Killer Kreations Inc

2012 Philly Auto Show Recap

2012-02-10T10:22:00.002-05:00

Check out our video recap of the 2012 Philly Auto below. To view photos of the show, go to our facebook --->> http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150592330327277.397763.58208122276&type=1

Philly Auto Show Footage

2012-02-09T11:57:00.004-05:00

Check out this video of the Philly Auto Show featuring Killer Kreations and Dystany Spurlock put together by Dark Aangel Images 777. You can see us a few times throughout the video. Dystany comes in at around 5:10 and then Freddy follows her, but Freddy can also be seen airbrushing in the very beginning of the video and Dystany closes the video with the credits. So in other words, watch the whole thing ;) and then when you're finished go like Dark Aangel Images 777's on facebook ---->> http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dark-Aangel-Images-777/294133087282326

Dystany Spurlock Appearance

2012-01-25T10:13:00.002-05:00

Don't miss drag racer Dystany Spurlock and the unveiling of her revamped bike at the Killer Kreations booth in the DUB Section of the Philly Auto Show on Saturday January 28th. She'll also be there on Sunday February 5th. Dystany will be signing autographs both days so be sure to come by, say hello, and get an autographed poster.

Check out Dystany's Website: DSpurlockRacing.com

Like Dystany's Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dystany-Spurlock-Racing-Fan-Page/182202648505957

Pauly D on Leno

2012-01-16T15:32:00.004-05:00

Our boy Pauly D was on Jay Leno. Check out this clip from his interview. He talks about his new custom bike and how he loves to ride from 1:07 to 2:38 and gives a shout out to Freddy and Killer Kreations

Prince Malik's Batmobile

2012-01-13T12:49:00.008-05:00

Prince Malik is the owner of Prince Malik Records and is an upcoming artist in the music industry. He's also an old customer and friend of Killer Kreations. About 8 years ago, Freddy painted his Viper, Hummer, and motorcycle which can be seen in a few of his music videos. Malik recently decided to change the car's paint theme from the Viper Snake to the Batmobile. Check out some pictures below of the old and new paint and feel free to leave a comment letting us know what you think.

Old Paint- Viper Snake

New Paint- Batmobile

Philly Auto Show 2012

2012-01-12T12:17:00.000-05:00

It's that time again. Killer Kreations at the Philly Auto Show with DUB Magazine. Mark your calendars!

DUB Cover

2012-01-07T08:34:00.000-05:00

Pauly D & Killer K on the FRONT COVER of DUB Magazine's January/February 2012 Issue. Go pick yourself up a copy! Pauly's bike is the first DUB edition bike and it's the first bike ever to be on the front cover of DUB Magazine! Yeahh Buddy!!

Pauly D Custom Bike Project Credits

2012-01-06T19:08:00.007-05:00

Some people are causing confusion regarding the Pauly D custom bike project and who is or isn't getting credit for it so I, Christen Sicoli, want to clear things up and set the record straight. This was a Killer Kreations project from the beginning; the idea was entirely Freddy’s. I got the ball rolling by getting in contact with Pauly's team and Freddy maintained close contact with them regularly while working on designing a bike to match Pauly's style. He chose the parts, designed the artwork/theme, and painted the bike. The bike, a Suzuki GSX-R compliments of Suzuki through Allan Lane of Sportbikes Inc Magazine, was taken a part and put together by our guys Harry Berkley and Steve LaFrance. The parts were obtained through various companies, some were paid for, some were sponsored. We did our part making sure everyone who contributed their time, work, and resources received credit and thanks. We're not responsible for anyone who posts a picture or video and fails to list every single person involved, every single time. Our guy Austin Ragno created a large board that lists the names of everyone involved which was displayed by the bike at the 2011 Sema Show and will be displayed at every other event the bike is at in the future. When I posted photos of the bike on our facebook, I included everyone’s name in the album description as well as in the description of each photo. Credits were also included on our blog site when we first announced the unveiling, and credits are included in the DUB Magazine article which is in the January/February 2012 issue, not to mention the names of the sponsors were painted on the bike itself by Freddy. I'm not sure how much more credit could be given, but here are the names of the sponsors and companies involved once again…

CREDITS:
Suzuki GSX-R compliments of Suzuki through Allan Lane of Sportbikes Inc Magazine
Build & Artwork- Killer Kreations
Paint- PPG
Airbrushes- Badger Airbrush
Parts- Yana Shiki & 4ACP
Wheels- Greg Thomason Performance
Brakes- Brembo
Tires- Avon Tyres
Swing Arm- Unknown Customs
Seats- J&J Seats
Air Ride- Tricky Air
LED Kit- Boogie Lights
Apparel- Icon Motorsports
Shipping- Echo Logistics
Sponsorship- Matheson Select

Killer Kreations Team:
Fred Sicoli, Christen Sicoli, Steve LaFrance, Austin Ragno, Manny Perez, Harry Berkley, Carlos Adems (Rocksteady Transport), & Kyle Gamble (Stuntsteel 4ACP)

Pauly D's Team:
Pauly DelVecchio, Ryan Labbe, Biggie, Jerry, Jimmy from 9Group, Jroc, AKPR, & Palms Casino

DUB Crew:
Myles Kovacs, Walter Segovia, John Ramos, Roman Racela & everyone else at DUB that works to make the shows and magazine possible.

Credits Board

Painted Sponsor Name & DUB Edition Emblem

Painted Sponsor Names

Painted Sponsor Names

DJ Pauly D Bike Shoot

2012-01-05T18:00:00.004-05:00

Video created by DUB Magazine of the Killer Kreations DJ Pauly D Bike shoot and interview.
"My bike is the dopest bike I've ever seen" -DJ Pauly D Yeah Buddy!

