Jay_W
Jay_W SuperDork
4/15/20 12:21 p.m.

If you've seen Rides or Overhaulin' or any of those, you've seen some of Mike's work. Airbrush *genius*.  His shop, Killer Paint, is in my hometown and he was a pal of mine. He had a stroke a few days ago and had to leave us last night. Sure seems like the good ones clock out early but the shiny happy people just keep goin...

759NRNG (Forum Partidario)
759NRNG (Forum Partidario) UltraDork
4/15/20 12:41 p.m.
Jay_W said:

If you've seen Rides or Overhaulin' or any of those, you've seen some of Mike's work. Airbrush *genius*.  His shop, Killer Paint, is in my hometown and he was a pal of mine. He had a stroke a few days ago and had to leave us last night. Sure seems like the good ones clock out early but the shiny happy people just keep goin...

Anyone that can master the "Brush" has my deepest admiration.......he was truly a 'witch' at his craft....and yes, why do the good ones die young frown  

Appleseed
Appleseed MegaDork
4/15/20 1:07 p.m.

That paint is a high water mark by which all flame jobs will be judged. The legacy is real. RIP, indeed.

914Driver
914Driver MegaDork
4/15/20 1:07 p.m.

Well that just sucks!

stanger_missle (Forum Supporter)
stanger_missle (Forum Supporter) UltraDork
4/15/20 1:58 p.m.

No sad

What a wicked talented artist. I'd never seen flames as realistic as his. Damn.

 

RIP Mike

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