In this Motorburg PhotoShop tutorial, Keith “RunawayChair” Towler will demonstrate how to slice a photograph into layers, how to draw paths to use like masking-tape and how to repaint the photo’s parts and reassemble the layers to make a wild new design. You’ll follow along as he turns a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado into a bubble-top Jet Car… like something you might see on a Jetson’s cartoon.
See it all “start to finish” here…

As artists and designers, we all have stumbled across work that inspires us in some way, and that inspiration finds its’ way into our own work as time goes by. When it comes to color and defining surface shapes, Motorburg Associate Artist Brian can trace some of his greatest inspiration to two artists in particular: James Bama and Basil Gogos. Brian takes some time to give us a quick introduction to two of the masters of graphically-styled art, and continues his series of inspirational art techniques and artists… And hopefully inspires you to think a bit outside of the box when looking for a fresh approach in your next project.
Discover some great art here…

In the sixties, asymmetrical design began to take hold of the custom car and show rod world, and the results were often shocking, yet pleasing to the eye when done just right. Motorburg Associate Artist Brian Stupski takes a look at the new Nissan Cube from this “slant” and offers up a tasty modern version of Roth’s lilliputian Surfite, and then spins the whole thing on its head with some So-Cal VW influence for those so-inclined…
Thinking outside of the boxy car here…

Learn the fine art of using brushes and 3D effects in Illustrator while creating a three-color t-shirt design. Follow along as Ger “Dutch Courage” Peters teaches you brush basics and manipulation, and how to use the 3D tools in Adobe Illustrator to give your digital work a hand-inked look…
The complete tutorial is right this way…

In a Motorburg exclusive, Lemorris Harris guides us through the step by step process of rendering an automobile in his unique and fanciful style. Watch, as he starts his preliminary design with traditional tools, followed by a computer scan and then on to some superb “plugged in” craftsmanship utilizing Photoshop. So, set back and enjoy this great cartoon tutorial by Lemorris… it’s sure to leave you both artistically informed as well as with – a big smile on your face.
See the tutorial “start to finish” here…

It’s here!!! The 2010 Rendered Hope Charity Calendar featuring transportation artwork from professional designers. This years calendar has a great mix of work from OEM, Hot Rod and Entertainment Designers. There is featured artwork from the hot Camaro, Corvette Stingray Concept, Scott Robertson’s crazy ships, west coast Hot Rods and more! Add to that a full 100% of proceeds being donated to the Detroit Children’s Hospital annual Snow Pile event, and it’s a pure winner…
Learn more and order your copy here…

A car design rendering tutorial from Motorburg.com. From rough sketch to completed piece, our in-house expert guides you through materials and tool selection, proper masking, shading, coloring and detailing. Learn some helpful tricks and tips on creating surface reflections, highlights, shadows and more. No matter what your skill level, or if you work traditionally or digitally, there is something to be learned along the way, and adapted to your current work to give it that final “polish”! Fully illustrated tutorial Includes step-by-step instructions and helpful hints.
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Taking a look at hot rod design and illustration from the perspective of Hunter S. Thompson’s Gonzo journalism technique. Motorburg Associate Artist Brian Stupski from Problem Child Kustoms Studio offers a fresh approach to what is becoming a stagnant field of the same-old, same-old, and offers up some constructive criticism and advice gleaned from his years as a professional artist and designer. An enlightening look at why drawing and experiencing art is more important than ever, and can be the key to landing more clients in a very competitive marketplace… and finds a way to breathe new life into his own art through some hefty introspection.

by Henry Lehmann

How would you like to enjoy a Porsche in your kitchen or a Lamborghini in your office? Many premium automobile manufacturers have collaborated with other prestige brands to share design knowledge and create some amazing products. The combination of attractive design, sound engineering and high quality materials is hard to beat. It creates desire, provides convenience, longevity, and a pride of ownership. Upscale automobile manufacturers have long recognized… Continue reading Bringing the Luxury Automotive Style Home

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The Saga of the Corvette Street Rod
Proving the old adage that Less is MORE!
By Charlie Smith

“A production street rod from a major manufacturer? I don’t think so!”, he snapped.

Be sure to check out the Vettester Gallery at the end of the article! — Ed.
When the 1984 Corvette was released in 1983, it made a big impression on me. Not so much its exterior styling, but that engine with its plenum and injector …