So where do
I begin? I guess at the beginning. My name is Molly, I'm Willy's
wife/business partner and his number 1 all time fan. Together
we started Gemini Airbrush in July of 1976. Our very first show was in
Burbank California on the Bi-Centennial Weekend, we use July 4th as our
business anniversary date.
"Paint and Molding by Willy Fisher" was printed on his first silk screened T-shirts and business cards. He did that while also attending Junior College for advertising and design. What stuck was "Design" that is what drives Willy. Take a look at any thing Willy has done, and you'll agree he has his own style. It just stands out, his lettering, his T-shirt designs, the vehicles he builds? Check it out, you'll see what I'm talking about. The airbrush was the tool of choice in '76. Really, man, what he could do with that brush? He painted on anything that would hold still... "From Birthday Cakes to Tennis Shoes" that was our motto. He really lived up to it. There is a lot of livin' to talk about between then and now, a lot of good stuff to be left for the book. Looking back at those years of being, Gemini Airbrush (1976 to 1997), we did a show almost every weekend. An average of 40 shows a years which covered Rod and Kustom, Mini Truck, Truck, Van Runs, and a couple annual Bike events throughout California, and Arizona. Airbrushing personalized vehicles on T-shirts was the main gig, but Willy also painted some pretty cool quick signs of all kinds, from time to time a bed sheet banner and lettered a few club windows at the event!
Today... Pinstriping, Signs to Designs... is what we're all about.
"Paint and Molding by Willy Fisher" was printed on his first silk screened T-shirts and business cards. He did that while also attending Junior College for advertising and design. What stuck was "Design" that is what drives Willy. Take a look at any thing Willy has done, and you'll agree he has his own style. It just stands out, his lettering, his T-shirt designs, the vehicles he builds? Check it out, you'll see what I'm talking about. The airbrush was the tool of choice in '76. Really, man, what he could do with that brush? He painted on anything that would hold still... "From Birthday Cakes to Tennis Shoes" that was our motto. He really lived up to it. There is a lot of livin' to talk about between then and now, a lot of good stuff to be left for the book. Looking back at those years of being, Gemini Airbrush (1976 to 1997), we did a show almost every weekend. An average of 40 shows a years which covered Rod and Kustom, Mini Truck, Truck, Van Runs, and a couple annual Bike events throughout California, and Arizona. Airbrushing personalized vehicles on T-shirts was the main gig, but Willy also painted some pretty cool quick signs of all kinds, from time to time a bed sheet banner and lettered a few club windows at the event!
Today... Pinstriping, Signs to Designs... is what we're all about.
We hope
to show case through this web site the multi- talents of Willy from
his auto creations, recycling at it's best, furniture re-designs, functional
art, T-shirt designs, business logos and his latest abstract art.
We call
Moriarty, New Mexico home (about 40 East of Albuquerque) along
with the new address comes a new style of art, and the new company
name of Daddy-O Designs.
Specializing in American Hot Rod Designs-
It doesn't matter what Willy is working on, from the logo for Food Network's, Tricked Out Tailgating, to the new company logo for Midnight Impressions, a pinstriping job on a hot rod right down to T -shirt designs, what you can say about Willy Fisher style of art is that it's REAL COOL. He gets his inspirations from his past. He grow up in Southern California's San Fernando Valley, hung out at the famous San Fernando Drag strip, cruised Van Nuys Boulevard during the best days. My Father-in-law owned and ran one of the first and largest body shops in Saugus, California. As a young teen, Willy put in hours lettering, and custom painting race cars and custom painting dash boards.
