First using 3M masking tape

and a rough sketch


This artwork is done without any reference of a photograph







... then cut out the girl.

Be very carefull - don't cut into the paint or clearcoat.







... first layers of very thinned greytones.







...getting a bit darker and start adding detail.








.. a detail opf the A..  ahhm , Tattoo before adding color.








... the tank  after completing the ...Tattoo.







.. again the detailed .....Tattoo.








... starting flames in dark Blue tones and ... Hey,

a small secret...  add some pearl base into the blue.

just a bit.







... here we add some thinned and transparent blue(no pearls added)

over the girl.







..the finished tank .


Material in Use:


HOK White Base

HOK Black Base

HOK Blue Kandy

HOK Pearl Base


Glasurit Clearcoat







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