![]() ![]() Soon afterwards, my intrigue began gravitating towards Sci-Fi Movies/TV and comic books. For a brief moment, I contemplated being a stuntman. I would recreate his stunts or create my own perilous feats in drawings and illustrations. I thought he was cool and I thought motorcycles were even cooler! He was sort of like an astronaut, he wore a white jumpsuit and a helmet. I would draw crude versions of Saturn V rockets, Lunar Orbiter/Landers, astronauts in space suits….if it was space related I would doodle it.īy the mid 70’s, I saw Evel Knievel on ABC’s Wide World of Sports. Growing up witnessing the NASA Apollo missions and moon landings on television, I became obsessed with space exploration at an early age. Some of the projects Dave has been part of are Disneyland Paris, Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, Harry Potter’s Wizard in World, Disney’s California Adventure, Universal Studios Hollywood Grinchmas and Mattel’s Project Platypus to name a few.Ĭurrently, he has 15 motorcycles from 8 different manufacturers and several different decades with the ‘68 Electra-Glide bing the wanted to be an astronaut. Dave worked in-house for Universal Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering and currently for his own Studio specializing in experiential design. He started his career as a an apprentice sign painter in High School working his way into commercial signage and then making the jump video game concept design culminating in a 30 year career starting with Universal Studios Florida as graphic art director. ![]() Bay Area and has always been a Hot Rodder, bike guy and an artist.Ī child of the 60’s Dave was influenced by the of “King of cool”, Von Dutch, Sid Mead, drag racing, motocross, Marvel comics, Roth, plus the Hell’s Angels and Arlen Ness roaming the streets of the East Bay on their scoots.Įveryone in his family rode and were makers, going back to his Great Grandpa in the 20’s, even Grandma was an artist and rider. Thankfully these gifts and ideas can be shared with the Moto community and my rewards are the excitement and smiles it creates for those waynewreckz The challenge to incorporate out of the norm ideas into a visual reality keeps me on my toes daily. I find inspiration from everything and relish the opportunity to translate onto whatever "canvas" lays before me. While not restricted to just bikes, I love introducing my art onto helmets, canvas or anything that sits still long enough.Ĭurrently I'm focusing on fine art and have exhibited my notion of this culture into a Moto Art theme that carries iconic images from the past to present. With a background in publication design and experience custom painting since my teens, I've been privileged to work with some of the finest bike builders during my journey. That attention to detail is an essential part of Mat’s art and design legacy.I moved to Southern California 20yrs ago to enjoy the year round riding weather and participate in the Moto culture that surrounds this family. He would notice the most subtle characteristics or nuances on a bike, as well as those in motorcycle events or even a rider’s personality. Mat possessed a keen insight into the good and bad of the motorcycle culture. ![]() Well beyond that, he designed logos and graphics for events, posters, merchandise, catalogs, owner’s manuals and even a few motorcycles. I was fortunate enough to work very closely with Mat at Harley for many years as he provided artistic touches and expertise to thousands of motorcycle images. Davidson or a print to raise money for a charity like the Muscular Dystrophy Association. His art is rooted in reality whether it’s a painting of a brand new Harley for a magazine cover, a portrait of a vintage bike owned by Willie G. He was authentic, laid-back and thoughtful – traits reflected in the depth of his work. If the stereotype of an artist is being excitable and egotistical, Mat Hintz defied it. to 5 p.m. There will also be a special opening reception on Thursday, Aug. Admission is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. The newest Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) exhibit, "Mathew Hintz: Spirit of the Open Road" is on view in the school’s Brooks Steven Gallery until Oct. One of those is a celebration of the life and work of the late Harley artist Mathew Hintz. As the Harley-Davidson 115th anniversary celebration comes to town with all its parades, parties and pomp, there are some things that tend to fly under the distinct roar of those famous motorcycles. ![]()
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