Rust Rapture Collection
Rust Rapture Collection
I am starting to post some of my Rust Rapture Collection which is culled from 8 years of shooting Rat Rods (Old vintage hot rods whose exteriors have been left to the demise of mother nature…) “TENACITY” is one of my first and favorites. It is a 1938 Buick drivers door panel and door hinge. I have found several facebook groups who are interested in this same kind of work. They are RUST Avant*Garde, Rust Art and Rusted Art. This one is hanging on the kitchen wall of my brother in law and sister in Winston-Salem.
Fine art photograph TENACITY – 1938 Buick rat rod Drivers Door Hinge
International coupe KBL
KBL International coupe
New installation of one of my favorites ever – a 1948 KBL International coupe from my Rust Rapture Collection. Its new home is at Stitch Texas in Austin. Stitch is Austin’s favorite apparel development company and factory right in the heart of Austin. This is a team of expert technicians working with hundreds new and emerging designers every year to bring their innovations and dreams to fruition. Vesta Harman founded Stitch in 2013. My son Kristopher joined forces with her in 2104.
Fusion – abstract photography
It is not often that I print my Rust Rapture pieces on paper – normally I print on canvas because they print up so well in large formats like 2 x 3 feet. This client asked for a large format print on epson luster paper so they could frame it for their front foyer. This piece is called Fusion. It is from a 1940 Buick Rat Rod. These abstract photographs are all derived from the exteriors of old vintage hot rods whose exteriors have been left to the demise of mother nature – the heat, rain, sun and belt sanders. The resulting patinas are spectacular. Often these print can be hung in any direction but on Fusion, there is a door knob – yep that is a door knob in the top left which sort of need to be in the right place.
Mosle Installation of Fusion Abstract Photography
Rust Rapture installation at Benchmark Bank
I have been honored with yet another Rust Rapture installation at Benchmark Bank in Westake. ” ” This photograph is a fine art canvas triptych print of “Saddle Up” which is a close up of the door panel of a 1954 Ford Custom Pickup Truck. Saddle Up is one the images in my Rust Rapture Collection.
Benchmark Rust Rapture Installation called Saddle Up
The panels are 24 inches by 36 inches each. Check it out when you are in the area. Benchmark Bank is at 3811 Bee Cave Rd, Austin, TX 78746, right behind Victory Medical on Bee Caves
Ladies of Benchmark Bank in Westlake
Tell the ladies (Sheila, Claire, Taylor and Marlee) I sent you. By the way, while you are there go ahead and open a checking account. These guys are awesome.
Installation of Rust Rapture fine art exhibit downtown Austin
I just finished an installation of Rust Rapture fine art exhibit downtown Austin at the Austin Ale House at 6th and Lavaca, and the 504 Lavaca coffee bar just south of the Ale House on the same side of Lavaca. Thanks to Emilio Oliva, the owner of Ale House for giving me the opportunity to exhibit some of my fine art. Also in the main dining area of Ale House, I was able to hang a few of my other fine art abstract images. Check it out and have a brew at the Ale House! Included in this collection are:
- Saddle Up – 1954 Ford Custom Coupe
- Aqua Marine – 1935 GM Pickup
- Dance of Pastels – 1962 Ford Falcon Futura
- Tenacity – 1938 Buick Sedan
- InterSpacial – 1962 Chevy Pickup
- Radioactive – 1941 Chevy
- River Run – 1966 Chevy Sedan
- Vortex – 1955 Chevy BelAire
- Test of Time – 1941 Chevy
Ale House Austin Rust Rapture Fine art Exhibit
And all of these are of course very close up shots of the antiquated and rusted out exteriors of rat rods that I shoot each spring at the Lone Star Rod & custom Car Roundup.
Rust Rapture prints at Ale House Austin
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Rust Rapture
Johnny’s Rust Rapture collection is a perfect solution for those with commercial and hospitality spaces or homes looking for stunningly bold abstract photography for their space. Each image has been sculpted from an very close up photograph of the rusted exterior of vintage hot rods and rat rods. Rat Rods are hot rods whose exteriors have been left to the demise of mother nature – sun, rain, wind and an occasional belt sander. The unusual textures and patina that is left behind is what Johnny strives to reveal.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE 4 PAGES OF IMAGES BELOW!
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“My Rust Rapture piece makes me feel like I could reach out and touch the original textures due to its three dimensional effect. The depth of intense color, shadows and detail always has me taking a second look and seeing something new. We place the art in various rooms of my home, depending on the season, since it seamlessly catches all the natural light and reflects a different look each time!”
Charles Sutton
Co Founder | Sutton Initiative for Design at Salem College
Former Chairman | North Carolina Museum of Art
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1955 Chevy 900 Horse Power Monster
OK all you car geeks. Feast your eyes on this 1955 Chevy 900 horsepower piece of art. Built by Joe White and owned by my buddy Joe Willie McCallister. Did I just say 900 hp?? I meant every bit of it. This rocket took 8 YEARS TO BUILD!
1955 Chevy in garage using spot lighting techniques
Engine built by Taylor Laster / Texas Racing Engines, Cleveland, Texas. 598 Cu Inches /
900 HP / Digital Fuel Injection
1955 Chevy Engine 900 HP by Johnny Stevens
LENCO Street version 5 speed Transmission.
Stainless Steel Hard Plumbing throughout.
Interior of Joe Willie McCallisters 1955 Chevy
Body – original Chevrolet factory sheet metal with removable front end.
Jerry Bickel 4 link, wishbone anti roll , Santuff coilovers and struts, Aerospace Disk brakes, 9 inch Strange/Ford rear end, and 40 spline axels.
Exterior HDR shot
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