photo realistic paintings by James Kingneon Guçwa,
renowned
photorealistic artist,
featuring his new book
Signs of Art
a collection of american roadside paintings.
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Signs of Art is an exceptionally crafted art book filled with over one-hundred of the artist’s greatest American Roadside paintings from 1986 to present. Read Gucwa’s revealing story of struggle and passion! Introduction by popular art guru, George Bradford. | |
Welcome to
the official site of James "Kingneon" Gucwa
WEB STATEMENT - PUBLICATIONS - JANUARY 2008 - CLICK HERE
I hope you'll take a few minutes to browse around and aquaint yourself with the site, there's quite a lot going on here. Since the 80's the American Roadside has been the focus of James' life; traveling the backroads he has collected thousands of images of the classic neon sign, the roadside motel (his longtime favorite subject), theater marques of year past, the traditional diner and other relics from the roadside. His condition: they had to be authentic, from years past, and filled with character. Once back in the studio, these less than ordinary icons were transformed into monuments of fine art on the hundreds of canvas Gucwa has created over the years. A few examples of these works have been posted on this site on a special page called American Roadside Paintings. He has been coined "The King of Neon," hence, his nickname: "Kingneon."
After twenty-five years, this collection of art has finally been put into print. Signs of Art, the paintings of James "Kingneon" Gucwa, is the book dedicated to the work. We offer both softback and hardcover copies of that collection.
And on the lighter side, Gucwa hopes he could bring a smile to your face during your visit here. Faces of Kingneon is his art of the caricature. From your photo, let Kingneon personally create an affordable cartoon that will keep you beaming for years.
In 1997 James was made an "Officially Licensed" fine artist for Harley-Davidson, (also Chevrolet/Corvette and Mattel Toys). From calendar art to fine art on canvas, Gucwa has elevated the subject of the motorcycle to a new level. His page, American Motorcycle Art, will take you there. Remember, all of Kingneon's art is available as Limited Edition, museum quality Giclee's on paper or canvas. If you don't see want you want, ask.
If you'd like to have a look at what my other half is up to, check out my wife's art at KBCollections. You'll also find another kind of art on this site: The art of the word. During the '90s, James began to write his first novel, The Coming. A second was soon to follow. Alligator Eyes is currently available through Amazon.com., Barnes and Noble, and Ingram. But the author recommends purchase of this new novel from Book Locker as the service is faster. He uses the pen name of J.G.Cragg. Look for a third novel in 2007.
Please bookmark this site, it's ever changing. Drop a note in my Guestbook before you go. Most of all, enjoy, and come back soon.
