http://www.michaellunsford.net/gallery/fuel-doors daily 0.75 2015-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975297377-QCYTTGUPB8FPJ95X6L90/whitefish+point+light.jpg fuel doors - Whitefish Point Light The Whitefish Point lighthouse tower. This was fun because I painted such a small portion, relying on the pearlescent finish of the background to supply interest. door from a Chrysler Sebring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975294578-TGKNQSYNY8V10M80H726/hotwheels.jpg fuel doors - Hot Wheels One of a few I painted for the guys at LKQ. They have been instrumental in supplying parts for these. This piece was rescued from an S-10 Blazer. I believe it was the only rustless piece on the truck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975294677-4FCLYCBQLRZMY9VER03E/jeep.jpg fuel doors - Jeep Jillian was insistent that I get the one (from a Hundai) with the lock in it. I resisted at first, but I caved. I am greatful for her persuasion because this is one of my favorites so far. In addition, this particular door has an entire full size backer that folds out and works trememdously as a built in stand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975297178-UVRXHUVPVXCNJWTE51A8/ss.jpg fuel doors - SS nose stripe Another door I painted for the nice guys at LKQ. This one is on a deep burgundy door, but my horrid photo skills don't seem to show it. If I remember this part came from a late 90's GM mid-size sedan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975293277-B7X1PLRF7G5HMZIOHA36/5oh.jpg fuel doors - Five Point Oh This 5.0 badge on a Fox Mustang GT didn't turn out exactly as I had envisioned, but overall I am happy with the result. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975293778-O8UGCQS7AR2HP009CARY/amp.jpg fuel doors - Turn it Up Another example with the lock intact. This amplifier was painted along side the Fender guitar in this gallery. I had fun mixing the actual shape of the door that mimics the shape of the amp, the dimension of the lock, and the created dimension on the input, button, and led. That sentence got a little long... I am pleased with all of the textures I created. Most of the metallic blue is the color of the donor car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975290295-XICGUH8OEJB4Z2REF0GF/b302.jpg fuel doors - Reflections This is a painting of my favorite vintage Mustang, the 1969 Boss302 in Calypso Coral. I captured this in a photo at a Mustang show, and liked the reflection of the 1970 Boss302 so much I wanted to paint it. This fuel door is from a Volkswagen Golf City, and its red paint can be seen in the shadow, tire, and treeline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975290295-YZJPQDALEWP3P262J4AQ/clover.jpg fuel doors - As Luck Would Have It I am a fan of the deep metallic green of the Bonneville this door came from and wanted to leave most of the color undisturbed. That led to the minimal greens added to create this 4 leaf clover. The rest of the car was not lucky, as it was crushed like the rest of the donors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975290295-2K13X5F4HJMEPH5UTO6L/continental.jpg fuel doors - The Continental The iconic suicide doors and slab sidedness of the 60's Lincoln continental are captured here. I love how the door handles mirror each other. The chrome stands out best against black so a black fuel door was chosen. This was painted along side the SR-71 pictured in this gallery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975290295-8RTFCUC469TCDIDQIWR7/fender.jpg fuel doors - Fender This Fender guitar was painted on a classic burgundy metallic fuel door that may have come from a Ford Escort. this was painted along side the amplifier in this gallery and I created similar textures and dimension with the pickguard, screws, and switch. I was quite pleased with the result of my work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975293977-3DVBNR4N3N0ZLROTTC9N/gtconcept.jpg fuel doors - Ford GT This is the Ford GT supercar. The front fascia of the GT nearly forms a perfect hemisphere captured here by the bottom edge of the fuel door. I like the detailing on the concept version so I used that for the lights and grill. This is painted on a fuel door from a Pontiac Sunbird that is identical to the door I used for the sn-95 mustang in this gallery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975293878-X8T8S1X4TS15JS36RIZ4/jag.jpg fuel doors - Toys Will Be Toys This is a Jaguar XKS coupe micro machine. The source is a well-worn toy from my youth. Most of the door was painted with only a bit of the burgundy paint showing through in the body of the XKS. I believe this door to be from another Ford Escort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975294477-RO70D4XEQHC9GLI5UVG2/peacock.jpg fuel doors - Strut Like a... This is one of my favorite fuel door paintings. The peacock was photographed at the Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, MI. The fuel door is from a Honda Civic and I knew immediately what would be painted on it. The result was almost exactly what I had pictured. