| Advanced Pinstripe Art Reprint Der Ers Edition Contributor(s): Remus, Timothy S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1929133324 ISBN-13: 9781929133321 Publisher: Wolfgang Publications OUR PRICE: $33.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2006 Annotation: Since the days of Von Dutch, hot rod and motorcycle enthusiasts have used pinstripes both as artwork in its own right, and as a compliment to a flame or graphic paint job. Interest in pinstriping, both how-to and as an art form, continues to grow. The best way to learn something is from the person who does it all day long. Advanced Pinstripe Art presents the work of 12 well-known pinstripe artists. Each chapter presents a start-to-finish project done by one artist. These photo sequences take the viewer from the initial sketch to the finished design. Text explains the why of good pinstriping. Why use a particular brush, a certain paint, an unusual method. Quotes from the artists are plentiful. Advanced Pinstripe Art is designed to duplicate, as much as possible, the experience of spending a day learning first hand how to pinstripe from some of the best artists in the business. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Automotive - Customizing |
| Dewey: 629.262 |
| Series: How-To Secrets from the Masters |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 8.6" W x 10.96" (1.09 lbs) 146 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Since the days of Von Dutch, hot rod and motorcycle enthusiasts have used pinstripes both as stand-alone art, and as a compliment to a set of flames or graphic paint job. Timothy Remus uses over 500 color images to present the work of 11 well-known pinstripe artists. Each chapter presents one start-to-finish project and an interview with the artist. The photo sequences take the viewer from the initial sketch to the finished project. Text explains each step of the artwork, the interviews explain the artist's choice for paint and brushes. The artwork, often complimented with gold leaf or airbrush colors, is done on panels as well as various vehicles and components. Advanced Pinstripe Art brings the reader into the shop of some of the world's best pinstripe artists for an intense and intimate how-to lesson. This is pinstripe school, taught by masters and brought to your own home or shop. |
Contributor Bio(s): Remus, Timothy: - Long time motorhead Timothy Remus is the author of over thirty titles: everything from lifestyle books including Bean're, Motorcycle Nomad; to how-to books such as Cheap Chopper. As president of his own small publishing company, Wolfgang Publications, the former auto mechanic also publishes five to ten books each year for other authors. Tim reports that the twin responsibilities of writing and publishing leave him with limited free time for the really important things: riding motorcycles and working on projects in the garage. |