Winner of Custom Motorcycle Sweepstakes

2012-01-04T09:13:00.001-05:00

MATHESON Announces Winner of the Custom Motorcycle Sweepstakes

December 2011 - Basking Ridge, NJ – MATHESON has announced the winner of its Custom Motorcycle Sweepstakes, which ran from December 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011. The Custom Motorcycle Sweepstakes was part of MATHESON’s promotion of its MATHESON Select® line of quality welding products.

The 2008 Harley-Davidson 883L Sportster Motorcycle was custom painted by Fred Sicoli, owner and artist of Killer Kreations to match the MATHESON Select® Limited Edition #1 Custom Welding Helmet. The MATHESON Select® Limited Edition #1 Custom Welding Helmet was designed exclusively for MATHESON by Fred Sicoli.

Congratulations to Bernard Trujillo, whose name was chosen from over 500 entries. Daniel Lambert, South Central Zone Vice President, MATHESON, presented the motorcycle to Mr. Trujillo on Monday, December 5th.

MATHESON also made a donation to the Victory Junction Gang for each MATHESON Select® Limited Edition #1 Custom Welding Helmet purchased. The Victory Junction Gang is a camp for chronically or terminally ill children located in Randleman, North Carolina. MATHESON’s donation will help cover the costs for three campers.

MATHESON is a single source for industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases, gas handling equipment, high performance purification systems, engineering and gas management services, and on-site gas generation with a mission to deliver innovative solutions for global customer requirements. MATHESON is the largest subsidiary of the Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation Group, the largest Japanese supplier of industrial gases and one of the five largest suppliers of industrial, specialty, and electronics gases in the world.

ATTN: Harley Davidson Owners

2012-01-03T19:05:00.003-05:00

Killer Kreations is looking for a number of custom Harley Davidson's to be put on display in the DUB section at the Philly Auto Show this year (Show dates: Jan 28th-Feb 6th 2012). We're not looking for stock bikes, only custom Harley's (chromed, custom painted, etc). You do not have to be a current or previous customer of ours. Whether we did custom work on your bike or not, if you have a custom Harley and would like it to be displayed at the show, please email Freddy pictures of your bike at info@killerkreations.net

2011 Best of Philadelphia Award

2011-12-19T10:35:00.002-05:00

Killer Kreations Inc has been selected as the 2011 Best of Philadelphia Award winner in the Art Galleries category by the US Commerce Association.

American Towman Expo 2011

2011-11-21T13:04:00.003-05:00

Killer Kreations hit the American Towman expo in Baltimore, MD. Photos below are of the Lenny's Tow Truck on display painted by KK.

Fabtech Expo 2011 Pictures

2011-11-21T12:14:00.002-05:00

Pinstriping and Kustom Graphics Magazine Feature

2011-11-09T13:54:00.002-05:00

We just learned that Freddy was featured in Issue 27 of Pinstriping and Kustom Graphics Magazine which is a magazine out in the UK.

The issue can be purchased at the link below
http://www.pandkg.com/issue27.shtml

Optimus Prime Can-Am at Sema 2011

2011-11-09T13:49:00.002-05:00

Optimus Prime Can-Am painted by Killer Kreations at the 2011 Sema Show in Las Vegas

http://blog.caranddriver.com/optimus-prime-appears-at-sema-2011-as-brp-can-am-spyder-roadster/

Police Unveil DARE Car

2011-11-09T13:34:00.002-05:00

Visit the link to read the article on the Cinnaminson Police DARE Car painted by Killer Kreations.

http://cinnaminson.patch.com/articles/police-unveil-dare-car

Joker Mustang at the NY DUB Show 2011

2011-11-09T13:17:00.002-05:00

Footage of the Joker Mustang at the Dub Show in New York earlier this year. They made a mistake when giving our website.. It's www.killerkreations.BIZ (not .net) but at least they mentioned us. Check it out.

http://www.cac-tv.com/2011/06/custom-92-mustang-killer-kreations/

FABTECH Expo

2011-11-08T16:11:00.006-05:00

North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, finishing and welding event returns to McCormick Place in Chicago, IL November 14-17, 2011!

Freddy will be there November 14th-16th airbrushing at the Matheson booth. The 2nd edition Matheson welding helmet Freddy designed will also be on display.

If you're in the Chicago area, come check out this event and while you're there swing by the Matheson booth and say hello to Freddy.

Check out Matheson's site at http://www.mathesongas.com

2nd Matheson Welding Helmet

2011-10-31T16:59:00.006-04:00

‎2nd Welding Helmet KK designed for Matheson

D.A.R.E.

2011-10-31T16:38:00.004-04:00

D.A.R.E. Cinnaminson Police Car

DJ Pauly D's Bike

2011-10-31T15:56:00.008-04:00

Friday October 14, 2011 was the unveiling of the Killer Kreations DUB edition Pauly D Bike at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas.

The bike was designed, painted, and built by Killer Kreations.