Custom Airbrushing; Enamels, and Automotive paints -
I remember when Willy bought his first airbrush back in 1971. Carter Sexton was the hot art store in North Hollywood at that time, Willy grilled the kat as to what is the best over all airbrush to use. Willy wanted one brush for both stencil work or free hand. The sales kat said, "There's only 1 airbrush, it's a Paasche". The Badger was also available, but was not as versatile. So Willy bought the double action Paasche VL, and to this day that is what he uses. 1-Shot is professional sign painter's graphic enamel, a number one choice for bright colors, and durability. Willy was introduced to 1-Shot in 1975, when Sherwin William's Graphic Arts enamel (another professional oil based enamel) could not be found. Before that he used a watered down Acrylic on T-shirts or Lacquers on cars and bikes. Now a days, lacquers are rather "old school" in the automotive industry, there are far better paints coming out everyday. Willy is finding that most of the painters he works with have a particular system, so he uses what they use. The best way to go.
Computer Graphics-
The new line of Note Cards, some business logos and some T-shirt designs are being created these days on Willy's Apple Power book G4. We look forward to large format printing.
Free Hand Pinstriping
Willy has been putting his free hand pinstriping designs on the most usual things; cell phones, laptops, candles, coat racks, office doors, T-shirt designs and shop windows. At conventions his table is filled with lamps, dinner plates and on occasion saddle bags. Willy is proud to have been featured as one of the great artists in the Pinstriping Master's book.
Business Designs- (SERVICES)
Re-vamped corporate logos, Silk screen designs, Willy's banner designs are eye grabbing and award winning. Indoor information signs really stand out, outdoor signs are hand painted on plastics, or sign material. Banners are painted on top quality heavy weight vinyl.
Functional Art- (ART FOR SALE)
Mirrors, coat racks, tables, lamps, re-vamped vintage furniture, custom made Willy Fisher designed tables, always unique, always one of a kind.
Commercial Designs-
Licensed designs and free-lance services too.
Package Designs- (DERMA-LUBE)
Have you seen our new product, Derma-Lube? Got a new product? Need an eye catching design? Give Willy a call.
Original Art- (ART FOR SALE)
Willy's unique wall hangings are on going, regardless of what else he is doing, he continues to make these really kool pieces. Made from a sign board material, the designs are his, each piece is sketched out on his sign board, he uses a jig saw to meticulously cut the outer shape, hand sanded primed then hand painted, airbrushed, pinstriped, custom painted, and finally clear coated. Generally it takes Willy 5 days per piece, depending on the size and content. His wall hangings have found homes all over the world, from private collectors to Tattoo Shops.
Regards,
Specializing in American Hot Rod Designs-
It doesn't matter what Willy is working on, from the logo for Food Network's, Tricked Out Tailgating, to the new company logo for Midnight Impressions, a pinstriping job on a hot rod right down to T -shirt designs, what you can say about Willy Fisher style of art is that it's REAL COOL. He gets his inspirations from his past. He grow up in Southern California's San Fernando Valley, hung out at the famous San Fernando Drag strip, cruised Van Nuys Boulevard during the best days. My Father-in-law owned and ran one of the first and largest body shops in Saugus, California. As a young teen, Willy put in hours lettering, and custom painting race cars and custom painting dash boards.
Custom Airbrushing; Enamels, and Automotive paints -
I remember when Willy bought his first airbrush back in 1971. Carter Sexton was the hot art store in North Hollywood at that time, Willy grilled the kat as to what is the best over all airbrush to use. Willy wanted one brush for both stencil work or free hand. The sales kat said, "There's only 1 airbrush, it's a Paasche". The Badger was also available, but was not as versatile. So Willy bought the double action Paasche VL, and to this day that is what he uses. 1-Shot is professional sign painter's graphic enamel, a number one choice for bright colors, and durability. Willy was introduced to 1-Shot in 1975, when Sherwin William's Graphic Arts enamel (another professional oil based enamel) could not be found. Before that he used a watered down Acrylic on T-shirts or Lacquers on cars and bikes. Now a days, lacquers are rather "old school" in the automotive industry, there are far better paints coming out everyday. Willy is finding that most of the painters he works with have a particular system, so he uses what they use. The best way to go.
Computer Graphics-
The new line of Note Cards, some business logos and some T-shirt designs are being created these days on Willy's Apple Power book G4. We look forward to large format printing.
