Questions about Kerri-O and Vintage Motorcycle Art:

What is Giclee, and how do you pronounce it?

Giclee (Zhee-clay) prints are produced from digital imagery, using an ink jet printer. The image produced is fade resistant, and “archival”. To cut to the chase, my prints are being produced using the finest available technology, on the best acid-free stock.

What got you started drawing Vintage motorcycles?

I love to ride. I’d love to own a vintage bike, too; but that is still a dream in the making. I was interested in buying some prints of vintage motorcycles, and started looking around. Lo, and behold, there’s not much out there. Since I love to draw, I started drawing them, myself. Before you know it, I had a slew of drawings, and an artist friend of mine told me I really ought to sell them. So, we got busy, and put together this website.

Why do you draw the motorcycles in the style you use?

My favorite illustrative style is graphic arts from the Thirties and Forties. I like the clean lines, and great figurative quality of drawings from back then. Part of the reason that illustrations looked the way they did was because of printing technology. The drawing was either produced as an etching, or a two to four color lithograph. I also think that Commercial Artists back then had more illustration training. Don’t get me wrong, computers are great, but since technology has advanced, this sort of art isn’t really being taught anymore.
Plus, since I’m drawing Vintage bikes, it made sense to me to draw them in the style of their Time. I think it looks really cool.

What happens when I place an order?

Your order will be forwarded to a print shop, the print will be generated, and Fed-Exed to you, using regular delivery. If you want some other delivery option, just let me know. I’m shipping in Fed Ex boxes, so you needn’t worry about your prints being bent or mangled. The print shop I’m using is right near where I live, so if there are any problems, I can go right to them, and straighten things out.

Can I buy t-shirts or other items?

That’s my next project. I want to sell t-shirts, and other goods. I’m just trying to figure out what I should sell, and where I should get it from. Please contact me with ideas. I’m working on some 2-tone images that would look terrific on a ringer tee.

Will you work on Commission?

Yes. If you provide me with a high resolution digital photograph, I’ll happily do a drawing. Contact me directly, for pricing. Plus, I’ll probably have some ideas on how to photograph your bike, for the best results.

What do you do when you are not drawing Vintage Motorcycles?

I work as a Landscape Designer. I love it. It gets me outdoors, and lets me use the artistic side of my brain. It’s never boring, either. I first started out in the field 27 years ago. I’m out riding on my motorcycle every chance I get. I’ve got a Kawasaki Vulcan, right now. Last year, we hit all the New England States, and Upstate New York, on trips. Other than that, I love to cook, and go to the Roller Derby, to see the Wicked Pissahs mop up the track.