Distressed

Murray Pedal Car

 The Murray station wagon, a childhood classic from years gone by… Rough pastel photoshop brushes were used to create a rusted and paint chipped feel for this digital illustration. The pedal car reference (see images below) were my inspiration. (Photoshop/Illustrator)

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Jaguar XK-E

Jaguar_XK-E_WA British classic from the late 60’s. My digital graphic illustration (above) was created using a limited color palette (shadow, midtone and highlights). I chopped the windows for a sleeker look. Then added a little rough texture for interest (see below middle) . The “Jag” reference (see photos below ) was my inspiration. (Photoshop)Jaguar_XK-E_Detail_W
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Red Flames

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A smiling human skull, flames, bugged out eyes and a little grunge just seemed like a good mix for this digital painting! My rough idea sketch for composition (see image below top left). I used a charcoal brush (see image below top right) from GrutBrushes.com to create the rough edged feel to the skull and flames. The reference for the skull (see images below bottom) came from a 3D model. (Photoshop/Keyshot/Maya)

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Juggling Clown

Juggling_Clown_WThis graphic illustration was conceived as a rough idea sketch for a greetings card project (commissioned) that never went to finish. I always thought it would be fun to take the idea sketch to completion. My rough sketch for composition and color ideas (see image below top). My inspiration (see images below bottom) came from some vintage circus posters of days gone by. (Photoshop/Illustrator)

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Vintage Detroit Iron

Vintage_Detroit_Iron_WMy interest in Hotrods and Customs started in the mid 90’s after illustrating a couple of Posters (traditional illustration) for the Detroit Autorama. The reference (see image below left) is one from my collection of photos from the Woodward Dream Cruise. The distressed painted metal (see image below right) was the starting point for the background texture. (Photoshop)

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