CREDITS:
Compliments of Suzuki through Allan Lane of Sportbikes Inc Magazine
Build & Artwork- Killer Kreations
Paint- PPG
Airbrushes- Badger Airbrush
Parts- Yana Shiki & 4ACP
Wheels- Greg Thomason Performance
Brakes- Brembo
Tires- Avon Tyres
Swing Arm- Unknown Customs
Seats- J&J Seats
Air Ride- Tricky Air
LED Kit- Boogie Lights
Apparel- Icon Motorsports
Shipping- Echo Logistics
Sponsorship- Matheson Select

Killer Kreations Team:
Fred Sicoli, Christen Sicoli, Steve LaFrance, Austin Ragno, Manny Perez, Harry Berkley, Carlos Adems (Rocksteady Transport), & Kyle Gamble (Stuntsteel 4ACP)

Pauly D's Team:
Pauly DelVecchio, Ryan Labbe, Biggie, Jerry, Jimmy from 9Group, Jroc, AKPR, & Palms Casino

DUB Crew:
Myles Kovacs, Walter Segovia, John Ramos, Roman Racela & everyone else at DUB that works to make the shows and magazine possible.

Prince Malik- I Got It Video featuring KK

2011-09-23T15:07:00.002-04:00

Prince Malik is one of our old customers. He recently shot a video with Fat Joe for his new song I Got It. The flame bike in the video was painted by Freddy about 6 years ago. Check it out.

6 weeks 'til Sema 2011

2011-09-20T14:34:00.004-04:00

Exactly 6 weeks until Killer Kreations tears up the 2011 Sema Show in Las Vegas with DUB Magazine, Badger Air-Brush Company, and Drag Racer Dystany Spurlock.

Sema Show in Las Vegas at the Convention Center November 1st-4th 2011

Killer Kreations on the strip after the 2010 Sema Show

Bellator 49

2011-09-09T14:57:00.006-04:00

Check out Azunna Anyanwu going for his 4th pro win tomorrow night, Saturday September 10, 2011 at Bellator 49 held in the Palladium Ballroom at Caesars Atlantic City.

Spike.com will stream Bellator’s live undercard fights from 7:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT where you can watch our boy Zu, leading into MTV2’s live coverage of the 5th season of Bellator Fighting Championships at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Bellator 49 Undercard (Spike.com)
Azunna Anyanwu vs. J.A. Dudley

For more information on this event & to purchase tickets, go to:
http://www.caesarsac.com/casinos/caesars-atlantic-city/casino-entertainment/bellator-49-detail.html

GOOD LUCK ZU!!

September is here and Airbrush Classes are back!

2011-09-02T16:24:00.006-04:00

September is here and airbrush classes are back! Hope you all enjoyed your summer!

To refresh your memory:
Our group airbrush class is held on Thursdays 7pm-9pm. All skill levels are welcomed. Each student works at his/her own pace. Beginners start learning the basics while advanced students learn new techniques and strengthen their skills. All materials are provided, but if you have your own airbrush, you're welcomed to bring it in and use it during class. You may also bring in your artwork if you have any (finished or unfinished) so Freddy, the instructor, can get an idea of your skill level. Space is very limited; the maximum is 5 students per class, therefore registration is required. The full fee is payable at class; a deposit is not required.

Private lessons are available on Saturday mornings starting at 10am for a minimum of 2 hours, maximum of 3. We hold one private lesson per Saturday. A non-refundable deposit of one hour is required to reserve the day; the balance is payable at class. If for some reason you must cancel your lesson, your deposit may be applied to another date. Children are welcomed to take private lessons.

There are so many different uses for airbrushing such as fine art, automotive/hard surface custom finishing, t-shirt painting, tanning, body art, makeup application, nail design, cake decorating, taxidermy, sign painting, woodwork, ceramics, commercial art/illustration...the list could go on. Our classes teach the skills needed for all airbrush applications. Learning can become frustrating as it doesn't happen over night. Keep in mind that practice is key.

New Rates:
Thursday Group Class- $50 per class per student
Saturday Private Lesson- $30 per hour

Those of you who are regulars and have taken at least 5 or more of our classes in the past will continue to be charged the old rate of $40 for group classes. The new rate for private lessons applies to both old and new students.

Payment Policy:
We accept cash, checks, money orders, and paypal.

Cash
If you are paying your balance or the full fee the day of class, please keep in mind that it will be accepted in cash only. We do not accept checks or money orders the day of. Please remember to make your cash payment before class begins.

Checks/Money Orders
If you’d like to leave a deposit or make your payment in full by check or money order, please make it payable to Killer Kreations and mail it to our office at
1929 S Chadwick Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19145
We MUST receive your check or money order at least 7 days prior to your scheduled class.

Paypal
If you’d like to make your payment via paypal, email me letting me know and I will send you a paypal invoice. My paypal is registered under a different email address so please do not send your paypal payment to this email otherwise it may get lost. Just wait for me to send you the invoice.
Keep in mind that you're responsible for the fee we're charged by paypal which is 2.9% of the payment plus $.30

$50 group class fee, you'll be charged $51.75
$30 private lesson deposit fee, you'll be charged $31.17
$60 (2 hour) private lesson fee, you'll be charged $62.04
$90 (3 hour) private lesson fee, you'll be charged $92.91

Register:
We are now accepting registration for the Thursday classes taking place on September 15th, 22nd, and 29th and for the Saturday private lessons on September 17th and 24th.

To register, simply email christen@killerkreations.net letting me know which day is best for you, how you plan to pay, and your phone number.

Remember- there's only 5 students to a class. If for some reason you are unable to attend a class that you registered for, please email me or call the shop letting us know in case there is another student who'd like to come in your place.

We hope to see some familiar faces back in class and look forward to meeting new faces as well!

