Oil Painting Custom Choppers Original Motorcycle Art Arlen Ness XL Portrait wCOA



Godfather of Custom by J. Guillemette 30" x 36" tall


Artist John Guillemette working on Arlen Ness Portrait

Easyriders Magazine Featuring Bike Art of John Guillemette

National Registry of Fine Art Certificate of Authenticity
Godfather of Custom by J.Guillemette 30" x 36" tall

Artist John Guillemette

John Guillemette with Dave Perewitz & King of Flames Portrait

Oil painting in progress "1936 Indian Chief" Motorcycle

Artist John G. with Mondo, Jay Allen + the Lovely Heather

John's Paintings at "The Legend's Gallery" in Sturgis, S.D.



"The Godfather of Custom"

This oil on canvas portrait of custom motorcycle builder Arlen Ness is by artist John Guillemette. This original oil painting has been displayed in custom bike shows around the USA and was selected to hang on display in the Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame in Pickerington Ohio along with John's portrait of Jesse James. It is part of the "Masters and Machines" bike builder portrait series featured in the November 2007 issue of Easyriders magazine and has been the subject of a limited edition print series. This is your chance to own the original oil painting, "Godfather of Custom", that was displayed in the Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame from 2008 to 2010. The buyer of this painting will own one of the original bike builder portraits from the "Master and Machine" portrait series that was announced in Easyriders magazine.  It is 30" wide and 36" tall. This oil painting is framed in a 3" wide black wooden frame and makes the overall size of this framed painting 36" wide and 42" tall. At the center / bottom of the frame is a silver plaque with the title of the painting embossed in black lettering: "Godfather of Custom". 

Fine Art is an excellent investment. The buyer will receive a Certificate of Authenticity from the National Registry of Fine Arts. The certificate will list the buyer as the registered owner of this artwork. This document is signed by the artist and certifies that the current estimated value of this one of a kind original oil painting is $8,995.00

*** BONUS - Along with the certificate of authenticity, the buyer of this one of a kind oil painted portrait will recieve a copy of the original contract that confirms that this is the original portrait by artist John Guillemette that was displayed in the Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame for 2 years.

*** International Shipping : The calculated shipping charge you see here is for the "Framed" painting. Please contact me if you would like this painting shipped "Unframed" to save on shipping charges.***




I accept paypal, debit cards, major credit cards and alternative payment methods if you wish to pay by another source. I will also accept short term payment plans,(with a down payment), on purchases of paintings or sales over $300.00.


***UNITED STATES: All unframed prints are shipped in white protective cylinder tubes. Most framed prints and original oil paintings have calculated shipping rates or free shipping where possible. Shipping charges are at bare minimum and there are no packaging or handling charges. All artwork is insured with no extra cost to the buyer. *** INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: All unframed prints will be shipped in white protective cylinder tubes at the lowest rate possible. Framed prints and oil paintings have calculated shipping rates to keep shipping costs as low as possible. There are no extra handling charges to the buyer.


All artwork must be paid for within 3 days of purchase. If you need more time please contact me. I accept paypal and merchant credit cards. If you wish to pay by a different method other than paypal or merchant credit cards, please contact me and I will try to accomodate you. *** UNFRAMED PRINTS: If you purchase an unframed print and would like it custom framed before it is shipped, please contact me before you make payment. Gift wrapping is also available upon request.


John Guillemette is a Gallery and Museum represented artist from Revere, Massachusetts. His original oil paintings and limited edition prints are internationally collected. John's Seascapes, Wildlife, and Landscape paintings have been represented at galleries throughout New England. John's Motorcycle themed art has been in such publications as Thunderroads, Hotbike, V-Twin, and Easyriders Magazines. His portraits of custom motorcycle builders Jesse James and Arlen Ness were selected to hang in the Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio. Many of John's paintings have been the subject of limited edition prints and been licenced for greeting cards, shirt designs, Limited edition motorcycle Derby Covers and other product lines. If you would like a custom portrait or painting, please contact John Through this Ebay store.


If I can answer any questions about my artwork, or you would like a portrait, custom painting, or mural, please contact me through my Ebay store, by phone (781)289-8072.



On Feb-02-12 at 16:37:13 PST, seller added the following information:

Artist John G. w/Mark Boone Jr. & Kim Coates of The Sons of Anarchy

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