The commemorative series started in 2003 with the Witness. A unique work created to commemorate the Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee. It’s title reflects a man who has been privy to much of the Motor Company’s history as well as the party celebrating it.

For this piece of art, we tried a new approach for it’s release. Prints were offered at a lower price point than usual for the duration of the celebration only. Terminating the edition at the end of the event, ensures collectability, and protects the buyer’s investment. It’s subject also commemorates the specific event, and will never be reproduced again.

Fond of the simplicity and elegance of this idea, I decided to continue this type of program. The two events of choice were Daytona Bike Week and the Sturgis rally visited on a yearly basis.

For Daytona 2005 I created Censored 1933. An archival relic I unearthed with extreme delight. This gem was originally an outtake from an advertising photo shoot on the shores of Lake Michigan. The beauty of this photo was found in the candid demeanor of the models. Their unposed attitude made it unsuitable for advertising, yet perfect for my painting.

Daytona 2006 was met with Rumblefish. A familiar character dodging the local restrictions on the Halifax River.

Daytona 2007 brought “Buried Treasure”, a whimsical look at a Good Samaritan on the Florida beach in 1926.
I expanded the concept to include those collectors who might not be able to attend one of the events. They can reserve their prints simply by responding to the announcement email we now send a few weeks prior to each event. Obviously, it makes sense to be on our email list! During Bike Week, you’ll find my work at the Ocean Center (inside with Harley-Davidson) and at Destination Daytona Harley-Davidson. The announcement email tells everyone where we’ll be each year.