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Pinstripe Chris · 06-26-2010, 07:05 PM

I was recently asked to do a concept drawing for a local dealership trying to achieve a modern custom look. The concept i came up with is a semi 2 tone look with Sharpie Art on top that gracefully falls into the sides without being broken up too harshly by a hardline. The concept is pretty pretty out there, but it did get some peoples' attention. Enough so that they wanted me to do something full scale so they could see what they might potentially have. They gave me a 2010 Corvette roof as a test panel. I would really like to know what Camaro people think of this idea. Anything helps... layout, design, color... if you have a suggestion, i would like to hear it. Thanks!

-Pinstripe Chris

www.PinstripeChris.com

13 ZL1 · 06-26-2010, 07:49 PM

Sorry, I don't think it belongs on a car.

2010SLVRBULIT · 06-26-2010, 07:55 PM

tone it down some, maybe a simple tribal design..

Rtoups · 06-26-2010, 08:20 PM

Very cool stuff there. If you don't mind me asking, what did you use to create the concept. I'm trying to figure out how you got the bottom half of the car to look blurred like that. Airbrush?

Reminds me of the Sharpie Lamborghini:

Pinstripe Chris · 06-26-2010, 09:50 PM

I drew it out first, then used marker to fill the yellow and black sharpied the design... then yes- i airbrushed the color transitions of the body in. And i did it rather quickly without masking the surrounding area so that's what the haze is. The Sharpie Lambo is one of my all time favorites... i love the art work and that is what had inspired me to start doing cars that way earlier this year. I think crossing over into the new Camaro world would be a bold move for a dealership, but also grab alot of attention.

boomskeet · 06-27-2010, 06:27 PM

I LOVE IT!!!, but does sharpie stay on? like would u wash it ever?

Pinstripe Chris · 06-27-2010, 06:49 PM

In this case, being done at a dealership, i would be clear-coating over it to preserve it forever. Then you can wash it just like any other car. Thanks for the question!

Might look kinda stealthy over that dark gray...

Pinstripe Chris · 06-27-2010, 07:06 PM

Incase anyone is interested... i Sharpied a Cadillac in Cali earlier this year... the artwork is a bit less bold, leaving more of the ground color to show thru. In this case, it's gold. There is an infinite number of ways to do this, but i wanted to give an example of something a little 'thinner' to see if maybe this is more appealing.

Please leave your comments!

boomskeet · 03-02-2011, 03:38 AM

yo what happend to ya man!??!?

Revo1 · 03-02-2011, 03:41 AM

Quite an urban flair, I bet this look would sell, maybe wraps?

CamaroMiami · 03-02-2011, 03:54 AM

Too busy for me but, (the concept and idea is there for the younger group I guess).
It wouldn't sell too much where I'm located. They would invest in a unique solid color or two tone.
Down here, only the back end has those types of cartoons and designs.

Pinstripe Chris · 03-07-2011, 11:30 PM

Been a while! The Sharpie Camaro route ended up being re-routed to Corvette's and then later to Ferrari's. Logically, adding that amount of 'flare' to an unsold car is limiting its potential buyers. So later we suggested to new car buyers (and later to Ferrari owners who were receiving full paint jobs by me

the idea of adding more and being able to finance it thru the dealership. The way it was advertised was via my car... my Sharpie Fiero. Yes I know it's not a Camaro, but I'd like to share it with you guys anyways! Just one side is done to show quick contrast and a different kind of 2 tone. I also included the Lamborghini logo as a tribute to my original inspiration. Everything was done free hand and mostly at car shows. This particular car was featured in the local newspaper and has led to many more avenues. Sold the car last year tho- time for a new Sharpie car... any volunteers?

Lots more stuff on my website www.PinstripeChris.com in both the gallery and the blog

Maro99 · 03-08-2011, 12:17 AM

Great work, you have alot of talent. Im a little confused though. Are you drawing these designs with a sharpie directly on to the cars and then clearing them or is that airbrushed on?

boomskeet · 03-08-2011, 12:40 AM

thank god youre back, when are you coming to LA?

View Poll Results: What do you think?
That looks crazy!	9	15.52%
Could be toned down a little	5	8.62%
Too much for me	39	67.24%
I'd buy one like that	8	13.79%
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06-26-2010, 07:05 PM	#1
Pinstripe Chris Drives: Flat White w/ Sharpie Art Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 10	Sharpie Camaro I was recently asked to do a concept drawing for a local dealership trying to achieve a modern custom look. The concept i came up with is a semi 2 tone look with Sharpie Art on top that gracefully falls into the sides without being broken up too harshly by a hardline. The concept is pretty pretty out there, but it did get some peoples' attention. Enough so that they wanted me to do something full scale so they could see what they might potentially have. They gave me a 2010 Corvette roof as a test panel. I would really like to know what Camaro people think of this idea. Anything helps... layout, design, color... if you have a suggestion, i would like to hear it. Thanks! -Pinstripe Chris www.PinstripeChris.com

