Gnarly Magazine Blog

  • UPDATE: FINALS - We Want Your Skulls Art Contest

    by Gnarly Magazine
    UPDATE: Congratulations Keith Sturgeon for winning Gnarly Magazine's WE WANT YOUR SKULLS art contest! The polls were tight, but Keith comes out on ...

  • Mahoning Miracle: Preserving Americana on 35MM

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff AlexanderPhotos by Jeff Alexander with Krystal Mathias-Alexander Pennsylvania’s Mahoning Drive-In has the unique distinction of being the ...

  • Revving Up Success: The Evolution of Lowbrow Customs from a Bedroom Startup to Bonneville Triumphs

    by Gnarly Magazine
    Ohio’s Lowbrow Customs has transformed itself from a parts business operating from founder Tyler Malinky’s bedroom to a nationally respected outlet...

  • Rat Fink Art Wanted for Issue 21 Feature

    by Gnarly Magazine
    We're hard at work on issue 21, the next print issue from Gnarly Magazine, and we're looking for you Rat Fink artists to send us your finkiest stuf...
    Posted in Rat Fink

  • The Southern Charm of Texas Choppers

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff Alexander California is arguably the birthplace of kustom kulture, but chopper builder Jason Ochoa continues proving that the burgeoning Te...
    Posted in Features

  • UPDATE: Final Round - Hand Painted Woodcut Art Contest

    by Gnarly Magazine
    UPDATE: The Final Round polls have closed and we have a winner! Congratulations Eric Karalis for winning Gnarly Magazine's Hand Painted Woodcut Ar...

  • The Evolution of a Builder: Jared Weems on Triumphs, Harleys, and the Art of Custom Motorcycles

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff Alexander Jared Weems began his passion for motorcycles at the young age of five, captivated by watching his father wrench a classic, pre-...
    Posted in Features

  • SLAYER - Harley's X-Builders Program - Customized HD by American Metal Customs

    by Gnarly Magazine
    Check out Josh Allison's latest masterpiece, "SLAYER," featured in Harley Davidson's 2024 X Builder's program. Josh took on the task of redefining ...

  • The Top Ten Most Influential Custom Car Builders

    by Gnarly Magazine
    The world of custom car building is an art form, blending engineering expertise, creativity, and passion. These ten builders have left an indelibl...
    Posted in Features

  • The Journey of Billy Lane: From Chopper Builder to Mentor

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff Alexander Renowned kustom chopper builder Billy Lane has continued his evolution by embracing the power of mentorship. Recognized as an in...
    Posted in Features

  • UPDATE: Final Round - Art On Deck Contest

    by Gnarly Magazine
    Update: Poll has closed. Scroll down to view full results. Congrats to Cease Martinez on winning the Art On Deck Contest! More info to come once ...
    Posted in Art on Deck

  • The Art of Hand-Painted Signs: A Journey with Jeff Williams of Sun Signs

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Johnny Von Gnarly Jeff Williams, the owner of Sun Signs in St. Petersburg, Florida, has built a flourishing career as a professional sign paint...
    Posted in Features