Sam Gambino

Sam Gambino was born and raised just outside of Detroit, Michigan. An avid collector of vintage advertising, he is fascinated with the styles and designs of the 1940s through the 1970s. Sam first gained an appreciation for ’40s and ’50s art as a child: “I was really fascinated with the title sequences of old Warner Brothers and Tex Avery cartoons. They were simple, yet stylish.” He also grew up around hot rods and learned custom pinstriping and hand lettering from his father – a Detroit original who began practicing the art in 1956. Furthermore, his uncle is an accomplished Detroit artist as well. Sam’s images emulate all of these influences- sometimes with a sense of humor.