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Steve Kafka has taught fine arts most of his adult life; many disciplines, many successes. His most recent love is the art of pinstriping. His involvement for more than 40 years has established Steve as a master of design and color in this art form. His ability and experience have been brought together to bring you The Kafka System.

The Kafka System helps the willing learn one of the most respected styles in the history of the art form. It also addresses traditional, ‘ol skool’, and flame layouts. The Kafka System is taken on a gentle gradient so there is minimal frustration. The most versatile pinstriping brush in the history of the art is included, along with 30 pages of original designs, 50 transparencies to use over the designs, and a paperback guide to one of the most pleasant experiences you’ll ever have… creativity. The first in a series of DVDs by Steve is also included, Welcome To My World, Vol. 1. This shows some of the capabilities of Steve’s signature series brushes and how he uses them to stripe panel art and a black C-5 Corvette with a multi-colored masterpiece. This is a top quality production as we’ve come to expect from Steve Kafka.

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    • Kafka 1928 Chevy Patina Door "Midnight Auto Parts"
      Dec. 22, 2016

      Kafka 1928 Chevy Patina Door "Midnight Auto Parts"

      Est: $2,000 - $4,000

      Artist: Steve Kafka; Title: "Midnight Auto Parts Phoenix Arizona"; Medium: 1928 Chevy Coupe door, chopped and shaved; Year or Era Produced: 21st century; Signature: Unsigned; Approximate Measurement: 34" x 30" x 3"; Approximate Weight: 25 Lbs; Note: "Patina" painted with coyote howling in the moonlight with pen striping. Original sheet metal, no glass.; Who is Steve Kafka: Graduated from the Art Institute of Boston in 1969 Started pinstriping in 1975 Did much of the promotional artwork for Aerosmith during their early years in Boston. Other than Von Dutch, the only pinstriper to originate his own style of pinstriping (?The Kafka Style?)Traveled across the US working the motorcycle and hot-rod show circuit for eighteen years. Sculptor of a large multi-metal installation commissioned by Kroger Foods in Chandler. Taught fine arts as a guest instructor at The Orme School for eight years. Was the winner of the impromptu Pinstripers? Competition at Ed ?Big Daddy? Roth?s Rat Fink Reunion in every year he participated. Appears in Tales of the Rat Fink, a documentary film about

      J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
    • Kafka 1957 Chevy Patina Door "Thunder Road"
      Dec. 22, 2016

      Kafka 1957 Chevy Patina Door "Thunder Road"

      Est: $2,000 - $4,000

      Artist: Steve Kafka; Title: "Jackass Acres New River Arizona"; Medium: 1957 Chevy door, chopped and shaved; Year or Era Produced: 21st century; Signature: Unsigned; Approximate Measurement: 49" x 38"x 9"; Approximate Weight: 70 Lbs; Note: "Patina" painted with flames with pen striping. Original sheet metal, with glass.; Who is Steve Kafka: Graduated from the Art Institute of Boston in 1969 Startedpinstriping in 1975 Did much of the promotional artwork for Aerosmith during their early years in Boston. Other than Von Dutch, the only pinstriper to originate his own style of pinstriping (?The Kafka Style?)Traveled across the US working the motorcycle and hot-rod show circuit for eighteen years. Sculptor of a large multi-metal installation commissioned by Kroger Foods in Chandler. Taught fine arts as a guest instructor at The Orme School for eight years. Was the winner of the impromptu Pinstripers? Competition at Ed ?Big Daddy? Roth?s Rat Fink Reunion in every year he participated. Appears in Tales of the Rat Fink, a documentary film about

      J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
    • Kafka 1941 Ford Patina Door "Jackass Acres"
      Dec. 22, 2016

      Kafka 1941 Ford Patina Door "Jackass Acres"

      Est: $2,000 - $4,000

      Artist: Steve Kafka; Title: "Jackass Acres New River Arizona"; Medium: 1941 Ford door, chopped and shaved; Year or Era Produced: 21st century; Signature: Unsigned; Approximate Measurement: 42" x 34"x 3"; Approximate Weight: 35 Lbs; Note: "Patina" painted black and yellow door with pen striping. Original sheet metal, no glass.; Who is Steve Kafka: Graduated from the Art Institute of Boston in 1969 Startedpinstriping in 1975 Did much of the promotional artwork for Aerosmith during their early years in Boston. Other than Von Dutch, the only pinstriper to originate his own style of pinstriping (?The Kafka Style?)Traveled across the US working the motorcycle and hot-rod show circuit for eighteen years. Sculptor of a large multi-metal installation commissioned by Kroger Foods in Chandler. Taught fine arts as a guest instructor at The Orme School for eight years. Was the winner of the impromptu Pinstripers? Competition at Ed ?Big Daddy? Roth?s Rat Fink Reunion in every year he participated. Appears in Tales of the Rat Fink, a documentary film about