Thank You,
Christen Barilotti-Sicoli

Killer Kreations Inc
1929 S Chadwick Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19145

215-468-5837
877-266-6673

Website
http://www.killerkreations.biz/

Blog
http://killerkreationsinc.blogspot.com/

Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/KillerKreations

Twitter
http://www.twitter.com/KillerKreations

Youtube
http://www.youtube.com/killerkreations

Model Mayhem
http://www.modelmayhem.com/killerkreations

Deviant Art
http://killerkreationsinc.deviantart.com/

Matheson Helmet
https://secure.mathesondirect.com/helmet

Kustom Kulture Blastoff in the UK

2011-08-30T11:44:00.005-04:00

Kustom Kulture Blastoff 2
Springfields Event Centre
United Kingdom
September 3rd & 4th

Those of you out in the UK, Freddy will be at the Kustom Kulture Blastoff event at the Springfields Event Centre with Badger Airbrush Company. For additional information including how to purchase tickets, visit the link.

http://www.kustomkultureblastoff.com/

OCMD DUB Show Video

2011-08-27T09:45:00.000-04:00

OCMD Dub Show Recap

2011-08-25T16:16:00.001-04:00

Mickey Mouse Mural Video

2011-08-22T22:31:00.002-04:00

Freddy and Ragz doing a Mickey Mouse Mural in a child's room.

Get TANKED

2011-08-19T11:16:00.002-04:00

Tanked: Animal Planet's new series produced by Nancy Glass Productions. Tune in Fridays at 9pm. The first episode airs tonight August 19th.

Killer Kreations Fan

2011-08-11T21:46:00.002-04:00

And that's how we do it!

Ocean City Dub Show

2011-08-10T13:13:00.006-04:00

Check out Killer Kreations at the Dub Show on Saturday August 13th 10am-10pm at the Ocean City Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland. Dozens of celebrities will be on hand to meet in person and sign autographs. Meet Drag Racer Dystany Spurlock at our booth. The event is hosted by Big Black from Fantasy factory and will feature live performance by Waka Flocka, Kia Shine, REJ3CTZ, Rebel Gang, The Cartel, and L.I.V.E.

For info on ticket prices, visit http://www.dubshowtour.com/

Freebie Friday: iTunes Card Giveaway

2011-08-05T17:39:00.004-04:00

Congratulations to the 2 winners of our Freebie Friday iTunes Card Giveaway!!

Dystany Spurlock is our Facebook Winner. She's a Motorcycle Drag Racer. Check out her facebook fan page at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dystany-Spurlock-Racing-Fan-Page/182202648505957?sk=wall

DJ King Shameek is our Twitter Winner. He's a Hip Hop Producer. Follow him at: http://www.twitter.com/DJ_King_Shameek

Both winners were randomly selected from our facebook fans and twitter followers. More giveaways coming so stay tuned!

2011 Rally in Detroit

2011-08-04T15:45:00.004-04:00

Its going down this weekend in Detroit. The weather is going to be beautiful so what is your excuse now?

THIS FRIDAY, AUG 5 @ HARD ROCK CAFE 2PM- 9PM - RALLY PARTY. Come hang with Team No Limit and bike lovers in southeast Metro area. Bike parking in front of Hard Rock Cafe and Compuware. This is a time if you like to hang out and laugh then come on down. Happy hour is 4pm-7pm however if the party is going happy hour will be extended.

THIS SATURDAY, AUG 6 @ STEVE'S SOUL FOOD 10AM-11:15AM - RINGO RIDE.Meeting at 10am and kick stands up at 11:15am sharp. Police escorted ride up Woodward to Pontiac. Fox 2 on hand to film and cover the event and ride.

RALLY AUG 6 @ ULTIMATE SOCCER ARENAS - NOON - 6PMFox 2 covering the event where we will be passing out 1000 back packs to the kids with school supplies. We will have food, music, door prizes, vendors, raffle and 3 stunt shows by Team No Limit. We will be remembering the fallen riders and have a rider blessing. This will be the largest rally in the area for us.

So pass the word and invite all your friends family and come enjoy this weekend. Its cheap, fun and an event you wont want to miss...

Throwback Thursday- Bikes, Bikes, and More Bikes

2011-07-28T12:21:00.010-04:00

Over the years Freddy has painted all types of themes on all types of bikes. Here's a look at a few killer bikes from the past.

Nina's Story

2011-07-25T14:05:00.006-04:00

Freebie Friday Contest Winner:
Rick Solis's Winning Story About His Daughter Nina

Nina's Story

I have been blessed with 2 wonderful, talented kids. They both make me very proud, however, my daughter, Nina never ceases to amaze and inspire me.

Nina, who is now 15 years old, suffered a horrendous swimming pool accident at our house when she was 6 years old. She damaged her jaw, and lost 11 permanent teeth. She has lived her entire life with a two retainers (Top and bottom) with fake teeth inserted in them. She has endured the embarrassment of removing her teeth in public places to eat, and to clean them after meals. She has been waiting her whole life to mature to an age where she can get her surgery to insert permanent prosthetic teeth.

Earlier this year she underwent a bone graft, and implanting of the inserts for her teeth on her bottom jaw. She endured the pain like a trooper, and did everything the doctors told her to do. She thanked me for saving up the money for the surgery and implants, and volunteered to help pay for it, by giving up dancing. (Made me cry)

Last week, she went to the doctor, thinking that she would finally be able to lead a normal life, to kiss a boy without embarrassment, to eat in public without having to take out her dentures.
The poor kid got dealt another blow, as the bone graft rejected, and they had to re-do the entire process yesterday. Additional months of pain, suffering, and not eating real food…….and still no teeth to show for it.

