my first pinstripes !

[derkdaigler]

i been reading a great book on pinstriping and although im not done with the book . i couldnt wate any longer i had to stripe somthing ! so after a couple of practice sheets . i started free form striping on a old chest of drawers in my studio . tell me what yall think for my first go!

[redneck]

I think that you need to give this away and start over, I be happy to take this fine piece of work off of your hands

[derkdaigler]

lol i really appreciate that redneck ! i really love this art form and it really feels natural to me for some reason . and i think that it will go hand and hand with my ab style nicely

[redneck]

Originally Posted by derkdaigler

lol i really appreciate that redneck ! i really love this art form and it really feels natural to me for some reason . and i think that it will go hand and hand with my ab style nicely

the natural feel is another name for EXpierance, yes I know I misspell EXP.

[derkdaigler]

lol i sure would like fresno to give me some feed back lol

[redneck]

I am sure that fresno will advice you after he read this post

[Bill]

Now I'm gettin frustrated and jealous. I tired for hours to do some pinstriping on of my cars. It's not natural to me. This will take a while to learn. I WILL NOT give up, I just wish I had yer nack for it. Nice job.

[fresnojohns]

Derk,
You are much better than I was when I first tried to start pinstriping
many moons ago. Back then there was no books, nothing around. Check a
few of my post in the pinstripng forum. There is a design you can copy, It is close to what you did. You are off to a good start. It is practice, and nothing
but. If you have the last 3 issues I have some articles in there on pinstriping.
Maybe they will help. What book did you get??????? I have many. LOLOLOL
Remember to rotate the brush. Even a little helps when doing any type of curve. Also thanks to Rowie, there is a practice sheet in the pinstriping forum too.
You are doing cool.

Bill,
This is an artform that takes much practice. I am sure you are doing cool.
There has been times I wanted to give up and throw the brushes away.
You will get it. For me real long lines are the hardest., They always have been.
Post some practice sheets if you can. I wil try and help.
Fresnojohns

[derkdaigler]

thanks fresno! i have the book how to pinstripe by alan johnson . its a very good book and he has studied under the masters . but is a very humble fellow. i will definately check those threads out . and before i did this i did referance some of your material . awsome stuff by the way

[yardartnut]

Man Derk...nice for the first...I sure cant help ya on the PS...Ive pulled lines one time..I have all the stuff to do them..including some great vids...but its just not my cup of tea...love to see it on projects tho....Johns the MAN!!!! and Patoche, but havent seen Pat lately....amoung a few with great PS talents on this forum
I have a neighbor [one of the tops in US for antique work ..hes been on me for months now to save him sending a project to ALA for his PS...I just really do not want to do the job..............

[derkdaigler]

lol i understand that ms pnut . from the lil i know about it . ps can be a big pain on certain applications. im kinda on a ps old antique kick for some reason its all i can think about . lol im so weird lol

[fresnojohns]

Derk,
That is a very good book. I don't have it yet. The thing is, its all
these books on pinstriping and airbrushing the last few years. Some
are good, some are horrible, and some tell us what we already know.
Some leave out valuable information. You got a good one, and you
will learn alot from it. And like airbrushing you will learn from just staying with it.

Fresnojohns

[derkdaigler]

yeah fresno you would definately like that book . its not just for the begginer in my opinion . its a good all round book. cause he covers EVERY thing