Drawing And Hand Painting A Special Pair Of Truck Doors

[@lovinglife3675]

Don’t need music Jack … talking thro your thoughts whilst working thro the job is GOLD !!!!

[@lovinglife3675]

Hey Jack , You are making a difference mate … loving the vids and great learning points … keep up the fantastic work !!! 🙏

[@howardpelcman8788]

Hello Jack. My name is Howard Pelcman. From the early 80s to 2005 I did lettering and graphics in NJ. Your video stopped me in my tracks. Nice work. I signed my work as Howard did it. Long ago and far away. Glad you are keeping it alive. Thanks.

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@howardpelcman8788 There are a lot of great brush slingers in your area. There is a lot learn from y'all. Thanks for watching.

[@srchastain859]

Good work (from a '79 year old former letterer)!!

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@srchastain859 i appreciate that

[@YODAMAN5]

AWESOME work.... MOPAR 4 EVER.

[@lakeland8872]

Definitely like the black filled in. Thanks

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@lakeland8872 thanks

[@knowsnugget3321]

LOOKS REAL GOOD PARTNER!

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@knowsnugget3321 thank

[@DJ-dv5vq]

keep talking Jack, us viewers love and learn every video! You're the Bob Ross of striping!!

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@DJ-dv5vq if you watch Corso Built's latest video, you may say he is the Bob Ross of striping, or should I say Rob Boss.

[@davidswanson5669]

Oh it’s called “striping”? I guess that must be a vehicle-specific form of lettering.

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@davidswanson5669 no. It is called lettering. I also do pinstriping. A lot of folks just reference that.

[@ronjon5386]

I like the letters filled in. It looks crisp to me

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@ronjon5386 thanks

[@hillfamilyfarms1962]

Looks great! That the kind of videos I like best.

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@hillfamilyfarms1962 thank you. I appreciate the feedback.

[@kevinfoo8031]

Very "Mike Stevens" layout, which is so beautiful. So happy to see the brush is alive and well.

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

That is a tall compliment.

[@frankartale1026]

I use to do this when i was a teenager in the late 80's. I learned from an old timer who also used one shot. I just never thought it would stay in fashion because of vinyl graphics. Nice job. Good to see it's still alive !

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@frankartale1026 I work mostly within the classic truck scene. I do a lot of truck doors. They are mostly on older trucks though. I do paint signage on some newer work trucks and vans. Those are usually for people who have had bad experiences with vinyl cracking or discolored over time. Definitely not as much work as in the vinyl world, but not as much competition either.

[@reetpateet8656]

True artistry, and a skill I’ve always been in awe of as a graphic designer!

[@scottymakerdude3827]

Always enjoyable watching you paint, and hearing your thoughts and ideas. Great work Jack!!!

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@scottymakerdude3827 thank you. Ramblings of a weirdo.

[@tonyde6423]

Haven't seen sign writing done on truck door for ages good to see the art still alive even if it's done in a overseas country cheers

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

It is not as prominent as it was, but still alive all over the world,

[@andersonrowland]

Nice work, that turned out great!

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@andersonrowland thank you

[@interact48]

Absolutely beautiful, greetings from the United Kingdom xx

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@interact48 thank you. Cheers

[@benlewis9841]

Really nice videos Mr Fleming very calm and humble in your approach. A lesson we can all learn.

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@benlewis9841 thank you. We are all learners.

[@williamkaiser8490]

LOVE IT!

[@chomsky72]

Nice video. I think filled in letter look better. The black really makes the letters pop. Learned a few things myself. Thank you.

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@chomsky72 learning and growing

[@uncleronny6748]

Wow that looks great. I like how you practiced 'repetition of a theme' with the truck badging. 3M used to make a fineline transparent green tape that came in a wide version you could remove 1/16" sections of to yield perfectly parallel lines. In your case you would have removed most of the tape. I've had mixed success using it to spray on pinstripes without bleeding. Back in the day I used to watch a guy here on the West Coast named Shakey Jake pinstripe show cars. Thanks for evoking that memory.😅

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@uncleronny6748 thanks. I actually saw a car done by him a couple years ago at show here in Texas. The line work was masterful.

[@MAC-ws8fz]

Forget the Music! No two people have the same likes! I prefer Classical 'Long Hair' or Opera! But really none at all! SILENCE is GOLDEN!

