Thanks everyone for the kind & gentle words. It's all good. It was his time and at least now he is in peace (I hope!). My Mom is taking it all pretty well. I'll let her know how thoughtful y'all are. Now........... Here's a panel that Ray "El Vago" Smith had sent to the Jam for me with Ralph Hancox. Since I didn't attend, it was included with the returned skateboard. It is one FANTASTIC piece and will always be treasured. Just can't believe how kind some people can be...... FRONT BACK
Way cool, Pat! Sorry to hear about your loss, but I'm glad to know that he is at peace. Excellent and touching work by Ray, too...as always!
I don't have anything new this week. but I gotta say, man Brush, week after week you blow my mind with yer work!! hey Miss Molly, Do you like Man Ray? Your stuff reminds me a lot of his work I really like it. I think he was an excellent artist. This is a picture of my son. It may not be Hot Rod art but he is the most incredible thing in my life. He keeps me sane. Six months old and teething and damn if those teeth ain't sharp! Justin
[ QUOTE ] Rikki Rockett or Poison fame is a great striper. [/ QUOTE ] It's really scarey that he is as good as he is. I for one would have never expected that. I have seen some of his work and it is quite nice. Striping supplies? We have the Eastwood Co. about 20 minutes away. It's where I be going. One Shot paint and Mack brushes seem to work about the best. I would start by practicing on paper and going from there. Paper will let you know immediately if your paint is too thin or too thick. Then I would go with some plain sheet metal, then primed and then finish painted. IMO, finish painted metal is the easiest to work on when it comes to a medium of the metallic type.
I used to dabble in art when I was in school. Afterwards I guess I was just to busy becoming a musician. Although I liked to draw and I enjoyed oil paints, I could never figure out water color. It amazes me to see some of this work. But, I have aquestion. Every car I see drawn is either a coupe, roadster or sedan. Why oh why doesn't anyone draw a tub? So the challenge is out. Let's see what you can do with this!
[ QUOTE ] Here's a panel that Ray "El Vago" Smith had sent to the Jam for me with Ralph Hancox. Just can't believe how kind some people can be......[ QUOTE ] Rays defenitely one of the nicest, most kind people you'll ever meet. GREAT work once again Ray
I'll second what Cherryblossom said about Ray. I've only met him this past year and I think he is one fasinating person. His art is but one of the components of his character. I sure enjoy just sitting and talking with him, he is a treasure of experience and information. I don't know what subject he can't talk about, maybe if I get more opportunity I'll find a something he can't relate to. Frank
Had to include this one:A bit of stained glass work that my bride did for me from a sketch I had done called,"Macque ze Brush"
[ QUOTE ] here's something i just finished for skatefink...... [/ QUOTE ] DAMN! Hopefully, your frame is in the basement drying Awesome!
Tooned up Chevy six cylinder gasser for fun... <img src=http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid85/pc0e81adec2cc74889383b19f76edf116/fabe4452.jpg>
Yo, Donzie....I posted this a few weeks ago...didja miss it??? <img src=http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid82/p7815003b37c143535ff2ac38e97d040c/faee1eb5.jpg>
[ QUOTE ] Yo, Donzie....I posted this a few weeks ago...didja miss it??? <img src=http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid82/p7815003b37c143535ff2ac38e97d040c/faee1eb5.jpg> [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, I guess I did. Sorry. Cool though.
[ QUOTE ] Every car I see drawn is either a coupe, roadster or sedan. Why oh why doesn't anyone draw a tub? So the challenge is out. Let's see what you can do with this! [/ QUOTE ] Ok, so heres what I did with it just now. Tubs are always just... a lot of fun! I hope it turns out, its just a scanned ink drawing
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