Volkslivin’ Featured on Next Avenue

September 30, 2013 by kwakualston

  “The VW Bus Rolls Into the Sunset” Volkwagen vans hold a special place in my heart; it was our family vehicle for many years, and when I made my big move to Venice, California they appeared everywhere.  Whether a Westfalia, Kombi, or a Samba, these adventure wagons have a characteristic unique beauty that I am constantly inspired to capture.  So when news came that in December of this year, the company will shut down it’s last factory, I felt […]

Categories: Uncategorized • Tags: adventurewagen, art of studio, kwaku alston, kwakushop, life photography, lifestyle, Los Angeles, love, photography, venice, venice beach, volkslivin, Volkswagen

Last VW ‘Hippie Van’ to Be Built This Year

September 28, 2013 by kwakualston

Last VW ‘Hippie Van’ to Be Built This Year Looks like December 31st of this year will be the beginning of the end for VW buses..  Sad to see production stop creating this iconic vehicle.  Who knew that Brazil was the last place assembling Volkswagens? Here are some memorable Volkswagen’s from my trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as a homage to this adventurewagen. Follow the Volkslivin’ project here and purchase fine art VW prints on Kwakushop

Categories: Uncategorized, Volkslivin' • Tags: art of studio, Brazil, culture, gif, rio de janeiro, travel, volkslivin, Volkswagen

Go Westy – Volkslivin’

June 18, 2013 by kwakualston

     If it wasn’t obvious already, I’ll share this secret with you–I’m obsessed with finding the perfect Camper Van for my family and I to travel along the California coast and beyond. The Volkslivin’ project began over 4 years ago, and now it has blossomed into its own community.  People around the world have shared stories with me of what this special auto means to them and how my photos ignited a feeling deep within them.  Vanlife is a […]

Categories: Personal, Volkslivin' • Tags: art of studio, Autos, big sur, california, camper van, Campervan, cars, GoWesty, kwaku alston, life photography, love, photography, travel, vanlife, volkslivin, Volkswagen, VW, VW bus

New for summer 2013 – Volkslivin’ 2.0

May 24, 2013 by kwakualston

New for Summer 2013. Volkslivin’ 2.0 has launched Check it!  Volkslivin’

Categories: Volkslivin' • Tags: art of studio, kwaku alston, love police, Microbuys, the sambe, venice beach street photography, volkslivin, Volkswagen, VW, Vwbus