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Book Description
Whatever the vehicle - from classic hot rod to pick-up to chopper - a custom paint job sets it apart. But not all paint jobs are created equal, so how can you tell which style, technique, or scheme will suit the unique demands of your vehicle and budget?
Before making a big investment - whether youre hiring a painter or doing the job yourself - turn to this book for a clear idea of what works and what doesn't. Drawing on years of experience running her own custom painting shop,
JoAnn Bortles reviews the full array of options for paints, graphics, and effects. In an easygoing and engaging manner, and with photographs to illustrate her points, she explains the tools and techniques that apply in various paint schemes and shows what might work especially well in certain situations and for particular vehicles. Whether you're looking for inspiration, considering color combinations or graphics, or simply wondering what to look for in a local paint shop, this book will answer your questions--and help you get the custom paint job thats perfect for you.
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Just Customz Review
This is another superb book by JoAnn Bortles in the Idea book series. The book follows the same outstanding recipe as the other books in this series. Each of these books are highly visual and they are packed with stunning pictures guaranteed to inspire you.
The book is a good blend of motorcycle and custom car artwork ranging from the simple and effective to the more outrageous paintwork. JoAnn has broken the book into 15 easily digestible chapters which are as follows;
- What makes a great paint job
- How to choose your paint and painter
- Finding the right color
- Finding the most effective design
- Color and design
- Solid color as an Art Form: Motorcycles
- Solid Color as an Art Form:Cars and Trucks
- Flames and Motorcycles
- Flames on Cars, Trucks and Street Rods
- Graphics on Motorcycles
- Four-Wheeled Works of Graphic Art
- Murals on Motorcycles
- Murals on Four Wheels
- The very best
In the first chapter JoAnn outlines 5 simple rules to guide you in the custom design process. These rules are not only about the paint but what lies below the paint. After this she goes on to explain how you can select the right paint and painter for your vehicle. She explains the different kind of paints that are available and how they can accentuate the vehicle's character in different ways. After this she covers the selection of the color and how colors complement each other with the use of a color wheel. The remaining chapters all give many examples of ideas that may help you decide on that jaw-dropping paintwork.
If you are thinking about painting you car and want to create a vehicle that will really stand out from the crowd then this book is a must.
About the Author
JoAnn Bortles is a nationally recognized and award winning custom painter. Her work has been featured in dozens of magazines and she has written four books on custom painting techniques for Motorbooks, including the best selling How to Master Airbrush Painting Techniques. She lives and works in Waxshaw, North Carolina, running her own custom painting shop, Crazy Horse Painting.
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