Appalachian Airbrush
Acme, PA
Born in 1960 as the youngest of five brothers, this self-taught artist was inspired by his older brothers' passion for customizing cars in the 70s. Intrigued by the wild paint jobs one brother would create, he delved into the world of custom painting after receiving a book titled The Art of Custom Painting by Mr. Caiati. With a natural talent for art, he began airbrushing t-shirts and murals while attending vo-tech school for auto mechanics. Despite working at UPS for 30 years and now at Napa auto parts, he continued creating artwork on the side to help pay bills and fund his passion for street rodding a 1953 Chevy pickup.
After a chance encounter with his old art teacher, he joined Latrobe Art Center to explore fine art, finding it to be a rewarding challenge. Having his own showing at the art center in 2006 and being a finalist at the Latrobe Art Gala, he proved his talent in multiple mediums, from pastels and oils to airbrush inks and urethanes. Featured in Auto Art Magazine for his portfolio and how-to articles, he continues to push boundaries with his creativity. With a wide range of skills including pin striping, sign work, and wood craft items, he considers himself a multi-artist with a diverse portfolio.
Now retired from UPS, this artist is focused on selling prints of his past work and taking on commission projects for cars, bikes, trucks, pets, and more. The satisfaction of creating a custom piece for someone brings him joy, fulfilling the encouragement he received from his mother and others over the years. If you admire his work, consider purchasing a print for your home or office decor. Embrace the unique and captivating creations of this talented artist.