Spinner Report post Posted February 22, 2012 This was by far my most challenging tank bib to date. Client asked me awhile back about doing a picture of St. Michael he found on the internet. We got the details pinned down and the job scheduled but later when I was looking at the picture he sent me - a semi-basic computerized & altered rendition of the original painting - I realized I had seen it before way back when in Art History classes. I did some research and found the correct, original version and upon discussing it, he agreed to use the original as the basis. The is artwork was done in 1635 by Guido Reni and is titled, "Saint Michael Vanquishing Satan" or "Michael the Archangel Vanquishing Satan" depending on who you ask. Here is my rendition of it in leather, made for a 2003 Honda VTX1800C. Hermann Oak 5/6 oz A grade from Goliger Leather & triple loop edge lacing in black kangaroo. Golden Fluid Acrylics were used for the colors. I included some progress pictures this time to give folks a sense of what happens during the process. Enjoy! Chris Starting with a pic of the bare gas tank: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephan Danner Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Hey Chris! An old master "remastered" - very nice job!!! Thank you for sharing the WIP-pics, too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Nice! This just really pops! My favorite is the detail in the wings and the subtle texture in the clouds. Cheers, Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellfireJack Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Awesome work Spinner! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Thanks guys, glad you like it. It was definitely fun to work on & the client loves it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted February 22, 2012 SWEET! You do nice work bro! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tatehunt Report post Posted February 22, 2012 Very nice! I agree with the earlier comment about the wings and clouds. Awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suicide Report post Posted February 23, 2012 Awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aulus Report post Posted February 23, 2012 Awesome work! This is really cool stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner Report post Posted February 24, 2012 Thanks everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McJeep Report post Posted February 25, 2012 As always, beauty work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewMc Report post Posted February 25, 2012 Wow, great detailing topped off with great painting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs Barry Hicks Report post Posted February 27, 2012 I love seeing old masters being redone in modern times. Very nice. This is one of my favorite subjects for artwork, so I really appreciate seeing it done on leather. Only thing that I might suggest is making the flames a bit more apparent in the back? I love Golden acrylics. Best paints out there. Great choice with the colors too btw. Really cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Titus Report post Posted February 27, 2012 what to say but HOLLY SHNIKES. That is awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EzGravy Report post Posted February 28, 2012 This was by far my most challenging tank bib to date. Client asked me awhile back about doing a picture of St. Michael he found on the internet. We got the details pinned down and the job scheduled but later when I was looking at the picture he sent me - a semi-basic computerized & altered rendition of the original painting - I realized I had seen it before way back when in Art History classes. I did some research and found the correct, original version and upon discussing it, he agreed to use the original as the basis. The is artwork was done in 1635 by Guido Reni and is titled, "Saint Michael Vanquishing Satan" or "Michael the Archangel Vanquishing Satan" depending on who you ask. Here is my rendition of it in leather, made for a 2003 Honda VTX1800C. Hermann Oak 5/6 oz A grade from Goliger Leather & triple loop edge lacing in black kangaroo. Golden Fluid Acrylics were used for the colors. I included some progress pictures this time to give folks a sense of what happens during the process. Enjoy! Chris Starting with a pic of the bare gas tank: Holy Cow, man! Your are gonna make this rider crash 'cause they won't be able to stop looking at this. Very nice!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowryder Report post Posted February 28, 2012 Holy Cow, man! Your are gonna make this rider crash 'cause they won't be able to stop looking at this. Very nice!! Chris buddy, That is one MEGA cool piece of artwork,a masterpiece in itself. tell me please what is that braid you are using on that bib,I,m real interested totry something besides the mexican. cheers JJ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
