S.E.D. News

Milner Helmet

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:37:00 +0000

Tim Burns is a Clark County firefighter, who Shawn has previously done work for. He brought in a welding helmet for Shawn to airbrush for his nephew, Brandon Milner, who lives in Thompson Falls, Montana. Brandon is starting college and will be studying diesel mechanics and welding. Tim is giving the helmet as a gift for him to use, and also as a means of inspiration.

Tim's idea of the metal plate effect ties in Brandons interests along with the Mopar emblem.

Shawn personalized the helmet for Brandon by including his last name on the front.

Shawn finished the paint job with flames on the sides.

Illustration

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:42:00 +0000

Karla wanted to do something unique and very different for her son's birthday, so she had Shawn Ealy airbrush a very detailed mural on a 4ft x 8ft illustration board. The mural includes his interest in skateboarding along with a 'hip hop' city in the background.

Red Rock Hummer Continued

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:54:00 +0000

You may remember our friends, Mr. and Mrs. Menschel, who own the Red Rock Edition Hummer, which Shawn airbrushed. They came back to see Shawn in November to have him airbrush the tire cover on their Hummer.

The small mural includes a sunset behind Las Vegas with the many lights illuminated.

Woolf Bike

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:44:00 +0000

Bill brought in another bike for Shawn to paint. As mentioned before, Bill is the owner of the magazine called "Luv 2 Bike".

The frame is competely stripped, and Shawn is sanding it, preparing for the primer.

Next, Shawn sprayed the primer, and will begin the painting process.

Now, Shawn is seen lettering the 'Luv 2 bike' logo in black, red, and white.

Since Bill's last name is Woolf, he asked Shawn to include a wolf to personalize his bike. Shawn is airbushing a wolf, howling at the moon.

Caleen's Rhino

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:16:00 +0000

Caleen brought in her rhino for Shawn to paint. Her request was for the paintjob to be unisex. Together they decided on a tribal design, surrounded by a sheet metal effect, and a lace pattern.

After the rhino parts were sanded and primered, Shawn spent hours laying out the tribal design and taping it.

After it was all taped up, Shawn sprayed purple and used cellophane to create a marble effect inside of the tribals.

Then, Shawn used black pinstripes to outline the tribals.

The next step was the sheet metal effect. After Shawn finished that, he airbrushed hibiscus flowers and a lace pattern. He finished with a small pinstripe design.

Shawn used the same process for the side panels and the tailgate, beginning with the marbelized tribal design, and finishing with the sheet metal, hibiscus and lace pattern, and a small pinstripe design. Then, he added the finishing highlights, using brown.

McGee Bike

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:14:00 +0000

Matt brought in his wife's bicycle for Shawn to paint.

After Shawn prepped and taped the bike off, he applied primer and white paint. He is seen sanding the primer, preparing for the color.

Pink was the chosen color for the base coat, and white darts adorn the neck.
Next, Shawn sprayed fushia flake, covering the entire bike, masking off only the white portions. Then, he added dark purple pinstripes. Matt came by to pick it up, and was very happy with the "bass boat effect".

Red Rock Canyon Edition Hummer

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:07:00 +0000

Inspired by Nevada's Red Rock Canyon, Shawn painted this "Red Rock Edition" H2 for proud owners, Mr. and Mrs. Menschel. The mural features the mountains in a sunset with many different colors in pearl.

American Quad

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:59:00 +0000

Danny Sanders brought in his son, Colton's, quad for Shawn to paint. Colton has been away on a mission for the past 2 years. Danny promised this as a gift for Colton upon his return. Now that that time is nearing, Colton has sent a few simple requests, one of them being that no one is to paint the plastics, except for Shawn Ealy. Colton asked for the plastics to be American themed. Shawn is very happy to do this for Danny and Colton, and he hopes that when Colton returns, he is happy with his paintjob.

Shawn began the process by sanding down the parts.

Next, he airbrushed red and white on the ends, and will include stars to resemble the American flag.

Shawn is seen adding detail to the "US Air Force Thunderbirds" in formation, with a paintbrush.

Next to the 'Thunderbirds' is a ghosted image of the Statue of Liberty.

On the side, Shawn painted a ghost image of the head of an eagle.

Shawn airbrushed another ghosted image of the six men raising the American flag.

Though a ghosted image is hard to capture on camera, this close-up displays the Twin towners.