      J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
    • Pinstripe Artist Steve Kafka Painted Sheet Metal
      Dec. 22, 2016

      Pinstripe Artist Steve Kafka Painted Sheet Metal

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      Artist: Steve Kafka; Title: Untitled; Medium: Steel metal; Year or Era Produced: 2002; Signature: Lower right; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 18" x 24"; Approximate Weight: 2.12 Lbs; Note: Who isSteve Kafka: Graduated from the Art Institute of Boston in 1969 Started pinstriping in 1975 Did much of the promotional artwork for Aerosmith during their early years in Boston. Other than Von Dutch, the only pinstriper to originate his own style of pinstriping (?The Kafka Style?) Traveled across the US working the motorcycle and hot-rod show circuit for eighteen years. Sculptor of a large multi-metal installation commissioned byKroger Foods in Chandler. Taught fine arts as a guest instructor at The Orme School for eight years. Was the winner of the impromptu Pinstripers? Competition at Ed ?Big Daddy? Roth?s Rat Fink Reunion in every year heparticipated. Appears in Tales of the Rat Fink, a documentary film about Steve?s good friend, Ed ?Big Daddy? Roth. As both an artist and a colorist, is considered one of the best pinstripers in the world, has his

      J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
    • Pinstripe Artist Steve Kafka Painted Sheet Metal
      Dec. 22, 2016

      Pinstripe Artist Steve Kafka Painted Sheet Metal

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      Artist: Steve Kafka; Title: Untitled; Medium: Steel metal; Year or Era Produced: 2002; Signature: Lower right; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 18" x 24"; Approximate Weight: 2.12 Lbs; Note: Who isSteve Kafka: Graduated from the Art Institute of Boston in 1969 Started pinstriping in 1975 Did much of the promotional artwork for Aerosmith during their early years in Boston. Other than Von Dutch, the only pinstriper to originate his own style of pinstriping (?The Kafka Style?) Traveled across the US working the motorcycle and hot-rod show circuit for eighteen years. Sculptor of a large multi-metal installation commissioned byKroger Foods in Chandler. Taught fine arts as a guest instructor at The Orme School for eight years. Was the winner of the impromptu Pinstripers? Competition at Ed ?Big Daddy? Roth?s Rat Fink Reunion in every year heparticipated. Appears in Tales of the Rat Fink, a documentary film about Steve?s good friend, Ed ?Big Daddy? Roth. As both an artist and a colorist, is considered one of the best pinstripers in the world, has his

      J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
    • Pinstripe Artist Steve Kafka Design Pinstripe
      Dec. 22, 2016

      Pinstripe Artist Steve Kafka Design Pinstripe

      Est: $200 - $400

      Artist: Steve Kafka; Title: Untitled; Medium: Paint on Plastisheen; Year or Era Produced: 2013; Signature: Lower left; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 19.5" x 12.75"; Frame Approximate Measurement: 20.75" x14.875" x 0.5"; Approximate Weight: 4.8 Lbs; Frame: Plastic frame with two pieces of glass; Note: Silver paper with hand painted pin striping; Who is Steve Kafka: Graduated from the Art Institute of Boston in 1969Started pinstriping in 1975 Did much of the promotional artwork for Aerosmith during their early years in Boston. Other than Von Dutch, the only pinstriper to originate his own style of pinstriping (?The Kafka Style?)Traveled across the US working the motorcycle and hot-rod show circuit for eighteen years. Sculptor of a large multi-metal installation commissioned by Kroger Foods in Chandler. Taught fine arts as a guest instructor at The Orme School for eight years. Was the winner of the impromptu Pinstripers? Competition at Ed ?Big Daddy? Roth?s Rat Fink Reunion in every year he participated. Appears in Tales of the Rat Fink, a documentary film about

      J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
    • Pinstripe Artist Steve Kafka Design Pinstripe
      Dec. 22, 2016

