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Monday, April 13, 2009

What's in a name..???

Plenty, if you're the name of a boat with a redhead pinup girl painted on it. To me there was only one possible name for her...



Since she is a hot little firecracker, after all...


I had intended to just hand-letter the name in white, but then decided to paint a firecracker next to it on each side. Then I thought the letters would look better in flame colors, and then it needed pinstripes, then the pinstripes turned into lit fuses, heehee...




I must say I have SO much respect for people who hand-letter with paint! NOT my favorite thing to do, I'd much rather paint pictures, thank you very much. :-)


Now I turn the project over to hubby, for varnishing, motorizing, and 'remote controlling.'
If you missed the post about hubbys RC boat, and my step by step photos of the pinup painting, or you just want to see it again, you can find it here.
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19 comments:

  1. T. EdlinApril 13, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    Wow... it looks sensational!!!

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  2. Mona Diane ConnerApril 13, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    GREAT JOB Kathleen!! Perfect idea about the extended line, color and sparks. I love it! I bet it will create a great sensation when it launches. Bring a bottle of champagne for the launch, (but just drink it, don't hit that boat!)

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  3. Five O'Clock SomewhereApril 14, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    Wow, what a work of art. I love the firecrackers...perfect addition! Is this actually going in water???

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  4. CarolineApril 14, 2009 at 2:03 AM

    Perfect!! Bet you needed a steady hand for that lettering! What a great job!

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  5. UnknownApril 14, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    it looks great kathleen xx

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  6. KimberlyApril 14, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    What fun you've had...bet you can't wait to see it in action. Your lettering looks great, agree that it isn't fun but you've made it look like you had fun doing it.
    My DH is into trains...used to fly RC planes and spent the better part of his weekend longingly gazing at them on the internet.

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  7. Kathleen CoyApril 14, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks all! :-)

    Mona, no champange is going to hit this boat, and I told hubby if he wrecks it, I would probably cry, lol.

    Yes Five, it will see water - it's getting an engine (weedeater I think) and will be remote controlled.

    Kimberly, there is an RC airfield that we drive by sometimes...fun to watch, but every time I think how many hundreds of dollars they have to spend if they crash land their toys, lol!

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  8. Gail H. RagsdaleApril 14, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    LOL!! It turned out beautifully and I agree with you on the lettering!

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  9. WATERBABY CHRISTINEApril 14, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    To quote Paris Hilton (!), "That's hot!"

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  10. Sarah SullivanApril 14, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Thank you for your post on my blog hon. It means the world to me!
    Huge hugs, Sarah

    BTW the boat and the lettering is perfection!!

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  11. artbykarieannApril 14, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    I'm so envious you had such an exotic piece! This really is stunning Kathleen, I'm actually in awe! Can I have one please?

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  12. Jennifer MacNeillApril 14, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    Wow, she does look like one hot firecracker! Can't wait to see it varnished (my favorite part).

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  13. artbyakikoApril 14, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    Wow! Great, one-of-a-king artwork on this boat!!!! Your husband is very lucky.

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  14. CarolineApril 15, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    Just popped back to say that there's a little blog award for you over at mine!Just to say thanks for all the inspirational art and photos you post!

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  15. Grahame ButlerApril 15, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    looks fantastic, I can imagine more boys with toys phoning you..

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  16. UnknownApril 16, 2009 at 1:21 AM

    Well done, she sure is a cracker! Youve done a fine job:o)

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  17. artbyakikoApril 16, 2009 at 3:43 AM

    Hi Kathleen. You were given Mona's Mini Blog Award. Please pick up the award at my blog.

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  18. C-ingspotsApril 16, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    She's a beauty for sure!! Your hubby's gonna be the envy of all his buddys!! He's a lucky guy.
    Beautiful job on the lady and the name...you are very talented.

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  19. TammieApril 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Kathleen,

    Your hubby will have the best looking boat on the lake!

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