The amazing part of this story, is that never once has she uttered a negative word about anything. Even facing the most recent adversity, she remains optimistic that soon she will be normal.

Even more amazing, is the fact that she is very driven, loyal, and committed to everything she does. She is selfless in every way.

She decided not to attend a conventional high school, and instead, entered a program with only 18 kids designed for medical arts. No school dances, no prom, no football games, etc. She chose this program because she is committed to someday working in the medical field with children.

For several years she has hosted an Alex’s Lemonade Stand in honor of a little girl with Leukemia. The little girl’s name is Madison Ferris, and her face book foundation is “All 4 Maddie”. Nina continually sits at the stand in public places where everyone around her is having fun, raising thousands and thousands of dollars for the foundation…….in Maddie’s name.

She also raises money for a foundation called “Rider Down”, which benefits incapacitated motorcycle riders with little or no health insurance. She sits at motorcycle races all day in the heat selling bead necklaces and trinkets that she made by herself. She even uses her own money to buy the supplies, and always has little kids around her stand making bead jewelry, that she gives to them for free.

She also volunteers as a counselor at a summer camp for kids 3 days a week throughout the entire summer, while attending Ballet School, where she is an accomplished dancer, 4 nights a week. She is extremely dedicated to her dancing, and has earned every role she’s been awarded. She would love to attend the School of Performing Arts in Philadelphia, but is ok with attending nursing school to become a nurse practitioner.

A small, scraggly, baby horse was born on our farm, and Nina decided that she wanted to train it herself. The scraggly little filly has matured into a gorgeous animal, and Nina took that wild little baby, and trained it, all by herself, to ride. Nina was never taught how to train horses. She taught herself, while she was teaching the filly. She is riding it in 2 of the pictures attached, and it has been very rewarding to me to witness Nina’s patience along the way.

Last, she has a little pony that I bought for her when she was about 6 years old. It is way too small for her to ride any longer. She refuses to sell the pony, because she’s so attached to it. She decided that it wasn’t fair to the pony to not be ridden, so she and her pony teach little kids how to ride and care for horses, and makes the pony happy by spending time with her. She has never charged any little kid one cent for the experience, and one of her students has gone on to compete in equestrian events on her own. Every little girl dreams of riding a pony. Nina fulfills their dreams, and more…….without ever asking a dime in return. Even when her friends are out doing teenager things, Nina is out there giving little kids a great opportunity.

She has never gotten anything but straight “A’s” her entire life, and is a Brown belt in Tae Kwan Do. She also participates in, and raises money for a charity 5k run, every year, called “Run For Ricky”. Dedication and commitment are understatements.

My daughter is my inspiration, and is the catalyst that keeps me going. Her positive energy is contagious, and no matter what adversity she faces, she seems to find the glimmer of hope through the clouds. She NEVER complains and always sees the positives in every situation, no matter how bad it is. Her motto is: “If you think you have it bad, there’s someone out there who has it worse”

Nina and her Horse

Luisa's Story

2011-07-25T13:51:00.013-04:00

Freebie Friday Contest Winner:
Nicole Michel's Winning Story About Her Daughter Luisa

Luisa's Story

This story is about the birth of my daughter, Luisa. She was born at 25 weeks, or five and a half months, weighing only 1lb 12 ½ oz. In some states the doctors are not even required to try to save babies born that early. Making it through day one was a miracle in and of itself. Giving little hope for her quality of life, the doctors informed us that she may never walk or talk, and would most certainly have a difficult road ahead. This was no doubt scary, but we had to be strong and push forward. Her life depended on it.

She began fighting for her life the moment she was born, and has not stopped fighting ever since. Her lungs were underdeveloped, her skin was transparent, and she developed a brain hemorrhage. At ten days old she underwent heart surgery. With a fighting spirit, she was determined to prove the doctors wrong. On day thirty-two of her stay in the NICU (Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit), still barely 2lbs, she repeatedly pulled the ventilator tubes out and began breathing on her own. This was a big surprise. A clear sign her will to live was strong. She continued to “break the mold” as doctors would say, healing faster than expected, recovering better than expected, and persevering against all odds.

After spending seventy-seven days in the NICU, we were finally home, but her struggle was in no way over. She had bi-lateral hernia surgery at six months old, and at eight months old she was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus. A shunt was placed in the front left part of her brain. Yes, brain surgery at eight months old! And later two more brain surgeries when she was two. Physically her development was slow. Knowing she needed early intervention, when she was eighteen months old we moved to Orlando, FL, where we enrolled her in United Cerebral Palsy, a charter school for children with disabilities. Within six months her physical development began to improve, and she was sitting up, rolling over, and lying on her stomach for the first time. As she began to become mobile, we noticed the right side of her body was weak. We learned that the hemorrhage on the left side of her brain caused brain damage, and then Hydrocephalus, affecting the right side of her body. At this time she was officially diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Again, she was determined not to let this stop her. She would do what I call commando crawl, pulling her entire weight across the ground with just her left arm. Then came walking on her knees, no matter what, she was going to walk.

Luisa’s body was working against her, and she just kept fighting back. She began having seizures when she was four. Shortly after that she had a surgery on tendons in her thighs, after which she was able to walk with a walker. The most exciting moment of all was when she began walking on her own at five years old! First it was just ten steps, but within a few days there was no stopping her, miraculously she was walking everywhere! The doctors eventually stopped telling us what they thought would happen, as she was not typically developing like a child with her conditions would. She had another surgery on her right leg when she was eight years old. They broke her right femur to reposition her leg and hips, and she was in a body cast for six weeks. After the cast was removed, she had to learn how to walk all over again. But she fought and worked hard to recover quickly, and was out of her wheelchair within six months. Also at eight years old, she had two surgeries on her right arm to improve the functionality. Although the surgeries on her arm helped a little, it was mostly cosmetic. She still struggles with being unilateral and has limited use of her right hand.

