~~~~art challenge 7 - lowriders~~~~

[nate]

Well, I said I was going to start the next challenge on Friday, but I can't wait... here it is.

I love lowrider art .. I love to draw them, I love the amount of detail and passion these guys put into their cars. I love the history.. so.. Your mission is to create some lowrider art. Whatever that means to you.. just make it awesome.






There are a couple things I want to stress..

1. Keep the comments to a minimum.. we want more art than talk.. and this is not the place to debate what makes a lowrider or art
Positive comments are encouraged.. but please don't quote the picture

2. Only post art that is yours and you created for this challenge. This is the only way to keep it fair for all the art guys.

3. Have fun and push the concept as far as you can.

4. this is the HAMB.. so no DONKS of DUBS please

The challenge will go for 4 weeks (March 21), so there's plenty of time to do something incredible. GO!

[Kev Nemo]

I'll get this started...

[flyingpolock]

Nate-- killer idea! Now to just find a few extra hours in the day....

BTW, Kev, cool piece!

[Jigger]

The thinking cap is on compadre, I think I know just the ride. Le's roll on Amigos...

[customcory]

Ha HA , already got one drawn for once. Drew it in '79, when I had a subscription to Lowrider mag and everything. I believe I was 18 when I drew it.

[Deadender60]

Yes!! I'm going to have to participate in this one.. I can't wait...

-Juan

[nate]

Juan,

some of your posts gave me the idea for this.. so you've already contributed!

I'm really looking forward to some great stuff guys!

[nate]

Prize Announcement!!

Our good friend and most awesome Hamber flyingpolock (www.problemchildkustoms.com) has offered up one of his killer shirts to the winner:






A very generous offer indeed!

If that doesn't get the art out.. I don't know what will

[Kev Nemo]

Nice! That's a sweet shirt!

[Old-Soul]

I vote Kev. Thats right, no need to see the other entries

I dig that skull

[monsterflake]

nice work, kevin!

[nate]

more from flyingpolock

http://pckstudio.wordpress.com/2008/...whipped-cream/

Kev, that is super cool.. remember though, the art should be done specifically for the challenge.. I guess it's possible you whipped that out in less than 3 hours, if so I'm super impressed!

[nate]

here's what I'm thinking so far..it's rough!

[baader]

I was supposed to do it all vector but couldn´t get the look I was after (still didn´t). And by the time I got to the wheels I was so pissed that I threw some photo wire wheels there. Maybe I´ll get back to it some day.

[nate]

looks good baader!

[fortypickup]

A friggin "Desoto"? Well at least it has a "Hemi"!

What the hell! Heres a preliminary pic! Still workin on it!

[sgtlethargic]

These art challenges should be sticky'd.

[Clark Kustoms]

Second that.

[nate]

i know someone that needs to see that desoto!

[fortypickup]

The "Desoto" halfway done

[GaryC.]

Hit the road Jack!
A 1937 Lincoln Zephyr has such naturally flowing lines
that you can't help but want to turn it into a ground scraping,
tail dragging, lowrider. I tried a late model Continental but
I wasn't getting a traditional vibe out of it so here's "Black Jack".

I think the acid test for doing these art challenges is this...
Would you like to own and drive what you design?

I would love putting on some Ray Bans, a panama hat,
slouching down behind the wheel and just plain go cruising
in this one.

[fortypickup]

GaryC

Nice tail dragger! I like the stance. That logo kicks ars!

Hey is that Dude the young ZZ Top Bass player? Before he used the hair/beard tonic!

[GaryC.]

Neal... Hair/Beard tonic... I think pop just went up my nose....
Thanks for the compliment and thanks for the HUGE laugh!

Almost forgot...I like wagons... and that DeSoto is sweet.
Dual curb feelers send me!

[fortypickup]

The final version of the "DeSoto"

[fortypickup]

Had to add a frame to finish it off!

55' DeSoto "Firedome" Wagon

Cool stuff so far! Keep um comming!

[nate]

the desoto rules.. i worked on mine some today.. still a WIP

[fortypickup]

Lookin Good Nate

[gilty]

Great stuff so far. Looking forward to some more.

Okay, I read the original rules and Nate asked for more than straight photochopping...but I did it anyway. Tried to push it a bit.

Before:



After:

[nate]

looks good gilty!

[lockwoodkustoms]

I am still working on it but this is what I have so far.

