Wishing you and yours...

©2010 Paul Jamiol

Wishing you and yours the best of Holidayps...Paul, Linda and Bandit!

Coming and going...

©2010 L. Habib

Going to the garage for the winter...a sad day. April is a long way away!

December Ride...

©2010 L. Habib

I always try to ride at least once in December before it goes to bed for the winter. Today (12/11) was that day and a great day for it. Temp made it to 40. Riding is good for the soul.

Shifta on a...

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If Shifta's bike (from the first Bikers are Animals) resembles a Norton, it may have to do with the fact I loved both of mine neither which sported a hand shift.

New Nortons...

Another pic of the new Nortons...I'm lovin' them!

Norton rules!

I've always been a Norton fan and had two over the years...loved them both. Norton resumed production of the Norton Commando in 2009. They are now ready to bring them to the U.S. again. Check them out at... http://www.nortonmotorcycles.com/

Another Xmas T-Shirt and card design...

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Ridin' Rudolph is not gonna be pullin' a sled when he can ride! This unique new Christmas T-Shirt and Christmas greeting card is available at http://www.zazzle.com/pjamiol

Another nice review...

Thunder Press

New Xmas T-Shirt and card design...

©2010 Paul Jamiol

New Xmas T-Shirt and greeting card available at http://www.zazzle.com/pjamiol
You won't see Santa Outlaw lugging toys. This old guy would rather be riding...and could care less if you've been nice!

2011 Bikers are Animals Calendar...

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2011 Bikers are Animals Calendar featuring the characters from Bikers are Animals 2 available at http://www.zazzle.com/pjamiol

Before and after...

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The question I get asked most is how do these drawings start out. Here's a rough of Crag from BaA2 and how he ended up. In the rough, he was pretty aggressive and showing both attitude and teeth. Seeing these guys are for a kids book, I toned him down a little so not to scare the bejeezus out of the younger set.

This cool 1976 H-D...

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This cool 1976 H-D was built by Kurt Morrow of Ventura Motorworks Vintage Customs of Ventura, CA. I Love it!

Our LA Calendar MC Show coverage...

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Lin and I covered the LA Calendar MC Show in Long Beach, CA this past July for the MC Post. Check out the article in the online edition of the Post at http://issuu.com/pjamiol/docs/mcpoct2010 . Coverage is on pages 19-21. We had a great time out there. Also a BAA ad on back cover as part of our Holiday ad campaign.

A nice review

A nice review from East Coast Biker Magazine Online...

http://www.eastcoastbiker.net/

A Promo...

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A promo design with some of the BAA crew.

My favorite at Old Orchard Beach ME car show...

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My favorite at the Old Orchard Beach custom car show...Chopped 1935 Ford 3-window coupe. Beautiful lines, cool fender skirts...so clean with great lines.

Old Orchard Beach, ME car show...

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Was in Maine last weekend and they had car show at Old Orchard Beach so we stopped by. This 1930 Model A Ford pickup was awesome ...great color. Love old hot rods!

A couple more...

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A couple of 48-piece puzzles for the kids also available exclusively at Board Silly Puzzles & Games, 44 Old Orchard St.,Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064.

BIKERS are ANIMALS puzzles...

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Top puzzle is 14x17 - 99 pcs.
Bottom Puzzle is 10X16 - 252 pcs

BIKERS are ANIMALS puzzles are available exclusively at Board Silly Puzzles & Games, 44 Old Orchard St.,Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064. If you're in the area, stop by and check out the really cool BIKERS are ANIMALS jigsaw puzzles and also their great selection of puzzles and games!

www.boardsillyonline.com
Call Board Silly for prices at 207-934-4020
These are great gifts for the Holidays!

1948 Vincent HRD Rapide...

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This beautiful 1948 Vincent HRD Rapide was at the Larz Anderson Classic European Motorcycle Day at the Larz Anderson Museum in Brookline, MA this past Sunday. Love the Vincents!

