need your guys' help

[djomlas]

one of my friends, shes a good painter, and she would like to paint me a big, and i really mean BIG painting.
we agreed that it would be a porsche painting, but im trying to figure out of what?
i was thinking maybe heritage kinda racing picture, or perhaps few cars, maybe james dean inspired one, or a 356 or something along those lines...

anyone have any ideas or anything else? i would need a picture for reference to show her what i want.

anyone?
im excited

and of course i will share once its done

[CJ_Boxster]

Well if she doesnt mind having the painting alittle unoriginal, she can replace the vehicles in this picture VVV with the vehicles you mentioned



Maybe place James Dean, then the first Concept Boxster, then yours, Then the 987, then the Orange 08, then the newest 550 Spyder edition with 300hp.

Just a thought, someone might beable to photoshop that... adn by someone i mean you lol

[Perfectlap]

check out the new 2008 Porsche Calendar, the concept drawings edition.
Some great pics in there.

[Jeph]

Maybe you could find some ideas here.
http://www.alexmaurer.de/page_1186615691921.html

Make it timeless, make it YOU. In a way, it skews egotistical, but still... a portrait of yourself and your car. Don't know if a GIANT painting of Mladen is what the world is dying to see, but it'd be unique to have, that's for sure.





This reminds me of that video "Take on Me" by A-ha. Anyone remember them? Or maybe Speed Racer.

Throw a cigarette in your mouth for that extra bit of cool. (Do, don't do that.)

[Bob O]

why not have her paint a picture of YOUR car..with or without you in it??? Pick a great setting, take some photos, and have her use them. I had a similar situation a few years ago. Had a friend paint my 79 911. She took photos of my driveway (concrete paver stones) and used it for the foreground. Then took hundreds of pics of the car itself. Put the two together and it turned out great. Its hanging over the fireplace right now! Or do something with a nice juxtaposition.... your car against an old barn or brick building. Just some thoughts.

Bob

[dcporsche99]

Hey dj,
I would have to agree with Bob. Your car is certainly unique. IMHO, I would have her paint your current avatar and/or even a montage of your many, many, many really nice photos. Good luck with your decision!


"This reminds me of that video "Take on Me" by A-ha. Anyone remember them? Or maybe Speed Racer."

Totally remember that video! Nice one Jeph!

[David N.]

I think it's kinda silly to do your current car, as much as you might love it it's still just your current car, and unless you got married in it or something I think you will probably find a newer one to love even more eventually.

I vote for something classic, like a 917 or a 550 or something. If it were me I'd probably do a

As much as I like to drive, and now ride, I know they are just stepping stones to my real love!

-David

[RandallNeighbour]

Originally Posted by Bob O

Its hanging over the fireplace right now!

You must be a bachelor. My wife pitched a fit when I put a Porsche print in the back room. Had to move it to the garage or my office's men's restroom.