[BigWigRaceCars]

Is this challenge open to any choice of lowrider car/truck, or just the two choices in from the first post? I know that was one of the rules from the earlier challenges, but seems like it may have been relaxed some, which I think is good for this particular challenge anyway.

[lockwoodkustoms]

Originally Posted by BigWigRaceCars

Is this challenge open to any choice of lowrider car/truck, or just the two choices in from the first post? I know that was one of the rules from the earlier challenges, but seems like it may have been relaxed some, which I think is good for this particular challenge anyway.

I believe it is open to any sort of vehicle being a lowrider within the traditional times of lowriders. Nothing rolling on 20's and things of that nature but more towards the 60's style . I may be wrong and I am sure one of the guys in charge will chime in with the details they are looking for.

[Gigantor]

Fortypickup - you've really outdone yourself this time ... damn.

[nate]

Originally Posted by lockwoodkustoms

I believe it is open to any sort of vehicle being a lowrider within the traditional times of lowriders. Nothing rolling on 20's and things of that nature but more towards the 60's style . I may be wrong and I am sure one of the guys in charge will chime in with the details they are looking for.

exactly!

[fortypickup]

Originally Posted by Gigantor

Fortypickup - you've really outdone yourself this time ... damn.

Thanks Man, just havin a little fun! Crazy thing is...the more that I look at the Drawing the more I see things that need fixing!

Good thing we have few more weeks left!

[fortypickup]

DeSoto Redlines!

Just a few changes needed on the drawing!

[lockwoodkustoms]

Originally Posted by fortypickup

Thanks Man, just havin a little fun! Crazy thing is...the more that I look at the Drawing the more I see things that need fixing!

Good thing we have few more weeks left!

I am sure it will look good when finished.

[fortypickup]

Originally Posted by lockwoodkustoms

I am still working on it but this is what I have so far.

Lookin Good...Man!

[gilty]

fortypickup: that's awesome.

Here's an analog-from-scratch attempt (way more enjoyable than working a photochop anyway...)
This is based on photos I took at the Seattle Roadster show, although my sketch doesn't do the car justice.

[JAYNE COBB]

A little reworked rendition of my car (I wish working on 'em was as easy as this!!!)

[LiL' NiCk]

old chevy bomb with pachuco & mexican colors...also my lowrider s-10 ( wish it was still this nice)

[fortypickup]

Originally Posted by gilty

fortypickup: that's awesome.

Here's an analog-from-scratch attempt (way more enjoyable than working a photochop anyway...)
This is based on photos I took at the Seattle Roadster show, although my sketch doesn't do the car justice.

Way Cool...lets see more!

[flyingpolock]

Gary.... MAN!!!! Too cool, as always...
baader, carartNICK,fortypickup, gilty, nate.... all tremendous work!! This is bringing out some great ideas....

I'm warming up at present... hope you dig it... Inspired from a line in a poem titled "I Am Who I Am"....
"I am from the past, heading for the future."
My take on a decidedly classic look, with some minor, modern touches.

[Clark Kustoms]

This is my 60 mercury monerey. I've been trying to get around to doing a rendering... The body is stock only shaved emblems.
These cars have the door handles in the trim so no shaving there.The only thing major is a 59 chevy front bumper w/lower valance
and copperish red paneling . It will have hydro's but just up and down from 1 battery. cant wait to get started.

[fortypickup]

Originally Posted by flyingpolock

Gary.... MAN!!!! Too cool, as always...
baader, carartNICK,fortypickup, gilty, nate.... all tremendous work!! This is bringing out some great ideas....

I'm warming up at present... hope you dig it... Inspired from a line in a poem titled "I Am Who I Am"....
"I am from the past, heading for the future."
My take on a decidedly classic look, with some minor, modern touches.

To Cool, Man!

Makes me wanna go work on my Truck!

[gasit]

Loco Lincoln

[gasit]

[flyingpolock]

Originally Posted by Clark Kustoms

This is my 60 mercury monerey. I've been trying to get around to doing a rendering... The body is stock only shaved emblems.
These cars have the door handles in the trim so no shaving there.The only thing major is a 59 chevy front bumper w/lower valance
and copperish red paneling . It will have hydro's but just up and down from 1 battery. cant wait to get started.

Now THAT is cooooooool!!!!! I'm digging the paint leading into the upholstery!! Killer stuff.

Originally Posted by fortypickup

To Cool, Man!

Makes me wanna go work on my Truck!

Thanks, man!! Now git ta work!!

[Jigger]

Nice stuff everyone. I should be joining in and posting soon.
