Wealth and the RSR

However you measure wealth, what really counts, is what makes you happy. My day lit up when I received this image from one of my collectors, David Gilbert, showing his new LEGO RSR poised under one of my double float images of the Factory Porsche RSR. He has the perfect combo now!

Speaking of a double float limited edition of 30 image of the RSR called "Spearhead RSR,"  I have one available and ready to go. It's a 16"x 24" print infused onto metal with the custom metal backing, signed, wired, ready to hang, and enjoy. It's $595 plus $50 shipping in the US. Or email for delivery and I'll refund the shipping. You'll love this image!

The Logo

You need not utter even a single word. The "Logo" speaks for itself and a life lived. One can only imagine where it has been and what its seen, and the colors and texture can tell a story played out in your mind....

A matted 8"x 12" print on metallic photo paper framed with classic barn wood. It's wired, ready to hang, and enjoy for only, $110 including shipping in the US.

Things That Have Power

Discerning people want things that are hard to find, have power and are different. Things that have romance and mystery, but a factual mystery, about them. When I told the story of my framed image at "Laguna Art-A-Fair" to this young family of Tony and Tanya looking for their first art purchase for their new home, they fell in love with it. It's so captivating, the expression of their little one looking over the frame. Makes my heart sing just looking at it.

One big "Thank You" to all that signed up for my email list at the "Laguna Art-A-Fair" and came by to say hi!

John

No Laboring on Labor Day...

Celebrating the holiday weekend with burgers and dogs, you've decided to take some time to look at your email. Good decision, because your monthly "Print-out, Cut-out, and Pin-up" calendar is here.

Hope you had a good one all!

John

Time for a Shout-Out

Yep, it's time for a big "Shout-Out" to all of you that came to my "Automoblia Monterey" show during car week in Monterey! "Thank You"... and to those of you that found a treasure to take home, an even bigger "Thank You." You guys rock! This was the second year that I did this show in conjunction with doing the show in Laguna Beach at "Laguna Art-A-Fair," quite an undertaking planning for two shows at the same time.

Those that were not in Monterey here is a quick look at my show just before it opened, and don't forget the show at Laguna goes through September 1st. Come check it out!

Somewhere North of Tucson

West or east of almost everywhere else in the southwest desert town, I found this truck rooted outside a bar. It drew me inside like a moth to light to inquire. An old jukebox poured out a lonesome song. that makes you yearn for honest, simple things. Things you can't even name. Well, on the other hand,
maybe the honest patina on the heat vents of my image named, "Survivor."

This is a 16"x 24" gloss print infused onto metal and custom made re-purposed barn wood frame. It's wired, ready to hang, and be enjoyed! It can be yours for $450 including shipping here in the US.

Automobilia Monterey

Monterey back in the day was once a remote artist and fishing town along the coast of California, a home to the likes of John Steinbeck and Ansel Adams. Today, of course, it's the go-to place for auto fanatics during August. I'll be there too, with my fine art photography at Automobilia Monterey. Come visit, I'm just inside the door to the right Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. See you there!

Welcome to August

Hi all,

It seems time at the "Laguna Art-A-Fair" is flying by! Thanks to all you that have come by and said hi or have signed up to my email list! I still have August to go at the show, so if you have not made it, there is still time.

By the way, here is your monthly calendar to print out, cut out,  mark up,  and pin up. By the way I'll be doing the Automobilia Monterey show, so look for me there!

Note to Self....

While manning my booth at this years "Laguna Art-A-Fair" my cell rang and I ended up talking with an old buddy. Not that this was unusual, but a customer walking by spied my phone. He stopped and asked where I had gotten the cell case. I replied I print them off my photo site and gave him a card. I guess if it's worth putting phone to ear, it's worth doing it in style. I've just added some new phones to my site, and it will only take a minute or two to find one just for you. And there is no better time other than right now to do it. Here's the link to where to find these and many more: https://www.johnstraubimageworks.com/p166727666

The Wild One

Before the Porsche Factory "Hopped-up" street cars of today emerged, there were 356 Gmund coupes that left a fledgling factory.

Driving these aluminum machines was a new kind of rebel here in the US. Some were young men coming back from the war that were seeking a new kind of sports car. Others joined from a new generation coming of age to a Rock and Roll beat, and breaking more rules than just the speed limit. The Gmund coupes were the start of this being raced in Europe and State Side. This is one of those cars, meet "No Tires Today."

BTW. this was Jerry Seinfeld's car used in the TV production of "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee."

This is a 16"x 24" gloss print infused onto metal and custom made repurposed barn wood frame. It's wired, ready to hang, and be enjoyed! It can be yours for $450 including shipping here in the US.

Alluring at 50 Years Old...

With the 50th anniversary of Porsche's 914 model, I set out to create an image called "Untitled #2" that had the gorgeous hues of its classic "Signal Orange" paint color. What better car to use to have a positively euphoric effect than the 914-6GT, set against an old fire house under the glow of a light. This particular car was used in the 1970 Marathon de la Route. Porsche entered three 914-6GT's in the 86 hour race held at the Nurburgring finishing one, two, and three!

