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Re: New Work

matt_lorenzi wrote:Hey Jim,
I like your transition illustrations from wireframe to rendering: http://www.hatchillustrations.com/#2511 ... lustration
Do you start with full versions of each: wireframe and fine detail, then blend them together? I imagine that might be a lot of work if you already know when sections will be which.

I am close to finishing up a Vincent Black Shadow that I have been toying with for almost 10 years. Full-on trace job, but really doing it to test and hone all of my Illustrator skills. Still find myself digging the internet for closeups of engines, forks, brakes, etc... I should just buy one ;)
Hi Matt,

Lets see that Vincent! Thanks for checking out my latest for Cycle World, it is a two page spread in the Feb. issue. For this one I just drew the line work and wanted to add a touch of color so I just kept going until I ran out of time. Ship it!

Many times for clients I do provide a full color version and clean line work and whatever is in between.

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Jim, just checking out some of your work again. You ever dabble with any 3D programs for your work? You sound like a straight-up Adobe kinda guy, but you produce nothing short of beautiful work. You mentioned in one of my threads to "just draw it"....good advice, but surely you have some short-cuts...don't tell me you don't have a bunch of nuts and bolts in your symbol library. ;)

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Hi Matt, Thanks for checking out my work. No 3D I use only Photoshop like 99% of the time. I did purchase this templet from Kevin Hulsey a while ago and it has really been a great asset: http://www.automotiveillustrations.com/ ... bolts.html

Stay tuned lots of new work going up soon.....

Best,

Jim

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I've looked at those too....pretty cool, and I can see those saving a lot of time.

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The first aspect of a job I did for VW is out, I thought I would share: http://www.hatchillustrations.com/Volks ... on-Posters, http://www.hatchillustrations.com/Volks ... ation-Cars

- I did all the cars and another artist did the backgrounds on the posters, it was fun. More to come..

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jhatch wrote:The first aspect of a job I did for VW is out, I thought I would share: http://www.hatchillustrations.com/Volks ... on-Posters, http://www.hatchillustrations.com/Volks ... ation-Cars

- I did all the cars and another artist did the backgrounds on the posters, it was fun. More to come..
Very beautiful work, as always, Jim. They are very impressive!

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Thanks for posting Jim. I agree 100% with Don - absolutely gorgeous... and that's not just related to the fact that I have a Golf and Passat on my drive ;)
I always enjoy looking at your work, although everytime I do it gives me a severe case of 'talent envy' :)

I love the sense of depth you've got in the cutaways. What reference did you get? Dare I ask how long this took?
Great job on the Jetta 'crumple'.

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Mike A wrote:Thanks for posting Jim. I agree 100% with Don - absolutely gorgeous... and that's not just related to the fact that I have a Golf and Passat on my drive ;)
I always enjoy looking at your work, although everytime I do it gives me a severe case of 'talent envy' :)

I love the sense of depth you've got in the cutaways. What reference did you get? Dare I ask how long this took?
Great job on the Jetta 'crumple'.
Hi Don and Mike,

Thanks for the kind words! The job only took a few months and reference was all over the map from photos, cad, you name it. I hope to work with James to maybe do a more formal posting about this project.

Jim

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Jim / James - I hope you can do that. I'm sure it would make a great read.

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Hi all,
A recent line art job for your viewing pleasure - or otherwise, LOL!

* updated version - in the light of Steven's helpful critique *
RacingBike_05006_1200px.jpg
Comments and critique welcome...
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