Lockwood---we're on the same wavelength again. (That's all I'll
say for now.)

[Durod]

Originally Posted by Clark Kustoms

This is my 60 mercury monerey. I've been trying to get around to doing a rendering... The body is stock only shaved emblems.
These cars have the door handles in the trim so no shaving there.The only thing major is a 59 chevy front bumper w/lower valance
and copperish red paneling . It will have hydro's but just up and down from 1 battery. cant wait to get started.

love those '60 mercs....damn man really nice ride.

[Deadender60]

Havent had as much time as I hoped.. but I'm working on something for the challenge...

-Juan

[Clark Kustoms]

Originally Posted by Durod

love those '60 mercs....damn man really nice ride.

The 60 Olds has nice lines too. Heres one i did a couple years back.

[Jigger]

Clark Kustoms, That's a beautiful design idea. Funny thing is, I was originally working on a 1960 Pontiac version of that. It would have been red and white. I may have to post the roughs later. For now tho...

Here's what I offer up for your consideration and critique:

First up, "El Poncho Lo-Bo" A 1947 Pontiac Streamliner Poppy found in Uncle Hector's
old hey barn in El Paso. Junior pulled some tail lights off a '48 to give it that slightly
modern look. He then cut the hell out of it to get it down below the stratosphere.



The concept roughs




Up next we have a requisite Chevy. This one is actually based on a Model kit my son and I built. It may be more of a mild custom but it was made with "low rider" in mind.



The concept sketches

[Clark Kustoms]

Originally Posted by Jigger

Clark Kustoms, That's a beautiful design idea. Funny thing is, I was originally working on a 1960 Pontiac version of that. It would have been red and white. I may have to post the roughs later. For now tho...

Here's what I offer up for your consideration and critique:

First up, "El Poncho Lo-Bo" A 1947 Pontiac Streamliner Poppy found in Uncle Hector's
old hey barn in El Paso. Junior pulled some tail lights off a '48 to give it that slightly
modern look. He then cut the hell out of it to get it down below the stratosphere.



The concept roughs




Up next we have a requisite Chevy. This one is actually based on a Model kit my son and I built. It may be more of a mild custom but it was made with "low rider" in mind.



The concept sketches

Great minds think alike. Or i was on a every thing elcaminoized trip. I think this one is a 59 though.

[Bumpstick]

Is there a deadline? -stick

[Deadender60]

Like I said I wish I had more time.. but here's something I worked on last night and tonight.. An idea my brother has had for a t-shirt for awhile.. I might re-do it for the t-shirt... anyways here it is



Hope to do something else before the deadline..
-Juan

[himjively]

[flyingpolock]

Jigger... once again, GREAT stuff!! Really diggin' the way you handled the chrome!!
Juan, that's just freakin' cool!!!
Clark, another nice Elkie!
himjively, again, VERY cool!

Paying the bills cut my time waaaayyyy short, but wanted to throw the "other" ridee out there... what's a lowrider meet without a '61 Impala?
'Flaked for your approval, I give you... gee, uh, I didn't give it a cool name or anything.... ummm... "This":

[nate]

great stuff everyone!

[himjively]

61s rock, nice paint and rendering flyingpolock
i was gonna do wire wheels too, but i got lazy

[texoutsider]

Another to add to our cut and fold collection...nice one Jim......

R u ready to do the AWB Dodge? We just loaded it in the trailer, headed to Houston to test tomorrow eve...and then on to Vegas for the Mopars at the Strip on the weekend of the 28th...

M.
M.

[tommy v]

Originally Posted by Deadender60

I might re-do it for the t-shirt... anyways here it is



-Juan

3 x for me payaso

[Jigger]

Thanks for the "Sticky" Ryan!

[nate]

Originally Posted by Jigger

Thanks for the "Sticky" Ryan!

yes! thanks!

The deadline is tomorrow, I'm going to let it go late, around midnight or so, so there's still time.

[Kev Nemo]

Bad ass stuff guys. Deadender-put me down for a shirt when you run 'em!

[Clark Kustoms]

Shirt for me too.

[Jigger]

Here's the one I didn't think I'd finish. I probably shouldn't have but when ya got a vision,
ya got a draw it.

'65 PONTIAC CATALINA "AZTEC CRUIZ"

[seatex]

Just one more reason the HAMB is so freakin' awesome. Tons of talent, and ALL of you guys have it, just great work!
Now if I keep practicing, this line may actually be straight!

