Last Saturday

I went over to the Gasoline Gallery for their annual art and street show (California Screaming 6). Maybe it was because I got there around 3 p.m. and the show started at noon, but compared to other years, there wasn't much left in the way of cool cars or bikes.

Is it a Harley, an Indian?... nope, a Rikuo! I've been meaning to do a post on them for a long time. Other than the Rikuo and the Shovel (way back in the distance), there weren't any other cool bikes to be seen.


I figured since there wasn't much happening outside, inside would be the same, and that would make it easy to photograph and look at art.... wrong. It was crowded and LOUD! so I only took a quick look around and split.


Overall I didn't see as much as usual that I liked.


This one stood out on that wall. The red dot signifies it's sold.


Ink on scratch board. There's a lot of work involved here.


Interesting but, not quite sure I get it?


This one was fun.


There's aways a lot of wacky monster stuff.

The art generally seemed very reasonably priced. It made me wonder how some of the artist could justify the time doing them and letting them go so cheap. Especially considering galleries sometimes get 50%.

I probably didn't hang for more than 15-20 minutes. Since I wasn't 'feeling' the hot rod beatnick crowd, it was time to blast over to The Garage Co. for Born-Free Night. I knew I'd be much more comfortable around bikes and bike people.


Small groups of bikers came and went for another night of Knucklehead gawking and barbecue munching.


Grant proving it runs....


.... and Kiyo proving it rides.


The evening ended with a raffle. Some lucky Son of a Gun won the Bear Co. seats. Claimed he never wins anything.

This Saturday....

I plan on going to the Garage Co. for Born-Free Bike Night....


....and I'll stop here on the way

I missed it last year. The art, cars, and bikes at Gasoline Gallery's annual show are always fun to see.

It's really cool that they are the same day and the times are staggered enough to work out just fine. I love small informal free shows!

Gasoline Gallery's CA Screaming 4 or...

... one big post.

Every May, for the last four years, Gasoline Gallery in El Segundo Ca. holds it's annual Art and Hot Rod show. The block in front of the gallery is closed off to traffic for a informal drive (or ride), in show. I was on my shovel so it was easy to get past the road barriers and was lucky to find a spot in the middle of the block just across from from the gallery.


The street scene I encountered once parked.


Not a Harley! First order of business was to check out this Rikuo. Coming soon, a post solely dedicated to this bike.


Next stop, the gallery. My mission, get in , shoot some art, and get out alive. Here's what I was up against.


Hey buddy, your blocking the art! It appeared they had more art packed in than ever.


I myself have toyed with the notion of doing some art in the style of '60's biker film posters. Art by James Owens.


This one quickly caught my eye, and for a minute, wouldn't let go. Art by Jet Wrench.


Something for everybody?...


... or one to match the sofa?


This incredible stipple art (tiny ink dots), was a bargin. Is this why he's called Krazy Dottie?


Another by Krazy Dottie. How he can let these go at this price? It's not surprising someone fetched it right up.


I really dig Makoto's graphic style


This guy's getting fame.


Interesting style/technique.


There's always a Weesner or two on hand.


I really liked this concept of doing stripes as sculpture. I apologize for the blurred photo and lack of credit. It's tough shooting in a crowded gallery.


Hey, where's the C. Kallas art?


One "Flaky" Deuce


TLT, Tight Little Turnip.


Suede Red, the new Flat Black


Cool sissy bar. Ala Mid Century modern art.


They let Harley's in?


If it's ALL BLACK, it must be a Bobber. Don't even go there!


The Britt's are taking over!


The line up kept changing.


The Adam's family dropped in.


This beast caused a small ruckus pulling in. Sort of looks like a sedan version of my Monsterod T-shirt art.


A few artist were set up to hock their goods.


Folks, please don't bump the table!


Sorry but, the plain crappy lettering really detracts from this nice rod.


Can't afford a old board tracker?... build a replica from a bicycle .


Straight axles Rule!


The Nova's nifty novelty shifter knob. Say that fast!


Cherry in more ways than one.


They only let this one in because of it's green tire.


It's always interesting to see the choices guys make.


I'm speechless.


Nice bike hauler.


The cargo.


I saved the nicest "Limey" for last... sorry, I couldn't help myself.

Until the next post, Later!