The Automotive Artistry Podcast

Want to hear the ins of the Custom car world? My podcast is a conversation with professionals in the custom automotive world getting you the insight to some of the best builders, fabricators, metal shapers, body people, painters, mechanics and more that are currently in the industry from around the world. This is a podcast from one professional to another. From talking about our lives in the shop to life outside of the shop, you’ll get to know us, relate to, and get some real world knowledge.

Episode 40 Andy Meeh Part 2 02/26/2025

Episode 40 Andy Meeh Part 2 See Episode 6 for Andys intro episode Andy Meeh is an automotive custom painter that focuses on anything from flaked and candied hot rods and classics, to custom motorcycles. He’s been in the industry long enough to have some good stories and work with some big names. He is part of the team over at Hot Rods and Custom Stuff in Escondido, California. IG: @flyin_iron_designs Shop IG: @hotrods_and_customstuff /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/35264565

Episode 39 Chris Dunlop (Pinstripe Chris) 02/12/2025

Episode 39 Chris Dunlop (Pinstripe Chris) Chris Dunlop is an automotive artist in its literal form. Owner of "The Art of Chris dunlop" based in Southern California Chris puts into practice incredible artwork which features a combination of his presectives and the style of artwork he has developed from his career in the Custom automotive indusrty. On this Episode you will know what it takes to be an incredible artist. IG @Pinstripe_Chris /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/34767160

EP 38 Efrain Gonzales (Bugs) 02/05/2025

EP 38 Efrain Gonzales (Bugs) Efrain Gonzales Is a custom painter Located in Arizona. Bugs Specialises in custom paint, lowrider graphics, hand lettering, and more. Since 1986 Bugs Is considered an OG custom painter inspired by the earliest known custom painters and working himself with some of the most dedicated artists in the United States. He is also know as the tag team duo with the late and legendary Danny D (El Jefe) Both Bugs and Danny influenced the custom paint world in many ways. IG: @Elbugsdidit @bugslowrideryskate /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/34726680

Episode 37 Jeremy Seanor (Lucky Strike Designs) 01/22/2025

Episode 37 Jeremy Seanor (Lucky Strike Designs) Jeremy Seanor is the owner of Lucky Strike designs. At Lucky strike designs, Jeremy focuses on Custom paint from motorcycles to cars and trucks. Get to know Jeremys 18+ years in the indusrty, the mindset hes created for himself and what it takes to be a custom painter. IG @Luckystrike_designs /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/34704065

Episode 36 Jim Kvatek 12/30/2024

Episode 36 Jim Kvatek Jim Kvatek is the director of Technical services and support at Zimmerman Auto body Supplies and Capital Automotive Refinish Supplies. With 30+ years in the industry as a techinican and rep with companies like PPG and SATA USA (formerly Dan Am), Jim has built relationships with many reputable hotrod and custom shops across the country. /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/34378175

Episode 35 SEMA series 2 11/26/2024

Episode 35 SEMA series 2 Our two part series recoded LIVE at SEMA 2024. Series 2 guest list includes - Tony Larimer from SATA USA - Jeremy Winters from Accudraft and formely "Booth Talk" @That_Jeremy_Fella - Sergio Largo @Serlap_Next_Level - Luis Quiñones @Lui787 - Bruce Sorensen JR @No1_Refinish_Tech - Jonathan Gates @Jonathan_Gates1985 Hosted By SATA USA /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/34061356

Episode 34 SEMA 2024 series 1 11/15/2024

Episode 34 SEMA 2024 series 1 SEMA 2024 series 1! Our first episode recorded live at SEMA 2024. Hosted by SATA USA. Episode guest list. Peter Lamb @melomotive Lincoln Gray @melomotive Rob Paddock @paddockspaintworks1 Kyle Morley @xecutionstyle Ron Fleanor @Ron_flea_fleenor Jim Kvatek @screamincheif /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/33862387

Episode 33 Industry Social 10/27/2024

Episode 33 Industry Social Miguel and Connie discuss events such as their trip to Akransas to be the first to try the new SATA Jet X a long side some great industry professionals. We have a special SEMA annoucement for the podcast as well as discussing the Refinisher Porn party and new merch. SEMA Refinisher Porn party. Tuesday November 5th at 9:00PM. Location The Griffin LV. SEMA Podcast schedule Nov 5th and 6th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm. Location SATA USA booth #31017 /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/33629117