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

seems to be the consensus

[@johncitizen3361]

Fantastic work mate, I worked in a paint shop back when sign writing was still done with a brush and was always amazed by the skill of guys like yourself who would match the sign writing and pin striping on a commercial vehicle that we repaired, just awesome.

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@johncitizen3361 thanks. I am pretty young comparatively. Always blown away by the folks that got to do this back.whennit was way more common. Feel blessed to get to pay the bills this way though.

[@richardpugh3434]

Definitely filled in. Love hearing your thoughts while painting. Music has it’s place but I would rather know what your doing and why you’re doing it. I have an OBS similar to that with all the peeling and spotting. Just going to wetsand it and clear it. It’s character. Would love to do a door sign. Keep up the great work. Always enjoy your laid back style. Thanks, Rich

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

Thank you for the feedback. They made some great trucks during that time period, but not exactly some great paint.

[@richardpugh3434]

@@JackFlemingArtistry I had a ‘89 S-10 that wasn’t 6 months old and the entire hood and roof peeled. They had to repaint the entire truck. Loved it though.

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@richardpugh3434 I have a 93. It is my favorite truck so far. Also bad paint.

[@russellwhite8890]

Fantastic work!

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@russellwhite8890 thanks

[@user-yt8jr3ec9u]

Filling in the closed part of the letters really made it look better. An airbrushed shadow from the top card would looked good also, just my thought. Great job though!

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@user-yt8jr3ec9u thanks

[@bobymox]

Sir,you got very calm hand!!👍

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@bobymox always working on it. Thank you.

[@allenwilson9656]

I personally like the shadowing look great job

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@allenwilson9656 thanks

[@TheopticnerveX]

I'm a gallery artist in NYC and have used "BullsEye" One Shot for 25 years. I had no idea you could tint them with Acrylic paint. Great Vid. Your lettering is outstanding.. No way I could ever do that. It reminds me of the care my graffiti friends use in their work. Really well done sir. Thank you !!!

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@TheopticnerveX not tinted with acrylic. Everything is enamel.

[@TheopticnerveX]

@@JackFlemingArtistry What brand are those plastic bottle colors you are using? I'm so curious!

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@TheopticnerveX 1 Shot Sign Lettering Enamels. I transfer mine from the can into PET bottles.

[@Broody58]

@@TheopticnerveX you can beef up pigment in enamals with a high pigment oil, like micheal harding, or powdered pigment. But there's a limit before it looses its gloss with the powdered.

[@TheopticnerveX]

@@Broody58 Wow... I'm def gonna try that. Thanks!!

[@dustinrose8807]

Keep talking man. I personally enjoy you taking the time to talk your way through your processes. I would take that over music any day. Keep up the great content!

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@dustinrose8807 thanks. Will do.

[@davidswanson5669]

Filled in (the black) really does pop in the right way. You’ve got great instincts (even if stumbled upon) and even greater brushing skills. Lettering scares me to death.

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@davidswanson5669 haha. I still fill like a novice.

[@karltite128]

Its seems 1shot has improved the lids on the small cans. Lettering is one of my retirement bucket list things and don't use a lot of paint so it tends to get wasted. I'm awawre of some tricks to prevent drying up. Bought some white about a year ago and has not skimmed any. Truck looks great. Also I learned some layout tips. Good day.

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@karltite128 thanks. My cans don't seem to skin until they get to only about a third left in the can.

[@scottthomas5999]

Nice work!!

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

thanks

[@SkaterStimm]

Love it, I am looking to do the side of my truck and incorporate my son's name as well. This story was very touching, and amazing work.

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@SkaterStimm thanks. Share some pictures when you do your doors

[@HalfWarrior]

Great work! I was taught as a billboard painter many similar techniques for painting billboards; well, the guys who taught me were sign painters who did lots of work like this. The only difference is that I was left handed. It’s nice to see the ‘old school’ approach to getting graphics on the doors of the truck; as so many modern applications are now vinyls cut on machine. Excellent job!👍🏻🫡

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

Billboard painting seems so cool. I feel like that would have been a lot of fun.