Free Hand Pinstriping
Willy has been putting his free hand pinstriping designs on the most usual things; cell phones, laptops, candles, coat racks, office doors, T-shirt designs and shop windows. At conventions his table is filled with lamps, dinner plates and on occasion saddle bags. Willy is proud to have been featured as one of the great artists in the Pinstriping Master's book.
Business Designs- (SERVICES)
Re-vamped corporate logos, Silk screen designs, Willy's banner designs are eye grabbing and award winning. Indoor information signs really stand out, outdoor signs are hand painted on plastics, or sign material. Banners are painted on top quality heavy weight vinyl.
Functional Art- (ART FOR SALE)
Mirrors, coat racks, tables, lamps, re-vamped vintage furniture, custom made Willy Fisher designed tables, always unique, always one of a kind.
Commercial Designs-
Licensed designs and free-lance services too.
Package Designs- (DERMA-LUBE)
Have you seen our new product, Derma-Lube? Got a new product? Need an eye catching design? Give Willy a call.
Original Art- (ART FOR SALE)
Willy's unique wall hangings are on going, regardless of what else he is doing, he continues to make these really kool pieces. Made from a sign board material, the designs are his, each piece is sketched out on his sign board, he uses a jig saw to meticulously cut the outer shape, hand sanded primed then hand painted, airbrushed, pinstriped, custom painted, and finally clear coated. Generally it takes Willy 5 days per piece, depending on the size and content. His wall hangings have found homes all over the world, from private collectors to Tattoo Shops.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE WRITERS
AND PUBLICATIONS FOR THEIR CONTINUED
SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE YEARS, IN HIGHLIGHTING
WILLY AND HIS ART. HERE'S A FEW THAT
WE KNOW ABOUT...
STREET CHOPPER
PHOTOS AND STORY ON WILLY'S FIRST HONDA 750
BUILD AND DESIGN , 1972
PICKUPS 'N PANELS IN PRINT
PHOTOS AND SKETCHES OF WILLY'S
FAMOUS 1955 CHEVY CREW CAB DEBUT, 1982/83
ALSO HIGHLIGHTED AT TRUCK SHOWS
TRUCKIN' MAGAZINE
PHOTOS AND STORY ON WILLY , 1986 &
COUNTLESS MENTIONS WITH PHOTOS
OF TRUCK, BOOTH AND ART WORKS AS
PART OF CURRENT EVENTS, 1980-1993
WEST COAST KUSTOMS
PHOTOS AND STORY, FEATURED
MEMBER OF THE MONTH (HE'S MEMBER #25), 1994
ARRIVING
PH OTOS AND STORY, "A DAY IN LIFE..." 1996
AIRBRUSH ART & ACTION
CENTER FOLD, "SHOWROOM" , 1998
CAL MAGAZINE
FEATURED IN THIS JAPANESE MAGAZINE
PHOTOS AND INTERVIEW, 1999
INTERNATIONAL TATTOO ART
PHOTOS AND INTERVIEW,
"IF IT MOVES, PAINT IT: ART BY WILLY FISHER , 1998
LOWRIDER MAGAZINE
NEW PRODUCT PRESS RELEASE, 1999
HOT ROD DE LUXE
NEW PRODUCT RELEASE, 2000
AIRBRUSH- ACTION
"AN INTERVIEW WITH THE LEGENDARY WAY-OUT WILLY FISHER", 2001
HOT BIKE MAGAZINE
NEW PRODUCT PRESS RELEASE, 2002
PINSTRIPING MASTERS (BOOK)
IN GREAT COMPANY! 2003
"TECHNIQUES, TRICKS, AND SPECIAL F/X FOR LAYING DOWN THE LINE"
ROUTE 66, NEW MEXICO MAGAZINE
"RT. 66 ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS", 2004
INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS, WILLY FISHER'S DADDY-O DESIGN GALLERY
MOUNTAIN VIEW TELEGRAPH
"MAN TAKES HOT-ROD ART MAINSTREAM" , 2004
THE INDEPENDENT
"HOT -ROD ART COMES TO MORIARTY", 2004
GARAGE, WAY OF LIFE
NEW PRODUCT, PRESS RELEASE, 2004
SPEED & CHROME ILLUSTRATED
PHOTOS AND INTERVIEW, 2005
HQ TRADE MAGAZINE
COVER ART AND INTERVIEW, 2005
SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE YEARS, IN HIGHLIGHTING
WILLY AND HIS ART. HERE'S A FEW THAT
WE KNOW ABOUT...
