Route 66 Road Warrior

Every business has a story. Let’s tell yours.

World renowned artist Len Nordmann captures Route 66, local businesses, classic automobiles, and the people who bring them to life. His color filled paintings turn familiar places into stories worth keeping.

2,500+paintings filled with stories

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Len Nordmann artwork featuring a 1953 Corvette in Reno

Len Nordmann artwork featuring Crave Kaffee Haus on Route 66

Find theHidden ♥IN EVERY STORY

Route 66◆Classic Cars◆Local Stories◆Hidden Hearts

Painted with personality, history, and a sense of place.

Look once for the story. Look again for everything you missed.

2,500+paintings and counting

The artist on the road

Painting stories across America.

Len travels across America using art as a way to tell stories. He looks beyond the storefront or automobile to capture the people, history, signs, landmarks, and small details that make each subject one of a kind.

From Route 66 businesses to car show commissions, every painting is an invitation to look closer and preserve a story that deserves to live on.

The art of storytelling

Color, character, and countless details.

Route 66 Stories

Landmarks, businesses, and the people who give the Mother Road its character.

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Business Portraits

Original artwork that brings a place, its history, and its people into one unforgettable scene.

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Automotive Art

Personalized car art created for collectors and enthusiasts at car shows.

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Selected artwork

Welcome to Len’s world.

Every piece is packed with landmarks, signs, personalities, automobiles, food, history, and a hidden heart waiting to be found.

Denny’s, artwork by Len Nordmann — Denny’sApple Valley, California

Pizza Factory, artwork by Len Nordmann — Pizza FactoryPhelan, California

Wienerschnitzel, artwork by Len Nordmann — WienerschnitzelDiamond Bar, California

Santini’s Automotive Repair, artwork by Len Nordmann — Santini’s Automotive RepairBarstow, California

Bon Appétit Pizzeria, artwork by Len Nordmann — Bon Appétit PizzeriaFontana, California

1955 Chevrolet 3100, artwork by Len Nordmann — 1955 Chevrolet 3100Collector portrait

C&M Fence, artwork by Len Nordmann — C&M FenceBarstow, California

Rogers Exhaust Shop, artwork by Len Nordmann — Rogers Exhaust ShopFontana, California

Red Hill Coffee Shop, artwork by Len Nordmann — Red Hill Coffee ShopFontana, California

Silver Dollar Pub, artwork by Len Nordmann — Silver Dollar PubBarstow, California

TAD Auto Body Shop, artwork by Len Nordmann — TAD Auto Body ShopFontana, California

Route 66 Guns & Ammo, artwork by Len Nordmann — Route 66 Guns & AmmoBarstow, California

See the work in person

The Joplin gallery

Step into a space dedicated to Len’s art and the stories behind it. The gallery brings original work together in Joplin, Missouri, inviting visitors to slow down, look closer, and discover every detail.

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Commissioned paintings

People who have commissioned paintings from Len.

Tom BennettIllinois State Senator

Juliana StrattonIllinois Lieutenant Governor

Gene WinfieldAmerican automobile designer

Dennis “Lil’ Daddy” RothFlake the world!

Sumya AnaniThe Island Girl

From the journal

The story behind the art

More than a storefront

Len gathers the details that make a business personal and paints them into one story.

Automotive art

A classic finds its setting

A 1953 Corvette becomes part of the lights, color, and unmistakable energy of Reno.

On Route 66

Finding the hidden heart

Every painting rewards a closer look, including Len’s signature hidden heart.

Coloring contests

Art, history, and community participation.

Explore contest winners, community celebrations, and the stories behind Len’s coloring pages and commemorative paintings.

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Barstow Fire Protection District 100 Year Celebration coloring contest highlights

Now in Barstow

Collectible art with a purpose.

Len’s hand painted postcards are reaching counters across Barstow, turning local history, landmarks, businesses, and community stories into art people can collect, share, and take home.

Each card supports local businesses while helping move the work of the Barstow Action Committee and National Action Committee forward. Look for the displays at participating Barstow businesses, with more locations joining.

Buy a postcard or art card. Make a difference.

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The collection arrives

Art cards begin reaching Barstow.

Len shares the growing postcard collection and the stories captured in every piece.

Businesses supporting businesses

Another display joins the community.

Barstow businesses are helping put locally inspired art directly into the hands of residents and visitors.

Barstow community

Celebrating 50 years of the Barstow Senior Center.

A joyful look back at the people, memories, art, and community spirit that made the 50th Anniversary celebration so special.

59 photographs1 celebration video

From the celebration

50 years of connection and community.

Art in action

Every purchase helps make an impact.

Businesses, organizations, collectors, and car show guests do more than own a piece of art. Their support helps advance the work of the Barstow Action Committee and the National Action Committee.

Each purchase becomes part of a larger story centered on community pride, business visibility, collaboration, and meaningful action.

Barstow Action Committee National Action Committee logo

National Action Committee

Community impact in motion

A few of the projects we have helped move forward

Lockers for Henderson Pool

Senior Citizen Center signs

Barstow Senior Center 50th Anniversary, with 7 paintings donated by Len, auction support from the Barstow Action Committee, and Perry Pack serving as auctioneer

Dare to Care chips

City and staff awards

Community donation canisters

Roy’s Cafe banner installation

Village Cafe sign lighting support

Movie theater fundraising support

Len Nordmann art marketing campaign supporting local businesses and community action

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What should Len paint next?

Tell us about your business, organization, automobile, or place with a story worth preserving.

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