      Pinstripe Artist Steve Kafka Design Pinstripe

      Est: $200 - $400

      Artist: Steve Kafka; Title: Untitled; Medium: Paint on Plastisheen; Year or Era Produced: 2013; Signature: Lower left; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 19.5" x 12.75"; Frame Approximate Measurement: 20.75" x14.875" x 0.5"; Approximate Weight: 4.8 Lbs; Frame: Plastic frame with two pieces of glass; Note: Gold paper with hand painted pin striping; Who is Steve Kafka: Graduated from the Art Institute of Boston in 1969 Startedpinstriping in 1975 Did much of the promotional artwork for Aerosmith during their early years in Boston. Other than Von Dutch, the only pinstriper to originate his own style of pinstriping (?The Kafka Style?)Traveled across the US working the motorcycle and hot-rod show circuit for eighteen years. Sculptor of a large multi-metal installation commissioned by Kroger Foods in Chandler. Taught fine arts as a guest instructor at The Orme School for eight years. Was the winner of the impromptu Pinstripers? Competition at Ed ?Big Daddy? Roth?s Rat Fink Reunion in every year he participated. Appears in Tales of the Rat Fink, a documentary film about

      J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
    • Pinstripe Artist Steve Kafka Design Pinstripe
      Sep. 30, 2016

      Pinstripe Artist Steve Kafka Design Pinstripe

      Est: $200 - $400

      Artist: Steve Kafka; Title: Untitled; Medium: Paint on Plastisheen; Year or Era Produced: 2013; Signature: Lower right; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 19.5" x 12.75"; Frame Approximate Measurement: 20.75" x 14.875" x 0.5"; Approximate Weight: 4.8 Lbs; Frame: Plastic frame with two pieces of glass; Note: Gold paper with hand painted pin striping; Who is Steve Kafka: Graduated from the Art Institute of Boston in 1969 Started pinstriping in 1975 Did much of the promotional artwork for Aerosmith during their early years in Boston. Other than Von Dutch, the only pinstriper to originate his own style of pinstriping (‘The Kafka Style’) Traveled across the US working the motorcycle and hot-rod show circuit for eighteen years. Sculptor of a large multi-metal installation commissioned by Kroger Foods in Chandler. Taught fine arts as a guest instructor at The Orme School for eight years. Was the winner of the impromptu Pinstripers’ Competition at Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s Rat Fink Reunion in every year he participated. Appears in Tales of the Rat Fink, a documentary film about Steve’s good friend, Ed “Big Daddy” Roth. As both an artist and a colorist, is considered one of the best pinstripers in the world, has his own line of brushes and instructional DVD's.

      J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
    • Pinstripe Artist Steve Kafka Design Pinstripe
      Sep. 30, 2016

      Pinstripe Artist Steve Kafka Design Pinstripe

      Est: $200 - $400

      Artist: Steve Kafka; Title: Untitled; Medium: Paint on Plastisheen; Year or Era Produced: 2013; Signature: Lower right; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 19.5" x 12.75"; Frame Approximate Measurement: 20.75" x 14.875" x 0.5"; Approximate Weight: 4.8 Lbs; Frame: Plastic frame with two pieces of glass; Note: Red paper with hand painted pin striping; Who is Steve Kafka: Graduated from the Art Institute of Boston in 1969 Started pinstriping in 1975 Did much of the promotional artwork for Aerosmith during their early years in Boston. Other than Von Dutch, the only pinstriper to originate his own style of pinstriping (‘The Kafka Style’) Traveled across the US working the motorcycle and hot-rod show circuit for eighteen years. Sculptor of a large multi-metal installation commissioned by Kroger Foods in Chandler. Taught fine arts as a guest instructor at The Orme School for eight years. Was the winner of the impromptu Pinstripers’ Competition at Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s Rat Fink Reunion in every year he participated. Appears in Tales of the Rat Fink, a documentary film about Steve’s good friend, Ed “Big Daddy” Roth. As both an artist and a colorist, is considered one of the best pinstripers in the world, has his own line of brushes and instructional DVD's.

      J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
    • Pinstripe Artist Steve Kafka Painted Sheet Metal
      Sep. 30, 2016

      Pinstripe Artist Steve Kafka Painted Sheet Metal

      Est: $2,000 - $4,000

      Artist: Steve Kafka; Title: Untitled; Medium: Steel metal; Year or Era Produced: 2002; Signature: Lower right; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 18" x 24"; Approximate Weight: 2.12 Lbs; Note: Main colors are red tones, green and blue, Bird design; Who is Steve Kafka: Graduated from the Art Institute of Boston in 1969 Started pinstriping in 1975 Did much of the promotional artwork for Aerosmith during their early years in Boston. Other than Von Dutch, the only pinstriper to originate his own style of pinstriping (‘The Kafka Style’) Traveled across the US working the motorcycle and hot-rod show circuit for eighteen years. Sculptor of a large multi-metal installation commissioned by Kroger Foods in Chandler. Taught fine arts as a guest instructor at The Orme School for eight years. Was the winner of the impromptu Pinstripers’ Competition at Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s Rat Fink Reunion in every year he participated. Appears in Tales of the Rat Fink, a documentary film about Steve’s good friend, Ed “Big Daddy” Roth. As both an artist and a colorist, is considered one of the best pinstripers in the world, has his own line of brushes and instructional DVD's.