[Earthmonster]

Just havin' a little fun this morning. First time poster, thought I would do a t-shirt design.

[FutureElements]

Originally Posted by Jigger

Here's the one I didn't think I'd finish. I probably shouldn't have but when ya got a vision,
ya got a draw it.

'65 PONTIAC CATALINA "AZTEC CRUIZ"

When I saw this competition I wondered if you were going to throw this out. Looks good. I respect low riders but have never been my thing so I have nothin to show.

Brian killer work as usual. I love the way you did your metal flake.

[Steamboat]

Here's some drawing I did back in high school when I was supposed to be learning algebra. I had to dig them out of an old box in my bathroom. Good thing the money my parents spent sending me to a private college prep school didn't go to waste. Enjoy.







....And of course the venerable Trabant. Why not, right?

-John

[BigWigRaceCars]

Working on something to submit, trying to meet the deadline...

So, please let it run until midnight. Thanks!

[LOWCAB]

My feeble submission.

BR

[fortypickup]

Great turn out this time, boys and girls! #7 the best yet!

I had this on my mind all day at work...didnt git crap done!

I was in a "Purple Haze"!

Not really satisfied with it, but deadlines...suck!

Heres "PURPLE HAZE"

[flyingpolock]

Originally Posted by fortypickup

Great turn out this time, boys and girls! #7 the best yet!

I had this on my mind all day at work...didnt git crap done!

I was in a "Purple Haze"!

Not really satisfied with it, but deadlines...suck!

Heres "PURPLE HAZE"

That's cool!
What are you working in? Your past couple posts have a great feel to them, not unlike some design studio studies in guache.... Awesome!

Dwayne, thanks for the compliment... Hopefully we can have you on board for the next challenge?!!

Jigger, cool Poncho!

Lowcab, cool stuff!

Steamboat, always fun to see someone's notebook work...

Earthmonster, welcome!

...and BigWig, draw like the, uh... well, "wind" doesn't make any sense here... but you get my drift. Can't wait to see whatcha come up with!

Everyone, good stuff!

[BigWigRaceCars]

OK, here's mine.

The aluminum bomba.

Not your traditional "art", but it will sure look cool hanging in the garage. It's bead rolled aluminum, approximately 21x32 inches.

[flyingpolock]

Originally Posted by BigWigRaceCars

OK, here's mine.

The aluminum bomba.

Not your traditional "art", but it will sure look cool hanging in the garage. It's bead rolled aluminum, approximately 21x32 inches.

Holy crap... that is KILLER!!!!

[fortypickup]

Originally Posted by BigWigRaceCars

OK, here's mine.

The aluminum bomba.

Not your traditional "art", but it will sure look cool hanging in the garage. It's bead rolled aluminum, approximately 21x32 inches.

Friggin awesome...it would look cool hangin in my Garage!

[gilty]

holy crap. took a few days to find some time to add some color, and the thread exploded.
awesome stuff.

tried out the painter software under my previous pencils
(thanks to mr. norwell for his tech post on painting)
.

[fortypickup]

Originally Posted by flyingpolock

That's cool!
What are you working in? Your past couple posts have a great feel to them, not unlike some design studio studies in guache.... Awesome!

Everyone, good stuff!

Flyingpolock

I am honored for your kind words! thank you!

I have recently discovered "Crayola"! I find that, if you keep them sharpened you can do anything! just don't leave them on the heater!

Dude, I am truly humbled and honored, coming from a great artist like you!

I work with CorelDraw & Photopaint, I need to upgrade to a pen mouse!

[misfit36]

great stuff from everyone. heres mine. not really finished but i wanted to submit before its way too late.

56 olds coupe, not chopped ( didnt look right with it), 51 hudson grill (because it looks like an 8, ode to the rocket 88),56 buick tailsection, lace roof , minor trim mods, wire wheels. the more i think about it you could probably call it a custom more so than a lowrider, you guys be the judge though.

[flyingpolock]

Originally Posted by fortypickup

Flyingpolock

I am honored for your kind words! thank you!

I have recently discovered "Crayola"! I find that, if you keep them sharpened you can do anything! just don't leave them on the heater!

Dude, I am truly humbled and honored, coming from a great artist like you!

I work with CorelDraw & Photopaint, I need to upgrade to a pen mouse!

Ah, shit man.... what do I know? Thanks for making my day... I do it because I dig it, and it's what I know. I really dig your stuff, and can't wait to see more! Really nice look to your work. Keep it up!

