In the 1930s, Havana was a huge draw for the rich and famous, no doubt attracted by the sophisticated lifestyle and wonderful climate. Its roots go way back to 1882 and since then the watch company has witnessed a huge amount of change. The luxury watch brand Cuervo y Sobrinos has united with the Painter once more, with a limited-edition timepiece collection called the Espléndidos Scott Jacobs which features a Harley-Davidson Knucklehead Bobber on its dial.Ĭuervo y Sobrinos has been with us for more than 100 years. American Artist Scott Jacobs is known for his fantastic painting on motorcycles, particularly Harley-Davidson machines. Hintz’s work and more background are available at. Using bike photos, he uses his approachable style to get a feel for the rider’s favorite part of their bike and where the painting will be displayed. Helping riders create personal commissioned portraits of their motorcycles, Hintz can create an exclusive painting to hang in a great room or a garage. Limited edition signed prints are still available, and Hintz worked with Reagan on another painting in 2014. One of Hintz’s passionate projects includes partnering with MDA ambassador Reagan Imhoff to help create a special painting of a purple Softail Breakout motorcycle that helped raise $7,500 in two 2013 charity auctions. himself, so Hintz is the heir apparent to fill Willie’s shoes – sorry, make that boots. These anniversary and event designs were previously created by Willie G. His design will also grace Harley-Davidson merchandise and other marketing materials. There are very specific details that make each bike or model special."įor this summer’s Sturgis Rally 75 th anniversary, Hintz has created a custom Harley logo for a fine art print available during the Rally. "I appreciate the subtle differences in an impressionistic style combined with realism. "I feel a connection to the bikes and their riders," Hintz said. Hintz portrays some of the most intricate and intimate details of the motorcycle from flaming painted fuel tanks to bright chrome parts and accessories. Over the last couple years, Hintz has broadened his expertise into more artistic areas like creating Harley event logos, posters, patches, magazine covers, licensed art and commissioned motorcycle portraits.
So, when Hintz was working on a Harley skull logo project years ago, Willie started calling him "boo" (skull equals scary, get it?) and the name stuck. One of Willie G’s many unique traits is giving friends and colleagues quirky nicknames. Davidson, Louis Netz and Ray Drea gives Hintz expertise and street cred, but also led to his unique nickname. Working closely with Harley design legends like Willie G. I was fortunate to work with Hintz on numerous Harley new model launches at Harley where his expertise on Harley design and detail helped our team complete several award-winning projects. Hintz has been a contract designer at Harley for 17 years, focusing on retouching company images, designing logos and more. In addition, his work is available through local dealers around the country. Those who want to see Hintz’s motorcycle art up close can check out the Iron Horse Gallery Nights Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, and at an artist bike night Thursday, July 30 with a special poster giveaway. It’s almost like Monet meets motorcycles as Hintz’s paintings blend rich deep colors to enhance the already vibrant Harley design. His paintings are then finished with seven layers of varnish giving them a gloss surface resembling the clear coat finish of a showroom Harley. Painting in thick layers gives Hintz’s work a sculpted three-dimensional look and feel.
A sharp focus on the "beauty of the bike" lets Hintz use his unique impressionistic style on motorcycles and the artistic nuances they have to offer.
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Hintz is building an impressive professional and artistic career combining his passion for painting, drawing, design and motorcycles at Harley-Davidson. If anyone is actually capable of painting with gas and oil, Milwaukee artist Mathew "boo" Hintz is the guy to do it. In the motorcycle and car world, saying that someone "has gas and oil in their veins" means those are folks are either gear heads, or at least have some gear head in their DNA.
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