Check out Garage Style Magazine

Thought I would share this info about a cool magazine with you guys. What got me thinking about this was, I delivered a large double float on metal to the owner/publisher of "Garage Style Magazine." He had seen "Cafe 11" up in Monterey last year at "Automoblia Monterey" held at the Embassy Suites in my booth. The way Don tells it, "One of his favorite things to do is collect signs and art for his man cave and office. When he first laid eyes on the print-on-metal he fell quickly and irrevocably in love." Like a lot of collectors, months would go by, but he kept thinking, I would love to have that piece for my office. Finally we touched base again and shook hands over email. I ended up delivering the piece to him at the "Gallery of Speed" in Laguna Beach.

As I started, if you have not seen or subscribed to "Garage Style Magazine"...it's very cool! If you want to check one out, I believe Barnes and Noble carry it in their magazine racks. They do a big spread on Monterey car week covering events like Pebble Beach. Oh, they also do private garage tours at the start of the week. It's pretty darn cool! So check one out guys, and share this post with your other car buddies that may want to see it too! I think you'll like it!

Gallery of Speed Fine Art

It's been a busy time, I've been out doing some commission shots as well as getting art together for a gallery in Laguna Beach. That's right, I'm excited to announce that I'm now being represented by "Gallery of Speed Fine Art" located in that sea side town. It's a gallery dedicated to all things that relate to speed with very cool watercolors, paintings in oil, automotive dioramas, and of course photography. Only original art, not reproductions. As you may know, I've been in a gallery in Carmel the past two summers, now it's closer to home! And speaking about close to home, here in San Diego, I've been chosen as one of eight "Featured Artists" for San Diego's ArtWalk in Little Italy. More on this in a future post.

So if you're in the area of Laguna Beach, please stop by and check out the automotive work from some very talented artists. It's best to call ahead for open times. The "Gallery of Speed" is located at, 1590 South Coast Highway #3, Laguna Beach, CA., 1-949-637-7009.

How can you say, No-Sir!

That's right, it's that day once a year we all wait for, cyber Monday! I'm offering a cyber Monday sale of 20% off this sweet little "Compressor Gallery Collection" double float print on metal. I only have one of these printed right now, so first to say, "I gotta' have that!" Has it! Now how can you say no! It's a 8"x 12" image mounted on 10"x 14" custom brushed aluminium with a hanger on the back and signed. The normal price of $185 is reduced to $148. But wait! That not all! Shipping and tax is included! Smash my email, here.

"Four Cam" double float print on metal, © John Straub

Monterey Car Week 2017, another one in the Books

Thanks to all of my blog followers that attended Monterey Car Week and visited my photography show. It rocked! You guys rock! A special "thank you" to those that purchased a work of mine to take home or placed an order. Looks like I'll be busy in the near future getting prints done and shipped. Also, if you were at the gallery or Automobilia Monterey and found one you liked and didn't have the chance to get it there, email me at Vintgracer@aol.com

It goes without saying, that I also want to thank "Gallery by the Sea Carmel" for hosting me for another year. If you're in Carmel, stop by and thank them for being one of two galleries in town that has the enthusiasm to participate in car week with automotive art.

Now I can't wait to get out and start creating some new photographic art for you guys...stay tuned.

Join Me For "Metal Exposed"

Hi all, well one of my favorite times of the year for car events is just about upon us. You remember how excited you felt just before Christmas or Halloween, yep I know that's kind of a funny comparison, but that's how I feel about Monterey Car Week. Super jazzed! Here's the deal, if you are going, I want to invite you to my automotive photography show and artist reception. The info is all included on the flyer that I've posted here, so check it out, write it down and be there or be square! How can you say no!

"Four Cam"

Simple art is frequently the strongest art and occasionally the most popular as well. This is one of my double floats from the "Compressor Gallery Collection" with my custom double float design. Why this size, you ask? Some simply just don't have the room for the larger pieces, and these can be collected and grouped together. The gloss image is 8"x 12" floated on a custom brushed metal backing of 10"x 14" signed on the back and including a hanger ready to be put up and enjoyed. Be the first to collect one of these. $185 includes shipping in the U.S.

This one is called, "Four Cam." A shot of the famously designed Porsche engine by Ernst Fuhrman, the racing engine of choice in the mid-fifties. It's been an extremely popular image! Add it to your collection now. How can you say no...

"Four Cam"

The Compressor Gallery Collection

What could be said about the famous livery on the 1988 Porsche 962C, Chassis no. 962-138? Everyone knows the color of "Jagermeister." This 962 packs a 3-liter twin-turbo and was campaigned for two years in the FIA's World Sports Car Races. What makes it special, it boasts the only Porsche officially-certified full carbon tub ever made offering strength and safety over the...aluminium alternative. A rare racer, indeed! And now you can own it...

Introducing one of the "Compressor Gallery Collection." These are smaller art pieces made just like my larger ones seen at shows and the "Gallery By The Sea Carmel." with my custom double float design. Why this size, you ask? Some simply just don't have the room for the larger pieces, and these can be collected and grouped together. The gloss image is 8"x 12" floated on a custom brushed metal backing of 10"x 14" signed on the back and including a hanger ready to be put up and enjoyed. Be the first to collect one of these. $185 includes shipping in the U.S.

Compressor Gallery Collection, "Orange Crush"

Eclectic Gathering...

As an artist, I'm always looking to make my photographs stand out, not just for the viewer, but also for myself. In my journey, I have had a tendency to lean my images a bit to the raw side with an attitude, seeking out ways to make my work different from the norm. I don't mind breaking the rules as long as it's pleasing to the eye.

This image is from my "Metal Exposed" show in Carmel during Monterey Car Week this past August. It's a 16" x 24" dye-infused print on aluminum with a double float backed by 20" x 28" bright brushed aluminium. The image is an A/P called "Eclectic Gathering" as the 356 cars sit next to each other as to be talking among themselves. If one only knew what the conversion was about...

Eclectic Gathering

You may purchase it here and have it shipped to your door, or if you're in San Diego, pick it up at my studio on 30th Street, $995 + Tax, shipping included anywhere in the continental U.S. or Canada.