06-26-2010, 08:20 PM	#4
Rtoups Drives: RJT 2LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Palos Verdes, California Posts: 602 View My Garage	Very cool stuff there. If you don't mind me asking, what did you use to create the concept. I'm trying to figure out how you got the bottom half of the car to look blurred like that. Airbrush? Reminds me of the Sharpie Lamborghini: __________________ SoCal Camaro5 Family Member

06-27-2010, 07:06 PM	#8
Pinstripe Chris Drives: Flat White w/ Sharpie Art Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 10	Sharpie Camaro Continued... Incase anyone is interested... i Sharpied a Cadillac in Cali earlier this year... the artwork is a bit less bold, leaving more of the ground color to show thru. In this case, it's gold. There is an infinite number of ways to do this, but i wanted to give an example of something a little 'thinner' to see if maybe this is more appealing. Please leave your comments!

03-02-2011, 03:38 AM	#9
boomskeet Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT - Cyber Gray Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 216	yo what happend to ya man!??!? __________________ '10 1LT CGM V6 W/ mods all my mods done by myself and borrowing friends' tools Performance: flowmaster AT axle back exhaust Cosmetic: Matte Black Grand Sport stripes, Matte Black Powder Coated 18" stock rims, Matte Black Rear blackout panels, Matte Black Tinted rear lights, Carbon Fiber DiNoc emblems, Carbon Fiber DiNoc rear light surround bezels, GTS headlight black outs, Street Scenes rear spoiler, Decepticon gas cap AKA The "Decepticon" Camaro

06-26-2010, 07:49 PM	#2
13 ZL1 Drives: 2013 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Manteca CA Posts: 683	Sorry, I don't think it belongs on a car.

06-26-2010, 07:55 PM	#3
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	tone it down some, maybe a simple tribal design..

06-26-2010, 09:50 PM	#5
Pinstripe Chris Drives: Flat White w/ Sharpie Art Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 10	I drew it out first, then used marker to fill the yellow and black sharpied the design... then yes- i airbrushed the color transitions of the body in. And i did it rather quickly without masking the surrounding area so that's what the haze is. The Sharpie Lambo is one of my all time favorites... i love the art work and that is what had inspired me to start doing cars that way earlier this year. I think crossing over into the new Camaro world would be a bold move for a dealership, but also grab alot of attention.

06-27-2010, 06:27 PM	#6
boomskeet Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT - Cyber Gray Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 216	I LOVE IT!!!, but does sharpie stay on? like would u wash it ever?

06-27-2010, 06:49 PM	#7
Pinstripe Chris Drives: Flat White w/ Sharpie Art Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 10	In this case, being done at a dealership, i would be clear-coating over it to preserve it forever. Then you can wash it just like any other car. Thanks for the question! Might look kinda stealthy over that dark gray...

03-02-2011, 03:41 AM	#10
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Quite an urban flair, I bet this look would sell, maybe wraps? __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

03-02-2011, 03:54 AM	#11
CamaroMiami Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3, 92 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 530	Too busy for me but, (the concept and idea is there for the younger group I guess). It wouldn't sell too much where I'm located. They would invest in a unique solid color or two tone. Down here, only the back end has those types of cartoons and designs.

03-07-2011, 11:30 PM	#12
Pinstripe Chris Drives: Flat White w/ Sharpie Art Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 10	Here I am! Been a while! The Sharpie Camaro route ended up being re-routed to Corvette's and then later to Ferrari's. Logically, adding that amount of 'flare' to an unsold car is limiting its potential buyers. So later we suggested to new car buyers (and later to Ferrari owners who were receiving full paint jobs by me the idea of adding more and being able to finance it thru the dealership. The way it was advertised was via my car... my Sharpie Fiero. Yes I know it's not a Camaro, but I'd like to share it with you guys anyways! Just one side is done to show quick contrast and a different kind of 2 tone. I also included the Lamborghini logo as a tribute to my original inspiration. Everything was done free hand and mostly at car shows. This particular car was featured in the local newspaper and has led to many more avenues. Sold the car last year tho- time for a new Sharpie car... any volunteers? Lots more stuff on my website www.PinstripeChris.com in both the gallery and the blog Attached Images

03-08-2011, 12:17 AM	#13
Maro99 Drives: Heel toe express.. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Charleston, S.C Posts: 1,500	Great work, you have alot of talent. Im a little confused though. Are you drawing these designs with a sharpie directly on to the cars and then clearing them or is that airbrushed on?

03-08-2011, 12:40 AM	#14
boomskeet Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT - Cyber Gray Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 216	thank god youre back, when are you coming to LA? __________________ '10 1LT CGM V6 W/ mods all my mods done by myself and borrowing friends' tools Performance: flowmaster AT axle back exhaust Cosmetic: Matte Black Grand Sport stripes, Matte Black Powder Coated 18" stock rims, Matte Black Rear blackout panels, Matte Black Tinted rear lights, Carbon Fiber DiNoc emblems, Carbon Fiber DiNoc rear light surround bezels, GTS headlight black outs, Street Scenes rear spoiler, Decepticon gas cap AKA The "Decepticon" Camaro

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