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Drawing basics
Categories: Inspiration
Drawing basics encompass fundamental concepts and techniques that can help you improve your drawing skills. Here are some key aspects to consider: Remember, drawing is a skill that can be developed and refined over time. With consistent practice and a willingness to learn, you can continually progress and express your creativity through drawing.
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Paint thinners and reducers
Categories: Inspiration
Paint thinners and reducers are commonly used in painting applications to adjust the consistency, viscosity, and drying time of paint. While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they can refer to slightly different products depending on the context. Let’s explore their characteristics and uses: It’s important to note that the terms “paint thinner” and “reducer”…
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History of the Art of Pinstriping
Categories: Inspiration
Pinstriping originated in the decorative arts of ancient civilizations. It can be traced back to the decorative motifs found on pottery, textiles, and other artifacts from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. These early decorative patterns often featured thin, delicate lines. Coach Painting: Pinstriping gained prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries during the era of…
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Color Theory
Categories: Inspiration
Color theory is a field of study that explores how colors interact, combine, and affect our perception. It encompasses the principles and guidelines that govern the use of color in art, design, and various other disciplines. Here are some key concepts related to color theory: These are just some of the fundamental concepts in color…
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Pinstriping Suppliers
Mack Brushes – http://www.mackbrush.com Manufacture’s website, info on all the different brushes and cleaning info. 1 SHOT – http://www.1shot.com Manufacture’s website, product info and lists distributors by state T.J. Ronan Paint Corp – http://www.ronanpaints.com Manufacture’s website, product info. House of Kolor – http://www.houseofkolor.com Manufacture’s website, product info. PaintHuffer – http://painthuffer.bigcartel.com/ Metal Flake, Tape Tropical Glitz – http://tropicalglitz.bigcartel.com/ Metal Flake, Tape…
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Creating Weathered or Distressed Lettering
From time to time I get projects that need to look aged. It might be an aged sign or pinstriping or lettering to match the patina of a rat rod. To age stripes/lettering, I usually do one color at a time. I would stripe a color, around the car/truck, when I got back around to…
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Gold leaf Samples
Categories: Inspiration
LA Gold Leaf W&B Gold Leaf
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1 Shot Color Mixes
1 Shot color mixes Here are some 1 Shot color mixes I have picked up over the years Avocado: Some Emerald Green to Metallic Brass and it is real unique avocado color Apricot Dark Version: Ivory, Chrome Yellow and Fire Red Apricot Light Version: Ivory, Lemon Yellow and Vermilion Battleship Grey: Reflex Blue, Yellow, Black…
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1 Shot Color Mixes
Here are some 1 Shot color mixes I have picked up over the years Avocado: Some Emerald Green to Metallic Brass and it is real unique avocado color Apricot Dark Version: Ivory, Chrome Yellow and Fire Red Apricot Light Version: Ivory, Lemon Yellow and Vermilion Battleship Grey: Reflex Blue, Yellow, Black and a lot of…
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Reserve Glass Gilding
Categories: Inspiration
Reserve Glass Gilding by John Downer from Reserve LA on Vimeo. http://vimeo.com/9555169
