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Support Artist and Motorcyclist Guenevere Schwien…Every DONATION, no matter the size will help!!!
Motorcyclist Guenevere Schwien radiates color and style every time she steps up to her easel. The outcome of her passion for the last eight years has been some of the most gorgeous photorealist motorcycle paintings you’ll ever see including her most famed; a HUGE 9′ by 6′ Ducati which was purchased by a private party.…
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RYNO one-wheeled motorcycle or Uni-moto?
Would you ride one?? Vehicle production company RYNO Motors is pulling out all the stops in the motorized retail market this year. Based in Portland, OR, they have developed a vehicle that redefines the traditional scooter. They are in the middle of building a series of 50 hand built limited edition pre-production bikes. Called ‘Micro-Cycle’…
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Motorcycles and Art…Georgia O’Keeffe
A friend sent me the link to another vintage photo that merges two of my favorite subjects, motorcycles and art. The photo is of Georgia O’Keeffe entitled, “Women who rode away” taken near Abiquiu Ghost Ranch. The famous photo was snappedt by Maria Chabot in 1944. The painter and driver of the motorcycle, Maurice Grosser,…
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Shutter Speed-A piece of moto film art!
“The Selvedge Yard presents: a film by Toast. Featuring photographer Scott Pommier and East Side Moto Babe Stacie London. This behind-the-scenes short was commissioned to accompany an exhibition of photographs in March 2011. Shot with a Minolta XL601 in Black & White Tri-X and Velvia color Super 8. Music by Makkusu Ensemble, Paper Tulips, Jake…
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Inside all of us is an artist…KEEP DRAWING!
More than one viewing is required to see all the detailed nuances of the work…beautiful! Found on Andrew Sullivan’s The Dish Thank you, Andrew. keep drawing from studio shelter on Vimeo.
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British Artist Grayson Perry takes a trip
Grayson Perry, a 51 year old artist from London, England who has been awarded the Turner Prize in 2003 for his ceramics, built a motorcycle as a tribute to his Teddy bear, Alan Measles. 50 years after first receiving the bear, Perry decided to pay homage to his life long friend by building an ornate…
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Los Angeles…home to the Watts Towers
Combining my motorcycle and art addiction makes touring a very stimulating and rewarding experience, especially when seeing something as brilliant as the Watts Towers, by Simon Rodia. An Italian immigrant, Simon began construction on the Watts Towers in 1921 and for 34 years he worked single-handedly to build his towers without benefit of machine equipment,…
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The Strange Bimoto Mantra
I love looking at concept motorcycles and motorcycle designs, especially those that move into the realm of ART, but it’s a rare treat to see a crazy design that is actually manufactured. The Bimoto Mantra as that sort of machine and one that continues to turn heads.
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Non moto-related, but some amazing artwork for winter gazing!
Wow… love this guy’s spontaneous sense of design and earth art. I love that it’s ephemeral and ever-changing as the day descends into night. Bravo Jim Denevan! The Art of Jim Denevan For those with more interest in the process check out The Anthropologist and Jim’s massive sculpture in Siberia.
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Awesome, Vintage BMWs and Fashion!
The Academy of Fashion and Design AMD recently combined forces with the BMW Museum in Munich for an elaborate display of fashion surrounded by the extensive glory of bygone years of BMW. A brilliant combination of nearly all the principles and elements of design. This show encompassed unity, harmony, balance, rhythm as well as line,…