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Title: Van Murals
Post by: Bullstik on July 31, 2008, 09:27:46 PM
I love Murlas done on vans,

I've search the internet looking for something that i want to go on the side or back of mine and got no clue what i really want or where to get it done. Maybe a griffin rippin the side open or attacking a lion or knight.

anyone know a good artist?




Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: ShaneJ on July 31, 2008, 09:37:45 PM
Where about are you located?
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: Bullstik on July 31, 2008, 09:39:13 PM
brisbane on the northside
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: Kirk on August 01, 2008, 01:18:32 PM
Heya ill be after some mural work also......Im in Melbourne, nothing too extreme, just some basic stuff, at moment. Although id be interested in someone who can do flame work (not traditional but more like the sun, like a burning ball)? also what are the steps, do i get it painted first, or does the artist need to hang with the body painter?
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: ShaneJ on August 01, 2008, 01:48:06 PM
I know someone in Kyneton Vic that does really nice work. He is a tattooist but also does air brushing.

Example tattoo:
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: obsession on August 01, 2008, 02:17:39 PM
there is alot of vanning in queensland look up

http://http://groups.msn.com/sunstatepanelvanclub -

they should be able to point you in the right direction.
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: pickmeup on August 01, 2008, 02:20:59 PM
Dave Hart is your man in Melbourne,Little Mick works out Brisbane way,he is good.
There is an aussie airbrush site somewhere...maybe on Maguiars site..I will try to find it if I can.
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: obsession on August 01, 2008, 02:26:54 PM
in the mean time
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x234/craigc327/Image6.jpg)
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x234/craigc327/barbarian2.jpg)
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x234/craigc327/dragular2.jpg)
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x234/craigc327/citylightsmurl.jpg)
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x234/craigc327/majortomtop20.jpg)
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x234/craigc327/van340cargo.jpg)
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x234/craigc327/tri2-2.jpg)
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x234/craigc327/PrivatePics040.jpg)
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x234/craigc327/PrivatePics043.jpg)
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: Bullstik on August 01, 2008, 02:35:24 PM
thanks for the link craig



love them vans  :o  ;D
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: strez on August 01, 2008, 06:32:38 PM
if your looking for ideas checkout in google images boris vallejo , julie bell or frank frazetta helped me when i needed an idea
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg214/strezford/airbrushing/lukestank.jpg)
want to do something like this on the back of my van once i plate up the doors
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: strez on August 01, 2008, 07:36:24 PM
Heya ill be after some mural work also......Im in Melbourne, nothing too extreme, just some basic stuff, at moment. Although id be interested in someone who can do flame work (not traditional but more like the sun, like a burning ball)? also what are the steps, do i get it painted first, or does the artist need to hang with the body painter?

the flames you want are called 'real flames' and you can get it painted first but best if it`s done in c.o.b. or clear over base , as the best efect for murals is to clear over them . it really brings out the colours and helps protect them . bewarned murals can be expensive especialy if done by tattooist at the same rate as tattoos $100 an hour . ask the auto shops there`s probably a painter that can do it too and they can be better at larger stuff plus they know thier paint so you wont have probs with it flaking off.
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg214/strezford/airbrushing/8paulatwork.jpg)
here`s a pt cruiser i did
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg214/strezford/airbrushing/brandnewptcrusier.jpg)
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: hammers_spanners on August 01, 2008, 07:39:25 PM
Great looking job Strez!! :)
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: strez on August 01, 2008, 08:29:22 PM
here`s a few more of my artworks
http://s249.photobucket.com/albums/gg214/strezford/airbrushing/?start=0
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: Bullstik on August 01, 2008, 08:39:22 PM
this ones wicked
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a198/BullStik/bedford/Bedi_0030.jpg)

anyone know who owns it  :)
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: hammers_spanners on August 02, 2008, 08:47:03 AM
Its owned by Rod he lives in Melbourne and does airbrushing for a living.
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: Kirk on August 02, 2008, 02:01:15 PM
Strez: So say i get it painted (finished and all) then the airbrush guy can come and paint, and id need to get another clear over that yeah?

Where can i find a picture of "real flames" see im not after "flames" as such, just that firey look, and contast.
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: hammers_spanners on August 02, 2008, 04:26:58 PM
Real Fire is the term I think its called. If you've seen Overhaulin or Rides a guy call Mike Lavalle is the man.

URL=http://rides.webshots.com/photo/234056581[0044

http://www.signweb.com/index.php/channel/10/id/358/
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: strez on August 02, 2008, 09:32:16 PM
thats them spanners and kirk yes would be best to get it recleared . airbrushing doesn`t have to be over fresh paint can be over old stuff but best if over paint in good condition no mater how old.
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: obsession on August 05, 2008, 10:23:39 AM
hey strez I had this mural done a few years ago I found the pic in a fantasy art book but I cant remember the original artists
 name would you have any ideas who did it originally?