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975294177-WGMP9J0QG6302GH47S6W/sn95.jpg fuel doors - The Boss This is a painting of the Boss429 that John Coletti (then head of SVE) created in the mid 90s. The fuel door is from a red Pontiac Sunbird. It was painted along side the Ford GT in this gallery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975293677-68Q8P6TVEAL5V0ONJADV/sr71.jpg fuel doors - Mach 3+ The SR-71 Blackbird has always been a favorite jet of mine. It had a menacing appearance despite carrying no weapons. The first Blackbird flight was in 1964 and the capabilities were astonishing. I believe this plane still holds several records for altitude and speed. I wanted to capture the stealthy nature of the SR-71 and used a minimal amount of painting to achieve that. All of the black paint is original to the donor car. I painted this along side the Lincoln Continental door handles that appear in this gallery. Both the SR and the suicide doored Lincoln were designed at a similar time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975293378-THJ3UOVUGDWZ2JBFIXJ9/supercharger.jpg fuel doors - The Blower This is the top of an engine I photographed outside of Indianapolis. I like contrast, so I used the supercharger and the style of the cameo jewelry to create some. I took a few creative liberties with some of the mechanicals pictured. This piece is unique because it is free standing. the fuel door is from a first generation Ford Probe and only required removing a spring to stand on its own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975290295-4JIEELGPIBW7NGIQ0FUY/trx.jpg fuel doors - Fox Tracks This is an imprint of a Michelin TRX tire. These were used on the aptly named TRX handling package for the early Fox bodied Mustangs. Once again, I wanted to create some texture and dimension with paint. The fuel door is from a GM product. The whole donor car was originally a cream color, but was repainted this metallic brown. http://www.michaellunsford.net/gallery/on-canvas daily 0.75 2015-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975290295-164HLNS4VUUARWJQDLZN/cactus++acrylic+on+canvas+and+wood.jpg on canvas - cactus (prickly dunk) Just as it sounds, this acrylic painting depicts some dunks growing as a thorny plant. It was painted as a companion piece for the fruited bonsai painting below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975290295-I8DRLKEGEBYSEQXESVZP/dunk+bonsai++acrylic+on+canvas+and+wood.jpg on canvas - dunk bonsai This piece was painted to represent the motto of Stephanie's former employer (department). I think it was successful in doing so, and since I am not going to post said motto, everyone can take my word for it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975290295-ZW2NRYPCNMNZESV2OGMB/dunk++acrylic+on+canvas+and+wood.jpg on canvas - dunk (oreo) "Dunk" was my first shoe painting puting a literal twist on the name. "What things get dunked?" I asked myself. Oreos were clearly the answer. This is the final (so far) painting with a custom painted frame accenting the main piece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975290295-TEAYI2QIWFYBH1VH07TK/racer+w.png on canvas - Racer W Racer W is the second literal twist on a name. This Waffle Racer was painted for an event and contains themes that fit the event sponsor and location. Money was exchanged for final posession of this piece. Did I mention that in my infinite wisdom I failed to take even a mediocre photo of it finished? There is a photo of it at the event that may or may not make an appearance here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1449975290295-AEEQKQ0GZ4W7NDJ9JQEL/gamerhenge.jpg on canvas - Stonehenge (forgotten passtime) Inspired by a video gamer's collection, this combination of game consoles and an ancient landmark was a fun flight of fancy. These are three 11x14 acrylic paintings are framed as one. http://www.michaellunsford.net/blog daily 0.75 2015-12-01 http://www.michaellunsford.net/blog/2014/5/11/flying-fortress.html monthly 0.5 2015-12-01 http://www.michaellunsford.net/blog/2013/2/16/4.html monthly 0.5 2013-02-16 http://www.michaellunsford.net/blog/2012/12/25/this-is-another-christmas-gift-washington-crossing-the.html monthly 0.5 2012-12-25 http://www.michaellunsford.net/blog/2012/12/25/i-painted-this-dyptich-as-a-christmas-gift-this-is-wawa.html monthly 0.5 2012-12-25 http://www.michaellunsford.net/blog/2012/3/6/stonehenge.html monthly 0.5 2012-03-06 http://www.michaellunsford.net/blog/2012/1/3/setup.html monthly 0.5 2012-01-03 http://www.michaellunsford.net/acrylicpaintings daily 0.75 2016-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466642494023-VRHK5PEB0C5D09CE1C5S/quickedit.jpg Acrylic Paintings - Crossing the Delaware Pixelated vintage RPG characters have replaced George Washington and Co. in my version of the famous painting. 16"x20" acrylic paint on canvas. Painted and given as a gift. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466642494023-VRHK5PEB0C5D09CE1C5S/quickedit.jpg Acrylic Paintings - Crossing the Delaware Pixelated vintage RPG characters have replaced George Washington and Co. in my version of the famous painting. 16"x20" acrylic paint on canvas. Painted and given as a gift. