![]() ![]() I’d flip through the pages of bikes and naked chicks and focus on the cartoony style of the Dave Mann illustrations. My Uncle used to have Easyriders on the toilet tank at my grandmothers house when I was between 5-10 years old. Can you recall any moments from back then that helped steer you towards a life-long pursuit in kustom kulture? You were exposed to bikes and hot rods at an early age, with Easyriders Magazine in particular making a huge impression. Wait, WAIT! What about that time I found myself standing on this alien world, gazing down at this smokin’ hot chick all stretched out on the grass? Dude, she totally wanted me, but I couldn’t choose between her or that sexy chopper sitting just a few feet away! Hold on… gimme a second! How ’bout that insane painting with the axe-wielding reaper flying his trike through the air? Whoooaaa! I was so fucking ripped when I first saw that! Swore to anyone who’d listen how Frazetta faked his death and was back and better than ever! Oh yea, and what about… ![]() Whoa, is that the time? Geez, this interview is about to get started! I haven’t even mentioned yet about how Cruz can jump back and forth between styles without losing a beat, or how he gracefully tips his hat to the old masters with his badass collages. Man, I wish there was something I could do to diffuse this situation, but I can’t ’cause they’re only god-damned drawings! Cursed to live out my scenario forever. She hasn’t even opened her mouth yet but, scratch that, here it comes: “Every fucking time… I thought you said you already fixed this thing… ” Blah blah blah. Thing’s are really starting to get uncomfortable, ’cause as he struggles to get her going (without that damn tool he left on the bench), his girl’s really getting pissed off. It’s a beautiful day, but this dude’s bike is fucked. But the big reason for me is… well, I guess it all boils down to this: when I look at his work, I’m yanked outta my chair and dropped right into the picture. Moments that bring us back to a certain time and place (far-off distant planets included). Another reason is his ability to capture a truthful moments that so many of us can relate to. Cruz is shoulder to shoulder with the artists he idolized. ![]() For one, it’s the staggering level of craftsmanship on display. There’s a bunch of reasons why his work gets such a reaction. If my brain could retain that much information I’d be far away from this snow, sitting on a beach somewhere counting all my money. “Fuck… ME!” How many times have I heard something said to that effect after someone checks out Cruz‘s work? Fuck if I know. Yea, pretty bold statements (and what does my opinion matter, right?), but if his work doesn’t sway you by the end of this interview then… hell, I don’t know. Hell, if it’s still confessional time, I’d go so far to say he’s one of the greatest artists the scene has ever known. Alright, I’m just going to come right out and say it: Jason Cruz is one of the best artists working in the scene today. ![]()
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