How This Artist Engraves Entire Cars By Hand

Artist Hank Robinson does custom engravings on cars. He got the idea to use a car as a canvas when Ford came out with an all aluminum F-150 in 2016. Since then he's engraved two entire cars including the rims, suspension system, and other parts.
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Following is a transcript of the video:
Narrator: These intricate engravings are created by Hank Robinson. He's the owner and operator of Hanro Studios, which focuses on creating one-of-a-kind engravings for its clients. Hank is one of very few engravers who works on cars. He'll engrave anything from wheels and bumpers to tailgates and fuel tanks.
Hank Robinson: So, I started engraving in 2011 doing a lot of different aftermarket parts, wheels, intakes, anything to do with the automotive world. And in 2015, Ford came out with the all-aluminum body F-150, And in 2015, Ford came out with the all-aluminum body F-150, and I just knew that was going to be the endgame for me. I just knew I had to do a huge rolling canvas.
Narrator: But Hank did more than just engrave a car. He purchased a Ford F-250 and made a masterpiece called "Aluminati."
Hank Robinson: I wanted the most badass truck with a mobile engraving station so I could roll up and just live engrave anywhere that I go. So, I really wanted to display and showcase all the different types and styles of engravings that you can do on a vehicle, as well as the different aftermarket parts. So, we have engraving on the body, the bumpers, the wheels, the reservoirs, the entire suspension, and a couple interior components. So, I'm able to use that now as a rolling business card. I attend a lot of shows and do live demos, and it's really just a great conversation piece. My first large-scale engraving was a 2016 F-150 named "Freedom Blues." Freedom Blues is a tribute to those who served with those who sacrificed. Being a veteran myself, I wanted to pay homage to my era of warfighters. So, with just under 900 total engraving hours, I was able to depict our experiences at wartime, and it was an awesome experience. I got to finish live engraving at SEMA 2016, which was the first time I got to showcase my engravings on a large platform in front of large audiences.
Narrator: Hank's attention to detail is what sets his work apart from the rest. It's even allowed him to work with celebrity clients. So, I have a wide variety of clientele.
Hank Robinson: Anybody from my neighbor to different veteran organizations, charitable organizations, companies big and small. I've also been fortunate enough to work with athletes and musicians such as the Dirty Heads. I did a couple pieces for Five Finger Death Punch, Tech N9ne. I've been featured on West Coast Customs doing some really cool engraving on Kid Rock's Cadillac. My process varies for each project. First, I work one-on-one with the client to kind of get the ideas and get a feel for who they are. Once I have all the information, I'll sketch out a design. Once the design's finalized, I will use a carbon pen stencil and get my base outlines and just make sure everything's to scale and in proportion. Once that's done, it's time to engrave. I really try to strive and provide engraving for anybody in any aspect of life. I don't really want it to be just automotive or just one single solid category. I want to do absolutely everything.
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How This Artist Engraves Entire Cars By Hand

[@gizmogoose.2486]

I'm not totally nutz about it for myself, but it's a completely *new,* *original,* *very* *well* *executed,* Body of Work . . . . THAT is what Genuine CREATIVITY *_IS_*_ _*_!!!_*

[@Nessa-k7q]

Um his eyebrows

[@1Philmingo]

He got a little hog wild with the engraver.

[@jackzilla9331]

Phil P lmfao😂

[@-4subscriberswithahammerad521]

The only time where an arts degree paid off awesome job btw

[@markn.reprisal9472]

I've run a Marketing Media dept. doing essentially Commercial Art for 25 years _based on a Fine Arts background._ It's a job that makes getting up and going to work ...a *non-issue!* I think it paid off Yuge-ly!

[@WealthbuilderzTV]

That is one awesome talent. Sheesh!!

[@josejefin01]

Cool stuff, but I think he could've done with a few more monster logos all over him.. 😂

[@sudstahgaming]

He engraved his eyebrows

[@ericalbright7000]

Freaking love it. I've engraved a lot of surfaces (lately insulated cups) but dang,,, I never thought of doing a vehicle. Keep up the amazing work.

[@jhjs666333]

Lots of talent and skill! Looks cool!

[@LucianoAlfano8]

What his eye brows do?😂😂😂

[@MajorGainz-704]

This is awesome and creative work. Who the hell in the right mind thumb down this video smh

[@Kate-vo3uk]

That’s one steady hand

[@carlvicente4942]

I'm just wondering, how will you repaint this without affecting the engrave part?

[@donaldgrippin6252]

this is dope ♨️ keep it coming!! 💯👌🏽

[@pjay1281]

Oh I get it,is like a tattoo for cars.

[@dancraddock2222]

Boom!!! This is fire

[@ilynpayne7491]

This guy is a blessing from God

[@FatBoi310]

I’m get this guy to do engraving art on my guns!

[@karringtonhall7094]

This is so awesome

[@snowbeach7]

That's how you call an artist 👍

[@nilliniquemusic]

I wonder who he's sponsored by.

[@shakester2010]

Wow, that is Amazing!!

[@jaysamarconmilan7805]

Beast. 🔥🔥🔥

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

this is *crazy.* ( and i may have found a new side hustle 😂 ) he needs a youtube channel.

[@frankcoffey]

Do a CyberTruck!

[@keithbrooks153]

What tool do u use for engraving

[@mattyaqin7501]

I won't do that on my car

[@kevothomas9596]

He looks like every west coast dude i have ever met lmao

[@eight-dg3oz]

What is the machine called that it used

[@indusvalleycivilization5597]

Love from Sindh

[@amarsakore6760]

Damn

[@johnblaze8774]

It's cool, but from this video I can't see it being much different from decal

[@richidy99]

Why have water color if you have regular paint.

[@scuzz6651]

👍

[@scuzz6651]

I will call him and do it on my ferrari

[@matthewlatham05]

Just put stickers on

[@brooklynboi11207]

No paint equals rust.. and u cant clear coat aluminum.

[@thefreeloadersent.2460]

Engrave some eyebrows on my dude

[@ParissaKhoury]

So he works with clients "one on one" >>> Translation: I find out how rich they are and then grab them for all their marbles!

[@DavidTinxLall1978]

✏ Nice..

[@richd21t]

Man, I thought you guys were about to explain why cars look the way they do during spy shots!

[@jdw329]

Amazing artist but seems to be to much work when vinyl wrap is so eassyyyy

[@thomasboswell3497]

we have so much in common , id like to brain storm with you. or learn as much as i could from you rather.

[@hotminor]

That's amazing! but not for me

[@marquezasao6792]

Kinda rice