Paint by numbers Shelby Cobra. DONE

[cobraman]

My wife found and bought this for me this past Christmas . Started it this past Monday . It’s going to take awhile  but it is starting to look like a Cobra . 

Edited March 7, 2022 by cobraman

[slusher]

Looks great so far Ray…

[TooOld]

That's pretty cool !  Is it oils or acrylic paint and who made it ?

[David G.]

When it's finished it should be a great addition to your workshop.

David G.

[cobraman]

Thanks fellows !  It is acrylic paint. Not sure who makes it, I will see if i can find out where my wife ordered it.

[Bronzekeg]

looking great Ray, keep us updated!

[cobraman]

Thanks Ken.

[cobraman]

Here is another auto themed one I did a while ago . Don’t think I posted before . 

[Jhedir6]

Very cool Ray. I'd definitely be interested in more info on the Cobra art if she has it.

[crazyjim]

The gas station pic is wonderful and the Cobra seems to be coming very well, Ray.

[Jhedir6]

Found the kit, here's the link https://modernpaintbynumbers.com/products/vintage-street-car-british-american-engines-paint-by-numbers/

[cobraman]

Yes, that's it. I have the 16x20 with the frame.

[JollySipper]

I like how it looks in the initial post! Kinda artsy...... I would be tempted to leave it like that.

[cobraman]

Well that would have been a whole lot easier !  ?

[vamach1]

I saw this picture in a Road and Track story.  It looks similar to the painting you’re doing.

[Lunajammer]

Looked at this while at work (graphic design office) and discussed it with my partner in crime. We both agree that this is a valuable tool toward helping people becoming fine arts painters. It helps you to see light and dark and their relationships, helps you learn the qualities of acrylic paint and canvas and leaves you the option to experiment with mixing and blending.

When viewing exhibits of emerging artists, it's easy to spot the beginners because they always go too light. Committing to using bold darks can be intimidating. This kind of painting can help you see the value of, well, color values. That gives an artist the confidence to go richer in their own fine arts expressions.

[majel]

The gas station looks a little like the one still standing in Hackberry, AZ on Route 66.  Good job Ray!!

[cobraman]

Thanks Jim. That was a good one to do. This Cobra one not so much. Paints not that good and I don't care for some of the color call outs. The background looks weird but when done it may make more sense.

[cobraman]

Finished this one .  Back to models . 

[Phirewriter]

That turned out really nice! Based on your comments about paint quality and color selection I wasn't sure about the end result but it looks great.

[Belugawrx]

Wow, that is really well done Ray !

what size is it ? 16x20 oops missed that..might need to get that !

[vamach1]

Wow. Looks great.

[afx]

Nice job Ray.

[cobraman]

Thank you very much fellows.

[Bronzekeg]

that turned out super Ray!