Christmas in August...

Hi all,

That's right, are you ready? It's time for "Christmas in August"!!! Introducing the "Market Place at Straub Studio" with all kinds of good stuff!

Guess what I have for you using many of my original photographs printed on, "Framed art canvas, Tote Bags to carry your stuff, Cotton T-Shirts in multiple cool colors, Pillows for your special hang out place, Coffee Mugs for that cup of Joe, Face Masks for you and yours to keep you safe and show your pride, and Phone Cases!"

You'll also see some of my wife's awesome art on the site because we've teamed up together! Yep, something for everyone in the family, at killer prices. The image below is just a sneak peak of some of the items. Check this out: https://monique-straub-studio.myshopify.com/

Moving on with Change...

Hi all,

Part of being happy is coming to grips with change. Today is not like yesterday and the way things are changing day to day, tomorrow will be unlike today. For me, I have no shows scheduled, which is totally new terrain for me. Thank goodness I've had a strong on-line presents with Facebook and Instagram way before all this happened. I was kinda steering it that way which leads me to this deal.

I've decided to put some of my most popular prints on my "Hot Buys" gallery on my website. The classic steering wheels. You can feel the power, beauty, speed, color and movement in them. Take some time and check them out. This gallery offers 20% listed prices when go to check out and use the code."Hot Buys."

Find something you like!  https://www.johnstraubimageworks.com/p175506786

Do I hate to Say Good by?

Do I hate to say good by? Well, sometimes. Every time I send out or deliver the "Artist Proof #1" as a double float on metal, there is part me that says, "Wish I could keep you."  Just to see it on my own wall.... This was one of those, called "Can-Am Champ."

David, a lone time friend and racer, saw this on my blog a few weeks ago, messaged Sheree, "Check this out" and the next thing I knew she was purchasing it for him. This is really not uncommon for women to do this. When it happens, I think it's kinda' cool!

Thanks, Sheree and David! Enjoy!

PS. David has some very cool cars in his collection!

So, if you're poking around on my blog and see something you like, that's the plan, tell your other half......

John

How about You?

Hi all,

A while ago, I fell into conversation with an friend. He had asked me how I had become interested in cars and photography. I told him about how I would set on the curb with my best friend in front of my friends house and watch the hot rodder across the street work on his car. Neither of us were even close to our driving age and needless to say, we really didn't know what he was doing to his car, but it sure sounded good when he would race up and down the street with his '59 black El Camino! That car was so cool, jacked up in the back with chrome exhaust pipes hanging down. I can still remember it today and I still have soft spot for '59 El Camino's in my heart. Funny how things stick with you. So, I guess that's were the car thing started with me.

The photography part was home-grown because my dad was into photography with a dark room in our home. My parents would take me to the beach in San Diego before I could drive, drop me off with a 35mm camera and long lens to take surfing photos. The fun part was getting home and watching the magic in the dark room.

Life is not much different with me now, creating images on a computer at home rather than a dark room, other than no surfing images and no film, just digital.  So, I guess this was kinda' an "Acorn story"...how big things grow from small things.

Now, even you know a little about me.

Just a reminder. I have some very cool Corvette images in my "Monthly Hot Buys" Gallery. Check it out and you can order a print or two with 20% off. Here's the link: Monthly Hot Buys

                          Please remember to "Share" this post with your friends! Thanks, John

My Art on Metal

Hi all,

Thought I would tell you about my "Limited Edition" prints on metal and why I use it.

In my metal process, the ink is first printed on paper and the paper is put into a heat press machine, infusing the ink off the paper into a sheet of aluminum. The reasons I use this for these prints are several:

1. It presents with an awesome glossy finish that does not have as much refection as glass. This shows the print much better.

2. It's incredibly durable and UV stable. In fact the metal prints can be suitable for outside use.

3. This medium will clean easily with a micro fiber cloth.

4. For these "Limited Editions" I then mount them on a custom brushed sheet on aluminum 2" larger all the way around the print. The print is raised about a 1/2" off the backing.

5, They come with a hanger and wired on the back, ready to hang with a certificate of authenticity. .

Prints on metal do come in different surfaces as special orders, Matte, and Satin..

1. Gloss- My standard "Limited Edition" print. A shiny finish which creates the most pop in color in the image. That's why I like these!

2. Matte- Ideal if glare or excessive refection is a problem.

3.Satin- In between Gloss and Matte.

All three surfaces are a fantastic way to get that beautiful piece of art for you space. Feel free to reach out to me if you have a question.

PS. The print below is named "Underbelly."

Dad Need a Cool Phone Case?

While talking with a buddy at a cars and coffee, my cell phone rang. Not that this was unusual, but my friend spied my phone. He 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 cases 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. I even have them for the "iphone 11." Here's the link to where to find these and many more: https://www.johnstraubimageworks.com/p166727666

Time For A Drive Yet?