(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x234/craigc327/SWEETWAND.jpg)
was on the bonnet of an escort show van I had called Sweet revenge.
was very hard to get good photos of it but was on top of coke red that merged into flamed dragon wings ,won me lots of trophies.
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x234/craigc327/sweetrevenge-1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: strez on August 05, 2008, 10:55:10 PM
sorry craig i haven`t seen that one befor all i could find was this by louis royo
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg214/strezford/100/Memwhi2.jpg)
although i did find the art work i copied for my helmet
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg214/strezford/100/Luis20Royo20-20Gothic20Girl.jpg)
turned out like this
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg214/strezford/airbrushing/helmetstrez.jpg)
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: obsession on August 06, 2008, 03:53:15 AM
huba huba  :P

thanks anyway
like the helmet!
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: Clance on August 06, 2008, 08:24:14 AM
Hi Strez, I know that PT cruiser of Faulkners Tropical Fish from Mackay, I used to supply them with their salt water aquarium fish and living rock!! I lived in Mackay for 8 years and did fish collecting!! Small world hey! ;D
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: Adam S on August 06, 2008, 01:03:01 PM
I've always liked this mural - with the rear of the van pic repeated over and over inside itself - clever :)

(http://www.nsva.co.uk/z92.jpg)
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: Bullstik on August 06, 2008, 02:54:36 PM
wow thats a nice mural
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: pickmeup on August 06, 2008, 02:57:59 PM
That is nice.....I hate talent :'(
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: ben on August 06, 2008, 04:15:17 PM
now that is way outa control adam!!
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: ShaneJ on August 06, 2008, 04:20:52 PM
I like it, I like it a lot :o I want it it.
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: Nigzy on August 06, 2008, 11:43:20 PM
sorry craig i haven`t seen that one befor all i could find was this by louis royo
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg214/strezford/100/Memwhi2.jpg)
although i did find the art work i copied for my helmet
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg214/strezford/100/Luis20Royo20-20Gothic20Girl.jpg)
turned out like this
(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg214/strezford/airbrushing/helmetstrez.jpg)
I scoured thru my extensive range of fantasy art books and couldnt find the pic either..but for some reason it feels familiar...i'll keep my eyes peeled! ;)
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: pickmeup on August 07, 2008, 10:32:39 AM
Most of the murals on Vans back in the day were inspired by Tolkein and Asimov.
A lot also came from a guy whos name escapes me in Melbourne.
Rowan something, He had a great Van called witch Queen.
Dont know what he was smokin but he was out there.
Met him in Mildura but he was out there if ya know what I mean?
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: obsession on August 07, 2008, 11:42:54 AM
"Met him in Mildura"

what year was that?
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: pickmeup on August 07, 2008, 02:39:20 PM
70s something I think.......bloody long time ago
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: vanner065 on August 08, 2008, 12:23:03 PM
Most of the murals on Vans back in the day were inspired by Tolkein and Asimov.
A lot also came from a guy whos name escapes me in Melbourne.
Rowan something, He had a great Van called witch Queen.
Dont know what he was smokin but he was out there.
Met him in Mildura but he was out there if ya know what I mean?
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Rowan Wilson owned Witch Queen
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: pickmeup on August 08, 2008, 01:12:32 PM
Thanks Vanner,did you know him at all?
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: pickmeup on August 13, 2008, 05:49:52 PM
maybe this time
(http://blogs.courant.com/on_background/Van.jpg)
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: pickmeup on August 13, 2008, 06:01:07 PM
This is one of the vans that sucked me in to vanning way back when
(http://www.amvanen.org/vanCover1.jpg)
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: Jock on August 13, 2008, 07:21:10 PM
What type of van is that? Strange beast....
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: Bullstik on August 13, 2008, 07:40:29 PM
thats nice paint work, not too sure about that van  :-\
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: hammers_spanners on August 13, 2008, 09:25:57 PM
I reckon its a Baja / Baha late 60 - early 70 septic van
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: hotrod on August 13, 2008, 09:34:04 PM
It's a ford falcon econoline 1963 (ish) vintage
That van was on ebay(usa) about 4-5 months ago.
Don't know what it went for
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: vanner065 on August 13, 2008, 10:13:59 PM
Thanks Vanner,did you know him at all?

No Pickme up, did not know him, just a fan of murals and vannin history.

Those Ford Econolines from the 60's are a huge craze over in the states at the moment, there are clubs just for those type of vans.
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: vanner065 on August 13, 2008, 10:33:32 PM
(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm248/vanner065/P6130595.jpg)

(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm248/vanner065/P6130709.jpg)

(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm248/vanner065/2008USA20262.jpg)
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: doofhard on August 14, 2008, 05:32:04 AM
At 1 stage I was planning a trailer like that, it looks sweet!
Title: Re: Van Murals
Post by: ben on August 14, 2008, 07:49:35 AM
nice idea doofhard.. they would make perfect trailers haha

ben
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