Colourful, Creative, Graphics & Murals Making A Comeback?

Airbrushing and murals were massive throughout the 70s and 80s. From the graphics on most Summernats elite builds through to the bare-skinned people airbrushed on vans for the Van Nationals, they were as far as the eye could see. They may have taken a back seat for a while but they’re making big, big comeback.

By DURBZ — 31/12/2023

* First published 13.10.23. Updates include: links to other related topics and quotes.

The Resurgence of Street Machine and Hot Rod Art

It might be a personal preference but whether you liked them or not they were a massive part of our street machine and hot rod history. Just like most trends they will come back around, and we are all for it.

The Comeback of Panel Vans and Expressive Art at Aussie Van Nationals

We caught up with Andrew Farell who runs the Aussie Van Nationals in Queensland. He’s been involved for the last eight years and he too has noticed the comeback. Panel vans were renown for having the most expressive art over the years, in more recent years it’s been more sandman stripes and the factory stripes but that’s quickly changing.

Increasing Popularity of Airbrushing in Van Art

Last year compared to this year there is five times the amount of airbrushing there used to be, it’s definitely becoming popular again.”

Showcasing Airbrush Talent: Joe Veevers' Impala at Motorvation

Two years ago, we unveiled Joe Veevers Impala at Motorvation in Western Australia. The local tattooist and airbrush artist showcasing some of his awesome skills through his candy blue paint job. This is just one style we are seeing a lot more of.

The Evolution of Custom Paint Jobs in Car Shows

Let’s not forget Jason Kennedy’s sled from Summernats 35. And another place that you will notice some crazy graphics is Rockynats 04, the fully custom show bikes next year will blow you away. Now more than ever before we are seeing some cool, crazy, exotic custom paint jobs.

This is just the start of some amazing works of art hitting the show circuit again. We can’t wait to see more of it!

DURBZ

RACHAEL DURBIDGE (chick_durbz) For 20 years Rach ‘Durbz’ has been developing her considerable talents in the automotive industry, specifically automotive painting, where she has become a leader of her craft, and has forged her way as one of the top show car judges in the country. She’s raced just about everything on wheels, painted even more, and when she’s not in the paint booth creating automotive art, she’s producing content from the biggest shows around. There’s not much Durbz can’t do.

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