 15 years and has a full-time airbrush shop in Concord, CA. Check out some of his recent work…

Thanks to Norm for providing this article to you at AirbrushTour. Cheers, Norm!

Looking for some unique and well-executed textile art? Here’s how to find him…
Norm Gregg Studios
1245 Plumliegh Ln.
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 250-1288
normgreggstudios@aol.com

All images in this post are copyright of Norm Gregg - © 2006 Norm Gregg Studios. Used by permission.

The 300 Choctaw Choppers by American Motorcycle Company 1902 are each hand painted by local Phoenix artists - nice work.

Read about these sweet new custom choppers by AMC1902.

Our buddy Dennis Mathewson just sent us some pics from last weekend’s ALSA Pinstripe & Car show which was held in Vernon, CA at the ALSA Headquarters.

Airbrush Luminaries present at the show included Fonzy, Dennis Mathewson, Tom Kelly, Bob Spina, Mike Lavallee, Steve Demon, Jeff Styles, Cliff Daigle.

Fonzy working on a new masterpiece.

Here are some nice examples of pinstripe and paint…

Featured airbrush artists doing demos…

Cliff Daigle

Dennis Mathewson

Jeff Styles

Tom Kelly

Nice showing of pimped rides…

We’re not sure who painted this image, but the design was originally created by Oliver Wetter ( http://www.fantasio.info ).

Fonzy stops to do an interview with the local press.

Christian Lassen made an appearance - here with Dennis Mathewson.

All profits were donated to the MS foundation.

Trackback to the announcement.

All photos courtesy of Dennis Mathewson of Cosmic Airbrush

Pinstriping isn’t only for Hot Rods, it’s for Hot Chicks too.

Pinstriping courtesy of Road Dog Customs at the 2007 Laughlin River Run. Look for more hot pix of hot chix from Laughlin soon.

Recently, Canada’s Ron Gibbs sent us some photos of the recent ASET Air Affair East. So of course - we thought we’d share them with you.

Photos courtesy of Ron Gibbs Airbrush. Visit Ron’s website to learn more about him and his art at: www.gibbsairbrush.com

Trackback to ASET Air Affair East 2007 - Part 1

Trackback to ASET Air Affair East 2007 - Part 2

If rust never sleeps, then Dennis Mathewson never rests. It must be true since we see him everywhere. Hot on the heels of the forthcoming Alsa Pinstripe & Car Show in SoCal, and on to his Cosmic Custom Airbrush Workshop featuring Alsa’s unique paints & additives, way up north in Canada.

Join Dennis for 2 Days of intense airbrush training, cool door prizes, some BBQ and snacks

For booking and class info contact: Presented by AMP Auto Body Panels Ltd. • 12628 124 Street • Edmonton, Alberta • (780) 455-3171 • email: mike@ampauto.com

Class Location:
Jus Cuz’ Customs • 9020 58 Ave. • Edmonton, Alberta

Tickets: $350 - a small investment for a lifetime of knowledge.

Last year at the Bakersfield Thunder Run in California, we met a talented airbrush artist - Lisa Berczal. She was painting tattoos on bikers who couldn’t commit to something more permanent. And while her art may be a bit more temporary, the application is also a bit less painful - quite a bit less actually - okay, none. Given that, we thought we would share her magical process with you.

Lisa also does some really beautiful airbrush work on sheet metal of the American iron variety — visit Lisa’s website at BattleDress.biz

Sin A Little…

… or so says the shirt anyway. Candice is the beautiful Sin Doll on hand for pics at the Hoodlum Inc. display at the recent Laughlin River Run. You can also see pics of Candace at different shows.

For more info on their clothing, skin art and more, call the gang in Las Veags at (702) 372-4115 or visit them online at HoodlumInc.net

Looking for something cool to do this weekend? Then plan a trip to Vernon, California for the ALSA Pinstripe & Car Show, Sunday May 20 - 8am ’til 5pm.

Where — Alsa Corporation’s 7500 sq. ft. training facility, 2640 E. 37th St., Vernon, CA 90058

Special Guests — Fonzy, Dennis Mathewson, Tom Kelly, Bob Spina, Mike Lavallee, Steve Demon, Jeff Styles, Cliff Daigle

Plus — A cool car show.

Best of all — All profits donated to a MS foundation.

Questions — Contact Sam at 322-581-5200 to participate.