1953 Panhead:Vietnam Memorial

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:59:00 +0000

This week, Shawn is painting a 1953 Panhead for Rick, who is a Vietnam veteran.

Today, we have it in primer and Shawn is sanding the guide coat away. Tonight, it will be House of Kolor Black. Shawn's friend, Dale, said it is one of the deepest black bases he has worked with, so Shawn wanted to try it out.

Now that the black is on, it is time for Shawn's favorite part, the artwork.

Shawn painted the P.O.W. M.I.A. logo with lettering underneath that reads, 'Help Bring Them Home. You Will Not Be Forgotten.'
On the other tank, Shawn painted the Marine Corps logo.

Shawn is using a 1 inch double zero size brush, which enables him to detail the artwork with fine lines.

Finally, Shawn added clouds and mountains for the background.

Rick came in to see the artwork before it was cleared, and gave 100% approval with a smile on his face.

These logos have great sentimental value to Rick, and serve as a tribute to his services and all of the men that were out there with him.

Now that Rick has the tanks back with the artwork on them, he decided to bring in his fenders to have them done as well. Shawn is in the beginning stage of sanding the fenders.

After they were prepped and sanded, it was time to spray on the black. Rick asked Shawn to put the fallen soldier statue with the phrase 'All Gave Some, Some Gave All' on his rear fender . When this is finished, it will complete the Vietnam Memorial bike.

Shawn is airbrushing black to shadow the boots and helmet.

Shawn added shoelaces on the boots, and barbwire around them for finishing touches.

The front fender is outlined with pinstriped barbwire.

Rick stopped by today to bring in the finished project. If you pay attention to the details from the chrome to the artwork, this is one of the most intricate panheads out there.

Tribal rhino

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:17:00 +0000

Johnny brought in his wife's rhino for Shawn to custom paint. The theme for the rhino is completely tribals.

While Shawn sands on the primered parts, Johnny stands next to him, trying to decide on a color.

Shawn based all of the parts in red, and is seen taping off the tribal designs.

As seen, the taping process of the hood and the tailgate of the rhino is almost complete and prepared for the next step.

After everything is taped off, Shawn applies orange for one layer of tribals.

Once the orange is dry, Shawn sprays purple for the second layer of tribals.

Once the purple and orange have been applied, Shawn uses various shades of purple and yellow for shredded pinstripes around the edges.

Back to his roots

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:12:00 +0000

Shawn Ealy Designs began many years ago, when Shawn was working at the Swap Meet, airbrushing his artwork onto clothing. It could have been something as simple as a name on a T-shirt, or as intricate as a portrait. Shawn never hesitates to explain where he began or what fueled his success. He also never hesitates to revisit those days when a customer comes in with a request. This young man asked for Shawn to airbrush the Vegas skyline on the back of his jacket. Shawn was more than happy to do it for him, and couldn't help but reminisce on what got him started in the first place.

Las Vegas Bulldogs

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:40:00 +0000

The Las Vegas Bulldogs Softball team just got their equipment trailor adorned with a brand new logo. Shawn was happy to do this for the coaches and players, especially after hearing that this is such a positive thing for the girls. The coach had nothing but good things to say about each and every player. The girls are all very well-rounded, and not only excel in softball, but also in school.

GO BULLDOGS!!

Robert Taylor Elementary Cont.

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:20:00 +0000

Now that Shawn is finished with the large mural in the courtyard at Robert Taylor Elementary, he is now working inside the library on numerous smaller murals.

The general theme for the library murals is story book sceneries.

The center of this mural is a large sun, rising above an open book.

One story book item that children are drawn to is a big castle.

Another story book character that children like is the frog who turns into a prince.

To the right of the castle, flying into a rainbow is two children in an airplane.

Roland's R/C Boat

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:34:00 +0000

Roland brought in his remote controlled boat for Shawn to airbrush. He is an R/C boat enthusiast, who has at least 3 other boats.

Shawn is seen taping off the cockpit and preparing it for paint.

The back of the cockpit has a sheet metal effect.

Shawn lettered the side of the cockpit with the phrase "Fly'n Hawaiian".

The back end of the boat has a mini pinstripe design. Shawn created these small lines by using the tip of his pinstripe brush.

The front of the boat also has a mini pinstripe design and traditional flames. Roland wanted the colors blue and purple, so Shawn painted the flames to transition from purple to blue.

