I had been following Andy for a while through his blog for a while before I approached him to do a Depth of Speed episode. Pinstriping in a sense isn’t all about cars but in a way it is something that is so intrinsically linked to cars that I knew I needed to capture his story. Pinstriping has been around for so long but has suffered mightily when vinyl came around that it is hard to realize the impact its former self had on the automotive world and culture. I am an avid fan of collecting vinyl records and it is hard for me to realize how big they were before cd’s gained popularity. It is a foreign concept that music stores existed and carried vast amounts of vinyl as today it is rare to find a shop that sells a large selection. As with pinstriping it is almost like it has been wiped off the map and only exists in select underground circles. It is a hard task to find a good pinstriper.

It isn’t all death and gloom and the end of an era. While it certainly isn’t as prevalent as it used to be the art and tradition is still being carried on and passed down through the hands of these artists. Their commitment and passion to their craft is something I admire greatly. The approachability and friendliness is something that I respect deeply and am grateful for the chance to capture this small slice of car culture. A big thanks to Andy and also Lindon Collision Center for letting us shoot at their location.

Check out the Hypebeast article. Here is episode #2 of Depth of Speed.