These works looks at an alternative approach to producing designs on different surfaces and mediums, in this case motorcycle tanks. I have produced from what were rusty old motorcycle tanks into finished gleaming works showcasing the popular era of airbrushing and pin-striping from a bygone age no longer seen in today’s digital environment.

 

Graphic design has developed and changed many times over its existence and in this body of work shows a glimpse of the past and some of the techniques that was once prevalent within the graphic design industry.

 

© 2014 • DAVID LEWIS SINFIELD • email: davidsinfield@xtra.co.nz

 

Vans
This tank has been painted in 20 layers of candy apple red to give it the rich depth of colour. The logo has been applied in 24k gold on a base of egg white. The green shapes and shadows were then applied and a final topcoat applied.
 

I screen-printed the logo in 4 colours and varnishes  as a water splide transfer. This was applied and a topcoat sprayed on. After drying the other coats of paint was applied and striped back using thinners and rags. Airbrush shadowing was applied then the final topcoat.
 

Daytona Lightning
This tank has been painted in 20 layers of candy apple green to give it the rich depth of colour. I screen-printed the logo in 3 colours and varnishes as water slide transfer. This was applied and a topcoat sprayed on. The other shapes were applied using an airbrush and shading. Finally white pin striping applied.
 

BSA Tank
I screen-printed the logo in 3 colours and varnishes as water slide transfer. This was applied and a topcoat sprayed on. The other shapes were applied using an airbrush and shading.