Charis Wilson... A True Beauty

Charis Wilson, 95, who inspired photographer Edward Weston during an 11-year relationship and posed for many of his pictures, died Friday in Santa Cruz, Calif.

Ms. Wilson was Weston's model, muse, and companion from 1934 to 1945. She appeared in more than half of Weston's nudes, including his best-known pieces, Floating Nude and Nude in the Doorway.

She wrote about Weston's photography and helped him with writing assignments, including an application for a Guggenheim fellowship. In 1937, he was the first art photographer to be awarded the grant.

The couple hit the road with the fellowship money and cowrote California and the West, which included about 100 photographs. They separated in 1945.

1931 Flathead racer on ebay....

1931 Harley record holder for sale on EBAY....

Vintage Sign-Writing guides...

A few more shots....

These signs are posted all the way through the Central Valley. Apparently there is a endangered minnow in the California Aqueduct that prompted the "free-thinkers" to get congress to shut off the pump that feeds water to these third generation farms. Unemployment is as high as 50 percent in some Central California farming communities. Perfect timing, with the economy in the toilet, more hard-ship for farmers and higher prices for imported fruits and vegetables in the stores.

Our 52' Studebaker....

Ok, bad picture I know, but I get so excited when I get to the Pendleton outlet in Anderson Ca. Half priced Pendleton's, must I say more...

Thanksgiving road trip... long drive!!

Drove up to my parent's ranch in Yreka Ca. for Thanksgiving. Had a great time seeing family, eating, skeet shooting and exploring the area. But

man what a drive! 520 miles each way from Paso Robles.

Yreka is a very neat old town with alot of history. Most notably, it served as the capital for the State of Jefferson, during the push to separate from California to become the 48th state (Hawaii and Alaska were not yet states) click on the title above for the link to the history of Jefferson. To this day the people are very independent, and don't trust the Government much.

As with any old town there are alot of cool old signs, here are just a few that I shot photos of...

Happy Thanksgiving....

Off on a road-trip for the next few days. Have a nice holiday...

46' Ford Kustom orbs....

Spooky picture of The Boy's new 1946 Ford kustom. He found this way out in the central valley somewhere. The car was built in the 50's reportedly by the Ayala Brothers in LA. The owner never had it finished, and moved up to the valley, where the car sat inside untill now. Great score, the windows are all cut and the trim is all cut, ready for paint and a motor (flathead, which The Boy already has). Very strong car.

1960 El Camino trade....

Danny Angel is looking to trade his super cherry 1960 El Camino for a Indian Scout or Harley 45 bobber/flat tracker/stocker. The car has 235 w/ 3 speed OD. Very clean and original inside and out. Everything works, turn key. Lowered with spokes. Runs great, looks great. You would be hard pressed to find one nicer. If interested, contact Danny at retrofiftys@sbcglobal.com or call him at 925/519-3165

Van...

Found this little beauty on a ranch down the road. Very straight, and runs well (302) the guy wants $700. Could be the new Lucky B Design work truck. There is alot of room for logo lettering and panels. Humm....

Mister Edwards...

Mr. Edwards, now more famous than ever before. Good job my friend.

Proper Marketing....

The Italians (all European's) really know how to spark interest in products. Look at how much you want a Suzuki now!

Thunderbird for sale... trade?

Clay is looking to sell his Thunderbird, perhaps tempt him with a trade? You never know. If interested, contact him at clay@psixbox.com

Hannah, Barnett & Ward...

Guy's that made my world go around as a young kid....

Knucklehead with the rare nude model accessory....

Jacques Magazine Autumn 2009

Swedish Volvo's.....

When I was in Sweden a few years back, I saw alot of super cool European cars. From factory built Rally VW's to a vintage Volvo hearse. But the Volvo's in these pics are way over the top. I have seen the top pic all over the place, but I poached these two pics from the Belladonna Blog. It is very nice to see traditional kustom applications on not so traditional cars. At least from an American view-point.

1982 NASCAR Super Modified...

Another car that I lettered for the Estrella race car Museum.

1932 "Junior Brechbuhler" Jalopy.....

Here is the finished car, the Junior Brechbuhler Jalopy. Built in 1960, sold to and raced by Chuck Guevara until the end of 1963. This is the oldest of three known survivors, out of the hundreds that raced in the CJA (California Jalopy Association) in Southern California from about 1950-1964. Restored by the Woodland family, and lettered by Lucky B Design. On display at the Estrella Warbirds Museum-Race car wing.

Ken's Triumph....

Here's a better shot of the tank that I lettered and striped for Ken. I am the worst for having a camera around when I finish a job.... But the great thing about the internet, is if you cruse around enough, you will find that someone else offers you the rebate. Found this on the Blue Collar blog last night.
Lettering by Lucky B Design, verse by Jim Morrison.

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