Friday, June 15, 2012

CHECK OUT toddsandersart.com

toddsandersart.com has launched!
I've been working with my publicist Nicole Delger@ nicoledelger.com to create a new website dedicated to my fine art. Check it out if you get a chance at toddsandersart.com
I have also been working on a site to show off my portfolio at
 http://www.behance.net/?search=todd+sanders
With the help of Nicole I have gotten an opportunity to showcase my work at the Museum of Neon Art in Los Angeles, Ca.  http://www.neonmona.org/ Please take a moment to check out the sites and let me know what you think!

Thursday, April 19, 2012

SAILOR JERRY RUM documentary on Todd Sanders

I just found out that my documentary is up on youtube. It was done by Sailor Jerry Rum. Take a minute to watch it, it is a fun piece. It captures my passion for vintage neon signs. Here's the link http://youtu.be/3mWHzlxXJmI
There is also a Sailor Jerry blog about it here http://sailorjerry.com/Social/Hold-Fast--Todd-Sanders/
Check it out!

Friday, March 2, 2012

Roadhouse Relics in New York Times!

I'm featured in New York Times online today!

http://travel.nytimes.com/2012/03/04/travel/36-hours-in-austin-tex.html
The photo is by a great photographer and good friend Matthew Rainwaters.

It is in the travel section. It is called 36 hours in Austin, and Roadhouse Relics is a definite must see.
There are some other great places to see that are listed in the article.
Try to go to all of them, and drop by my gallery and say hi!




Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Roadhouse Relics on Austin's Channel 8 News!



Ynn Channel 8 came out to Roadhouse Relics' Art Gallery to interview artist Todd Sanders. It aired this morning, and will rebroadcast every 3 hours throughout the day. It's been a few years since channel 8 did a feature on us, and I couldn't be prouder of the coverage.
If you live in or near Austin, check it out! http://austin.ynn.com/content/community/local_wonders/282393/local-wonders---roadhouse-relics

Monday, November 7, 2011

Miranda Lambert's fireflies in a jar


Roadhouse Relics recently completed 2 neon sculptures for Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert's wedding reception, held here in the Texas Hill Country at the Don Strange Ranch. They were commissioned by Amie Sikes at Junk Gypsies. These are animated neon pieces, with the fireflies appearing to flutter around inside the mason jar. You can view them in action on youtube at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YMPeKKEyPk&feature=youtu.be

Thursday, November 11, 2010

ROADHOUSE RELICS SHOP TRUCK!





Finally finished it!
I've been restoring a 1959 Chevrolet Apache pickup for the last 3 1/2 years. My Dad and I did all of the work ourselves. When I bought it, it was basically a frame, cab, and boxes of rusty parts.
I knew that we had our work cut out for us, but I never dreamed it would be this much work!
The list of upgrades includes:
All rusted panels cut out and replaced with new metal.
1979 Camaro subframe
Firewall mounted Master Cylinder
Chevy Caprice rear end
305 Cubic inch V8
Turbo 350 automatic transmission
Chevy 5 bolt Rally wheels with 1959 truck hubcaps
Custom mix acrylic enamel paint( the color was mixed by my wife, we call it Sarah's Blue)
Tilt steering wheel

I just brought the truck home yesterday. Everywhere I go, it's like a 1 truck parade!
I couldn't have done it without my Dad, and I appreciate the help.
I also am thankful to my wife, who was very supportive of a far away dream that finally came true.