Quote Originally Posted by Dave Severson View Post
Another one of those soon to be lost arts!!!! Had a friend around here that did some beautiful pinstripe and air brush work, Ron died a few years back... Haven't seen anyone (locally) able to step up and take his place, not sure anyone will. Hope Mr. Bond is going to be posting a schedule on the events he'll be doing this year!!!!!
Dave,
Not sure how much he goes to events any longer, but here's a link to his website - Bob Bond Art-Graphic Artist,Pinstriping,Airbrushing,Logo Designing,Gold Leaf Craftsman,AutoArt Magazine, The Art of Bob Bond. A friend was telling me about a guy in the same area that was an expert at wood grain, having the ability to do any species you wanted, burls, exotics, etc. I asked Bob if he did that work too, and he shared that the Mayor of Independence had been the guy! Then he shared that about two years ago he had approached the Mayor about participating in a "how-to" session, where interested parties pay a fee to attend a "workshop". The Mayor refused, saying "Why would I do that?? I'd be giving away secrets and techniques that have taken me years to develop, and then they'd just go out and undercut me and I'd lose business!" Within the year he was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, and he died shortly after. Bob said the guy's wife is probably wondering what she's supposed to do with all of the special rollers, brushes and unique tools that he used in his work now that he's gone.... Sadly some of the true masters don't see any need for an apprentice or two to carry on the craft.