Christmas List

Never done this before, but if you feel obligated to get me a Christmas gift (or for my upcoming Birthday) feel free to get me anything off this list. Thanks!

A EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM (Wide angle lens for my Canon)

Been a fan of The Hundreds Footwear for a few years. My current favorite shoe is their Johnson Low (black leather)

An Acapulco Gold New Era hat (size 7 3/4)

Some money for a tattoo from Abraham Ortega (don't think he does gift certificates) would be nice.

A GoPro HD HERO2 set for filming.

Any Rod Powell Original piece of art!

Some Tribal Gear (This Flaks Hoodie is nice)

A gas card to any gas station since I drive so much!

A 1977 - 1979 Lincoln Continental (prefer black but will accept white or tan) And of course I accept cash! Thanks for reading! -Juan

Visual Mechanics 4 Coverage

Many thanks to all who made it to the opening reception of Visual Mechanics 4! Here is some coverage....

If you didn't make it make sure to be at the next one! Good times!

Visual Mechanics 4 - Rod Powell Picnic

Less than 2 weeks away! It's going to be a great weekend to be in Salinas, CA!

Rod Powell

Had the pleasure of photographing some of Rod Powell's most recent works of art..

Here are some of his creations getting some final touches..

Ever since I first seen Rod start working on this piece I was a fan!

A couple of years ago I bought my brother a Rod Powell painted board for Christmas... I think I need one for myself.

A light up Bust light... Dope!

I'm a big fan of this little guy..

Back view..

This little guy is also very cool!

Rod has become a Munny making machine!

Stay Creative!
-Juan

Rod Powell Picnic

The Rod Powell Picnic is back!

I can check another event off my bucket list..

Legends... Butch Hurley & Rod Powell

Talented customizers/painters/builders from the Salinas area.

Rod Powell & Big Watcha with this years banner

Me and Rod Powell

The Blue Mule

A few of the cars that showed up.

I'm glad I was part of this event!

-Juan

Ventura Nationals

Had a great weekend in Ventura!

Here are some flicks of our adventure.. Most or all were taken by young Hector "Chino" Hernandez.. If he keeps at it this kid can be a good photographer one day.

The good folks at Campos Body Shop let us borrow their sweet mini van for the trip.. we cruised in style!

We saw Stoney from Los Boulevardos cruising down 101 south.

Picture of the Deadend crew for the weekend.. Me, Padilla, Chino & Jesus.

In the Ventu..

At the Art Show.. Litle Jenny's bike and art.

Some of the stuff we were selling at the show.

Looking through the Salinas Boys booth.

John "Waldo" Glaspey, Rod Powell and Bill Carter.. Too much knowledge & style about paint in one place!

Young Eddie Padilla doing his thing.

Trophy Whores! Rod Powell & Cole Foster got special awards.

Mejia won best of show and made out with Sophie the Pug!

Saporn made the trek from San Jose, and cruised back with us..

Good to see old friends and glad to make new friends... Until next year!

Visual Mechanics II

To say I had a busy weekend is an understatement!

Thursday Night I went to Somos Art Gallery to help set up the Art Exhibit.. It's always fun! I was really stoked to see the awesome art Flip, Abraham & Rod displayed!

Here are some shots from Thursday night and Friday Night


Here's Abraham & Will hanging one of Abraham's pieces.

One of Flip's pieces (pics do no justice!)

Some of our photography on the floor.

Rat Fink by Rod Powell

Salinas Boys!

Jesus Espinoza, Abraham Ortega, Rod Powell, Juan Espinoza Jr. and Flip Hayes left early..

Good Times!

-Juan

ps. Pics from our Cruise Night and Beer Fest coming...

Visual Mechanics II

Just finished the flyer for our second Visual Mechanics Art Exhibit.



Friday June 4th at Somos Gallery (430 Salinas St. Salinas, CA)
Artwork by:
Flip Hayes (Santa Cruz, CA)
Rod Powell (Salinas, CA)
Abraham Ortega (San Jose, CA)
Deadend Magazine (Salinas, CA)

Live (acoustic) Music by The Kings Kids

See ya there!
-Juan

Good Karma

I must be doing something right, had some good things happen this week...

Rod Powell had been working on my dad's old motorcycle helmet. He surprised me this Thursday when he called me up and told me it was ready for me to pick up just in time for the 6th year anniversary of when my dad passed. I am really happy with how it turned out! Rod is one of the most talented guys I know.

It says "El Bonito" in the front and has the date passed on the back.



It looks even better in person.


We also finally got ourselves a video camera. The Canon HV40...




More good things happened too, a good friend gave me the set of wheels I've been wanting for my truck, another good friend gave me a 24" BMX bike, and another good friend hooked me up with tickets to watch Travis barker & ATrak live... It feels good to have such good friends.

-Juan