This custom theme bike made us do a double-take. Inspired by Captain Morgan’s Rum, the folks at SSinister Choppers out-did themselves on this project. For over 10 years they have been building the most creative and baddest bikes seen on the roads and highways, and this one is no exception.

At shows like the Laughlin River Run, you get to see a lot of hot bikes, but not many that make their own heat.

This rum runner is probably singularly responsible for most of global warming, especially when it throws flames out at least two or three feet out the front.

Visit SSinister Choppers online for more awesome theme bikes or check them out next time your in Scottsdale, AZ.

Or check out their airbrush guy,Bruce Rosier, artist aka Hot Airbrush online. This guys work is as hot as the flames coming out of that bike.

The Motorhead show at the Las Vegas Hooters Hotel and Casino took place on May 11 and 12. We stopped by on Saturday to bring you some eye candy from the show - visiting AirbrushTour is kinda like being there, only without the sunburn!

The event provided for a lot of great cars, like this ‘33 Ford Tudor Sedan on display in the Arlen Ness of Las Vegas display.

It’s the baby of Dee and Carolyn Barnes from Fremont, CA. Paint was beautifully applied by Greg Barker.

Flames by Art Himal. Nice!

Also on display at the Ness booth, an ultra-hot 2007 American Ironhorse Slammer.

These bikes feature great factory paint.

Elsewhere at the show, check out this ‘46 Ford steel body 2 door sedan. A garage project with lots of niceties…

…including this hand painted mascott on the rear deck.

Bob Crellin’s airbrushed and race-ready Chevy Vega was on display… and shined bright with the help of local model Lillann Foster.

The back panels feaure airbrushed murals, usually viewed by those being passed on neck-breaking speeds.

The Hot Cole boat features some fast graphics.

Local radio station KOMP 92.3 FM had their custom airbrushed promotional truck there. This cool paint job executed by Paint Master Art and is a real attention getter.

Hot flames and burning skulls adorn the entire front of the Chevy Avalanche.

The General Lee, a George Barris creation, was on display impressing young and old kids alike. We seem to catch a lot of Barris creations in our travels and they are always popular with the crowds.

Pretty model Heather Brady sits atop a powerful V-8 trike, built by locals at Las Vegas Trikes.

Some of the coolest trikes we’ve seen are right here in Las Vegas at Las Vegas Trikes.

From trikes to bikes, Sanitarium Cycles builds a clean bike.

Sleek and fast - these guys pay attention to details all the way down to custom primary belt.

All-in-all, it was a fun show. Check out the Hooters Hotel and Casino for more upcoming events.

We took a break last Saturday (5/5/07) to get inspired and visit with some local art talent showing at The District Festival of the Arts in Henderson, NV.

Our friend Caroline was displaying her clever and beautiful cork creations there. These are really fun and interesting home accessories and you have to see them to really appreciate the playfulness and creativity that goes into them. She takes genuine wine corks and labels and turns them into mirrors, frames, vases and other decor items. Donations of genuine corks and labels are always welcome and appreciated. Visit Caroline’s website - UncorkedDesigns.com

We met some new friends while there. Jeanne and Dana Rosen are the creators of these colorful and whimsical wall plaques. They employ some unique materials and processes - cold bronze (coated cast-stone) or faux marble (stone with crushed marble aggregates) cast in molds then colored and hand-polished. Learn more about this couple and their art at Paper and Stone.

What’s an art festival without music? Rick Arroyo and his Latin Jazz band entertained us while we perused the art. We enjoyed it so much we bought a copy of his newest CD: “On Fire in the Desert”. Visit Rick Arroyo’s website here.

Performing arts were represented at the Art Festival as well. The Soul Acrobats group were there promoting their DVD’s, CD’s, photography, books, and seminars. Fascinating and entertaining to watch, the Soul Acrobats mesmerized us as the Latin Jazz played in the background.

Soul Acrobats is a team of professional acrobats and artists comprised of national-level gymnasts, world-traveled circus artists, and champion martial artists from all over the globe. Visit their website to learn more about them.

Don Thompson aka The Crystal Wizard delighted the younger crowd with a demonstration of his beautiful glassblowing. He’s available for lessons, private parties or special events. If you’re in the area of Boulder City, Nevada and would like to book him for your event you can reach him at (702) 293-3040.

The fall version of this festival takes place October 20-21. Go to The District At Green Valley Ranch to learn about the Fall Harvest Fest and Craft Festival.