This image can be ordered in a 16"x 24" gloss print infused onto metal with a custom brushed metal backing for $595 or a 24"x 36" for $995. They come signed, ready to hang and enjoy. This is the first time I have offered this image, so the "Artist Proofs" are available and you'll love the detail.

Sizes

16"x 24" $595.00 USD 24"x 36" $995.00 USD

Have a Happy 4th!

Making a Grueling Day Better

When you're done with a grueling day of making the world a better more beautiful place...and you feel like it's time for a little reward...you open your email to fine this months print-out, cut-out, pin-up car calendar waiting for you. How's that a cool way to start the month off! So here it is...

Laguna Art-A-Fair is a Jewel!

It's that time of year again. I'm displaying my latest photography with over 100 artist during the two month fine art festival. One of the big three in Laguna Canyon, along with Festival of the Arts, and Sawdust. Laguna Art-A-Fair is a mix of original paintings, glass, pottery, and of course photography. Put on your walking shoes and come visit the artists in their booths daily. There is even live music on the weekends! So don't miss out! I'm in Booth #B-24

The show runs from June 28 to September 1, 10 am-10pm.

 The festival grounds are at, 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach.

Cycle of Life..."Evolution"

It's always good to give a shout out to awesome people that are willing to partner with you.

In this case, it's Adam and Lana Gill the owners of "Vollig Autowerks" here in San Diego. No only are they collectors of several of my metal prints they have also put one of my pieces up in their showroom and made it available to their clients. More on them...if you're looking for amazing work done on your Porsche with elegance...consistence...and attention to detail when it comes to maintenance, fabrication, suspension, track prep and support, check them out here: www.volligautowerks.com

The 24"x 36" double float print infused onto metal available in their showroom is, "Evolution." It's the early Carrera Speedster, that model first introduced in 1955 and the newer Carrera GT starting production in 2004. Both showing the classic look of engine grills sporting the traditional German Silver paint. An evolution, indeed...  If your into Porsche's this could be perfect for your office!

If you're not in the area, but love the piece, let me know and I can ship.

A Dapper Dud for Father's Day...

Why not show dad some love with a new cell phone cover! That's right, it's one of the coolest of electronic duds and it's from my "Phone Case Collection."

Printed in the USA on Tough cases! These premium cases fit flawlessly and are the strongest, lightest and most flexible cases on the market. They feature 3D full wrap high quality images!

Note: You can custom enlarge, move, and crop the image you choose.

Here's the link: Phone Case Collection

Jewels of Detroit

What could be better than seeing your art go to a collector, and then getting a photo of it hanging in his office! Meet the collection of, Wayne Nentwig of "Gem City Motors" in Sidney, Montana. Wayne is the owner of a Buick/Chevrolet/GMC Dealership and an avid car guy. During a Barrett-Jackson show he and his wife made their way into my booth and fell in love with four of my limited edition prints infused onto metal. I love it when an art collector is born, and makes life a more beautiful place to live or work!

Remember, when your world looks good...you look good...the better you look the better you feel...

1970 Le Mans

So many loves in this one image...Porsche Racing  throw-back. The winning car was the Salzburg Porsche 917K piloted be Herrmann/ Attwood. And win the did with a 5 lap lead over second place.

Here's your cut-out-pin-up calendar for the month... Have a good one all!

Fine Art Photography to Me?

If you look up "Fine Art" here's what you get. "Creative art, visual art, whose products are to be appreciated primarily or solely for their imaginative, aesthetic, or intellectual content."

So what does that mean? To me, it means a photographer can modify an image the way Ansel Adams transformed his images in the dark room. Compare that with an automotive or wildlife image that may be taken for a magazine. That has more of a journalistic purpose.

I want my photos to be appreciated for the way they look. So with Fine Art Photography, anything goes just as with the two images below, the original and finished.

I've always wanted to do a drag racing image that showed movement and action close up. You can just imagine the sound of a dragster at the point the butterflies are cracked open sucking massive amounts of air, and the power is laid down.  Meet "Deep Throat" This is a new image that is available printed on photographic paper, available in several sizes on my website at this link: https://www.johnstraubimageworks.com/p175506786

Out of camera...

Finished image...

Pre-Father's Day "Flash Sale"....

That's right! Plan ahead, a Pre-Father's Day "Flash Sale" on two artist proofs, the only two printed and framed. These two are...bold...beautiful...and dangerously attractive! You need to pay attention to the details in these, a "B-25 and Trainer." They are wired and ready to hang with classic custom made barn-wood frames. You won't be disappointed! I'm offering these at half price to my blog followers  before they head to my FB page. That's $175 each or $300 for both. Plus shipping. How can you pass that up? By the way, if you're not into planes they make great gifts.

The detail: both are 16"x 24" infused prints onto metal, and are archival color stable. You can grab one or both with this button.

Metal Prints

Flying Gold $175.00 USD B-25 $175.00 USD Both $300.00 USD

Mitchel's Bomber

Flying Gold