{"product_id":"untitled-feb22_22-19","title":"1959 El Camino ‘teardrop’","description":"\u003cp\u003e1959 El Camino ‘teardrop’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirbrush and acrylic brushwork \u003cbr\u003eWaterborne automotive and candy paint on ACM panel \u003cbr\u003eFinished in 2k clear\u003cbr\u003e42 x 30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of a Limited series of works refining an illustrative use of the automotive paint medium, with the distinctive teardrop taillight of the Impala airbrushed in a mixture of gold and silver flake topped with multiple layers of Blood red Candy transparent paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapturing the influential look and style seen the classic American custom and ‘low rider’ movements in the latter half of the century, the technique perfected and dubbed ‘Candy apple’ by classic car builder Joe Bailon, inspired custom enthusiasts to push the limits of design and paint systems to the extravagant and innovative levels seen round the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest seen in person to appreciate the subtle colour shifts and glow as you move around the artwork. This work is finished in a 2K clear, providing lifelong protection from the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boldness of the design of America 1950s and early 60s cars will always hold a place in my heart, The post-WWII economic boom that fuelled the optimism, consumerism, and a desire for \"modern,\" sleek machines. Designers and engineers pivoting from roles in defence and aviation, pulled designs and elements from their respective industries with curved body lines, flowing fins, symbolic propellers and plane motifs decorating many cars of this period, decorated with opulent chrome and rich luxury interiors these vehicles truly embody the saying “They don’t make them like they used to…”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toby Jenkins Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47468215664866,"sku":null,"price":899.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/8026\/5698\/files\/B4DBC553-7904-44E2-80B1-14E0091BFD7E.jpg?v=1771483857","url":"https:\/\/tobyjenkinsart.com\/products\/untitled-feb22_22-19","provider":"Toby Jenkins Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}