RIP In Memory of Dewa-san of ArtWorks Dewa

[— Phatmiata —]

I was told today by a couple of friends that personally know Ryoichi Dewa (owner of Art-Works Dewa) that he has passed this world and moved on to a Roadster in heaven.

If you ever had the pleasure to deal with him or see his products first hand you know how excellent the quality of his parts were. A true craftsmen in every sense of the word. I bought my first set of Gauge faces from him in 1998. And have had several versions since that time, as well as his other parts, like Gauge faces, gauge rings, trim rings and such.

We will miss you Dewa-san
http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~AWD/

[pacman 99]

Ah so sad RIP

I have his vent rings which I got from you Randy.

[— vote4pedro —]

Very Sad news indeed.

[—tsingson—]

Very very sad. May he ride in the sunset with top down.

[—RotorNutFD3S—]

Very sad news. He did great work and will be missed.

[speedypenguin]

[BoBo]

Rip.

[theothersawyer]

Terrible news. Very sad to hear!

[— Grip Driver —]

[— fwdtamiya —]

I'm glad that I got some of his work before he passed

[gapmiatas]

Very sad news. He was an incredible craftsman with a one of a kind vision for the art.

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[Toolman]

I am very fortunate to not only own some of Dewa-San's quality artwork products, but also to have met him in person when I attended Karuizawa Meeting 2007.

RIP, Dewa-San

Here's a picture of Dewa-san (left), Joe from R-Speed (center), and me (right) from the Karuizawa meeting. This picture is featured on the AWD website as well.

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[Mexican_Guy]

Whow .. thats sad.. but they gonna continue making products?

[ueru]

He created some amazing work; you could tell he loved what he did. Gonna miss him for sure.

[mini_fd]

I wish I was able to have one of his products. What a very talented individual.