Luisa’s fight will never be over, but despite these obstacles, and the doctor’s doubts, she has faced every trial with a resilience and perseverance that is unmatched. Proving to be an inspiration, she never allows her disability to limit her ability, and finds a way to do whatever she wants. She began dancing when she was five in a dance therapy class, then later a regular dance class, working hard to keep up no matter what. She has done horseback riding, participates in acting classes/workshops, has appeared in a public service announcement, and even worked a little with a talent agency doing textbook photography work. There is no stopping her. She is going to live this life to the fullest. I am honored to be the parent of a living miracle.

Luisa at her Dance Recital

Best Story Contests Winners

2011-07-25T11:38:00.004-04:00

We'd like to thank everyone who entered our contest. We truly enjoyed reading all of the amazing stories we received which made it a difficult decision.

We chose two winners...Congratulations to Nicole Michel and to Rick Solis!

Nicole's story is about her miracle daughter Luisa who was born a fighter and has never given up, defying the odds against her. Rick's story is about his well-rounded 15 year old daughter Nina who selflessly spends her time helping others. These girls are impressive and such an inspiration and could teach us all a lesson on what it means to be dedicated. Their stories will be posted soon. Pictures of the artwork they won will also be posted here on our blog and on facebook once they're completed. Videos of the artwork from start to finish will also be posted on youtube.

Follow us on Twitter, Like us on Facebook, and check out our Blog for updates on future Freebie Friday Contests/Giveaways.

Throwback Thursday- Freddy on LA Ink

2011-07-21T13:06:00.003-04:00

THROWBACK THURSDAY: In 2009 Freddy went to High Voltage Tattoo in LA to be tattooed by Kat Von D which was filmed and aired on LA Ink. Here's a 6 minute clip of Freddy's story from the episode. 1:32-1:37 freezes but the rest of the video is ok. To watch the full episode or for better quality you can find it on itunes (LA Ink Season 4 Episode 7 "Feelings Rule").

Freebie Friday: Best Story Contest

2011-07-15T13:48:00.010-04:00

BEST STORY WINS ARTWORK
We want to hear your story. It can be on any topic, but it should be about something significant in your life. Something unique, creative, heartfelt, happy, sad, funny, or all of the above. Tell us about the birth of your child, how you proposed to your wife, your obsession with sports, a hardship you suffered, the death of a family member, overcoming a fear, addiction, or an illness, how someone saved your life, being stationed in Iraq, or anything that you experienced in your life that you think will interest us. The best story will win artwork by Killer Kreations. When you submit your story, also include the type of artwork you'd like to get if you are the winner. The artwork should have something to do with your story. It could be a canvas painting, a small mural, a tattoo sketch, a business logo, graphics on your guitar, a digital design, etc. So for example if your story is about your wedding day, you may want to get a portrait of you and your spouse airbrushed on canvas for your anniversary. Automotive artistry is excluded- NO free artwork will be done on bikes, cars, trucks, or trailers.

Stories and artwork requests along with your name and contact information must be submitted by email to christen@killerkreations.net. Type "Freebie Friday Best Story Contest" in the subject line. The deadline for submissions is next Friday July 22nd. You have one week to send in your greatest story. The winner will be announced on Saturday July 23rd and if permitted, the story may be published on our blog site. If we do not receive enough submissions, the deadline will be extended. If we receive tons of submissions then two or three winners may be chosen.

Canvas Portriat Sample

Sketch Sample

Sketch turned Digital Sample

Small Mural Sample

Throwback Thursday- Viper

2011-07-07T14:30:00.008-04:00

Dodge Viper painted by Freddy about 6 years ago.

Throwback Thursday- 1st Youtube Video

2011-06-02T10:29:00.007-04:00

On this Throwback Thursday, take a look at our first official youtube video posted 2 years ago back in 2009.. the creation of a canvas portrait by Fred Sicoli of the famous LA Ink star Kat Von D. Enjoy!

Throwback Thursday- Tropical Flowers

2011-05-26T11:05:00.011-04:00

Believe it or not, our kreations are not all skulls, flames, and dragons. We have some lovely lady customers who prefer more dainty designs such as this pretty tropical flower themed Harley we did about 4 years ago. We only have pictures of the bike pieces. Wish we could've seen this beauty all put together! Enjoy!

Killer Kreations at Fast Five Premier

2011-04-25T13:45:00.004-04:00

Killer Kreations will be at the AMC Loew's Cherry Hill Theatre in NJ at 6pm for the premiere party of Fast Five. We'll have approximately 8 killer cars/trucks and 3 killer bikes on display. Get there early to check us out! The movie premier begins at 8pm. First come, first served.

The movie officially opens on Friday April 29, 2011.

Reaper Shirts Back In Stock

2011-03-17T13:05:00.007-04:00

The Killer Reaper t-shirts are back in stock! Sizes Medium-2XL. Place your order now!

Throwback Thursday- Mountain Dew

2011-03-17T11:35:00.006-04:00

Freddy has been airbrushing for almost 20 years now and throughout the years he's created so many amazing pieces of art! Even in his younger years when he was just learning how to airbrush, his artwork was killer...especially considering he taught himself! I thought it would be fun to revisit some of those kreations every now and then so today officially marks the 1st post of Throwback Thursday.

