Kustom Kulture: Blast Off 2015
A proper baptism into Britain’s kustom scene. I brought panels, tanks and a couple of lids to demo freehand fades, candies and portrait work. The day was part car show, part catwalk—body-paint performances, prize-givings and a sea of chrome.
What I loved most was the community: builders, painters and pinstripers swapping tips and stories. I left buzzing with ideas and a book full of commissions.
Kustom Kulture: Blast Off — KKBO 2016
Back at KKBO in 2016 with a bigger stand and bolder work. I brought fresh panels, helmets and a couple of tanks—candy fades, metal effects and quick portrait pieces—and ran live demos throughout the day.
The best part was talking paint with builders and pinstripers, swapping techniques and ideas. I left with new commissions, a head full of inspiration, and a reminder of why this scene feels like family.
Harley-Davidson: Battle of the Kings 2016 (UK)
I was invited to paint the tins for a dealership’s Battle of the Kings build. We went with a satin-black base, a hand-finished gold panel with rivet detail, and a subtle “ghosted” graphic inside the inset—airbrushed freehand, then sealed in matte clear.
Working within H-D’s build rules and tight timelines, I prepped, masked and sprayed in the workshop so the team could assemble around me. The finished bike drew plenty of attention on the showroom floor and at events—exactly the kind of collaboration that keeps me hooked on custom work.
Airbrush Action Getaway — Las Vegas
A full-on week of paint, practice and late-night shop talk. I travelled to Vegas to train with some of the best in the game—soaking up masterclasses, portfolio critiques and live demos. I focused on cleaner dagger strokes, freehand control, candy/pearl layering and realistic textures (metal, smoke, “true fire”). Between sessions I painted panels and lids, tested new paints and masking systems, and swapped tips with artists from all over.
I came home with sharper technique, fresh ideas for automotive finishes and helmets, and a network I still lean on—a proper reset that pushed my work to the next level.
Ace Cafe
An iconic stop for anyone into bikes and hot rods. I’ve shown work here on busy meet nights—helmets, tanks and panels—and run quick live airbrushing demos between the roar of arrivals. It’s proper old-school: checker flags, tea in hand, stories about builds and paint.
I always come away with new contacts and commissions. Best of all is chatting with riders about ideas on the spot, then sketching a scheme and turning it into paint—right there at the world’s most famous biker café.
I came home with sharper technique, fresh ideas for automotive finishes and helmets, and a network I still lean on—a proper reset that pushed my work to the next level.


































