Author: Drew

13 Nov

Posted at 10:01h in Tips & How To by
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“Drew, I bought your DVD and learned so much from it. I have had so much fun doing combo spray designs with paint pen designs but I would like to know any hints or techniques for doing smooth pinlines and borders along rails or to separate paint pen panels and sprayed areas.  Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm and your talents – Bud Tatum”

These are great questions, Bud.  When doing Combo Spray and Paint Pen Designs, you have 2 ways to go: (more…)

07 Nov

Posted at 11:49h in Tips & How To by
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Spunk's Chucks Painted up with POSCAS

Chick's Kicks for Spunk!

Karoleen, a graphic designer in Santa Barbara, had about 5 million questions in an e-mail.  I’ll answer one here and the rest will have to wait!

“What kind of markers do you use for painting canvas shoes?  I’ve heard acrylic mixed with acetone 5:2 should work.  Do you think POSCAS would be more sufficient?”

I like the POSCA water-based paint pens best because they are quick & easy.  I’ve tried acrylics and found it to be tedious.   Check out a video of me painting a pair of Maria’s Chuck Taylor’s:  (more…)

07 Nov

Posted at 11:27h in Tips & How To by
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One of my Hand Painted Guitars

One of my Hand Painted Guitars

Jose Arana e-mailed this question:  “What kind of primer do you recomend using before painting on the guitar?”

Jose, thanks for your question – I use Krylon or Kiltz spray can primer on guitars and just about anything else.  It’s quick & easy.  You can find both of these primers in any hardware store.

Drew