GOOD ART HLYWD http://www.goodarthlywd.com Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:28:25 +0000 en hourly 1 Oh no you didn’t http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/07/04/oh-no-you-didnt/ http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/07/04/oh-no-you-didnt/#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2010 10:12:21 +0000 JW https://www.goodarthlywd.com/?p=976 Now I’m not saying that violence is a particularly aesthetic theme, but you might agree that the Nazi’s were a very well dressed military, compliments to the stylings of Hugo Boss. You might also think the 1873 Colt single action Peacemaker is a mechanical masterpiece, or even beautiful. From Samurai swords to Seventeenth-Century sailor’s scrimshaw, that knives are collected for their beauty more than function doesn’t make them any less dangerous. I’ve always been a fan of good design. The cool shit’s better than the crap (so to speak). And I’ve always had a strong fascination and appreciation for weapons. I’ve shot guns and collected folding knives since I was about 11. Not that any of this really means much, I just figured I’d bridge my affinity for these Sterling Knuckles with any disgust their implied use might create. And if not a weapon, it makes a very imposing paperweight. Either way, they create an effect on anyone who picks them up.

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]]> http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/07/02/we-three-kings/feed/ 1 Nice Double D’s http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/06/23/nice-double-ds/ http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/06/23/nice-double-ds/#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:59:39 +0000 JW https://www.goodarthlywd.com/?p=953 Most people can find something to admire about a nice pair… of almost anything. Here’s a pair of Model 10D’s. The “D” is the baddest on the bracelet block right now. Ultra thick and heavy and you’ll need a note from your chiropractor to order one. The 22KT one is the weight of a Yugo and price of a Porsche. Just finished this Sterling one for a friend of ours up in SF, she’s leaving via Fed-X in the morning. I’m almost sad to see her go, but I love to watch her walk away.

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Okay, I’m done. This last weekend I again had the good fortune to experience Formula One in the most grand style; as a guest of my friends at Deans Knight. The Montreal Grand Prix trip is an annual event (interrupted last year by no agreement between this beautiful city & Monsieur Ecclestone) for the DK group, and it’s like no other race weekend. From the moment I arrived Thursday morning it was a never ending parade of food, drink, friends, Ferrari’s, Mercedes, drink and maple syrup. I know I wrote food twice. I think I was too busy “eating” to really capture the glory of the event with my camera. So this gallery may be a bit incohesive, but the weekend was one for the ages. Vintage Formula racing, the Ferrari Challenge and the main event were all incredible. Yes, Lewis won… again, he’s amazing. Adrian ran a great race nabbing 9th, despite a punctured tire, and edging out Michael Schumacher. Any day you’re faster than Schumacher is a day you’re fast.

]]> http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/06/16/montreal-grand-prix/feed/ 0 I’ve heard it said that you can’t polish a turd… http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/06/09/ive-heard-it-said-that-you-cant-polish-a-turd/ http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/06/09/ive-heard-it-said-that-you-cant-polish-a-turd/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:27:11 +0000 JW https://www.goodarthlywd.com/?p=914 …I’ve even said it myself. But I think we’ve done alright making this place shine. About 5 weeks ago we picked up a modest and somewhat crappy little warehouse in downtown LA. The neighborhood is colorful, the space ample and we’ve got a private parking lot for early evening jam sessions & late night BBQ’s. The inside needed a grenade, but we opted for grinding the floors, stripping the walls and some paint. Now it’s home. We’re up and running, casting and all in full effect.

]]> http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/06/09/ive-heard-it-said-that-you-cant-polish-a-turd/feed/ 1 Pyramid Stud (SBLB) http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/05/24/pyramid-stud-sblb/ http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/05/24/pyramid-stud-sblb/#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 02:09:27 +0000 JW https://www.goodarthlywd.com/?p=885 Whether you miss the mosh pit or missed it entirely, now you can slip a little punk on your wrist and forgo an elbow in the eye. The Single Buckle Leather Bracelet. Vegetable-dyed American Steer, every stitch double-needle sewn by hand & Sterling Silver studs and buckle, each one lovingly cast and filed to perfect as a new paradigm of affluent pop/punk couture. This is luxury you never dreamed of when you stuck that first safety pin through your lip. And at about $1100 each, you’ll feel great knowing only a clever few will be sporting one at the show. And if you do spot something similar, walk confident knowing yours is the business and theirs is crap. Available in the SHOP any day now. Or shoot Rach an email for a gold one.

]]> http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/05/24/pyramid-stud-sblb/feed/ 1 Vampire Dum Dum Wiki http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/05/20/vampire-dum-dum-wiki/ http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/05/20/vampire-dum-dum-wiki/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 04:03:17 +0000 JW https://www.goodarthlywd.com/?p=833 Fresh off the idea boat and ready for you to own, allow me to introduce the KF-inspired .45 ACP hollow point pendant. So, to clear up a few things, ACP is an acronym for Automatic Colt Pistol; the cartridge was designed by one of my favorite Mormons and arguably the single greatest contributor to modern firearms, John Browning. Dum dums are what nineteenth century hunters called what we gangsters now know as Hollow Points, or expanding bullets. And vampires don’t really mind silver. I can’t tell you how I know that last bit. Back to the pendant, the first dozen are done and I’m keeping one for myself. Shown here on a #3 Curb Chain w/Hook & Eye clasp, this little number will set you back about Twelve Medium. If you think you need one, for whatever reason, shoot this beautiful lady a note and it’ll be on the way to you in no time.

]]> http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/05/20/vampire-dum-dum-wiki/feed/ 0 Lotta love in this lighter http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/05/19/lotta-love-in-this-lighter/ http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/05/19/lotta-love-in-this-lighter/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:29 +0000 JW https://www.goodarthlywd.com/?p=824 Just finished this birthday gift for DT, it’s a slim Zippo. I’m thinking he doesn’t yet subscribe to the blog so I’m probably not blowing the surprise. Here’s a look in the rough.

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]]> http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/05/17/hd-quality-admitedly-crap-video/feed/ 0 Fantastic Teaser http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/05/17/fantastic-teaser/ http://www.goodarthlywd.com/2010/05/17/fantastic-teaser/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 19:17:04 +0000 JW https://www.goodarthlywd.com/?p=771 Love these guys, maybe too much. KF inspired pendant collaboration done tomorrow. New album in June. It’s already an exciting Spring.

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