Keeley's Custom Auto & Sign Shop

Spending 40+ years honing his craft, James Keeley displays an expertise in airbrush artwork, sign painting, and custom automotive skills. His work encompasses a wide array of talent, including flames, free hand pinstriping, marble effects, candies, pearls, and metal flakes. He has worked on cars and trucks of all models, street rods, rat rods, motorcycles, tour busses, and race cars. Keeley can also take on any restoration job; from fixing a dent to full restoration of classic cars.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Harry Potter Beanbag Toss

Not all of Keeley's projects involve cars and motorcycles!

Here is an example of work he did in the summer of 2004 for a local elementary school's fall festival. Keeley cut the holes in this board, built a stand for it, and airbrushed this scene, before delivering it!

Students would walk up to the booth, present their tickets, and get a chance to throw a bean bag through one of the holes for a prize!

Have any similar ideas? Call Keeley at (615) 578-4431 today!

-SK

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Real Fire

This effect is known as "real fire," and has been practiced by Keeley for decades! Real fire differs from typical flames in that it is designed to make the surface appear as though it is actually burning.

This trend started back in the 1970's. I asked him how many real fire projects he's worked on, just to give our readers a perspective as to his level of expertise.

His response was, "Son, you do know I've been in business for over 40 years, don't you?"

While we may not have an exact number, Keeley has painted real fire on cars and motorcycles alike! If this looks like something you're interested in, contact Keeley at (615) 578-4431 today!

-SK