Those that made...

©2010 Paul Jamiol

A rough of those that made the cut for Bikers are Animals 2 (GT Charlie, Gatah (renamed Crag) and Sketch) and those that did not (Jay-Dee, Knuck, Chompster and Galup). While it was really emotional for those who did not make the cut, I did promise them a call back for Bikers are Animals 4 - Workin' and Playin'.

Zig shares...

©2010 Paul Jamiol

Zig shares the first Biker are Animals with a child. This is other pic for the ad. Zig is partial to the first book while Sa-Rah is partial to the second...gee, wonder why!!

Sa-Rah reading...

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Sa-Rah shares Biker are Animals 2 with a child. This pic will be used in an ad with Zig reading to a young 'un.

If you love cartoons and happen to be in the Boston...

If you love cartoons (I certainly do!) and happen to be in the Boston, MA/Cambridge, MA area next week, make sure you check out BOSTOONS - Boston International Humor Festival. All BOSTOONS activities take place Sept. 9-12 at Cambridge College, Hall 152, 1000 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA. This is this area's first festival of this type with entries from all over the world. No motorcycles but loads of 'toons and humor.

Sea of...

©2010 Paul Jamiol

Sea of Bikes - I took this pic at the Rhinebeck, NY Antique meet in 2008. Missed meet the past 2 years but will catch next one. One of the better antique meets.

The second...

©2010 Paul Jamiol

The second of two full-color centerfolds I did for the Motorcyclist's Post back in 2009 to introduce some of the BAA characters to the world. Howlena's bike was completely made up around a v-twin engine. Bandit is based on our real-life Bandit (a cool Shiba Inu.) The blue boots on his paws come from the blue boots we put on him on those freezing winter nights when he needs to go out.

Shifta is one of the understated characters in the book but I really like him. His bike looks like a Norton because I had two Nortons and loved them. Mine did not have a side shift or mouse-trap sissy bar.

Zig and Zag are Linda's favorites. Zig's bike has a '59 Caddy taillight because I love '59 Caddy taillights! He went through a lot of bananas to earn that banana patch. Zag's bike is faster. How do I know?...because I drew him and I say so...LOL!

Tribute to...

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My tribute tattoo to two forces in my life. Keeps them in my thoughts.

Another Bessie...

B. Stringfield to Paul Jamiol photo

Going through my stuff and came across this rare pic of Bessie not wearing her MC gear.

We got the first ...

©2010 Paul Jamiol

We got the first copies today and they are beautiful! Should have them up on site for ordering right after Labor Day. I think kids will love it and am thrilled to be able to share motorcycling with them!

Bessie Stringfield...

B. Stringfield to Paul Jamiol photo

I got a chance to meet Bessie later in her life and was fortunate to be able call her a true friend. She was person who I admired and respected. My Linda loved her and so did I. Here is a picture of her she had given to me of her on one of her many Harley's. A truely remarkable woman...you owe it to yourself to Google Bessie and read about her unique place in the world of motorcycling.

One of...

©2010 Paul Jamiol

The first of two full-color centerfolds I did for the Motorcyclist's Post back in 2009 to introduce some of the BAA characters to the world. Akorn had yet to get his nut-shell helmet and I cleaned up Trash's tattoo for the book. I used my brother's '86 FLHTC as a model for Slick's dresser. That's the factory color. I put Roag on a V-8 because V-8 motorcycles fascinate me and what better engine for a ridin' rhino than a "Charger".

Lin taking a pic...

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Lin taking a pic of me taking a pic of the "Sopranos" bike at LA Calendar show in Long Beach, CA.

Everyone has...

©2010 Paul Jamiol

Everyone has a mentor or someone who impacts you during your life in a major way. My mentor rode off into the sunset many moons ago. He started me cartooning and still remains a part of my life. Dick Gately aka Father "T" was my mentor but more importantly he was a true friend. Dick G....Thanks and RIP.

Counting down!...

