Anybody Know Low Cost Artist??

[BRIAN]

I am redoing my parts chaser truck as my Duster project fell apart. I need a low cost artist to do rendering for me. I know Kris does sort of computer generated deal and his work is great but I am looking for drawings a little lower priced. Thanks

[TitoJones]

John McBride can do a couple low buck renderings for you.

Email him at [email protected]
Tyler

[KrisHorton]

Probably the first time I've been called high-priced... John might be a good alternative. Don't know what he charges though. I thought we were on the same level as far as pricing.

Kris

[1970cuda]

i tried the less expensive route and waited a long time for the rendering, that when i got it i was not happy. tried that route again with the same results. now i have kris doing one for me(between the star wars movies) and i know this one will be great and take a lot less time then the other two (as long as he doesn't have the watch the fourth dvd too)

[KrisHorton]

The benefit of having dual monitors...I get to watch my Star Wars DVDs AND work at the same time!

Kris

[Rick Dorion]

Hi, Kris. Did you receive my email?

[BRIAN]

The rendering is for a quick redo of my parts chaser truck and I was not looking to spend too much as I just needed quick idea. Kris your pricing is on par for what I normally pay. I like your work but I do like drawing better than computer generated work as it looks more accurate to me. Once again NO OFFENSE AS YOUR WORK IS VERY NICE.

[toddshotrods]

If you like 2-d renderings I may be able to help you too. Check out my site (link in my sig) and if you like my style shoot me an email...

[rockdogz]

Kris, I've been sending you mail too... don't you need any more customers? :icon_razz

gimme a shout...


Thanks,

[BRIAN]

It is not exactly top secret projct. I have an almost zero rust 83' Chevy short bed fleetside and I want to make quick redo using Chevy SS idea from differnt models. The front and rear bumpers will be widened 60's Camaro rear bumpers. Front valance will be from 69 Camaro. Hood will have SS hood with grilles. Rear gate will get rubber SS pad like 70 Chevelle and rolled rear panel hiding hitch. I want to use either grey TT or 18 SS396 billet rallys. The paint will have SS Camaro hockey puck stripe. Grille to be blackened like Chevelle. Maybe Lemans Blue or the stock rusty brown color. If somebody is interested in making a couple of bucks drawing 3/4 front and rear shots or wants to show off their talents here is your oppurtunity. I normally pay about $250-300 for pro rendering. I am willing to pay a third of that but do not want exagerated computer generated pic that can't be achieved at this budget. Thanks and anybody interetsed the check is ready to go.

[KrisHorton]

If you want exaggerated, go with a 2D artist, most of them are really good at huge wheels and ridiculous proportions. Only impossible thing in my renderings is the ride height, but that can be modified on the fly. I do anything from mild to wild and anything in between. Given your desired price though, I think it would be fitting to go with a 2D artist. Hey, give Todd a shot. He might even be able to build some of the parts for you.

[toddshotrods]

Brian, I would love to help but I can't do a full color 3/4 view rendering for the price you mentioned.

Kris, I think a lot of 2D guys do exaggerated renderings because we serve what are basically street rodders with modern vehicles - that's how they like to see their projects depicted. If you really think about it current big buck street rods are actually exaggerated. Small vehicles with huge 22" wheels and rubber band tires stuffed under the back, air bag suspensions to make them sit on the ground just like the car in the rendering, etc, etc.

[zbugger]

Heh... You think his asking price is low? I'm getting better everytime I try and do my own.... Free is good.

[B Cichocki]

I'm gonna have to disagree with the remark about 2D renderings being typically out of proportion. If you know what you're doing it's not a problem. Most of the 3D renderings I've seen over the years aren't even 100% true to the shape and proportion of the actual sheet metal on the cars.

Brian, I might be able to help you out. It depends on what time frame you're looking at though, since I'm a college student and I've got work out the wazoo (upper level bio and art classes...need I say more?). Here's a rendering I did (with really subpar coloration, I must admit, but it's the only one I have on this computer). Doesn't look too out of proportion or exaggerated to me. :rolleyes5
-Brian

[KrisHorton]

The 2D art I'm referring to is the stuff you see from car designers such as those from Art Center. They always have very ridiculously big wheels and such. I think most of the artists around here are pretty good about keeping true to the look of an actual car though. I was just generalizing I guess.

Kris

[toddshotrods]

I wasn't offended by the comment, maybe it was generalizing things a bit, but there is some truth in it.

I do exaggerate certain features sometimes, purposely. Take my rendering of my Camaro for example: I drew it with huge 20 & 22" wheels tucked waaay up inside the wheelwells. The wheels are actually feasible, if I decide to go for the modern street rod look on the street and at the shows (with a proper set of 17's & 18's for track duties). The stance is not because it would require air suspension which I do not want on this car. I just like the way it looks on the ground. It's a shoot for the stars and land on the moon kind of thing.

So I plead "guilty" Hey, what do you expect out of a drag racer/street rodder who likes to go around corners too?

I think the main thing for any automotive artist is to keep in mind the needs and desires of the client. If they like somewhat unrealistic flashy art that inspires them to finish the project, the renderings served their purpose. Likewise, if it is a function dictates form set like this club, you have to tone down the drama and serve the need.

JUST KIDDING HERE!!! Kris your art does look incredibly real, but the paint jobs would cost ten to fifteen grand to replicate! I have only seen two shops in my area capable of doing paint jobs that would look that good in person and they are both HIGH!

[B Cichocki]

I wasn't offended, either. I just felt like dragging my knuckles from my stone age drafting table to the computer to make a reply! In all seriousness, though, I see what y'all are saying. As far as the stuff coming out of Art Center, however, the majority of it isn't meant to render a car in 100% reality. Those exaggerated images are design studies to try and get a sense of what is feasible and what isn't. Of course some of the designs could never be built and made functional. But that's not the point. They're just stepping stones to what can be done.
-Brian

[KrisHorton]

JUST KIDDING HERE!!! Kris your art does look incredibly real, but the paint jobs would cost ten to fifteen grand to replicate! I have only seen two shops in my area capable of doing paint jobs that would look that good in person and they are both HIGH!

I could...make my model's bodies a bit wavier and dull the paint a bit if you think it'd be more realistic.... One of the many services I offer. Want me to crap it up? You got it. Oxidized paint and misaligned panels coming right up!

[dennis68]

I really want to se that. Take one of cuuent models and ghetto the crap out of it.

[BRIAN]

OK guys I was not looking to start any sort of argument here, I just was looking for lower cost rendering of car. I never said anything to offend anyone. There are many artists each with a different style. I think we all have to be objective enough to understand this. Kris your style is a little more stretching the lines to give the car a more modern look. I prefer a more accurate rendering for the simple reason that if I show your picture to someone who I am building a car for they are going to expect it to look like that when it is done. To achieve that it may require some serious roof line, windshield rake, and body modifications. In other words it looks great on paper but will make me look bad when it is done. I do like your style and if I was building a $200k car where these mods were obtainable this would be ok. The last rendering I had done was so specific we even laid the flame job out to the exact marks on the vehicle. I am not trying to WOW somebody with the picture but rather have an accurate blueprint for what I am doing. Just as you may think what I do does not fit your needs doesn't mean it isn't quality it just not the style you are looking for. I have seen your work in several of the mags and think you are a talented artist. Your work just does not fit my needs for this project. HEY, somebody just draw my damn truck before I bust out the crayons myself.