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!

Behance Network :: Todd Sanders's collections on the Behance Network

I've recently joined Behance Network.

http://www.behance.net/ToddSanders





Behance Network :: Todd Sanders's collections on the Behance Network

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!

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

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

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.

My AHA MOMENT

A few weeks ago, Mutual of Omaha contacted me and asked to interview for a new project called AHA MOMENT.
They travel all over the U.S. in an airstream filming people who have experienced an epiphany of sorts, and want to share it.
I knew what my AHA moment was, it was when I discovered Austin, and in an instant I knew what I was going to do with my life.
They filmed me at the historic Driskill Hotel, here in Austin.

Take a minute to view my AHA Moment, and while you're there, check out the other inspiring stories that they have recorded.

http://www.ahamoment.com/pg/moments/view/12100