Episode 32 Jerry Lucey 09/25/2024

Episode 32 Jerry Lucey Jerry Lucey is a collision painter, custom painter, graffiti artist, and more. AKA Jerz, hes built a community of artists and enthusiests around him that eventually became his support system. In 2021 Jerry was involved in an accident that almost took his life. On this episode we get to know about Jerrys career, the full details of his accident and how hes found the mindset to move forward. IG @Jerz_lma /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/32903262

Episode 31 Joe Compani 08/14/2024

Episode 31 Joe Compani Joe Compani is the owner of Compani Color located in Hayward CA. Specializing in refinishing of Hot rods, muscle cars, and historic cars. He has earned the respect of multiple reputable builders and has collaborated a long side some incredible builds. Get to know Joe, his work ethic, early beginnings, processes learned and whats helped him push forward. /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/32466752

Episode 30 Gary Dulin 07/31/2024

Episode 30 Gary Dulin Gary Dulin is the owner and operator of "The Atelier color studio". Specializing in European classic car restoration. Garys background comes from high end collision repair. On this episode, get to know how Gary transitioned his business from collision to restoration while finding his calling and understanding where his inspiration truly comes from. Find Gary on instagram at the tags below. @Theatelier.ct @snapalapagiss_thespraycan_mann /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/32325777

Episode 29 Miguel Perez 07/11/2024

Episode 29 Miguel Perez Lets catch up! Welcome to the Automotive Artistry Podcast. My name is Miguel Perez and i started this podcast 4 years ago. While some of you have been listening for the last 4 years, some of you are new. That being said, I have taken some time off the podcast and social media and i realized that I need to take some time to reintroduce myself and dive into my current thought processes on this episode. Sitting down with me is my wife Connie Perez who is also a painter and body person in the restoration side of the indusrty. She started and runs Girls Behind the Gun on Instagram. Thank you for your interest in Automotive Artistry. /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/32066582

Episode 28 with Kristen Felder 11/29/2023

Episode 28 with Kristen Felder Kristen Felder is the face and owner of Collision Hub. She is well known in both the Collision and custom sides of our indusrty. On this episode you will get to know Kristen, understand some of the issues the collision indusrtry faces and what drives her to be so passionate about indusrty standards. /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/28828723

Episode 27 Industry Social 10/29/2023

Episode 27 Industry Social Miguel and Connie sit down on this SEMA eve episode to talk about SEMA events, the Custom Automotive manufacturing revolution and the mental side of what technicians face on a daily basis. /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/28455023

Episode 26 Industry Social with Miguel and Connie 10/08/2023

Episode 26 Industry Social with Miguel and Connie Industry Social episode Miguel and Connie sit down and discuss The 2023 Refinisher Porn meet, Our merchandise store, artists around the world, the Abrasives guideline series, shops hiring and last weeks social media question. @miguelmapr @refinisherporn @passionateink @girlsbehindthegun /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/28258961

Episode 25 Industry Social 09/24/2023

Episode 25 Industry Social Episiode 25 Indusrty Social with Miguel and Connie. On this episode Connie and i discuss our future episiodes, industry education, shop standards, working to get yourself back on track, Old school vs new school metallity, protecting your peace of mind and social media questions. @miguelmapr @refinisherporn @passionateink @girlsbehindthegun /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/28127741

EP 24 Industry social with Miguel and Connie 01/09/2023

EP 24 Industry social with Miguel and Connie Were back! After a long hietus, Were back on the podcast. Catch up with us on this episode to see what weve been up to and what is in the works for the future. IG @Miguelmapr @Refinisherporn @passionateink @girlsbehindthegun /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/25552305

Episode 23 State of the Industry podcast with Miguel and Connie 11/28/2022

Episode 23 State of the Industry podcast with Miguel and Connie Lets follow up this past year after months off from doing the podcast. Connie and myself recap our time this year. We go over SEMA 2022 and our thoughts on the state of the indusrty. IG @miguelmapr @refinisherporn IG @passionateink @girlsbehindthegun /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/25132551

