'71 Demon

[DVierstra]

This is a '71 Dodge Demon. Client wanted two tone paint with a yellow-gold graphic stripe down the side. Client/Builder wanted Boze wheels too. This is what I came up with.

http://www.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/71797_vMmoYl_AcHUhIi1uaOaZjuYSv.jpg

[sonoma01]

That looks excellent. It's nice to see different catrs being given "the treatment".

Brandon

[city_ofthe_south]

nice work man .... is this some of your illustrator work? maybe a combo of Illustrator and PS?

[camcojb]

love it, great looking car.

Jody

[ZVT]

Very Nice work DV.:thumbsup:

I looked at one just the other day but the guy wanted waaaaaaaaaay to much for it!!!!

[DVierstra]

Thanks for the comments guys.

city_ofthe_south nice work man .... is this some of your illustrator work? maybe a combo of Illustrator and PS?

City,

It is all Photoshop work on this one. Here a paint scheme update...based on the clients input...the one car is copper. Which one do you like?

http://www.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/71797_Qblj75zKiGjLCV5KOiM8M_Da7.jpg

[city_ofthe_south]

the blue and silver one is so unique that i really like it. i think the one with green doesn't work with the stripe ... maybe a different take on the stock stripe would work? (but not like the orange one) The first one was just solid, and your client should go with it imo.

[rjsjea]

The car DV is designing is mine......I think he does great work. I am having difficulty on paint schemes. One day I like a solid, then I get on the two-tone kick, next it's well.....who knows??

I am new here, trying to do a car that has never gotten much attention. The car has AlterKtion front susp, triangulated 4-link, Wilwood brakes, custom cage, and has been smoothed out (firewall,drip rails,marker lights etc....) Car is a street/show use, not much track time other than occasionally

Any input would be great, I know ultimately it's my car just wanting some input from guys in the know. I dont want it to be obnoxious, loud, but want it to stand out.

[COYBILT]

This is not a car thats built up a lot and I like that about it. The grey one I think looks the best and second is the green and dark grey.

[DVierstra]

rjsjea The car DV is designing is mine......I think he does great work. I am having difficulty on paint schemes. One day I like a solid, then I get on the two-tone kick, next it's well.....who knows??

Here's a second set for viewing....Thanks everyone for the comments!
These might spark more interest in the two tone. :cheering:


http://www.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/71797_dj8OsZELRposLovZPRtGfrOp8.jpg

[badbu68]

I think this second from the bottom on this pic is badass;

http://www.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/71797_Qblj75zKiGjLCV5KOiM8M_Da7.jpg

[city_ofthe_south]

of the new set i really like the top two ... the new stripe is cool and i probably like the gray and gray version best but i think the red would appeal to me more with a darker upper gray.

[DVierstra]

city_ofthe_south,

Love your commentary on your website:

www.odellstudios.com (http://www.odellstudios.com)

Volume 1: Overview of Modern Cars and Styling! So true. Could not have said it better!

Thanks for your comments. Also thanks badbu68, pontiac65, & rjsjea (Rob) for your comments!! Very helpful on your views.


DV

[DVierstra]

Here's the last few changes...based on recent suggestions...

http://www.coroflot.com/user_files/individual_files/71797_jJovU3oj_yqL9ptlYr8ABc6nx.jpg

[mlomaka]

I am really likin' the middle two, with the black on top being the favorite. I have to start playing with graphics on the computer.

[city_ofthe_south]

city_ofthe_south,

Love your commentary on your website:

www.odellstudios.com (http://www.odellstudios.com)

Volume 1: Overview of Modern Cars and Styling! So true. Could not have said it better!

Thanks for your comments. Also thanks badbu68, pontiac65, & rjsjea (Rob) for your comments!! Very helpful on your views.


DV
haha, well I'm glad you enjoyed it. I wish I had more time to really organize my thoughts and properly edit them but there it is. The new installment will be coming out here by the end of the week. I drove a Stratus RT ... the last or next to last year they made them in the 2 door, so that's what it will cover mostly. And I have to chime in again on your drawings, of the newest newest group, I once again like the top 2. The top one is now my official fav and there is no way he can't use that stripe ... it's great on this car.

[Young Gun]

first off great looking work...after looking at your renderings it makes me wonder how more people havent gotten around to building them up!!!

my other question is how do you get that "look" on the cars...by look i mean that certain texture...I know this is confusing but i apologize, what I am trying to say is instead of making it look like a photograph how do you make it look like a very crisp and clean design...gahhh I am irritating myself...Im not making any sense!!!! hahah

[city_ofthe_south]

first off great looking work...after looking at your renderings it makes me wonder how more people havent gotten around to building them up!!!

my other question is how do you get that "look" on the cars...by look i mean that certain texture...I know this is confusing but i apologize, what I am trying to say is instead of making it look like a photograph how do you make it look like a very crisp and clean design...gahhh I am irritating myself...Im not making any sense!!!! hahah

ha, i get you. pen tool is the answer ... pen tool i say. in either Illustrator or Photoshop. In Photoshop there are other options like the lasso tool and its variations and you could probably use a hard brush if you were pretty cool but you'd get more precise lines with the previous 2 options.

[ZVT]

first off great looking work...after looking at your renderings it makes me wonder how more people havent gotten around to building them up!!!

my other question is how do you get that "look" on the cars...by look i mean that certain texture...I know this is confusing but i apologize, what I am trying to say is instead of making it look like a photograph how do you make it look like a very crisp and clean design...gahhh I am irritating myself...Im not making any sense!!!! hahah

Definetly agree with Colter the "Pen tool is you friend" with rendering or just chopping your selctions are alot sharper and you dont get those jagged edges.
The texture I use is just adding some noise filter on the body and fading that.
Learning to use feathering also helps when you create reflections etc...

here's a tut for you.
http://www.adobetutorialz.com/articles/2794/1/Adobe-Photoshop-Pen-Tool-Tutorial

Btw DV the top 2 from the last batch are definetly the best color scheme it just flows nicely together IMO!

[DVierstra]

I agree with all of you. The Pen tool or Bezier tool is the first and foremost tool to learn and master for anyone starting out drawing digitally. Without it...well let's say there would not be many of us willing to do digital illustration. :hail:

ZVT, good tutorial. That is the first basic thing I learned back in '94.


It still takes a level of skill & talent to do the work...just another tool for the designer/artist, Just less mess to clean up afterwards!!:beavis:

[Young Gun]

EDIT: ok i feel kinda stupid...i saw you meant the pen tool in PS...not an actual pen...ill have to try and figure out how that one works...but do you start with an actual image or do you usually start from scratch?

[ZVT]

EDIT: ok i feel kinda stupid...i saw you meant the pen tool in PS...not an actual pen...ill have to try and figure out how that one works...but do you start with an actual image or do you usually start from scratch?

I t depends most guys do a rough sketch scan it and then use PS or illustrator.

I for one cant draw too well, its just easier for me to do it all in PS.I normally work with a source image on the right monitor and PS open on the left and go from there adding in color body mods wheels etc...

Check out this thread I posted some links to some really good tutorials etc....
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=10751


Zee

[Hdesign]

Sorry for the hijack but congrats on the PHR ink Z! Nice looking bird!

[ZVT]

Sorry for the hijack but congrats on the PHR ink Z! Nice looking bird!

HEHEHE thanks Ben thats awesome now i just have to wait for my mag to arrive!!!:D :D :D :D