Most auto artists do not become nationally known. You have to live in key areas to achieve that. Others who aren't well known outside their turf, are sometimes just as good.

In the seventies I experimented with striping, but never got really interested. I wanted to spray everything!

Tucson has a couple well-established stripers, like my buddy Thom McDonald. While I am a full-time custom painter, and do airbrush, I am NOT a brush artist. In 1978 I hired this local Tucson striper, who came highly recommended, to help with a project. Thom has been doing this craft for over fifty years, and has an endless stream of customers. He still finds time to fit my striping and gold leaf needs into his schedule. :-)

Still, I will confess... I am fascinated when I meet those nationally known names from the hobby!!! :-)