In this updated edition of the definitive pinstripe how-to, acclaimed
veteran striper Alan Johnson shows you how to get started, further your
mastery of the form, and create solid designs.
Even before the heyday of Von Dutch and Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, the
ultimate way to personalize your car or motorcycle was to lay some
wicked lines on top of the paintwork. Done with a steady hand and an eye
for style, pinstripes speak volumes. In How to Pinstripe, Alan shows
you everything you need to know about tools and materials, getting
started, practicing and mastering the form, and understanding how a good
design comes together.
Following a primer on the history and evolution of pinstriping, How to
Pinstripe launches into a step-by-step guide to the pinstriping
process. While stressing the importance of finding your own style
and having fun with the hobby, Johnson covers:
- Choosing paint and brushes that suit your style and abilities
- Preparing surfaces
- The basics of color theory
- Experimenting with symmetrical and asymmetrical designs
- Striping freehand
- Using grids and patterns
- Unique considerations for antique and collector cars, hot rods and
customs, and motorcycles
And now, updated material includes primers on the pinstripe-associated
gearhead art forms of lettering and gold leaf, making How to
Pinstripe a comprehensive resource. For more advanced pinstripers,
there's also tried-and-true advice on apprenticing and working car
shows.
Illustrated with color photography throughout, How to Pinstripe is
the perfect source for beginners and veterans alike.