Freddy painted the Mountain Dew bike about 8 years ago. Since it's green, what better time to revisit these throwback pics than on St Patrick's Day. :)

Always Teste Poster

2011-01-27T00:00:00.001-05:00

Poster designed by Freddy Sicoli and Austin Ragno for youtube comedian Ed Bassmaster. Ed will be in one of his many characters, Always Teste, at the Philly Auto Show on Saturday Jan 29th 2-3pm and Sunday the 30th 12-1pm signing his posters.

Killer Shirts For Sale- New Designs

2011-01-26T00:01:00.011-05:00

Luck Of the Irish

2011-01-25T13:16:00.014-05:00

It must have been the Luck Of the Irish that made Ryan Brennan of Aston, Pa the winner of our Shirt Raffle back in July 2010. I guess that's why he chose it as the KILLER theme. Check out the awesome leprechaun.

Billboard Video

2011-01-24T15:51:00.005-05:00

Video of the Rocco's Collision/Killer Kreations/Philly Auto Show Billboard going up. The billboard is double sided and is located on Front & Jackson streets in South Philly and can be seen from 195 going both directions.

Philly Auto Show

2011-01-22T15:20:00.008-05:00

Come check out Killer Kreations at the Philly Auto Show featured in the DUB Live Tour Section. We'll have over 20 KILLER custom painted rides and a live airbrush demo by Freddy.

Don't miss the unveiling of the new Rocco's Collision Tundra Saturday January 29th at 2pm!! And be sure to visit Rocco's Collision site at http://www.roccoscollision.com/

Youtube comedian Ed Bassmaster will be at the show with Killer Kreations signing autographs on January 29th 2-3pm and January 30th 12-1pm. Don't miss him! He is hysterical! Check out his videos at www.youtube.com/edbassmaster

SHOW DATES:
Saturday January 29, 2011 through Sunday February 6, 2011

SHOW HOURS:
Saturday, January 29: 9am – 10pm
Sunday, January 30: 9am – 8pm
Monday, January 31 - Friday, February 4: 12noon – 10pm
Saturday, February 5: 9am – 10pm
Sunday, February 6: 9am – 6pm

TICKET INFORMATION:
All tickets can be purchased at any auto show entrance within the Convention Center on the day you attend or in advance online.

CONVENTION CENTER BOX OFFICE
Adults (13 and over): $10 (weekdays), $12 (weekends)
Children (7-12): $6 (FREE on Kids Day, Sunday, February 6)
Children (6 and under): FREE
Senior Citizens (62 +, weekdays only): $6

ONLINE- purchase at:http://www.phillyautoshow.com/tickets
Adults (13 and over): $10 (Good any day)
Children (7-12): $6

GROUP TICKETS
Groups of 25 or more may purchase group tickets at a discounted price. Please call 610-279-5229 for more information or to place an order.

Airbrush Class Info

2011-01-21T14:25:00.004-05:00

Airbrush Class
Thursdays 7pm-9pm
1929 S Chadwick St
Phila Pa 19145
Fee- $40

No previous airbrushing experience is required. All skill levels are welcomed. Beginners learn the basics while more advanced students strengthen their skills. Each student works at his/her own pace. All materials are provided. If you wish to bring in your own airbrush, you may do so. You should also bring in some of your art work (if you have any) so that the instructor can get an idea of your skill level. Space is limited therefore registration in advance is required.

Signup by emailing christen@killerkreations.net

You may also reserve a Thursday night or Saturday morning class just for you and your friends/family/co-workers. (rates vary)

*SPECIALS*
All current CAPA students receive 10% off class fee with school ID.

THE MORE YOU PURCHASE, THE MORE YOU SAVE!
Purchase 3 classes at $40 each and get a 4th class at half price. (SAVE $20)
Purchase 5 classes at $40 each and get a 6th class free. (SAVE $40)
All classes must be paid for in advance to receive discount

*PAYMENT POLICY*
All balances are expected to be paid the day of class in CASH ONLY.
If you would like to pay (deposit or full payment) by check or money order, it should be made payable to Killer Kreations and MUST be received in our office at least 7 days prior to your scheduled class date.
You may also use paypal to send us your payment, but you will be responsible for paying the additional paypal fee. If you wish to pay this way, please email christen@killerkreations.net and she will email you an invoice.

Students Kaylan and John

Our Policies

2011-01-18T14:21:00.003-05:00

CONSULTATIONS
Killer Kreations offers a Free Consultation to those interested in custom paint & artwork. During the consultation, we will discuss design ideas as well as pricing. Upon request, we will provide you with a sketch of the ideas discussed. Please be advised that a non-refundable sketch fee will apply. If you are happy with the sketch and would like to continue forward with our services, your sketch fee will then be applied to your deposit.

ARTWORK IS FINAL!
A quote is given based on the complexity of the design and the amount of time needed to complete the work. Once a design is agreed on between the customer and Killer Kreations, and a deposit is received, work will then begin. If the customer wants to change or add to the design already agreed on, new charges will then apply.

PAYMENT/PICKUP
All services provided by Killer Kreations Inc require a deposit of 50% of the total amount due upfront. We WILL NOT begin any work until a 50% deposit is received. A weekly storage fee of $25 will be charged to those who drop off/ship their automotive/parts to our studio without leaving a deposit. Deposits are accepted in the form of cash, check, money order, or credit card. All balances must be paid in CASH ONLY and is due at the time work is completed. We will not release any completed work until the balance is paid in full. There will be ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS! A storage fee of $25 per week will also be applied to the balance of anyone who does not pick up their automotive/parts within 2 weeks of being completed. All customers are responsible for the shipping & handling fees of their automotive parts shipped to and from our studio.

