A few weeks back a friend of mine commissioned me to create a mixed media piece for his girlfriend's birthday. The theme is basically based off of vintage and original horror films. I kept everything black and white to keep with the theme and era of the films. Also, the birthday girl has quite a few tattoos that mimic some of these exact characters as well. Here's what I came up with. Everything used was printed and copied from archived images found on the web's general image search. Although, I cannot take credit for any of the original photos or ads in this piece I do have to say that placement, continuity, and overall design plays a very important part in the process. 
MIXED MEDIA/ DECOUPAGE 40" X 60" W/ CUSTOM BLACK GALLERY FRAME 
BY
JORDAN J.

CHECK OUT SOME CLOSE UPS OF THE PIECE BELOW:
 
IRON 833 12/15/2011
 
Recently, a friend of mine asked me to help custom a Harley Davidson bar clamp for his Iron 833 using an existing stock bar clamp. He basically wanted the speedo and bracket removed/ separated from the shift light indicator/ housing so he can re-mount the speedo in a more discreet area. Also, the point was to save the clamp by itself so he can add drag bars for a cleaner look. Check out the process!
This is what the stock speedo bracket/ clamp would look like. Granted, this specific one has already been relocated as a whole and separated from the bar itself.
This is more or less the product/ set up I am trying to create/ re-create. This bar clamp averages at a minimum of hundred dollars or so if bought from a retailer.
1. I had to cut and separate the speedo bracket from the shift light indicator/ housing. Also, had to add JB Weld to fill in the open gap at the top of the indicator.
2. I had to dremel out the inside of the housing to make sure the light fixture will fit back in properly.
3. I sanded everything down and smoothed out all the edges from the JB Weld as well.
4. I added spot putty to fill in tiny holes and gaps from the JB Weld and wet sanded it down.
5. Prime & paint.
 
 
Here's an update on my ongoing 1972 Honda CB100 rebuild/ restoration project. All that's left is an electrical re-wiring, lights, and a kick start spindle installation. Here are the before and after pictures. Enjoy!
ABOVE: BEFORE
BELOW: AFTER
 
 

This piece is on display at Sudden Art Gallery inside The Industry Showroom  345 Sixth Ave. in Downtown San Diego. The current show is titled, "Something's Afoot" presented by Thumbprint Gallery and Sudden Art Gallery. The show will be on display until January 3rd, 2012 which features no works bigger than a square foot. Here is my entry for the show. It is dedicated to anyone & everyone who enjoys music!
"THE MUSIC BOX" 12" X 12" ACRYLIC & AEROSOL ON WOOD PANEL BOARD.
FOR PRICING AND AVAILABILITY PLEASE VISIT/ CONTACT:

THE INDUSTRY SHOWROOM
345 SIXTH AVE. 
SAN DIEGO CA, 92101
619| 358| 9221

OR
INFO@THUMBPRINTGALLERYSD.COM
 
 
ANOTHER SHOW I'LL BE SHOWING IN EARLY NEXT YEAR! COME OUT! I WON'T LET YOU DOWN! FEATURING SOME OF SAN DIEGO'S HEAVY HITTERS AND NEW & UPCOMING ARTISTS!
 
 
COMING SOON! CHECK OUT SOME NEW WORK BY YOURS TRULY & SHOW SOME SUPPORT FOR YOU LOCAL ARTISTS!
 
IN THE STUDIO. 11/19/2011
 
Recently, I got an email from an interested buyer that had seen some of my work displayed at a local cafe in Downtown San Diego called The Mission. Unfortunately, the pieces he had requested were either unavailable or sold out. So I took the opportunity to jump back in to the studio to re-create the pieces with slight variations specifically  for him that he had originally requested. I am also going to be working on a fully commissioned painting for this buyer as well. Here are the results of the new pieces I did overnight! Enjoy.
 
IDLEHANDS. 11/05/2011
 
Johnny O' Hagan & the gents of IDLEHANDS are well on their way of making a name for themselves in the San Diego music scene. I am proud to say that Johnny O' is a good friend of mine and has a good head on his shoulders. Stay tuned for more from these guys! Check them out at http://www.idlehandscult.com
SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!
 
 
So, I'm switching things up a bit. Today, I had an idea of creating a seat out of an old office chair. Going semi brat style with the bike and ditching the rear cowl.
First thing, rip off the old cushion and cut down the existing wood and cushion to shape which I will use later for the new seat pad.
I like this seat because of the natural front and rear coping it already has. It's definitely different than most and actually quite comfortable as well.
Next, I mounted my own brackets that match the bike's existing hard mounts. Had to bend and drill a few pieces out but it worked out perfect.
Mounted and stable! Next I'll be laying down the cushion and wrapping the leather for a tight new seat. Also, switched out the cafe bars for deeper chrome cafe bars. Stay tuned for more.
 
 
Today was a slow day but I got a few things done. I swapped out the bars, they're okay but I might use my deeper chrome cafe bars instead of these black ones. We'll see! I also finished the repair work on the tank & cowl and got to prime them as well. Other than that, I added a new all black Magura throttle lever & grips. Stay tuned for more.
 
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