Kelley Blue Book, as many automotive people may know, is a publication that provides values for used cars. Well, KBB has given its Blue Book values for a number of "Cars" movie characters, including Lightning McQueen ($1.5 million), Sally ($49,465), Doc ($19,852) and Mater ($2,575). There's also a sweepstakes for an advance screening of the … Continue reading “Cars” news roundup
Category: Art
Artist Bob Waldmire to be at Route 66 Museum
Longtime Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire will have his first-ever art show at the Route 66 Museum in Clinton, Okla., from June 1 to June 30. His 1965 Mustang "fastback" also will be on display there. Waldmire will make a personal appearance at the museum during the June 1-4 weekend. I unexpectedly ran into … Continue reading Artist Bob Waldmire to be at Route 66 Museum
Art show set for Sapulpa in early June
The Sapulpa Daily Herald has details about the Route 66 Art Show & Sale in the Collins Ballroom in Sapulpa, Okla., on June 2-3. Information also can be found here.
“Cars” cast member interviewed
KOTV in Tulsa interviewed author Michael Wallis, who supplied the voice of the Sheriff in the upcoming Pixar film "Cars," co-wrote "The Art of Cars" book about the making of the film, and was a technical adviser for the movie. Wallis said: "This was a tremendous opportunity. Because I'm telling you this, the Pixar crew, … Continue reading “Cars” cast member interviewed
New murals being painted in Barstow
The San Bernardino County Sun has a story about a volunteer group called Main Street Murals and its efforts along the main drag of Barstow, Calif. Already, colorful murals in the area of Main Street depict the image of William Barstow Strong, for whom the city is named; the historic Harvey House depot, built in … Continue reading New murals being painted in Barstow
A closer look at Fillmore’s bumper stickers
So what bumper stickers are plastered all over Fillmore, the hippie VW van portrayed by George Carlin in the upcoming Pixar movie, "Cars"? With the help of Red Fork Hippie Chick and a magnifying glass, we discerned at least 75 bumper stickers on Fillmore from an illustration in "The Art of Cars" book and … Continue reading A closer look at Fillmore’s bumper stickers
Voluptuous mural in Albuquerque gets repainted
(Warning: Some content in following post may not be work-safe.) The Duke City Fix reports that the provocative painting over Snob Hill Body Jewelry in Central Avenue (aka Route 66) in Albuquerque has been redone. The painting of the nude, buxom woman that was seen over the body-piercing business (can be viewed here) has been … Continue reading Voluptuous mural in Albuquerque gets repainted
Albuquerque, Santa Fe named top art cities
American Style magazine named Albuquerque No. 2 for mid-sized cities and Santa Fe was No. 1 for small cities as art destinations. American Style says of the Duke City: From Native American art to a stunning skyline filled with colorful hot air balloons each October, Albuquerque is trying to make a name for itself in … Continue reading Albuquerque, Santa Fe named top art cities
Exclusive: A look at “The Art of Cars”
In the upcoming book "The Art of Cars," Pixar Animation Studios chief John Lasseter -- who also is director of the "Cars" movie that's coming out June 9 -- says in the foreword: "Doing research on the subjects of our films has become a matter of principle for us ... We ended up doing more … Continue reading Exclusive: A look at “The Art of Cars”
Bottletree Man has his own blog
I didn't know this until today, but Elmer Long, aka The Bottletree Man of Oro Grande, Calif., has had a blog since November. I discovered his site when he linked to mine. You can go to his site here. It includes his explanation about how he started making sculptures out of discarded bottles. The … Continue reading Bottletree Man has his own blog