KILLER KREATIONS SIGNATURE
Fred Sicoli of Killer Kreations Inc, reserves the right to place Killer Kreations Inc’s signature logo on all airbrushed work completed by Killer Kreations Inc and has the right to refuse business from anyone who does not wish to comply with this stipulation.

STUDIO VISITS
All visits to our studio are strictly by APPOINTMENT ONLY! We do not allow walk-ins as they interfere with our ability to get work done in a timely manner. We welcome you to visit our studio; we just ask that you please be courteous. To schedule an appointment during hours of operation or to discuss any other matter by phone, please call our studio to leave a message and we will return your call at our earliest convenience. 215-468-5837 or toll free 877-266-6673

Visiting Hours

2011-01-11T12:01:00.003-05:00

Dear customers, students, associates, and friends of Killer Kreations:

All visits to the Killer Kreations studio are strictly by appointment only. We are an extremely busy workplace and do not welcome walk-ins as they interfere with our ability to get work done in a timely manner. Constant distractions throughout the day can cause mistakes reducing the quality of our work. Since we stand behind our work 100% and guarantee the satisfaction of every customer we serve, we simply cannot allow it. All customers are welcomed to visit our studio, we just ask that you please be courteous and schedule an appointment before doing so.

Keep in mind we will no longer schedule appointments outside of normal business hours, including auto drop offs and pickups. Too many times we have done people the favor of accommodating their schedule and sticking around the shop until 8 or 9pm only to have them cancel on us at the last minute. No more! Our business hours are listed below.

To schedule an appointment or to discuss any matter by phone, please call our studio at 215-468-5837 or toll free 877-266-6673 and leave a message. Your call will be returned at our earliest convenience.

Thank You,
Christen Barilotti
Office Manager

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 9am-12pm
Thursday 7pm-9pm Airbrush Class
Sunday & Monday CLOSED

MATHESON Launches Limited Edition Custom Welding Helmet

2010-07-14T21:18:00.002-04:00

MATHESON is launching a Limited Edition
Collector Series of custom welding helmets designed to appeal to welders seeking a
distinctive look.

The launch of the Limited Edition Collector Series of custom welding helmets is the
kickoff event in the launch of the new MATHESON Select line of welding products,
industrial tools, and associated supplies. The MATHESON Select family of products
will support the needs of the industrial community with high performance quality
products at a competitive price.

The Limited Edition #1 helmet will be the first product to feature the new MATHESON
Select brand, and is available with three lens types to meet the needs of different users.
MATHESON is offering this Limited Edition series of helmets as a tribute to welders
world-wide, in recognition of the value of welders and the welding profession in daily
living.

MATHESON commissioned FRED SICOLI, owner of KILLER KREATIONS in Philadelphia, PA
to create the bright green, yellow, and black design that is featured on the Limited Edition
#1 helmet. Mr. Sicoli is nationally recognized by custom car and motorcycle enthusiasts
for his distinctive designs.

MATHESON is a single source for industrial, welding and safety supplies, medical,
specialty and electronic gases, gas handling equipment, high performance purification
systems, engineering and gas management services, and on-site gas generation with a
mission to deliver innovative solutions for global customer requirements. MATHESON
is the largest subsidiary of the Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation Group, one of the five
largest suppliers of industrial, specialty, and electronics gases in the world.
For more information on the MATHESON Select Limited Edition Collector Series of
custom welding helmets, go to www.toolsforless.com

To purchase this helmet visit https://secure.toolsforless.com/helmet

Airbrush Shirt Raffle Winner

2010-07-13T10:27:00.008-04:00

Killer Kreations would like to thank everyone who entered our airbrush shirt raffle! Unfortunately not everyone can be a winner! Our WINNER is Ryan Brennan of Aston, Pa ticket #7802526! We'll be sure to post a picture of Ryan's KILLER airbrushed shirt when it's completed! Congratulations Ryan! We'll be offering more KILLER chances to WIN more KILLER stuff in the future so stay tuned!

Killer Airbrush Shirt Online Raffle

2010-06-03T13:23:00.006-04:00

Killer Kreations Inc is having an online raffle previously offered to only our facebook fans but now is open to EVERYONE! Enter for a chance to win a killer shirt airbrushed by Freddy. It can be of pretty much anything you want as long as the design fits nicely on the shirt. It can be a name or graffiti piece, a portrait of your child, your pet, your favorite celebrity, or in memory of a deceased loved one. You can also have the shirt made for your child with his or her favorite movie or cartoon character. Chances cost ONLY $1 each! Buy 5 chances and get the 6th FREE!!

Here’s how it works:

Click on the Add To Cart button below and choose the quantity of chances you'd like to purchase. You will then be prompted to make a secure online payment via paypal. You do not need to have a paypal account. We will email you a confirmation of your purchase along with your ticket number(s) shortly after your entry is received. This is an ONLINE raffle therefore the ticket number(s) we email you will serve as your tickets. You will not receive ticket stubs in the mail. The shipping address you provide during checkout will be used if you are the winner for the shipping of your airbrushed shirt. Entries will be accepted until Saturday July 10, 2010. A ticket number will randomly be selected and the winner will be contacted and announced on Facebook Monday July 12, 2010. If we are unable to contact the winner, we'll have to pick a new one so be sure your correct email address and phone number are included with your entry. Good Luck!!

Freddy in action airbrushing a t-shirt of Walter from Dub Mag