Del's Big Bad Blog of Kool - Swanson Artworks

57 Buick inspired “Purple Haze” Motorcycle

September 21, 2010

I really would like to build this bike at some point! This is insired by and uses pieces from a 1957 Buick. Anyone up for the challenge?

2010 Pinstripe Legends sign

August 15, 2010

I have the honor every year to do the artwork for the “pinstripe Legends” 24″ x 24″ embossed aluminum sign. The “Pinstripe Legends” have raised over $300,000.00 for the children’s cancer ward at “Children’s Hospital of Milwaukee”. I have a few of these left for sale and they have to go on a first come…

2009 Pinstripe Legends Sign

August 15, 2010

I have even fewer of these than the 2010 signs. These are 24″ x24″ embossed aluminum as well and go for $35.00 plus $10 shipping also. I only have a few, so hurry. Thanks, Del

Flat Black

August 15, 2010

I’m now offering these as prints. They are 8.5 “x 11 ” on high quality paper and go for $15.00 signed and shipped. I also offer 13″x 19″ for $25.00 signed and shipped. Thanks, Del

Artist Tip 2

August 5, 2010

In my opinion it’s extremely important to look at and study other artists that don’t necessarily work in your field or interest. Check out the artists in my “links” (which I really need to add to) and I think you’ll see a big variety of styles and genres. I’ve learned from each one of these…

Back to the 50’s sign 2010

March 31, 2010

I finally have to go-ahead to post the pic of my artwork for the 2010MSRA “Back to the 50’s” sign. This sign is roughly 20″ high and is embossed aluminum. If you contact Ron Mulvaney with MSRAmerchandise at 1-651-429-1059, he can hook you up with one of the few remaining signs. I have to say,…