[@24441Chris]

Yo Legend Mr. Jack I got my t-shirts they are awesome got plenty of compliments on them. Appreciate the effort put into the videos they are a treat to watch✔️

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@24441Chris thank you. Glad you like the shirts

[@sauletto1]

Great video ! Liked and Subscribed !! :)

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@sauletto1 thank.you

[@brucelawson642]

Great work Jack !! 😊

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@brucelawson642 thanks

[@disco853]

Turned out great! Cool way to show the boys some love. I prefer the commentary over music, explanations are valuable. Take care man

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@disco853 thank you. I appreciate the feedback.

[@Tat2TankT]

Killer job like you talking over Timelapse an filling in the background of the letter was a good call keep them coming bro

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@Tat2TankT thanks for the feedback. Already editing the next 2 videos.

[@Tat2TankT]

@@JackFlemingArtistry my 14 year old is autistic also so loved those cards

[@cadilakisrodcustom]

Good tip on the size of the rounded letters, as a rookie sign painter i appreciate those small tips! This turned out awesome!

[@DarylTom-qt2de]

Nice work! 👍🏽🥷🏽

[@manuelcamoes1709]

Bom trabalho Jack. Muito interessante ver o teu trabalho. Um abraço desde Portugal.

[@brysonarnold8544]

I like your advice on taking all the critiques from anyone you can so you're always learning. You gave me some critiques when we were back and forth on the Pinstripers Podcast logo that I have thought about every time I've made something since.

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@brysonarnold8544 thanks. I think good critiquing is one of the best ways for everyone to get better. I keep hoping to get back to my color.theory videos, but after all of those are done, I would like to do a series.of videos.on giving and taking criticism. It is so important, and something that folks seem to really struggle with.

[@brysonarnold8544]

@@JackFlemingArtistry Definitely. That sounds like a great series! I also like the color theory videos too. Looking forward to both of them!

[@katzkustoms]

Love it!

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@katzkustoms thanks

[@RobertBoyer-z4z]

I like the old school ampersand

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@RobertBoyer-z4z heck yeah

[@GeneHopkins-r9b]

Always enjoy your videos. I like the brush info and would rather hear you telling what your thought process is in designing/constructing the design rather than music.

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@GeneHopkins-r9b I appreciate the feedback.

[@wahwah459]

Thank you

[@birdsiview6845]

Did you know the oldschool typesetters used a measurement called Picas. There is a ruler that has inches up top and picas on the bottom. I hate drawing letters. But using a letter script brush definitely feels better.

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

I did not know that. going to have to do some research now.

[@Erikr-ex9dj]

I love the Dick Dale Shirt !

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@Erikr-ex9dj it's an oldie at this point. Got it when I saw him live nearly 20nyears ago.

[@richardbedard1245]

I love to watch anyone who can do lettering, or pinstripes, freehand with a paintbrush. I can't even draw a straight line with a pencil! You didn't fill in the "E"?

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@richardbedard1245 it's all about practice, and no, I did not fill in the "E".

[@Broody58]

Whats the cost of two doors hand lettered now of days? Back in the early 80's we were getting 60-80 bucks a door..no vinyl. But one shot was one stroke & it covered. You didn't have to double coat it. 1 shot changed its formula somewhere around 90s? And all the pigment was suspended, not settled on the bottom. I switched to basecoat with hardener, because 1 shot became 2 coats & twice the work, twice the labor cost. & vinyl was dirt cheap. Killed us!

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@Broody58 I can't speak for other folks, but I usually run between $200 and $300 a door, where I am at. Sometimes more. I am sure things are all over the board on pricing with folks.

[@jacitaylor4717]

Hi Jack! Great video! Sorry If I missed it. What kind of paint do you use? Do you prime the surface? And with what? How do you finish it and with what to be weather proof? Thank you so much! Your work is beautiful 🤩

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@jacitaylor4717 most of the time I use 1 shot lettering enamel. If applied correctly, no real need to clear coat. No priming. Surface needs to be very clean and free from wax

[@Crtnmn]

Sweet

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

Thanks

[@Hedstown]

Love the work just wished you had shown a few close ups of the Finnished piece at the end

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

I appreciate the suggestion. Something to make note of for the video I am currently editing. thank you

[@edwardmclaughlin7935]

Classy work. I'm intrigued with the airbrush effect as it really makes a big difference with that bold block lettering softened by the blend. I wish you had shown a little of that as I'm wondering did you need to mask or do you handle the spray so well that you don't need any mask? (Subscribed because you seem to explain things in a more down to business way than the other channels I've seen. No offence to them but there's only so much I can watch and yours seems the best bet)

[@ronjon5386]

I love this video. I’m not sure if you have made a video on this subject but I would like to know if there is a method or technique to eliminate brush marks or brush strokes. Not so much in lettering but more so with larger patterns I’m not sure if I’m asking this correctly. I love your work

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@ronjon5386 I understand what you are asking. I have not made a video on that. I will keep that in mind and see what we can do.