Behind the traditional flames, Shawn also airbrushed ghost flames in pearl.

Thanks Roland! We will be seeing you soon.

Todd's helmet

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:04:00 +0000

Todd brought in his flat black helmet for Shawn to airbrush. Todd has been a driving instructor at Mario Andretti Racing School for 3 years. His father, Buzz Tapply, was a race car driver, and after years of being around it, Todd began to show interest in it as well.

Shawn is seen prepping the helmet, getting it ready for paint.

Red and blue traditional flames cover the front and sides of the helmet.

The very front has a small blue pinstripe design. Towards the top of the helmet, silver flames cover the black background, which will help transition from the colorful flames to the silver sheet metal.

White highlights bring definition to the sheet metal on the top of the helmet.
Todd stopped by today to check out the progress, and helped Shawn come up with finishing touches.

On the very top of the helmet, Shawn couldn't decide what exactly he should do. Todd reassured him that skulls were the way to go. After Shawn finished the skulls, he surrounded them with a blue pinstripe design.

Shawn continued the pinstipes to the back of the helmet, and used red for a shredded outline.

2006 Harley Davidson

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:40:00 +0000

John came by the shop today with his 2006 Harley Davidson. Back in 2006, he brought it in for Shawn to airbrush, without completely knowing what he wanted. After going back and forth, John decided on a faded flag in the background, with a soaring eagle over top of it.
Since then, John has taken his Harley, with Shawn's artwork, across the country and back twice, visiting Sturgis and Laughlin. It's been nearly 2 years, but John has kept it in good shape and it still looks great!

Robert Taylor Elementary Mural

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:02:00 +0000

Robert Taylor Elementary school contacted Shawn about painting a large mural in the courtyard of their brand new campus. At the old campus, Shawn had painted a mural of an American flag, but it was recently knocked down to make room for the new campus.

The theme for this mural was inspired by their previous mural. The central focus is the American flag, waving, as if in the wind.

After Shawn makes the 1ft x 1ft grid, he begins sketching the flag. Because the mural is so big, standing 28ft tall, and 30 ft wide, Shawn is using a set of scaffolding to reach the top half.

After he finished the flag, he painted an eagle soaring over top. On the left side of the mural stands the Statue of Liberty, and Mount Rushmore sits at the bottom.

Shawn begins painting in the colors of the flag, the Statue of Liberty, and the sky in the background.

Shawn finishes the night sky around the eagle, and added purple, blue, and white highlights to bring the flag to life. He begins painting the Liberty Bell to the right of the flag, and is seen adding detail to the Statue of Liberty.

Above the Liberty Bell, Shawn painted a man on the moon, portraying Neil Armstrong, with his spacecraft and the American flag, with Earth seen in the background. Shawn also finished the details on the Liberty Bell, and painted small stars in the bottom left corner of the flag, right above the place designated for Mount Rushmore.

As Mount Rushmore is completed, Shawn included stars and peace signs, which were also a part of the old mural.

Having gone to Robert Taylor Elementary many years ago, Shawn was excited to have the opportunity to paint this mural, which took nearly 3 weeks to complete.
"Art is such an inspiration to children and having an educational focus with each piece of this mural is a great thing."

More Chief AJ gun stocks

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:04:00 +0000

Chief AJ, of Tuscola, IL, sent Shawn two more stocks to airbrush. The first stock is inspired by the TV show, 'Anything Wild', which Chief AJ appeared on and offered his knowledge in one of his areas of expertise as they hunted for deer and buffalo.

The backgroud for this stock is painted to look like buffalo grass, and Shawn included feathers, and the 'Anything Wild' logo.

The other side of the stock is adorned with a buffalo and some small pinstripe designs.

Shawn painted the second stock for the Chief's friend, Buddy. Buddy's nephew was killed by a road side bomb, and he wanted this stock to be painted as a tribute to him, which will be donated to his nephew's company commander in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, and displayed in a glass case.

This gun stock is named 'Freedom America', and both sides have an eagle, but if you look closely, they are two very different eagles. One side has a realistic eagle, and the other has it's head shaped out of a cluster of stars. The stock also has red and white stripes, and stars symbolizing the American flag. Special thanks to Buddy for allowing Shawn this special opportunity.

