Custom Auto Design
Connecticut
Since 1988, when Robert E. Pradke Jr. first opened his shop doors at age 23 in Eastford, Connecticut, he has been honing his skills to try and be the best at what he does. Robert is the founder and sole operator of Custom Auto Design. His work ranges from hand-laid pinstriping to lettering and airbrushing as well as custom artwork and full paint jobs. From start to finish everything goes through his hands. Robert's focus is custom paint and bodywork. He performs all the work from the prep to the finished job. He does hand pinstriping on almost anything, from cars and trucks to motorcycles and helmets, to surfboards. Traditional methods of laying down real sterling silver and gold leaf are used. If paint sticks to it, he'll paint it!
Robert has many influences in the art world, but most can be traced back to the roots of the kustom kulture scene of the '50s and '60s. Men like Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and Von Dutch have left an indelible mark on him and are partly responsible for where he is now as an artist. He is passionate about his work and this passion clearly shines through on each and every piece he produces. With a long list of repeat customers and a longer list of new customers at his door, we plan to see a lot more from Robert E. Pradke.
For more information, contacts Custom Auto Design at (860) 974-3292, and to see more samples of his work visit www.customautodesign.com