Has the pandemic kept you off the road up until now? It has me, but now it appears things are opening up. Maybe if I'm lucky, I may get out to do some shooting in the near future. In the mean time, I've been offering more on line because all the shows that I normally do have either been postponed or canceled until 2021. Boy, what a year...

Here are two custom barn wood framed archival prints. The prints are 8"x 12" matted with white, framed, signed, wired, ready to hang and enjoy. The one on the left is, "Filler Up" and the one on the right is called, "Henry." You can order them separably or booth. Each is $125 including shipping hear in the US. Isn't it time to one of my prints on your wall?

Framed Prints

Filler-Up $125.00 USD Henry $125.00 USD

"Filler Up"

"Henry"

Still No Where To Go

Now that we all know what it feels like to be held virtual prisoners in our homes, it makes us realize what we used to love. All those cars and coffee gatherings, and art shows. And what's a good art show without vendors? I miss meeting people and hearing their stories. One story I remember, was a "Bar Find" '63 Corvette that had been sitting for 50+ years because a service man had gone off to fight and never returned. That car has now been restored and is in the hands of someone that truly valves it's history.

Speaking of Corvettes, do you have one of my prints hanging on your wall?  I'm continuing the "Work From Home Art Promotion" to help you customize art for your work-at-home space. On my website I have a gallery called, "Monthly Hot Buys" and all the images in that gallery are 20% off the listed prices.  If you find an image in that gallery, it can be ordered by clicking on it and in final checkout in the coupon code area use the two words, Hot Buys. Then "Presto" a lower price!

These are Corvette images and you can shop virus-free.

Here is just an example of two of the images in that gallery.

Remember, if you don't want to fame it yourself, you can order one already framed off my site.

Check out that gallery at: https://www.johnstraubimageworks.com/p175506786

Please remember to "Share" this email post with your friends! Thanks, all!

A Shout-Out!

Hi all,

Hope this post finds you safe. While many of us are working from home, that's not new to me. The time I spend editing an image is always done at my home computer, so for me life goes on. And speaking of home, I had a friend and collector stop by to pick up his recently purchased limited edition print of "Underbelly."

A big "Thank You" to Tom Dietrich the owner of EuroSpec in Escondido for getting this metal double float 24"x 24" for his shop office. So, if you stop by his shop with your Porsche, ask to see the print. Thanks, Tom!

A Fearsome Beast

You can set the tone for your space with this fearsome beast image. The Factory RSR was just that for both drivers and competitors. It's the results of passion, spirit of engineering, tradition and craftsmanship. The goal was to to master the challenges of international GT endurance racing. Porsche considered this car the spearhead of the 911 family. Hence, the name of this image is, "Spearhead." Now you can have one of 30 printed.

This is one of my limited editions infused onto metal with the custom brushed metal double float backing. The print is mounted off the backing by about an half inch, giving it a 3D look. It's signed, wired, ready to hang, and enjoy. This print is a 16"x 24" with the backing of 20"x 28" for $595 including shipping in the US.  You'll love it!

Pictured above is the 24"x 36" edition.

Eye Candy....

Hi all, like all of you, I've been home watching a little too much Netflix. I miss the days of getting out and shooting. Just the idea of a road trip seems like a long ago dream.

Well the latest news is the show "Mission Federal ArtWalk" here in San Diego that I have been looking forward to, has been delayed until November 7-8. What can I say...?

However, I do want to share with you one of my new images. It's called, "Underbelly." This is an image of bottom of a original 1967 Porsche 911R. There were 23 of these built to race in International events and they had 50 hp more than the standard 911S and were at least 350 pounds less with the use of lite weight panels. It was considered the ultimate 911 weapon at the time.

So there you have it, "Underbelly" done as a 24"x 24" double float infused on gloss metal with the custom brushed metal backing at 28"x 28". The print sets off the backing by a half inch. This is the "Artist Proof #1" and is signed and numbered with a certificate of authenticity, wired and ready to hang. This is the perfect eye candy for your room.  Shipping in the US is included at, $775.

SOLD!

How About Some Inspiring Art

Hi all, as I mentioned in my last post, a shout out to our First Responders and Healthcare Works, please stay safe! For all of us working at home, the same.

I totally understand that our daily routines have been disrupted. Work for many of us has moved... well... HOME. Why not do some decorating for that space bringing in some awesomeness?

I'm doing a "Work From Home Art Promotion" to help you customize art for your work-at-home space. On my website I have a gallery called, "Monthly Hot Buys" and the images in that gallery are 20% off the listed prices. If you find an image in that gallery, it can be ordered by clicking on it and in final checkout in the coupon code area use the two words, Hot Buys. Then "Presto" a lower price!

Here is just an example of one of the images in that gallery. It's an iconic Porsche 908!

