I have been a professional illustrator and designer for many years now. I have had my work featured in publications such as Rod & Custom, STREET RODDER, and Dune Buggies & Hot VW’s.

Along with my passion for things automotive I also custom paint, airbrush, and pinstripe anything and everything!

I offer much of my artwork in print form. I do everything from conceptual renderings to gallery fine art; there isn’t much I am not capable of in regards to style, media, subject.

Russell Dirks- tkdirks@earthlink.net


The California Kid
"The California Kid" is featured in the article "Classic Rods & Customs Reskinned", Rod & Custom Magazine (Feb. 2006).

Private Commision
This is a private commissioned painting that is 24" X 36" on clay board in acrylic.

32 Roadster
The artwork above was commissioned by Tim Stromberger. This is Tim's personal car and the artwork is exact in absolutely every detail. The work is acrylic on clayboard, NO AIRBRUSH, lots of washes and glaze work.

Roadster Line Art
This artwork was commissioned by a hot rod shop in Southern California. The artwork is of their company car and is used as a logo for various corporate promotional advertising.

1962 Buick Skylark Concept
I was contacted by Rod Builders Inc. to conceptualize a project they plan to build for a customer. Based on a 1962 Buick Skylark it will be a roadster with C5 Corvette running gear under the sheet metal. This is a good example of the design work I do for many car builders.

Hot Rod artwork for restaurant
This artwork was created for use on a table place mat for a Hot Rod themed restaurant. I really dig nostalgia themes, this artwork is available in print form either black and white or full color.