The delicate nature of the hand painted pinline design is the result of years of practice developing finesse with the ungainly, specialized brush. The creation of each motif is an exercise in playful meditation where the artist opens himself up to possibilities as each stroke occurs, only to reveal the intention as the last connecting stroke is made.

The collection of hand painted artwork, photographs, posters, signs, cartoons and painted panels with intricate pinline designs showcase the varied and interesting career of the artist/entertainer. Many designs have electrical qualities with an ever present energy as the circuitous lines are connected, overlapped, mirrored and finally become ready to contemplate.

Pinstriping is a traditional touchstone of a carefully crafted vehicle and these examples of the pinstriper's art would be the perfect inclusion for the “gearhead” on your tally.

Finding an interesting work of art to compliment the setting you create can also compliment the personal interest of your patron. Select and purchase from various styles and new featured pieces.
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The value of the hand painted pinline motif is in the realm of contemplation. As you gaze at the design,
 let your mind become quiet and let the artwork spark an inner journey of intrinsic wonder. A major contributor to the motorcycle culture, the artist Letterfly has been creating one-of-a-kind pinstripe designs ever since being imprinted as a child during the 50’s & 60’s when a new style of this art form was emerging.

For centuries the traditional means of transportation decoration, thin painted lines, not only added character and personality to each vehicle but provided proof of quality. Proud craftsmen established that their hand-built carriages & wagons were accurately fitted and tightly fastened together by hand pinstriping lines over each joint. Keeping alive this timeless art form, the creation of each motif is an exercise in playful meditation where the artist opens himself up to possibilities as each stroke occurs, only to reveal and discover the intention as the last connecting stroke is made.

This “One Man Art Show” imitates the highly successful exhibition “Motorcycles as Art” at the Guggenheim, created here on the blogsite as a virtual art gallery experience. With this unique peek into one aspect of “Low Brow” art we hope to entertain and enlighten an expanding patronage of appreciators of this and other forms of art.


A sizable collection of this art form is on display and available for purchase at Patriot Harley-Davidson in Fairfax, Virginia. Many of these one-of-a-kind old school pinstripe designs carefully painted by artist Dave “Letterfly” Knoderer have been printed on greeting cards. Much of the panel art that is featured on each greeting card cover started as a demonstration panel in front of curious art appreciators in various art shows and venues.



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