David Uhl, ““The Norman Rockwell of Harley-Davidson artists” is introducing Uhl Works, the fusion of fine art and unique imprinted apparel. Through their respective artistic talents, David Uhl and graphic artist Danial James imagined and created and are introducing a radically designed art for wear to the fashion industry. As an official licensee of Harley-Davidson Motor Company […]
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Uhl Works. The Fusion Of Fine Art And Apparel.
Published by August 1st, 2010 in Customs, Editorial, Merchandise and Painters.You are looking at Scott Jacobs’ “My Way Or The Highway” new painting that officially commemorates the 70th Anniversary of the Sturgis Rally and Races. The painting was done from a photography of Scott’s daughter Alexa posing front of the landmark vintage gas station Tower Conoco in Texas which has been in existence since 1938.
David Uhl’s 70th Sturgis Rally Commemorative Painting
Published by July 11th, 2010 in Editorial and Painters.You all know that this year is the 70th edition of the Black Hills Rally commonly called Sturgis Bike Week. In 1936, Clarence “Pappy” Hoel started an Indian dealership in Sturgis and formed the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club. Two years later, the City of Sturgis joined forces with the Jackpine Gypsies to hold the first “rally” […]
A new aviation masterpiece by artist David Uhl. Harriet Quimby became the first woman to get a pilot license in the U.S. She followed that up with becoming the first woman to fly solo across the English Channel in the spring of 1912. Later that year, she tragically died during an aviation exhibition in Massachusetts. In David’s words, […]
Motorcycle Paint Job. Sick Pinstriping And 23 K Gold Leafing
Published by June 6th, 2010 in Customs, Painters and Videos.Looking for a great painter who mastered the art of pinstriping and of gold (or silver) leafing? Watch Tommy Reed from Reed Bros Custom Painting doing his thing. Gorgeous work…
David Uhl is releasing “Baby Doll”. This new painting is the second in the ongoing Nose Art/Pin-Up series (following “Miss Behaven”). As with David’s other series (Women of Harley, Vintage Pin-Up, etc), matching numbers are available for those who wish to collect each piece. You are even given a first right of refusal on future […]
The Art Of Scott Jacobs. The Complete Works.
Published by April 1st, 2010 in Books, Editorial and Painters.Scott ’s brand new 400-page coffee table book detailing his incredible career spanning over 30 years isl available to the public. This is the most comprehensive retrospective of his life and artworks ever compiled including interviews, pictures of ALL his paintings, pictures and comments by celebrity collectors, stories and family photos. In pre-ordering through Scott […]
A Pin Up Getting Her Skirt Caught On A Harley-Davidson Flathead
Published by March 21st, 2010 in Editorial and Painters.David Uhl was painting “The Liberator” while in Daytona for Bike Week. This new masterpiece is David Uhl’s 5th addition to his “Vintage Pin Up” series, and for your greatest pleasure I added a close up.
Daytona Bike Week. David Uhl Releases A New Commemorative Painting.
Published by March 6th, 2010 in Editorial and Painters.David Uhl is present at Bike Week, his booth setup at Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona and showing “Rebel Yell”, his 6th commemorative painting of the Florida event. “I wanted to speak to the ’40s again and illustrate the spirit of the rally from the perspective of being young at heart and throwing caution to the wind . Back […]
David Uhl Pays Homage To Pappy Hoel Founder Of The Sturgis Black Hills Rally
Published by February 24th, 2010 in Editorial, Events and Painters.Armed with his brushes and immense talent, artist David Uhl records a new important page of motorcycle history, J.C. Pappy Hoel on his beloved Indian motorcycle front of his Sturgis dealership. And of course it’s no accident that this superb painting is released the year the Black Hills Rally is going to celebrate its 70th […]
The Birth Of A New Woman Of Harley
Published by February 16th, 2010 in Editorial, Painters and Videos.As I reported, David Uhl just released “Stella“, his latest painting belonging to the series “Women of Harley” But this time, for your viewing pleasure, David did something a little different. While he was painting he stopped every few minutes to take a picture of his progress. All of these images have been compiled to create a fast-frame […]
Liquid Illusions Motorcycle Art
Published by February 14th, 2010 in Customs, Editorial and Painters.Long time I didn’t introduce you to a new painter. Darren Williams originally from Boston moved to St Louis in 1990 where he started his career as an illustrator and a part time painter at his stepfather’s body shop. He started Liquid Illusions in 1999 and during these last 2 years has painted a lot of […]
Licks Cycles Custom Hand Pinstriped Biltwell Motorcycle Helmets.
