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So, an artist is doing a (colored) pencil drawing of my car...

Started by jb666, July 20, 2010, 08:34:07 PM

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jb666

July 20, 2010, 08:34:07 PM
It all started from this photo, which he loved. I had asked him if he thought I should leave the shades off the dash, he said Hell no, it's a personal touch that makes it MINE, so we left it. I just wanted to share this with you guys... I envy anyone who is artistic like this. He does these for a living, but puts a LOT of time & pride into each drawing.



Check this out, from the beginning:



Then...



Then...



Then...



I'll post more as he goes... But I tell ya, he DEFINITELY has got some mad skills... When he's done it'll be 11X17" and framed on my wall.  :cheers:

mauve66

#1
July 20, 2010, 08:36:34 PM
very good, i've paid some people to have mine done the way it will eventually be but they just don't get the Tona wing correct so it always looks wrong so i end up throwing them away
Robert-Las Vegas, NV

NEEDS:
body work
paint - mauve and black
powder coat wheels - mauve and black
total wiring
PW
PDLKS
Tint
trim
engine - 520/540, eddy heads, 6pak
alignment

JT01

#2
July 20, 2010, 08:36:53 PM
The pic of your car looks awsome and the drawings look sweet to.

jb666

#3
July 20, 2010, 08:38:15 PM
Thanks guys.

For anyone that might be interested, here's the link to his Facebook page. I'm sorry if you're not on FB, but it's how I communicate with him:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=87691&id=100001159013172#!/profile.php?id=100001159013172

:cheers: :cheers:

69bronzeT5

#4
July 20, 2010, 09:18:26 PM
VERY cool Jeff! I've been watching it on Facebook :2thumbs:
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MoparManJim

#5
July 20, 2010, 09:25:32 PM
Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on July 20, 2010, 09:18:26 PM
VERY cool Jeff! I've been watching it on Facebook :2thumbs:

Your not the only one that is watching it bud. I am also.. and it gave me an idea (yea I know, another idea for on it :lol:) also for on the model  :scratchchin:  :lol: 

mikesbbody

#6
July 21, 2010, 12:20:30 AM
Your right, The Dude has mad skills  :2thumbs: keep them pics coming!

bull

#7
July 21, 2010, 01:24:12 AM
Dang. He's really good. :o

71ChallengeHer

#8
July 21, 2010, 01:35:26 AM
That looks great  :2thumbs:

tan top

#9
July 21, 2010, 02:44:30 AM
wow that Dudes clever  :coolgleamA: :yesnod:
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Foreman72

#10
July 21, 2010, 12:39:12 PM
Quote from: bull on July 21, 2010, 01:24:12 AM
Dang. He's really good. :o

x2

may i ask what he charges?
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

jb666

#11
July 21, 2010, 05:18:22 PM
Hi --- I'm embarrassed to say I don't really know... I told him it wasn't an issue with me and to do it. I THINK we talked that it was under $100... But again, don't hold me to it, as I quite often put the cart before the horse  :lol:

Anyways... Here's today's progress picture!!!!!!!!!!

bull

#12
July 21, 2010, 05:34:55 PM
 :2thumbs: I love the stance on your car. What size tires are on it?

jb666

#13
July 21, 2010, 05:44:20 PM
Thanks!

255's up front 285's in the rear.

Bob T

#14
July 22, 2010, 04:32:03 AM
Thats an exceptional drawing , even in the prelim stages. happy happy  :cheers:
Old Dog, Old Tricks.

resq302

#15
July 22, 2010, 06:07:51 AM
That is one hell of a drawing.  He sure has some amazing talent.
Brian
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1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto

bakerhillpins

#16
July 22, 2010, 08:43:27 AM
Quote from: resq302 on July 22, 2010, 06:07:51 AM
That is one hell of a drawing.  He sure has some amazing talent.

:iagree:  :popcrn:
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jb666

#17
July 22, 2010, 07:12:28 PM
Today's update picture  :o

grdprx

#18
July 22, 2010, 07:31:51 PM
Amazing!   :2thumbs:

mikepmcs

#19
July 22, 2010, 08:57:03 PM
how is that even possible!  :o
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

jaak

#20
July 22, 2010, 10:42:59 PM
His attention to detail is awesome! Look at the sunglasses on the dash!

Jason

Lennard

#21
July 22, 2010, 11:15:42 PM
B E A UTIFUL !! :2thumbs:

resq302

#22
July 23, 2010, 07:08:23 AM
Im still amazed at how he can get that glare/reflection on the car.  Ive never seen that done before.
Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto

jb666

#23
July 23, 2010, 02:55:01 PM
Quote from: resq302 on July 23, 2010, 07:08:23 AM
Im still amazed at how he can get that glare/reflection on the car.  Ive never seen that done before.
Neither have I . It's astonishing...

You like that one, check this out...

jeryst

#24
July 25, 2010, 03:04:45 AM
Faster and cheaper to take a photo.

Just kidding. I wish I had just a thousandth of his talent.

I coudnt draw a bucket if I stared at one for a year.

Foreman72

#25
July 25, 2010, 01:26:54 PM
Quote from: jaak on July 22, 2010, 10:42:59 PM
His attention to detail is awesome! Look at the sunglasses on the dash!

Jason

HA! I just saw those! thats amazing!
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

Brock Samson

#26
July 25, 2010, 04:15:38 PM
google "photorealism"..  :shruggy:

mikepmcs

#27
July 25, 2010, 04:54:04 PM
Quote from: Brock Samson on July 25, 2010, 04:15:38 PM
google "photorealism"..  :shruggy:

Seriously Dave.  We are just praising the man's incredible skills.  You having a bad day bro? :pity:
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

Brock Samson

#28
July 25, 2010, 05:08:58 PM
No, a fine day till i saw that movie trailer...  :eek2:

No, it's just that the guy's working from a photo

and has been at it for days... and days.. and days..
Sure it looks great no doubt, but as an ex-graphics illustrator i can say with some authority that it's not like he just knocked that out in 20 minutes working free hand on site...
Now that would be amazing... this is a meticulous copy of a already great photo,..

nice to be sure, but in this day and age of photo-shop and such,.. the "Art" contained within is really "Formula".
Don't get me wrong I do admire the piece but he didn't exactly re-invent the wheel here.  :shruggy:

bull

#29
July 28, 2010, 07:18:02 PM
Quote from: Brock Samson on July 25, 2010, 05:08:58 PM
No, a fine day till i saw that movie trailer...  :eek2:

No, it's just that the guy's working from a photo and has been at it for days... and days.. and days..
Sure it looks great no doubt, but as an ex-graphics illustrator i can say with some authority that it's not like he just knocked that out in 20 minutes working free hand on site...
Now that would be amazing... this is a meticulous copy of a already great photo,.. nice to be sure, but in this day and age of photo-shop and such,.. the "Art" contained within is really "Formula".
Don't get me wrong I do admire the piece but he didn't exactly re-invent the wheel here.  :shruggy:


Thanks for turning that lemonade into lemons, Dave. :rotz:

mauve66

#30
July 28, 2010, 07:34:58 PM
so your saying he photoshoped this and didn't draw it freehand??  i though it was freehand
Robert-Las Vegas, NV

NEEDS:
body work
paint - mauve and black
powder coat wheels - mauve and black
total wiring
PW
PDLKS
Tint
trim
engine - 520/540, eddy heads, 6pak
alignment
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