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466642533309-06WGVDZW1TAQXPKWUDT9/Ol%27+Calhoun.jpg Acrylic Paintings - Ol' Calhoun Parnelli Jones in "Ol' Calhoun" his 1963 Indianapolis 500 winning car. This is acrylic painted on a canvas of painted and woven rug binding stretched over bars. 16"x20". This was a painted and given as a gift in 2011. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466642542572-HNRHSEG9QHZ905DXX40O/b17WEB.jpg Acrylic Paintings - Flying Fortress This is a B-17 flying fortress inspired by a plane at the Air Force Armament Museum (Eglin AFB). 11"x14" acrylic on canvas. Available for purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466642551306-81A0AOMMRG5MVWBS6NI5/guiltyWEB.jpg Acrylic Paintings - Guilty This is a pelican living in Destin, FL. I tried a looser style on this 18"x18" acrylic painting. Available for purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466642566244-9OO3V81HBPA4C8ARVOGT/planesWEB.jpg Acrylic Paintings - Fly-Over These three WWII planes fly over Destin, FL every Thursday evening. This acrylic painting is 12"x12". Available for purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466642582755-3Y6PPKR2188IJCV5J3L6/bcff.jpg Acrylic Paintings - Bay City Fireworks This is a painting of the annual Bay City Fireworks show. It was half of a baby shower gift, representing the Father's home town. 11"x14" acrylic on canvas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466642591947-J3H2NF1PQ6SZBXN64VUG/airmaxWEB.jpg Acrylic Paintings - Air Max This painting is of a new-in-the-box Nike Air Max Flyknit, painted for a silent auction several years ago. 18"x24" acrylic on canvas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466642613548-F65MAN613U8C1CWC9ESK/crabWEB.jpg Acrylic Paintings - Ghost Crab This Ghost Crab was seen on the beautiful beaches of Destin, FL. 8"x10" acrylic on canvas. Sold.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466642630722-D25LEEDZ3I16IWDI8A6Y/turtleWEB.jpg Acrylic Paintings - Sea Turtle A sea turtle from Navarre Beach, FL. This was a quick painting to cleanse my proverbial palate between two stressful sessions painting "Afternoon Fun". This 8"x8" painting is on a canvas board. Available for purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466642735006-Z3OPEJVF300JK06TAIQ2/domeWEB.jpg Acrylic Paintings - Geodesic This geodesic dome was lost to a fire before being rendered in this painting. Acrylic on canvas, 18"x24". Painted and given as a gift. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466642768801-C5F286GASVVDBL7B5CHP/bridgeWEB+copy.jpg Acrylic Paintings - Dawn at the Destin Pass As the title states, this is a depiction of dawn over the Destin Bridge and East Pass in Destin, FL. This acrylic painting is 12"x36" is on a gallery wrapped canvas and was entered in the Ft. Walton Beach ADSO Calendar Show titled "Just Say It". Available for purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466642831593-WMA67KDBEDGJFGYV5HSU/mcp2.jpg Acrylic Paintings - Corn Palace This is half of a baby shower gift. The Mitchell Corn Palace represents the South Dakota home of the mother. 11"x14" acrylic on canvas. Painted and given as a gift. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466642843870-9IDCCDAIZCDG7ECIXXN5/wineWEB.jpg Acrylic Paintings - Not Chardonnay Inspired by a romantic day at the beach, this is not a painting of chardonnay. There is a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc with a whimsical mermaid kite in the background. 12"x24" acrylic on canvas. Available for purchase.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466643381320-ZT738QXWB5N6YGEXZKX5/heronWEB.jpg Acrylic Paintings - Great Blue Heron This majestic Heron rests on an old wooden pile in the Destin Harbor. 12"x36" acrylic on canvas. Available for purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466643403842-1X3IBBUQWB26KE0RZRRI/kayaksWEB.jpg Acrylic Paintings - Afternoon Fun This depiction of rental kayaks and the lighthouse at Harborwalk Village in Destin is the most ambitious project I have undertaken. 50 hours of work went into this 24"x36" acrylic painting complete. Available for purchase. http://www.michaellunsford.net/other-works daily 0.75 2016-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466646869568-KBEXQNMR085SCD8U7VKY/Seven%2C++Prismacolor+on+paper.jpg other works - Seven During his Formula 1 career, Michael Schumacher won seven championships. This piece represents the cars of his first and seventh. I wanted to demonstrate the rapid advancementin F1 cars with the half & half image. I may revisit this style with some other multi-championship drivers. Prismacolor on paper, 18"x24". Drawn and given as a gift. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/566cdc41d82d5ed309af1991/1466646869568-KBEXQNMR085SCD8U7VKY/Seven%2C++Prismacolor+on+paper.jpg other works - Seven During his Formula 1 career, Michael Schumacher won seven championships. This piece represents the cars of his first and seventh. I wanted to demonstrate the rapid advancementin F1 cars with the half & half image. I may revisit this style with some other multi-championship drivers. Prismacolor on paper, 18"x24". 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