Kayla Koeune of Inferno Art Studio

The Yearly Trek to Milwaukee Bike Week, I must admit, is one of my favorite events to attend. There is nothing better than the warm familiar feeling of going home. The old architecture, welcoming midwestern people and the opportunity to visit old friends tears into my heart with the  desire to move back. I was blessed with the opportunity to share a space to show hand crafted work with my amazingly talented friend Heyltje Rose. I was delighted to spend the weekend catching up with this Long beach Artist who has been an inspiration to me as an artist. Her wonder hand tooled and hand cast accessories sold like hot cakes to all including Willie G and his beautiful wife Nancy. After slaving in the muggy outdoors by day I joined my friends Nate and Amber to throw down some  Live art at Rogues Gallery by night. It's always entertaining the questions one gets asked from a young crowd out exploring the city who don't really understand the contributing factors to the c...

LABOR DAY 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM ART SHOW!! THURSDAY SEPT 3RD - 6TH    Live Art and Art on display by Heyltje Rose and Myself on Artists Row! I'll be wielding brushes and ink while she works the magic in leather and metal! www.heyltjerose.com Taking it Easy  BOOK SIGNING!! SATURDAY SEPT 5 AND 6TH FROM 1-4PM   Jessi Combs, the fastest woman on 4 wheels, and I will be signing our new children's book "Joey and the Chopper Boys"! This will be our second signing of the fully illustrated book and we are so excited to see yours personalized for your little one! Thank you again to everyone who made it to the event in Sturgis. We couldn't have been happier with the turnout and Support!! "Joey and the Chopper Boys" Direct Link ROGUES GALLERY  LIVE ART FRIDAY SEPT 4TH FROM 9PM TILL THE DOORS CLOSE I will be laying down some live art at this wonderful spot in downtown milwaukee. I will have selected pie...

"JOEY AND THE CHOPPER BOYS" PAGE 26 On this page of "Joey and the Chopper Boys" the boys are at a chopper show checking out the bikes in an amongst the motorcycle artists. Inside each page I have tried my best to include all those who have helped and supported me along the journey to making art a career. In the background you can see Heyltje Rose displaying and selling her amazing jewelry, bags, belts and other accessories. She has been a dear friend of mine for many years and It has been amazing sharing booths and spending long days at motorcycle shows with her. I can't wait to show work with her again at the Harley Museum Sept 3rd - 6th. This page also represents Rogues Gallery of Milwaukee, WI. Nate, the owner, offered me many opportunities to show and paint live at his gallery night club. His generosity made a huge impact on my art career with the exposure he provided. He has done and continues to do wonderful things for many milwaukee Artists...

"Joey and the Chopper Boys - Page 25" Throughout this children's book there has been many small and important details added to show my appreciation to the people I have met and who have inspired me along this journey.  On page 25, during the culminating event of the book, Joey is presented with the  "PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD"!  Who better to present this award than the Legendary Jack Schit himself.  Jack can be found at motorcycle events all over the country bringing life and animation to any biker event. I am happy to have shared many good times with this man and thrilled to be able to include his presence in this children's chopper experience. "Right then, so loud the entire neighborhood could hear, the emcee blasted to the crowds that it was time to announce the "PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD".  Joey remained quiet and calm as she hoped with all her might that all the work she did to her bike would be well received.  ...

"JOEY AND THE CHOPPER BOYS" Written by : Jessi Combs Illustrated by : Kayla Koeune This fully illustrated children's book is finally complete after a year of hard work. Lots of time and consideration was carefully put into the illustrations and text. This 28 page book would make an excellent gift for any young person in your life. The book teaches the valuable lesson to Never Give Up and to view all new faces with an open mind. Joey is a little girl who loves motorcycles. In this book she is uprooted from her small town home and has to move into the city for her father to find work. Joey finds herself without her friends and the path to make new ones proves difficult. With a strong mindset, instilled by her father, to never give up we follow Joey through a tireless effort to prove her self worth. The book conveys that anyone can do anything they dream if they believe in themselves. Never give up Girls can too Believe in dreams To Purchase yo...