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I'm applying for a job at GT Graphics & Customs, so I decided that one of my unique t-shirts couldn't hurt my chances. I copied their logo and put it on the back of the tee.
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I add the rest of the title underneath, and do some simple shading and shadows.
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I got the inspiration do do an Ed Roth type picture for the front, so I flipped the shirt over and got started. This I can do freehand. So I jump right in.
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I'll color it in later, so I keep at the black outline.
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Not being knowledgeable about motorcycles, I want to get a reference picture before, I go too far.So I add some color.
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Putting my best foot forward, I keep my back to the camera.
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I make the eyes bloodshot, and color in the tongue, shade the wrench he's clutching and move along...
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I came across a shot of the front of a motorcycle, so I start adding that.
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I want this guy to epitomize the chronic do-it-yourselfer, who has no clue what he's doing, so I give him a hammer.
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I've got the Bike roughed in, so I start adding the colors.
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Getting closer to what I'm looking for.
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I hope you noticed the band-aid on the gas tank, the duct tape on the front fork and the rag tied around the leak in the front tire. I add some lettering to advertise what I want to say about GT Graphics & Customs.
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When the back of the shirt is seen, after viewing the front, It spells out "Quality Work". Unfortunately, I did a lame-ass job centering the purple lettering. I hope it doesn't stand out too boldly.
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Now I add the hot-chick and the custom bike. I got so wrapped up in the work, that I forgot to snap some shots of the process.
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The bike starts it's metamorphosis.
I don't know a hell of a lot about motorcycles, so I rely on reference pictures.
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I've got the frame established, now to do the motor.
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The picture I had featured an ugly oil tank, so I used the gal to hide that.
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After painting the rim, I add the rear sprocket. I'm having problems with my airbrush, so I rely on what people know about cycles and skip trying to paint the spokes on the wheel. Chances are they won't notice if it isn't pointed out to them.
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Now I add the V-Twin. I freehand most of this because I'm in a rush.
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I put them on a beach, since the shop is located in Florida.
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I put in the water.
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...and of course, the mandatory palm tree.
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Adding the fronds is a pain in the hand.
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Here's a close up of the gal and bike.
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The final product.After I mailed it out, I realized that I should have written in, " New Life For Old Wheels". That's why I'm not in advertising!
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I add a couple of details to the front.I would have liked to give him a book titled, "How to customize your motorcycle in twelve hours or less" But my freehand skills are not that good, so I leave well enough alone.
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