[@alfonsosanchez6881]

Just curious the one shot you are using is that the old one shot with lead or is it the unleaded one I still have some one shot and chromatic paints left that I use from time to time .I was a sign painter in the mile high city back before the invasion of the computer and vinyl everything was hand lettered Nice job bud😊

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@alfonsosanchez6881 it's the new stuff. I know several people that are constantly on the hunt for leaded One Shot. They seem to find it regularly too. I just paint with what is available to me. I started painting with One Shot around 2004. Way after it was all lead free.

[@macmerc1556]

Hi Jack Did basic calligraphy at school and wanted to move into signwriting but life took me on another path (architecture) No retired early and want to take it up as a hobby. Quick question, what size of brush are you using please 4?5?6? Great videos, thank you

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@macmerc1556 i used multiple brushes on this. The biggest was an 8, the smallest quill was a 2.

[@macmerc1556]

@@JackFlemingArtistry Hi there Jack, thanks very much for taking the time to reply. I’ve bought a 4 and a 10 to start with. Looks like I’ll need to come down a size. Truck door looks amazing … and the black infill is better 😎 Thanks again. All the best from Scotland.

[@RSellers28]

I love your videos! I’ve been working on my hand lettering skills for a couple years and I always pick something up from your videos! What is the book you are using as a reference for the letters at the beginning of the video?

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@RSellers28 I believe that is the ABCs of Custom Lettering book. I have several good books. Always good to.collect lettering books.

[@lukeknowles5700]

Jack, what is the paper that transfers the white image onto the sheet metal?

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@lukeknowles5700 Sarah paper

[@lukeknowles5700]

@@JackFlemingArtistry Thanks, Jack!

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@lukeknowles5700 saral

[@rareheartart]

Hi, I don’t paint trucks, but I’m naturally just curious - traced off - how did you move the image from the paper onto the truck?

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@rareheartart saral transfer paper.

[@karenhope6986]

Gramatically

[@dangatto8666]

No A's on the cards?

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

There are A's on the cards.

[@karenhope6986]

Hmmm, dramatically, should be Atlas' and Anthony's

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@karenhope6986 true

[@Nothing_Nothing485]

No marhl stick . 😂

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@Nothing_Nothing485 sometimes I use it, sometimes I dont

[@ThisOldYota]

Excellent! Where are you located

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@@ThisOldYota Granbury Tx

[@grahamferris722]

Great work but the Capital A's look like G or C

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@grahamferris722 that is true about that style of A. But, I like the contrast that it gives to the block style letters used in Garage.

[@lexvantwater5417]

Please. No music!!!

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

okay

[@billbyrd9845]

Speaking just for me, I find music annoying. There's tons of ASMR to your work without adding music. No one on KZbin will ever mention pricing, but would you at least tell us roughly how many hours you invested? We can use a per-hour guess of our own and figure it from there.

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@billbyrd9845 you have my wheels spinning on the best way to discuss pricing in a video. I have about 3 videos currently to edit. Working on Filming a 4th, but think that would be a good idea for.an upcoming video. I do however want to get back to the color theory videos. I try hard to listen to the suggestions folks throw out. I will try to get to that topic as soon as I can. I think it is needed.

[@wilmervalles1509]

Nice work. I love it.

[@wilmervalles1509]

Can you send me the ratio and products you use to thin out One-Shot paints for airbrushing? I like that technique.

[@JackFlemingArtistry]

@wilmervalles1509 I am thinning with 1 Shots low temp reducer. Not really sure on ratio. I seem to refigure it out.each time I do it.

[@wilmervalles1509]

@@JackFlemingArtistry Thank you so much for all help. I'll give it a try.