"Kingren" Fire Drawing

This is a pencil drawing of a local firefighters apparel. This was also a Christmas gift so I could not post it sooner. When I first started this piece I thought it would be fairly easy except I have never drawn diamond plate. It was challenging to say the least! I really like how it turned out. Although I enjoy drawing automotive related things this was a lot of fun as well. I have to thank Justin Withers for letting me in the firehouse to setup the gear to get the picture. The picture was drawn 11"x14" on archival paper.

Harley Davidson Pencil Rendering

Here is the finished pencil rendering I did for a client. I'm not sure the year of the Harley but I really liked it, wish it was mine! This was drawn for a Christmas present for a client and she told me to just draw whatever I wanted for the background. This is what I came up with. The coolest thing about it I thought was I decided to throw in a old gas pump with the eagle on it and her boyfriend has that for a tattoo. She said he really liked the picture. I hope to do more motorcycles in the future. It was challenging with all the chrome and hardware but fun!! The tin is partial raw metal with grinder marks on it with blue painted flames over it. Sorry I had to wait to post as I didn't want to ruin the surprise. Thanks for looking.

My car buddies

This is a picture of my car buddies that were in my wedding. I drew all of their cars for them in cartoon style for a present. They all thought they were awesome. I just stumbled upon this picture so I thought I would show something different. I will be posting two new pictures as soon as Christmas is over and I am in progress of a couple more great ones. Thanks for being patient, Nate

Close up of current project

This is a close-up of a current project I just finished, I can't show the whole drawing because it is a commissioned Christmas gift for someone. I can't ruin the suprise if they happened to see it on here. Sorry, will post as soon as I can, I really like this one!!

Pencil Rendering " 67 Lemans"

This is a pencil rendering of a 1967 Pontiac Lemans. I was contacted by the owner at a local car show recently and he wanted his car drawn. I jumped on the opportunity and this is what I came up with. The car is white so I didn't know what I was going to do at first to show reflections and depth, but I am happy with what I did. He loves it and is going to take it to shows with him. The size of the drawing is 11"x 14" on illustration board. I hope to do more for clients in the future. I am on the list for a local art gallery and am participating in a local art show soon. Let me know if there is something I can do for you. Thanks for checking it out!

Pencil Drawing "Pearl Harbor"

This is another pencil drawing of a picture from Pearl Harbor while being attacked. These servicemen were trying to get this plane moving and off the ground. The picture was found on a lost camera and developed recently. I had to draw this picture when I saw it. I think it is really neat and tells alot. Hope you enjoy!

Pencil Drawing of 70 Fury

This is a picture of my friend Radar's 1970 Plymouth Fury from "Drag Week". I just did this for him as a gift, he really thought it was cool. I enjoy doing these and may do more in the future.

1950 Chevy pencil drawing

This is a pencil drawing made to look like the computer did it with pixelation. It turned out awesome I think. The picture is of my Grandpa's Chevy. This picture was taken at my wedding. This is the car that we drove off in. It is very special to me and my grandpa takes a lot of pride in it. I just wanted to try something different with this piece. I may do more like this in the future just to change it up a bit. Size is 8x10". Hope all enjoy!

In Memory "Big Jim"

This is a pencil sketch of James Schaefer's 70' Duster. He was a big member of the River Valley Mopar Club. He passed away Monday August 17th, 2009. He was in process of converting it to a 5 speed automatic to be featured at Monster Mopar Show in St. Louis coming up. I haven't heard if some of the club members are going to take it now, I hope they do. Well I drew this picture as a memorial for him and will give it to the club president so he can pass it on. I am glad I had the chance to meet him and talk to him about his Duster and get ideas for mine. Now we will all have to wait to see him again. It really puts into your mind that you never know the last time you will see someone.

"Lonely"

This is a pencil rendering of a 57' Chevy in the weeds. I borrowed this picture from an artist on the Hamb Art show. With permission I couldn't wait to draw it, although it took me a lot longer to find time to work on it, here it is. This piece was challenging for me. I am thinking about doing a tri-five series now. If only there was more time in the day. This was drawn 8"x10". Prints are available for this picture as well others. This one is $50 for a 11"x14" print on high quality acid free paper using a giclee process.

Pencil Rendering

This is another pencil rendering I did of a 53' Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible. I took the picture at World of Wheels in Indy this spring. The car is owned by Bob and Diana Cossin in MO. The car's nickname is "Lil Darlin". I wanted to do an extreme close-up but still be able to tell what it is. I love drawing chrome reflections and this one had a lot. Thanks for checking it out! Nate

Pencil Rendering

This is a pencil rendering I did of a bobber. I really enjoyed doing this drawing.

Pencil Rendering

This is a pencil rendering that I did for our local Fire Department Harley Davidson Raffle. They really enjoyed it. The Fire Chief was really shocked, I didn't tell him I was doing this for them and I gave them a nice framed print to have for the Firehouse. It was the most time consuming piece I have done so far, but was well worth it. I plan on making more soon. Hope you all enjoy as much as I do! Prints are limited to 150.

Do you want a picture?

If you would like a custom picture drawn or would like to buy a print of something I have done, send me an e-mail nategrice@gmail.com
I am open to ideas for new drawings. I have been getting a lot of good pictures at some recent car shows and will be making new pictures soon.
You can buy prints starting at $15 and up depending on the size you want.
I would be happy to make you something memorable to display at a show, your wall, garage, or a one of a kind gift for someone.
All artwork can be framed upon request.

Paying Respect

I have to thank all the artists on the Hamb "Jalopy Journal" and Hub Garage for inspiring me to continue with my art and work on getting better with each piece. I forgot how much fun I have when drawing and creating something unique. One artist in particular that I would like to thank is Ed Tillrock, he does some amazing things with a pencil. I hope to meet him soon. Well just saying thanks again to all the great artists out there and who knows maybe I'll inspire someone else to get drawing! www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/moparz

Six Pack

This is the first one I started really using color in. It is done in prisma color colored pencil. I also have a version in black and white. I still can't decide which one I like better. I plan on attending a lot more car shows and drag races this year, so I can get some cool pics to draw.

Ford Flathead

This was my first time try at a motor pic. I really had fun doing this piece, it inspired me to do the cutaway of the hemi which is a couple posts before this. I have always enjoyed drawing whole cars before but now I am partial to these. I hope to do a lot more in the near future.

My background picture

This is a motor shot I took from a car owned by John Cooper of Road Rockets in Indianapolis. I saw this car at the Hill Climb in Newport, Indiana last year. If you haven't been there before, you won't be disappointed. Well I started this picture before I went to the World of Wheels show in Indy this spring and I saw the car again and talked to his son and that gave me the inspiration to finish it. It is the first one I have drawn to try and make it look like it was a photo shopped picture. I was happy with the turnout. I have received a lot of good comments about it so far. Let me know what you think about it.

Getting my feet wet

This is my first blog and I'm hoping to have my own website soon, but for now hopefully this will help people see what I can do. I am a self taught artist. I really enjoy drawing automotive art, I just got back into drawing a couple years ago and started messing with color, but now I am enjoying just black and white renderings. Who knows what I'll stick with or maybe just try to get better at both. Well this picture is my latest creation, it was drawn on a sheet of computer paper. I am ready to move up to a bigger surface so I can get in even more detail. Hope everyone enjoys it. It is a 1965 426 Race Hemi Motor, cutaway version.