Gnarly Magazine Blog

  • Flaking The World With The Chooky Hand

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff Alexander "Flaking the world is certainly a conviction of mine because I'm a '70s kid, I was always drawn to bright, flake jobs and that ap...
    Posted in Features

  • 100 Year Celebration of George Barris Highlights 2025 Grand National Roadster Show

    by Gnarly Magazine
    Photos and story by John McCartney George Barris, the legendary custom car builder, would have celebrated his 100th birthday in 2025, making it...
    Posted in Features

  • Flames, Choppers, and Reality TV: Nub Grafix Adventures in the Kustom Kulture Limelight

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff Alexander Nub’s path to kustom kulture deviated from the more traditional routes of backyard builders and artist trailblazers. His admirati...
    Posted in Features

  • 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...
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  • 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

  • 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...
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  • 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...
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  • 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

  • Kustom Painter Shayna Guy Joins Netflix's Resurrected Rides

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff Alexander Building on the success of Pimp My Ride, Netflix is premiering its new moto culture and build challenge program, Resurrected Ride...
    Posted in Features

  • Meet Horror Rudey - Rat Fink Art Contest 2024 Winner

    by Gnarly Magazine
    Winning Gnarly Magazine’s Rat Fink Art Contest was an unexpected triumph for Horror Rudey, who competed against 147 other talented artists. Despit...
    Posted in Features

  • Mack Brush: Tools of The Trade Propelling Kustom Art Forward

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff Alexander Mack Brush continues to be deemed the ‘industry standard’ by pinstripers and kustom kulture artists. With a rich history dating b...
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  • The Enduring Spirit of Jessi Combs

    by Gnarly Magazine
    The World's Fastest Woman By Jeff Alexander The Fastest Woman on Earth not only serves to chronicle Jessi Combs’ land speed record odyssey but ...
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