Episode 22 with Peter Lamb 03/28/2022

Episode 22 with Peter Lamb Peter Lamb runs and started Melomotive, a company based out of Austraila that has a focus on hotrods and custom automotive products. He has a background in clay modeling and design that has helped him understand the shapes of vehicles and how to approach bodywork. IG @Melomotive /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/22523948

Episode 21 with Lokey Calderon 03/07/2022

Episode 21 with Lokey Calderon Lokey is a Custom Painter who pinstripes, airbrushes and is even an excellent tattoo artist. He is based out of Dallas Texas and has been in the industry close to 20 years. IG @Lokey_art @Lokey_ink /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/22332344

Episode 20 with Alexandra Chiarore 03/01/2022

Episode 20 with Alexandra Chiarore Alexandra Chiarore is a Painter/prepper in a high end Collision Repair shop in Ontario, Canada. We talk about Alex’s thoughts over her 17 years in the industry, teamwork, teaching and learning and some of her past. /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/22275611

Episode 19 with Ryan Evans 02/08/2022

Episode 19 with Ryan Evans Ryan Evans is a Custom Painter out of Las Vegas Nevada. Ryan runs the paint shop for Counts Customs and is very well rounded in most things custom automotive related. He specializes in custom paintwork and is very well respected by many of the original artists. We talk about his upbringing in the industry, his views and share some good stories. IG @Ryanatcounts /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/22044668

Episode 18 Miguel Perez 12/27/2021

Episode 18 Miguel Perez This solo episode is to finish up the year and give my thoughts. IG @miguelmapr /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/21601757

Episode 17 with Jeremy Winters 12/06/2021

Episode 17 with Jeremy Winters Jeremy Winters Is an automotive painter in the collision industry. He started, “ask the painter” and the “Booth Talk” live streams on Instagram and podcasts. Him and i talk about SEMA, past stories we’ve had, and the changes, pressures and opportunities of social media. IG @Boothtalk_Jeremy @Boothtalk_pod /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/21367916

Episode 16 with Ron Fleenor 10/18/2021

Episode 16 with Ron Fleenor Ron Fleenor is a custom painter who has watched the earliest days of custom paint to today. He’s someone who’s taken the time to learn and combine multiple aspects of custom paintwork from flake and candies to air brush and pin striping. Him and I sit down on this episode and talk about the past and some of his thoughts about the industry. Instagram: @ron_flea_fleenor /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/20842250

Episode 15 with Cristian Sosa 09/24/2021

Episode 15 with Cristian Sosa Cristian Sosa is a metal shaper by trade. Fabricating and building one off and hand made parts separates him from many. His attention to detail from sheet metal, to hand filed parts is something to really watch for. /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/20386493

Episode 14 with Kristian Baena 08/20/2021

Episode 14 with Kristian Baena Kristian Baena is a Custom painter Based out of Georgia. he owns a business named Fried Chicken Customs. Talented from crazy, flaked, leafed and pinstriped artwork he’s also capable of much more. He’s worked for some big names in the industry and his works stands tall. Him and i reminisce on SEMA’s past and go on some good rants about the education and state of the indusrty. /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/20165774

Episode 13 with Stephen Gibson 04/26/2021

Episode 13 with Stephen Gibson Stephen Gibson is an airbrush artist based out of New Jeresy. His work has been seen around the world and his attention to the details that create his style are what bring people back for more. We talk about his past, the industry, social media and share some real world experiences you’ll appreciate. /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/18846980

Episode 12 with David Jameson 03/26/2021

Episode 12 with David Jameson David Jameson is a Painter and body person out of California who owns Little shop of Kustoms Located in Palm Desert California. From completely custom golf carts to the most wild Porsche’s in the country he has a good time in the shop. Get to know David, what he does and some good rants on this episode. /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/18461504

Episode 11 with Maneul Cisneros 03/12/2021

Episode 11 with Maneul Cisneros Manuel Cisneros is a pin striping and custom paint artist based out of El Cajon California who owns CSNRS Color Studio. He’s worked his way to become one of the most sought out artists on the West Coast and has worked with some of the best artists in the industry. Get to know Manuel on Episode 11. IG @CSNRS /episode/index/show/maprdesign/id/18261416

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