Category Archives: Musings

Bader Art Metal & Fabrication…Nationwide

Posted on 2013/08/18 by OneWordMan

Howdy All Well many of you have been asking what I’ve been up to lately, since I haven’t had occasion to attend your soirée’s, shindigs, bashes, and Saturday night jamborees and hootenannies. While I’m remiss for having missed a few … Continue reading →

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Steel Bricks

Posted on 2013/04/14 by OneWordMan

Bader Art Metal & Fabrication was recently approached by a designer to fabricate a focal piece for a penthouse in Chicago’s historic Old Town neighborhood. It was an interesting project to say the least. What at first glance appears to … Continue reading →

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Bad Axes

Posted on 2013/02/23 by OneWordMan

I recently had the pleasure again of collaborating with yet another talented artist. My old friend Teresa Magana of Vida Y Alma recently called me up with an interesting project. Teresa is a skilled painter with a striking style, drawing … Continue reading →

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Eddy Sun

Posted on 2013/02/11 by OneWordMan

I’ve come to know that inspiration abounds all about us in this glorious world we live in.  All it takes is an open mind and bright open eyes to tap into that natural sense of wonderment we are all born … Continue reading →

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Bridge Building

Posted on 2013/02/10 by OneWordMan

Some time ago I was introduced to a vibrant and talented architect by the name of Jaime Bellalta.  We traded ideas, shared our passions and discussed the possibility of working with one another. So when he contacted me recently, I … Continue reading →

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Proud Summers Moon

Posted on 2012/09/18 by OneWordMan

It’s been a year of collaborations for me…delightful, insightful, inspiring collaborations. the following piece is one of the poetic variety, as I recently came together with a talented artist by the name of Karin Zink. Enjoy…   Proud Summers Moon  sippin … Continue reading →

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Urban Zebra

Posted on 2012/07/01 by OneWordMan

Breaking news just in…there have been numerous sightings of the rare Urban Zebra.  This attractive creature was first spotted taking shape in the studios of Bader Art Metal.  Standing on just two legs of one inch by two inch, .065 … Continue reading →

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Welcome Truckers!

Posted on 2012/06/12 by OneWordMan

Here’s a big ‘ol “ten-four good buddy” to y’all. Thanks for joining us at this year’s Guerrilla Truck Show! First off, I want to give a special shout out to all my fellow truckers, all of our gracious sponsors, my beautiful … Continue reading →

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Emerald Iron

Posted on 2012/04/26 by OneWordMan

Strolling about my home the other day, I noticed where the color palette was lacking a bit of that vibrant spring tone.  So I decided to mix in a little green amongst the azure and crimson hues, the yellows and … Continue reading →

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Words to live by

Posted on 2012/04/20 by OneWordMan

I must live by my word you must live by the very utterances that pass through your lips we must live by the noise we create so don’t be quiet or check your laugh ‘cause you very well may be … Continue reading →

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