Summaries
New Splatter FX Freehand Airbrush Templates are now available. Designed by Gerald Mendez, these new templates allow you to easily create natural and dramatic splatter effects, as well as add endless color transitions to your artwork.
With Artool Splatter FX - Hi Impact; Xtreme and MultiSplatter templates, you will be able to airbrush any liquid splats and spills - even blood splatters. These templates are solvent proof and are sold as a set of 3 10″ x 8″ stencils.
Available only from Artool Products, Portland, OR.
The ever-gracious Mike Lavallee and company hosted the 2009 Monster Bash this last week in Snohomish Washington. Mike who is well known in the airbrush and pin striping circles is the owner, and one of the several artists, at Killer Paint. He is also known for the True Fire style of flames as well as high end automotive graphics. This year’s event boasted artists from around the country.
The event was an interesting conjunction of disciplines. The airbrush, sign painting, hand lettering and pin striping people were there. This made a very interesting exchange of ideas about how to integrate different styles and ideas. Among the attendees was Jose San Juan from the Seattle area. He brought in a finished skateboard deck and a project deck for the Voodoo theme of the show. Doing a self-portrait in the small was quite a treat to watch. John Frankel brought in a sketch of Marty Feldman that turned out great.
I think the two stars of the show were Josh McCurdy from Spokane and Darren Wensel from Australia via Virginia. Josh did a spectacular piece derived from a distorted photo that turned into a real exercise in imagination. Darrin wowed the crowd with a Tiki and Skulls rendition of a sunset with all the little goodies thrown in. He then proceeded to crank out superb pin striping pieces like he was being paid by the page.
Don King showed up for the pin striping crowd and turned out some of his usual magic. And there were too many other people to mention that did some brilliant stuff.
Thanks to all.
Kirk
PS Lavallee’s bathroom really does have the HOT SEAT.
First Prize Coffin
Darren Wensel at work
Droplett Demo
Frankel Glass Cases
Josh McCurdy at work
Darren Wensel at work
Don King at work
Jose San Juan self portrait
Mike Lavallee’s shop
Josh McCurdy at work
Don King’s Jacket
Darren’s Tiki with Skulls
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All images and text in this post were provided by Kirk Lybecker at Lybecker Studio are © 2009 copyright Kirk Lybecker. Used by permission.
Dennis Mathewson recently sent us pictures from his teaching tour in Europe. First stop was Denmark then on to Germany which is VERY airbrush friendly to say the least. All these folks here sure know their stuff. They host some of the best in the world.
Here are the pix from Denmark and the seminar went great even for a middle of the week it was a sell out.
His 2009 workshop was focused on color and lighting for the class.
Kenneth and Michael from Custom Colors http://www.customcolors.dk in Jyderup Denmark along with Anest Iwata Europe and Scandinavia hosted this event. Lots of airbrushing, paint, stories, fun, coffee and danish were shared by all.
Here are some pix from the two day event…
Dennis and Marcus of Anest Iwata Scandinavia
Michael of Custom Colors tended to all the supply needs for two days of color painting
Many simple mask as well as lots of free handing with use of color were covered
Of course Mathewson give his Island theme to all his workshops.
Beautiful pictures of Denmark…
Thanks to everybody who attended, the results were great and everybody had lots of fun.
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All images in this post were provided by Dennis Mathewson at Cosmic Airbrush and Cosmic Tiki are © 2009 copyright Dennis Mathewson. Used by permission.
The new Artool Nano Series Freehand Airbrush Templates designed by Dennis Mathewson are now available from Artool Products.
These three new Polynesian designs are; Island FX, Kanji Moto and Tikiville. They are the seize of a business card and can render the ultimate in Polynesian and Tiki FX images on the smallest of projects.
“Unleash your Creative Nano Power”
Artool Products unveiled two new cool templates for airbrush artists
This year at SEMA we found a lot of new innovations. One thing is for sure: Regardless of what the economy is doing, Creativity and innovation will never stop. Fueled by the need for “green” and for expression, SEMA participants spread out their creations with fervor. Check it out.
Mirror Chrome is an emerging “cool factor” finish.
A new beauty by Chip Foose
Gerald Mendez using Craig Fraser’s new Steampunk FX template by Artool Products.
David, Joanne of Crazy Horse Painting, A.D. Cook and Gary Jensen.
Steampunk Elvis on the Iwata Wall - love it.
Lucky Luciano
Electric Race Car - going green fast
X Car - finalist for the X-Prize
A.D. Cook with Mike Lavallee
Steampunk Guitar
A.D. Cook and Tom Prewitt with Tom’s Tiki Water Cooler
Angel mannequin with a cool bike.
Now Available! Artool Bubble FX Freehand Airbrush Templates designed by Dennis Mathewson.
These are true organic shapes created from authentic bubbles which you can use to create amazing underwater backgrounds or a myriad of other natural effects. Artool Bubble FX Templates are sold as a set and includes as a bonus the 70 minute Bubble FX Airbrush Master Class DVD by Dennis Mathewson, where he guides you through everything you will need to create your own outrageous bubble scene.
New Splatter FX Freehand Airbrush Templates are now available. Designed by Gerald Mendez, these new templates allow you to easily create natural and dramatic splatter effects, as well as add endless color transitions to your artwork.
Get more information at Artool Products.com.
Looking over A.D. Cook’s shoulder while he creates one of his beautiful paintings on metal in the studio.
‘Breeze Video - Part 1′
‘Breeze Video - Part 2′
The finished art - 30″ x 60″
Pictures are now available from DriverGifts.com of the 2009 Rally in the Valley. These are nice quality Kodak prints. Get yours today.
The Grape at Town Square
6599 Las Vegas Blvd. B150
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Presents…
An Evening of Wine Tasting, Great Food & Fabulous Prizes to Benefit Babies Fest and The Adoption Exchange
Oct. 27th 6-9PM
• Minimum $10 donation at the door
• $10 raffle tickets (or 3 for $25)
• Food from 6-7pm provided by The Grape
• Raffle at 8pm - thousands of dollars in prizes courtesy of Town Square merchants
View a selection of contemporary original art on canvas and metal by renown Las Vegas artist A.D. Cook — ADCFA.com Meet the artist and add an original artwork to your collection. A portion of proceeds from the sale of artworks benefit Babies Fest and The Adoption Exchange.
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The 8th Annual Rally in the Valley and Bikini Calendar Photoshoot will again start with registration at 8:00am and the first car out at 10:00am on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 at Cars and Coffee with registration inside Motor Cars of Las Vegas, 9500 S. Eastern Ave, just south of the 215 Beltway.
All car club members and individuals are welcome to enter all makes and models. The entry fee of $30 will get participants digital photos of their cars with a beautiful swimsuit model. All proceeds go to charity. This is a fun 2-3 hour drive with trophies going to the winners. Central to the festivities are all the lovely Vegas models, professionals and amateurs alike. We can’t praise all of our wonderful models enough. These gorgeous young women donate their beauty and time, and professional photographers donate their services to benefit the Nevada Diabetes Association.
Our sponsors help defray the expenses of photographers and their models, and provide settings for our photo-shoots throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Thank you to all of our sponsors, photographers, models, volunteers and participants! This year the Rally is hosted by the Porsche Club. Last year the Rally was hosted by the Ferrari Club (who took home the club trophy) and was successful in raising $3500 for the Nevada Diabetes Association. Come early to register at the door. For more information contact Matt Newton at 702-562-4909.
Artist/Photographer A.D. Cook will be donating his photography again this year. Trackback to last year’s post.
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Gifts for the Car Enthusiast