Published by February 10th, 2010 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Painters.The helmets are from Biltwell. The custom pinstriping or leafing (silver or gold) is hand drawn by some of the best in the business selected by Licks Cycles. They fit the Kustom Kulture lifestyle and you should own at least a couple for yourself and your gal and another couple to decorate your bachelor pad. […]
How Women First Climbed Astride A Motorcycle
Published by January 29th, 2010 in Editorial and Painters.Last weekend artist David Uhl just completed a new painting called “Stella”. Below he describes the reasons why he created this new masterpiece. “It has been 2 years since the introduction of Evelyn, the last piece in my “Women of Harley Series.” The Evelyn painting was a portrait of a seasoned rider on her way […]
Stella By Artist David Uhl. A Teaser.
Published by January 26th, 2010 in Builders, Editorial and Painters.It’s been two years since famous David Uhls painting named “Evelyn” has been released. And now David adds “Stella” to his Women Of Harley collection. He describes Stella as “not a seasoned rider but more of a rebel immersed in the changing attitudes from the Victorian Era to the Roaring ’20’s”. Harley-Davidson was a catalyst […]
During motorcycle events Custom builders are, like you, strolling the vendor’s alleys hoping to discover a new part or a new talent. 3 weeks ago I was a guest at the “Art Of The Chopper” exhibition party and discovered a local painter who surprised me because his range of “know how” is wider than most […]
Brought Back To Life From An Archival Harley-Davidson Black & White Photo
Published by November 8th, 2009 in Editorial and Painters.Not only David Uhl is the best motorcycle inspired painter I have ever known but he must be one of the most prolific. Yes hard work is as good as talent and David has both exceptional skills and the obsessive desire to express on canvas as many motorcycles as he has ever seen in the […]
Miss Behaven By David Uhl. Pin-Up Glamour At Its Best.
Published by October 24th, 2009 in Editorial and Painters.The newest painting of artist David Uhl was inspired by his visit last month at the Reno Air Races. Meaning that it takes him only one month to paint such a masterpiece? Some of you, like me who is a big fan of David’s work, will recognize the model as the same lady featured in […]
“Howdy Cyril, just got back from the Air Races, always a rush if you like large horsepower displays. I debuted a huge painting of the Goodyear F2G, a Super Corsair. The only one flying in the world, originally designed to out-climb the Kamikaze before he could dive. It sports the largest piston engine ever developed […]
WW2 US bomber nose art is a favorite to adorn the gas tanks and fenders of our retro looking custom bikes. For a few (big) extra bucks, your favorite air brush artist could extend the nose art theme from your bike to a panel to hang in your office. But it will never be on […]
David Uhl New Paintings From Harley-Davidson Archives
Published by September 8th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial and Painters.In Denver, during the National Harley-Davidson Dealers Meeting, artist David Uhl released 3 new paintings inspired by the photography of L.C. Rosenkrans, the first staff photographer for The Motor Company. The canvas giclee edition size remains the same as in the past (12 prints plus 4 AP and 4 HC) and these usually sell out […]
Meet With Artist David Uhl In Sturgis
Published by July 30th, 2009 in Editorial, Events and Painters.“If you’re headed to Sturgis this year, please come by and say hello. I will be at our gallery inside the Gold Dust Casino in Deadwood starting tomorrow through Sunday, August 9th. The Gold Dust will be selling the special Uhl Studios T-shirt designed for Sturgis/Deadwood this year. As you come out of Rapid City you may recognize one of the billboards […]
Stefanie Aziere Pays Homage To Bonneville Racing
Published by July 20th, 2009 in Editorial and Painters.Intrigued by the racers she saw at the Legendary Bonneville Salt Flats, artist Stefanie Aziere-Sattler dedicated her latest painting to Land Speed Racing. It features one of the AMA National Land Speed Record Holders, Erika Cobb (18 years old, Mitchell, South Dakota), taking special care of her bike, making sure her windshield is clean, and […]
Motorcycle Paint. Once You Go Flat You’ll Never Go Back…
Published by July 19th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Painters.Flat paint on bikes is back. At least since year 2000. To the point that manufacturers like Harley-Davidson & Indian Motorcycles (among others) noticed and are now offering respectively the Harley Dark Series models (since 1 year) and the Indian Dark Chief (for 2010). And no, today’s right way to do a nice/long lasting scratch […]
Gallery Of Legends At The Broken Spoke Sturgis County Line
Published by July 9th, 2009 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Painters.Fine Art will be everywhere during this coming Sturgis Rally. And it’s a very good thing to see such an expansion of the artistic community (painters, illustrators, photographers etc) exhibiting their works during our motorcycle rallies. Jay Allen is adding a fine art gallery to the Broken Spoke, Sturgis County Line, located on route 79 […]
David Mann Exhibition at Sturgis Monkey Rock
Published by July 5th, 2009 in Editorial, Events and Painters.Sturgis Monkey Rock (formerly Thunder Road) has partnered with Segal Fine Art to bring the David Mann Museum Exhibit to the 69th annual event. The exhibit will feature over 50 David Mann originals, many not previously offered for public viewing, including the world famous “Ghost Rider” featured here. The collection of never before seen paintings […]