10 Fine Examples. The Artwork Of Robert Gniewek.

Vintage Travel and Motel Postcards.

For my birthday this year, my friend Chelsea got me a vintage motel postcard from the Flamingo Motel. On top of it being a great gift, it made me remember my collection of old travel postcards. After digging them up I scanned them and posted them here for everyone to enjoy.

Oklahoma and Route 66 Adventures.

A few months back I planned a roadtrip through Oklahoma to photograph Route 66 icons. One thing that I noticed during my travels was the abundance of great vintage gas stations. Many of them perfectly preserved but abandoned. Of course, the neon signs throughout the state are classic. They have been kept in working condition for the most part.

The following photos were the result of over a thousand miles of driving, a few cameras, a laptop, Damien Jurado's music, the GPS, several trips to the gun range and a few meals at the local Burger King. I hope you enjoy!


Abandoned Gas Station, Oklahoma City, OK


Mid Century Gas Station, OKlahoma City, OK


Abandoned Gas Station, Sayre, OK


Abandoned Used Car Dealer, Tulsa, OK


Abandoned Gas Station, Sayre, OK


Abandoned Gas Station, Oklahoma City, OK


Phillips 66 Station (Restored), Chandler, OK


Holiday Inn Billboard, Route 40, OKlahoma


Bee Line Bowl (Abandoned), Okmulgee, OK


Windows, Route 66, Bethany, OK


Round Up Cleaners, Oklahoma City, OK


Western Motel, Bethany, OK


Shop United, Somewhere in Oklahoma


Western Motel, Sayre, OK


Charcoal Oven, Oklahoma City, OK


Industrial Plumbing, Oklahoma City, OK


Winchester Drive In, Oklahoma City, OK

Lucky Strike Matchbook Artwork Series

I have been slowly working towards building a body of work based on matchbook artwork from the 1950's and 60's. I stumbled upon someone's old collection of matchbooks in an antique store and was drawn to the imagery but thought that the small size was the only problem. These pieces are 24" and larger and I have avoided using my standard photographic acrylic transfers. Instead I am painting the images and collaging them with paper ephemera from that time period. I hope you enjoy them. Please inquire on pricing if interested.


"Oasis Motel" 38" x 32" SOLD


"Strictly For Men" 40" x 30"


"Sturdi Bilt" 37" x 30"


"Surf and Sand" 24" x 24" SOLD


"Sweet, Smooth and Sassy" 24" x 24" SOLD