...and hey, Misfit36, cool! Thanks for joining in!

[nate]

the poll is up! vote away!

[nate]

my apologies to bigwigracecars.. it's not bigwinracecars.. sorry!

[Jigger]

Just before I vote I'd like to say thanks to those who were kind enough to comment on my work. Monday I'll post a picture that is the secret to the Aztec Cruiz's paint job.
Killer show everyone...

Now,....to vote...

[nate]

looks like i forgot to set a time for the end of the poll, we'll say noon monday and see who's our big winner.

[Finktim]

I don't do much more than sketch these days, I prefer to build stuff out of styrene and metal......You guys have done some beautiful work here. Here's something waaaaay not traditional, but waaay low anyways......(No, it didn't come out of the box this way....)

And this one reminds me of one of your sketch's, the old Divco truck...

[nate]

10 more minutes! anyone want to break a tie ?

[nate]

ok! voting is over, now I'll get this sorted out. thanks everyone.

[flyingpolock]

Thanks to everyone who participated in this Art Challenge (and again to Ryan for the opportunity to do this, as well as the sticky!!)

Congrats to BigWigRaceCars... great, unique piece... Awesome stuff. Your shirt is on the way, man!

Nate, killer idea this go-round!! Thanks to all who looked in and voted, and again, to those who made some of their first art posts here! Hopefully we'll see you all back for more, and on the Friday Art Show as well!

Jigger-- you promised us a post on the secret to the Aztec Cruiz's paint job... Can't wait to see it!

Nate had asked me to come up with the next challenge.... I'm thinkin'.... I'm thinkin'....

[CQQLSPENCER]

Sorry I didn't get anything in on this challenge hopefuly the next one. Everyone did such an awsome job. Very impresive!

[BigWigRaceCars]

Originally Posted by flyingpolock

Thanks to everyone who participated in this Art Challenge (and again to Ryan for the opportunity to do this, as well as the sticky!!)

Congrats to BigWigRaceCars... great, unique piece... Awesome stuff. Your shirt is on the way, man!

Nate, killer idea this go-round!! Thanks to all who looked in and voted, and again, to those who made some of their first art posts here! Hopefully we'll see you all back for more, and on the Friday Art Show as well!

Jigger-- you promised us a post on the secret to the Aztec Cruiz's paint job... Can't wait to see it!

Nate had asked me to come up with the next challenge.... I'm thinkin'.... I'm thinkin'....

Thanks Brian! I'll wear it to the Roundup with pride.

Thanks to all who participated, either by submitting something or voting.

Looking forward to the next one.

[Jigger]

BigWigRaceCars First time's a charmer! That embossed sheet is killer. And it's great to see a variety of materials used in the challenge!!!

flyingpolock CONGRATS BUDDY!!! You definitely earned this one, those
drawings are sweeeeet! That pick-up looks like candy!

Here's what I used for the side panels...



Three of my kids helped on the Catalina's final look (Maybe that would have helped me
garner the sympathy votes???)
Noelle, 11, provided the 1" x2" Old Maid card to use for the panels
Abby,12, suggested the burnt orange metallic paint.
Ian, 13, said it had an 'Aztec' look so some color and the name are accredited to him.
The comp layout was, basically, ripped off from Flyin'Brian"P" (sort of)

Thanks to those who voted for my kids!

[flyingpolock]

Originally Posted by Jigger

BigWigRaceCars First time's a charmer! That embossed sheet is killer. And it's great to see a variety of materials used in the challenge!!!

flyingpolock CONGRATS BUDDY!!! You definitely earned this one, those
drawings are sweeeeet! That pick-up looks like candy!

Here's what I used for the side panels...



Three of my kids helped on the Catalina's final look (Maybe that would have helped me
garner the sympathy votes???)
Noelle, 11, provided the 1" x2" Old Maid card to use for the panels
Abby,12, suggested the burnt orange metallic paint.
Ian, 13, said it had an 'Aztec' look so some color and the name are accredited to him.
The comp layout was, basically, ripped off from Flyin'Brian"P" (sort of)

Thanks to those who voted for my kids!

Thanks, man! Great challenge this time, all kinds of killer work...
Your entry sums up what it's all about: INVOLVEMENT. You brought in the kids for some inspiration, and what says lowrider more than family? Well, besides the lead singer of War... I think he's cornered the market on SAYING "lowrider". I'm gonna go sleep now.
Very cool, Jigger.... thanks for sharing!

[Kev Nemo]

Congrats everyone!