Little Ford WIP

SLeahy · #1 08-10-2012, 10:45 PM

I had some time while waiting for another project to come together so I started this painting. It was supposed to be the mate to the '53 Olds painting that I just finished but in the middle of everything, I decided to change the format up a little. This one is again on a titanium plate and but the size for this one is 1"x1". Funny thing is, this one has been incredibly relaxing to work on. So more updates soon!

**vmrs** · #2 08-10-2012, 10:59 PM

Isn't it great when you just enjoy a painting. This looks like it's going to be another stunner. Can't wait to see what else you do with it!

SLeahy · #3 08-14-2012, 01:39 AM

So right!! I seriously think it helps me retain what sanity I have left

When things seem out of control, I always gravitate to the easel. There is something so steadying about knowing that for at least a little while, I can work on something that is within my control.

Tonight is a good example. I managed to get some more done on this one and took my mind off things that I needed to relax about.

SLeahy · #4 08-14-2012, 09:19 PM

After a mini marathon today I finished this painting up. On to the next victim!!

**vmrs** · #5 08-15-2012, 12:32 AM

That is amazing! You should be really relaxed after that.

SLeahy · #6 08-15-2012, 08:24 PM

Hee hee, this one WAS the relax

Here is a better one to show the scale. This one had the surface area of one of the razor blade paintings minus the hole, which was very, very nice

Kurlie · #7 08-18-2012, 11:15 AM

I posted previously, for the Olds, now I am really impressed! What process is used? I am unfamiliar with titanium plate, is it a painted surface.. on what? Kurlie8-)

SLeahy · #8 08-18-2012, 11:18 PM

Thanks Kurlie. I was lucky enough to get a hold of a number of small pieces of titanium. Basically, I sand them then use thin tape to mask off a border around the edge. From there I take them to a body shop and they are primed with a catalyzed primer that bites into the metal. Then I just do the painting. It's a lot like working on gessoed mdf.

Because I use a waterborne automotive paint for the art, I can take the painting back to the body shop when I am finished and they clear coat it just like a car.

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