Remember, if you don't want to fame it yourself, you can order one already framed off my site.

Check out that gallery at: JohnStraubImageWorks.com

Working at Home

Hi all, it seems life has changed for all of us. Most important, God bless our "First Responders" that need to deal with all of this!

For me, I've had it easy compared to them. If you have noticed I have not been doing many posts in the last month or two. The only thing that I've been dealing with, is having both my computers go down with access to my images with no hope to get them up and running for some time. As you read this, I'm limping along on my laptop which also is not at it's best. This brings me to my point of working at home with a computer.

I'm doing a "Work From Home Art Promotion" to help you customize art for your work-at-home space. On my website I have a gallery called, "Monthly Hot Buys" and the images in that gallery are 20% off the listed prices. If you find an image in that gallery, it can be ordered by clicking on it and in final checkout in the coupon code area use the two words, Hot Buys. Then "Presto" a lower price!

Here is just an example of one of the images in the gallery. You can relive the Porsche event "LUFTGEKUHLT 6" with this classic Porsche 917 image.

Check out that gallery at: JohnStraubImageWorks.com

Time For a Sale

Hi all,
As many of you know, these are interesting times. Thought I would let you know how Covid-19 is impacting my business. Normally this time of year, I'm gearing up for shows, and enjoying interacting with many of you in person, however shows are dropping left and right. What to do? I thought I would spread some love today. If you don't know, I normally sale on line, and to boost this I'm offering a 10% discounts on all photo paper orders over $50. How's that sound? All the galleries on my site are available for the discount, except: New Releases and Cell Phone Cases.   The "Code" available to use in checkout through March 31 is: Thankyou2020. 

Here is my photo site: JohnStraubImageWorks.com

Some examples of prints.

It's That Time of Year

Dear Friends,

Here at John Straub Image Works worldwide headquarters (Big Grin), things are pretty hectic. Recovering from back surgery, getting some last minute orders shipped, and trying to set some time aside to work on a few new images, has been challenging. Before the big day arrives, I wanted to thank you for opening these emails, buying art from me and saying nice things to me when we meet. Art is always cool, but it's always the people I meet and talk to at the end of the day, that makes it special.

Happy Holidays, a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year to you all!!

No kidnapping here....

Hi all,

I've been off-line for several weeks now, no I didn't get kidnapped. After dealing with a some pain in my back for 3-4 years now, I decided to go under the knife. Back surgery.... All went well, however I can't sit at a computer for any length of time yet. Hence, no post. But, here is one small framed canvas image I do have available to go out that I hand glazed. Looks pretty cool, like it was hand painted. Check it out, named, Le Mans.

The size of the print is 8"x 8" and the total size of the frame is, 10 1/4"x 10 1/4" perfect for small spaces! It's only, $75. That also includes shipping in the US. It's signed, wired, ready to hang, and enjoy. How can you pass this up! And please forward this offer to your friends, if you think they may be interested!

Your Monthly Caledar

Hi guys,

It's that time of month to send out my monthly calendar. Wow, how this year has flown by with shows in San Diego at the Little Italy "Art Walk," "Automobilia Monterey," the "Laguna Art-A-Fair" in Laguna Beach, plus several smaller one day shows through out the year. Again, a big "Thanks" to all that have come out to these and said hi!

Here's your "Print-out, Cut-out, and Pin-up" calendar. Don't you just love the look of a classic BMW front grill?

Saturday Rocked...

Hi all,

Just a short recap on the Porsche Club/San Diego Region "Pop-up" show.

It's always fun to do one of these, especially if its with friends in attendance. This past Saturday rocked, so a big "Thank You" to all that came out visiting my booth! It also goes without saying, a special "Thank You" to those of you that found a cool piece of art to take home, like the limited edition, "Revs-Up!" Thank You!

I believe this will be my last show of the year, giving me some time to get out and capture some images. So, stay tuned for more to come next year, starting off with the L.A. Lit Meet where I'll have two tables with some new images.

PS. As always, a big "Thank You" to my wife, Monique who many of you have met or know and is always by my side helping me with these shows!

John

Route 66 DNA

There's some Route 66 DNA in this image. Genuine patina that has a rawness to it. No doubt many miles, but who's counting. There is a story to be told in your mind about it with multiple layers of a life well lived.

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. Perfect for your office!

With a Bang

Hi all,

With a bang we're into fall! It's my favorite time of year. It's a super time to get out and and do some camera work with the sun now getting lower in the sky. One thing that I'm excited about, I'm getting closer to ordering a new camera. That may be a few months off, but I love thinking about it.

Well here is your "Print-out, Cut-out, and Pin-up" calendar for the month. Hope you enjoy. BTW, the image on the front is one I'm working on to get printed on metal, a Porsche 908. It just needs a little more computer work to be ready, so the calendar image is just a mock-up.