Gnarly Magazine Blog

  • Executing Art on Wood: The Custom Guitar Work of Cindy Hulej

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff Alexander Cindy Hulej would dream of moving to New York and immersing herself in its storied history of music and art. Hailing from New Jer...

  • Yamasha: The Triumph of Kustom Kulture Art in War-Torn Ukraine

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff Alexander Kustom kulture’s reach has no bounds, and its taken different paths with every builder and artist seeking to make their mark. Wit...
    Posted in Features

  • Stephen Gibson: A Dive into Air, Oil, and Lead Airbrush Art

    by Gnarly Magazine
    GNARLY MAG: Can you tell us a bit about your journey into the world of airbrush art? What initially drew you to this medium?STEPHEN GIBSON: I had b...
    Posted in airbrush art, Artist Spotlight

  • Dave Shuten: Restoring the Icons of Kustom Kulture

    by Gnarly Magazine
    Story by Jeff AlexanderPhotos (where listed) by Mitzi Valenzuela – @mitziandcoGalpin Auto Sports continues serving as a great ambassador for kustom...

  • Estranged CC Drag Race 2023

    by Gnarly Magazine
    Story and Photos by Ben Radatz from Dare Devil, Inc instagram.com/dare_devil_inc There’s a little chaos in the air at Estranged Drag Show that’s pa...
    Posted in events, hot rods

  • Kustom Upholstery by Moon Rider

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff AlexanderWhen we think of kustom builds, our attention is immediately drawn to sleek lines, nuanced paint designs, and, of course, strong ...
    Posted in Features

  • Mama Tried: The Coolest Bike Show Of The Year

    by Gnarly Magazine
    Photos and story by Brian RadwayBTR Digital Media It’s February in Milwaukee, WI and a winter storm is covering the city with a blanket of snow an...
    Posted in Mama Tried

  • The Great Texas Pinstripers Panel Jam 2023

    by Gnarly Magazine
    The Great Texas Panel Jam is a public art auction open to anybody with an entry ticket into the Dallas AutoRama, February 17-19, 2023!  Come see so...

  • FUEL Cleveland 2022 recap by photographer Brian Radway

    by Gnarly Magazine
    FUEL Cleveland 2022 Words and photography by Brian Radway As a photographer that spends a lot of time at car shows and immersing myself in the fou...

  • Video: Kustom Painter Kyle Morley Intervew

    by Gnarly Magazine
    Check out our video interview with Kyle Morley of XecutionStyle Custom Paint. Gnarly Magazine took a trip to New Jersey to interview Kyle where we ...
    Posted in Gnarly Interviews

  • The Lowdown on Dirty Donny

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff Alexander Dirty Donny remains a strong presence within kustom kulture thanks to his relentless dedication and versatility. Vibrant colors ...
    Posted in Dirty Donny

  • J. Shia’s Kinetic Kustom World

    by Gnarly Magazine
    By Jeff Alexander Photos by Gretchen Devine, Madhouse Media Motorcycle craftsmanship remains a highly personal endeavor. An individual may work t...
    Posted in J. Shia