      J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
    • Pinstripe Artist Steve Kafka Painted Sheet Metal
      Sep. 30, 2016

      Pinstripe Artist Steve Kafka Painted Sheet Metal

      Est: $1,500 - $2,500

      Artist: Steve Kafka; Title: Untitled; Medium: Steel metal; Year or Era Produced: 2002; Signature: Lower right; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 18" x 24"; Approximate Weight: 2.12 Lbs; Note: Main colors are red tones, maroon and turquoise; Who is Steve Kafka: Graduated from the Art Institute of Boston in 1969 Started pinstriping in 1975 Did much of the promotional artwork for Aerosmith during their early years in Boston. Other than Von Dutch, the only pinstriper to originate his own style of pinstriping (‘The Kafka Style’) Traveled across the US working the motorcycle and hot-rod show circuit for eighteen years. Sculptor of a large multi-metal installation commissioned by Kroger Foods in Chandler. Taught fine arts as a guest instructor at The Orme School for eight years. Was the winner of the impromptu Pinstripers’ Competition at Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s Rat Fink Reunion in every year he participated. Appears in Tales of the Rat Fink, a documentary film about Steve’s good friend, Ed “Big Daddy” Roth. As both an artist and a colorist, is considered one of the best pinstripers in the world, has his own line of brushes and instructional DVD's.

      J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
    • Kafka 1928 Chevy Patina Door "Last Stop Rod Shop"
      Sep. 30, 2016

      Kafka 1928 Chevy Patina Door "Last Stop Rod Shop"

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      Artist: Attributed to Steve Kafka; Title: "Wild Bills, Last Stop Rod Shop Phoenix Arizona"; Medium: 1928 Chevy door, chopped and channeled; Year or Era Produced: 21st century; Signature: Unsigned; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 43" x 30" x 5"; Approximate Weight: 30 Lbs; Note: "Patina" painted door with checkered flags. Original sheet metal with wood frame, no glass.; Who is Steve Kafka: Graduated from the Art Institute of Boston in 1969 Started pinstriping in 1975 Did much of the promotional artwork for Aerosmith during their early years in Boston. Other than Von Dutch, the only pinstriper to originate his own style of pinstriping (‘The Kafka Style’) Traveled across the US working the motorcycle and hot-rod show circuit for eighteen years. Sculptor of a large multi-metal installation commissioned by Kroger Foods in Chandler. Taught fine arts as a guest instructor at The Orme School for eight years. Was the winner of the impromptu Pinstripers’ Competition at Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s Rat Fink Reunion in every year he participated. Appears in Tales of the Rat Fink, a documentary film about Steve’s good friend, Ed “Big Daddy” Roth. As both an artist and a colorist, is considered one of the best pinstripers in the world, has his own line of brushes and instructional DVD's.

      J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
    • Pin Striper Kafka 1950 Chevy Door Dead Mans Curve
      Sep. 30, 2016

      Pin Striper Kafka 1950 Chevy Door Dead Mans Curve

      Est: $2,000 - $3,000

      Artist: Steve Kafka; Title: "Dead Man's Curve"; Medium: 1950 Chevy door, chopped and shaved; Year or Era Produced: 21st century; Signature: Signed on the top left door jam; Sight Area Approximate Measurement: 38" x 48" x 9"; Approximate Weight: 45 Lbs; Note: Flames, distressed paint, filled door handle. Sheet metal door, no glass.; Who is Steve Kafka: Graduated from the Art Institute of Boston in 1969 Started pinstriping in 1975 Did much of the promotional artwork for Aerosmith during their early years in Boston. Other than Von Dutch, the only pinstriper to originate his own style of pinstriping (‘The Kafka Style’) Traveled across the US working the motorcycle and hot-rod show circuit for eighteen years. Sculptor of a large multi-metal installation commissioned by Kroger Foods in Chandler. Taught fine arts as a guest instructor at The Orme School for eight years. Was the winner of the impromptu Pinstripers’ Competition at Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s Rat Fink Reunion in every year he participated. Appears in Tales of the Rat Fink, a documentary film about Steve’s good friend, Ed “Big Daddy” Roth. As both an artist and a colorist, is considered one of the best pinstripers in the world, has his own line of brushes and instructional DVD's.

      J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
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