STREET CHOPPER
PHOTOS AND STORY ON WILLY'S FIRST HONDA 750
BUILD AND DESIGN , 1972
PICKUPS 'N PANELS IN PRINT
PHOTOS AND SKETCHES OF WILLY'S
FAMOUS 1955 CHEVY CREW CAB DEBUT, 1982/83
ALSO HIGHLIGHTED AT TRUCK SHOWS
TRUCKIN' MAGAZINE
PHOTOS AND STORY ON WILLY , 1986 &
COUNTLESS MENTIONS WITH PHOTOS
OF TRUCK, BOOTH AND ART WORKS AS
PART OF CURRENT EVENTS, 1980-1993
WEST COAST KUSTOMS
PHOTOS AND STORY, FEATURED
MEMBER OF THE MONTH (HE'S MEMBER #25), 1994
ARRIVING
PH OTOS AND STORY, "A DAY IN LIFE..." 1996
AIRBRUSH ART & ACTION
CENTER FOLD, "SHOWROOM" , 1998
CAL MAGAZINE
FEATURED IN THIS JAPANESE MAGAZINE
PHOTOS AND INTERVIEW, 1999
INTERNATIONAL TATTOO ART
PHOTOS AND INTERVIEW,
"IF IT MOVES, PAINT IT: ART BY WILLY FISHER , 1998
LOWRIDER MAGAZINE
NEW PRODUCT PRESS RELEASE, 1999
HOT ROD DE LUXE
NEW PRODUCT RELEASE, 2000
AIRBRUSH- ACTION
"AN INTERVIEW WITH THE LEGENDARY WAY-OUT WILLY FISHER", 2001
HOT BIKE MAGAZINE
NEW PRODUCT PRESS RELEASE, 2002
PINSTRIPING MASTERS (BOOK)
IN GREAT COMPANY! 2003
"TECHNIQUES, TRICKS, AND SPECIAL F/X FOR LAYING DOWN THE LINE"
ROUTE 66, NEW MEXICO MAGAZINE
"RT. 66 ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS", 2004
INTERVIEW AND PHOTOS, WILLY FISHER'S DADDY-O DESIGN GALLERY
MOUNTAIN VIEW TELEGRAPH
"MAN TAKES HOT-ROD ART MAINSTREAM" , 2004
THE INDEPENDENT
"HOT -ROD ART COMES TO MORIARTY", 2004
GARAGE, WAY OF LIFE
NEW PRODUCT, PRESS RELEASE, 2004
SPEED & CHROME ILLUSTRATED
PHOTOS AND INTERVIEW, 2005
HQ TRADE MAGAZINE
COVER ART AND INTERVIEW, 2005
SPEED & CHROME ILLUSTRATED
PHOTOS AND STORY ON TRUCK 2005
AUTO ART MAGAZINE
EVENT COVERAGE, 2006
PHOTOS AND STORY ON TRUCK 2005
AUTO ART MAGAZINE
EVENT COVERAGE, 2006
TATTOO
PHOTO WITH TINTA CREW AND BANNER, 2008
SKIN & INK
INTERVIEW & PHOTOS, 2008
SEE YA LATER!
PHOTO WITH TINTA CREW AND BANNER, 2008
SKIN & INK
INTERVIEW & PHOTOS, 2008
SEE YA LATER!
Willy
and I hope you enjoy our web site send us an email
and let us know what you think?
Regards,
Willy's
number 1 fan, and devoted wife,
Mali
Fisher
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