...after the engine turns have been added to the silver leaf, I outlined the lettering with a #2 Kafka liner brush in dark grey. I wanted the outline to look beveled, so I used black to add a low-light to the outline, and then used a lighter shade of grey to add a hi-light in accordance with the imaginary light source...
...when painting a beveled outline, it's important to always use a very small amount of white for the hi-lights. Use the white sparingly though, too much will detract from the subtle effect you are attempting to create. I also painted a drop shadow using an orange that's a shade darker than the base color. This makes the lettering appear as if it's floating off the surface of the tank, and adds another small trick ingredient to the whole piece...
...and this is the finished product! Notice the silver pinstripe that follows the shape of the tank that completes the bike. The silver stripes are subtle, but serve an important purpose by bringing the lettering color onto the other parts of the bike. The owner was very pleased by his bike's new look, and I was happy because I had something to post on this blog!
Exquisite...Thanks for sharing.
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