Archive for the ‘art’ Category

Steve McQueen: Unpublished Photos

Posted: February 1, 2012 in art, photography

Previously unpublished pictures from what LIFE photographer John Dominis would look back on as one of his favorite assignments, along with his memories about spending time with the man who came to be known as “the King of Cool.”

A Life in Pictures

Posted: January 24, 2012 in art, photography, travel
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I recently discovered a unique archive of photographs. They are the work of a man named Nick De Wolfe. I had never heard of Mr. De Wolfe, but suffice to say he was quite an interesting man. He snapped a lot of pictures throughout his life, and was one hell of a photographer. The voluminous [...]

Loyalty Cards: 1966

Posted: January 5, 2012 in art, graphics, marketing

Swipe loyalty card now. We were going through a box of some old family stuff the other night. I found photos from the Eighties and ephemera dating back to the Fifties. One of the most “oh wow” moments was unearthing an S&H Green Stamps book. It immediately brought back memories of Mom filling books and [...]

Experts Are Overrated

Posted: December 21, 2011 in art, humor, life

As children we’re all urged to do stuff. Some of us are encouraged to be creative: draw or paint or write or maybe, um… make spaetzle. But as we get a little older expectations rise. Scribbling is no longer sufficient, finger paints are inadequate, our prose must inspire and indeed- so should our spaetzle. But [...]

Mr. Sam on a Shirt

Posted: July 3, 2010 in art, humor, t-shirt, travel, tulsa

Here’s a new shirt design featuring one of our favorite folks from Two Wheel Oklahoma. It’s Mister Sam! Mister Sam is a fellow who works at the iconic Round Barn in Arcadia, Oklahoma. He’s something of an icon himself! If you haven’t experienced Mister Sam check out our Route 66 episode…