Searching for jacket artist

[stanier]

Hi all, I'd really really like a painted A-2 and the years keep passing but my dream doesn't seem to get closer.

Ideally I'd like Jerome to do the work for me, but as he seems to no longer do such commisions does anyone know of another artist of similiar talent?

The trigger for my passion is that in about 1987 I had a Sefton A-2 which I got from American Retro in Kensington Market which had superb artwork and while that shop was there I saw a few beautiful jackets there, anyone know who painted those or even where some of those jackets are today? I sure wish I'd kept mine which was "Cocktail Hour" and I remember two others specifically "Mount'n'ride" and "Bolt from the Blue". All had really great artwork. I sold mine to raise money for a deposit on flat in about 1988

Many thanks for any help.

 

[stanier]

Hi again, has anyone ordered from this guy?

http://www.c-king.jp/j-art/j_art_home.html

I dropped them an e-mail a while ago but never got a reply, so I suppose proxy is the only way, but how'd you get on specc'ing exactly what you want, and sourcing the right jacket?

Sorry for all the q's, but this year I'm determined!

 

[deeb7]

The artist, Seiya Kusano, has a good reputation, but is going to be more expensive than Jerome.

http://translate.google.com/translate?h ... n%26sa%3DG

At the bottom of the page they seem to predict that you'll have trouble with the email, and suggest a telephone call.

That could be fun.

 

[Tim P]

I am not as talented as Jerome but my work is consistent with many better examples from ww2. Everyone is always happy with what I produce for them. and I am cheap.
Please feel free to trawl my posts to see images, or if you are interested I can post some links to photobucket

 

[stanier]

Hi Tim, I got 11 pages into your posts but didn't find any pics, might be me being a bit thick, but if you could PM me a couple of pics it would be much appreciated.

 

[better duck]

I can testify as to what Tim says about his own work, that's good and looks close to good "period art work"
And what about our own Robin Mott (aka "art of A2", he's done "Home James" for me:

He lives close to London, so that's a home match for you!

Here you see "Home James" in a row with miss minokie (from the states) and a couple of Tim's "Little Patches" jackets, all at Flying Legends 2009:

 

[Andrew]

If you're interested in having work done by a vet I could put you in touch if he's still painting. He painted a replica of his own jacket for me. Ex 15AF B-24 Ball turret gunner. Pm me if you're interested.

 

[capt71]

Take a look at this website:

http://www.rosemarydery.com

She sent the 380th BG Association a "self-promo" email recently (that's how I got her website address). Her work looks pretty nice.
Bill

 

[bseal]

Please add CBI to your list, he would be my go to guy.

 

[sgbailey2002]

Take a look at this website:

http://www.rosemarydery.com

She sent the 380th BG Association a "self-promo" email recently (that's how I got her website address). Her work looks pretty nice.
Bill

Rosemary is the best and has been painting jackets full time for over 30 years, but has recently changed courses. She's apparently only finishing jackets already commissioned and will in future concentrate on a different art direction. We are close friends and discuss our art on a regular basis. She might still take on a jacket commission I think, but she might also pass on it. Best to contact her direct and see where she is currently.

SGB

 

[Silver Dollar]

Rosemary, Tim and Kusano are the best I've seen so far. Looks like I have some new heroes. These guys make my work look like I did it with a sharpie pen and one colored flair tip. Wow.

 

[dujardin]

hellooooooooooo,

not so far from you, this is a guy i know on a french forum.

http://www.noseart.fr/

maybe this could help

clic on the flag below/right for english version


byeeeeeee

marcel

 

[442RCT]

A friend of mine paints jackets. He's a professional commercial artist.
He recently painted this tribute jacket. He can pretty much copy anything you'd like onto a leather jacket.

viewtopic.php?f=29&t=7658

His name is Steve Ferchaud and his website is:

steveferchaud.com/

If you haven't been to this site, here's a discussion of painted jackets, " Planes, Names, and Dames ".

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=48540

 

[Silver Dollar]

It just goes to show you. This world is loaded with talented people.

 

[Zachary]

Although he specializes in replica nose art panels, it may be worth your time asking Gary Velasco if he does jackets as well. You can reach him through his website here: http://www.fightingcolors.com/velasco.htm

Zack

 

[whithead]

Anyone know anything about VictoryGirl?

http://www.victorygirl.com/

 

[442RCT]

Anyone know anything about VictoryGirl?

http://www.victorygirl.com/

Victory Girl did a jacket for Mr. Scratch

viewtopic.php?f=29&t=6246