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This week or next week at the very latest! We (Lin and I) are seriously excited!

It ain't just about the guys...

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Howlena and Prowla from Book 1. They ride with the guys and ain't afraid to take the lead.

GT Charlie from Book 2 and Trash from Book 1...

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GT Charlie from Book 2 and Trash from Book 1. These guys are some serious ridin' critters who just love their motorcycles.

From the Motorcyclist's Post...

©2010 Paul Jamiol

I did this 'toon for the Motorcyclist's Post. A pet peeve of mine...cameras that are police, judge and jury and 1/2 the fines go to a private vendor who sets up the cameras, the light interval times and decides questionable violations.

They don't get...

©2010 Paul Jamiol

I took this pic at the 2nd annual Larz Anderson Classic American Motorcycle Day. It's a 113 cubic inch S&S v-twin motor in a 2004 Swift Punisher. This motor has some serious polishing and chrome. They don't get sweeter or cleaner than this.

Scary Rider...

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Scary Rider is a new character I've created...a rockin', ridin' ghost that's a bit different from those "friendly" ghosts out there.

Back in the...

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Me back in the late seventies... my '67 Norton stuffed in a Matchless frame. I added Norton P11 scrambler tank, new handlebars, headlight holders, highway bar/pegs, no front fender, K&N's, oil cooler and custom seat. On the "fun" 1 to 10 scale...this bike was a solid 12!

Bandit on a custom chopper...

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Our dog Bandit bookin' down the road on a cool Fall evening astride his custom chopper. I added a winter background, some lights and a bag of toys and used this one for the Xmas cards we send out. Every year, Bandit is on a different bike for the cards. FTR...the real Bandit is a Shiba Inu.

The first Bikers are Animals...

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This was done for a postcard for my Classic Motorcycle Calendar © back in the early 1990's. Bikers are Animals wasn't even a thought back then. I just like the idea of a couple of animals riding on a motorcycle.

The motorcycle was my old '86 Guzzi Lemans with a Dr. John's 2 into 1 exhaust with Supertrapp muffler. The '86 had a 16" front wheel with integrated brakes. I bought it new and rode it for 15 years or until my back gave out from leaning forward. First thing I did was add Corbin seat. Stock seat was like riding on a 2x4. This bike gave me some really kick-butt riding miles.

This is pic of actual Guzzi...

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First Review...

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Motorcycling cartoonist Paul Jamiol has done it again with “Bikers Are Animals 2,” a sequel to his “Bikers Are Animals” published in July, 2009. Sub-titled “The Rest of the Crew,” Jamiol brings us another dozen endearing creatures who like to ride motorcycles, including Classik, a coyote who loves antique motorcycles, and Craig, an alligator who would rather ride than hang around a hot swamp all day. As with the first “Animals,” there is a coloring section with all the characters in line art. Jamiol's basic message is one of inclusiveness, joy, and the absence of prejudice. Every motorcyclist with small children or grandkids should gift them this book. It is fun and character-building in an entertaining way that children can enjoy. To read our review of Jamiol's first “Animals” book, go to Motohistory News & Views 7/10/2009.

Ed Youngblood - http://www.motohistory.net

Thanks Ed!

Radio/Book Promo

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Biker Lowdown Radio and Bikers are Animals promo

A close up...

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A close up of the XX Cycles bike...sweeet!

Bad Ass...

© 2010 Paul Jamiol

Built by Eddie Gillies and Don Cardinal of XX Cycles, MA. These guys are true craftsman and think outside the box. This bike started out with '68 Sportster cases and ended up with what you see here. It features XR1000 heads, machined cylinders, 5-speed H-D tranny, custom made frame, dual carbs, oil in frame and the list goes on. It's reminiscent of the early Vincent Rapides aka the "Plumbers Nightmare". Eddie says there is a Phil Vincent influence in his subconscious. Eddie and Don's only building guidelines are...no chrome, no extended front ends and no hard tails. They build some really nice bikes.