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    CLASSIC ICONS

    THE PROJECT

    Celebrate the Identity of Your Classic Machine Through Hand-Drawn, Custom, Logo-Inspired Typography design.

    This project offers bespoke, hand-drawn artworks celebrating the soul of vintage vehicles — from classic cars and motorcycles to sailboats, aircraft, and collectible bicycles. Each piece features the vehicle’s personal nickname, meticulously rendered in typography inspired by its original emblem or logo design. Blending transportation heritage with authentic design craftsmanship, this project is a tribute to the intimate bond between owners and their timeless machines. Perfect for collectors, restorers, and connoisseurs of mechanical history and typographic artistry.

    THE ARTWORKS

    Each artwork begins with pencil on paper and unfolds in its own rhythm, depending on the depth and texture of the story it’s meant to tell.
    Some pieces remain simple and clean — just the nickname of your beloved machine, drawn in the original font style. Others might grow into rich, layered allegories that weave together multiple visual elements — sometimes three, five, or even more — each one chosen to symbolically reflect part of your story.

    In certain cases, I’ll add delicate touches of gold, silver, or copper leaf, where the emotion or history of the piece calls for something a bit more timeless and luminous.

    EXPLORE HERE  the finished artworks and the stories that inspired them.

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    THE PROCESS

    Here’s how the process works:
    Step 1: DISCOVERY
    That story becomes the foundation for a symbolic or allegorical composition, illustrated with elements that reflect its unique narrative. The “title” of the artwork? The nickname you’ve given your car — hand-lettered using typography inspired by the original logo.

    Step 2: RESEARCH:
    I dive into your car’s history, story, and original branding style.

    Step 3: CONCEPT SKETCHES:
    I explore composition ideas that visually express your story.

    Spet 4: FINAL ARTWORK:
    The piece is hand-drawn with care and attention to detail.

    Most artworks are created at a 30 x 40 cm size — a format that balances elegance and presence — but I also offer smaller, intimate formats (like 10 x 15 or 15 x 20 cm), as well as larger, statement-scale works that reach 50 x 70 cm or more. No two pieces are ever alike. Each one is handcrafted and designed to celebrate not just a machine, but the personal history behind it.

    Throughout the process, I capture key creative moments on VIDEO. These are edited into a short reel (around 1 minute or more) that showcases the making of your custom artwork — and can include original footage of your car. It’s more than an artwork — it’s a visual tribute to your car’s soul.