Day Racing

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:49:00 +0000

Shawn had the privelage of painting father/son helmets while he was in Illinois. Paul Day and his son Tyler Day go to the tracks together and race. Paul started racing 16 years ago at Coles County Speedway in Charleston, IL. Just in the last 7 years, Paul has won 4 track championships, 1 national championship, 2 regional championships, and over 60 feature wins.

Shawn airbrushed a racing flag on the front of the helmet, purple flames over the top, and finished with a pinstripe centerpiece.

Shawn also airbrushed the sponsor's logo, "Bee Graphics".

Tyler started racing a junior sprint car in 2002, but soon decided it wasn't quite what he wanted to do. Just 5 years later, in 2007, he decided to give it another try and has continued for the last year. So far, he has already won 2 features, and is well on his way to winning the track championship.

His helmet is adorned with real fire and a larger pinstipe design.

The family was very happy with the finished product. Good luck to Paul and Tyler, and we hope to see you soon.

Recovered 1994 painting

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:35:00 +0000

Marcia contacted Shawn after finding this painting on the side of the road, waiting to be disposed of. Not able to pass it up, she and her son Danny picked up the painting and brought it to their home. They put the phrase 'One person's trash may be another's treasure' into full perspective.

Shawn painted this painting nearly 15 years ago, in 1994. Back then, Shawn was traveling back and forth to California doing numerous art shows. Though he showed many paintings, a majority of the people hired Shawn to paint a commissioned piece. Shawn is very happy that Marcia and Danny discovered this painting, and kept it from going to ruins.

Tuscola, IL 4th of July Celebration

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:17:00 +0000

Shawn spent nearly 2 weeks in Tuscola, IL visiting with family and friends, and staying up until 1 am nearly every day finishing projects. He traveled to Tuscola to participate in the 4th of July Celebration, setting up an airbrush booth and painting shirts all day, along with helmets, back drops, tables, and trucks.

This is a 8ft x 30ft back drop for the County pageant which Shawn adorned with the Wrigley Field Ivy Wall.

These gentlemen brought a baseball helmet to the booth for Shawn to paint on the spot.

Bridget and her dad were happy with the outcome of this beautiful design.

Chief AJ paid a visit and had Shawn paint 3 T-shirts with the focus on his Red River Camp and the gun stocks that Shawn previously painted for him.

Ali is sporting her own SED Custom Cap while she poses with Chief AJ's shirt.

Shawn lettered the back of Scott's truck to match his back window and license plate. If 'turkey killer' was in the dictionary, there would be a photograph of Scott right beside it. If there were any doubt he's not the true hunter, look below at the shirts he got for his kids.

Susan and Scott hold up shirts for their own 'Lil Turkey Killers', Hunter and Haydyn.

'Sillky J' designed his own SED Custom Cap.

Chad called Shawn in Illinois and put in his request for a shirt. We brought this one back for Rock & Roll Chad.

"KISS Destroyer"

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:51:00 +0000

Tom brought in his 'Impact' helmet to finally put into action an idea that he has had for nearly 10 years. When he was in the 3rd grade, he bought his first record ever, the 'KISS Destroyer' album. Since then, Tom has been a fan of KISS, and even still has the vinyl record. For the last 10 years, he has thought about getting his helmet airbrushed, featuring the 'KISS Destroyer' album cover, and after searching for an airbrush artist, and finding Shawn, Tom is finally getting it done.

Shawn is using a combination of colors to create the background.

Tom's nickname is 'Sox', so Shawn is duplicating the 'KISS' font for Tom's name.

The background is complete, and Shawn is beginning to paint the 'KISS' members.

It is at this point in the project that Shawn realized he is going to have many hours of brush detail invested in this design.

Tom came in to pick up his helmet, and was very pleased with the result.

"Tom is a cool guy and I am glad he was happy with the final product. It was a very challenging, but rewarding project for me. Thanks Tom. Hope to see you in the future."

BRAND NEW: ONE OF A KIND SED CUSTOM CAPS

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:27:00 +0000

Shawn Ealy has begun designing One Of A Kind Custom Baseball Caps. These caps will soon be available in our new and improved 'Store' section. They will feature a custom design, topped with glitter and rhinestones. We have fitted caps and adjustable caps available. Each cap is painted and designed by Shawn, so that each is a One of a Kind.
Please email inquiries, orders and ideas to shawn@shawnealy.com
SED Custom Caps begin at $100. Please understand these caps are extremely detailed, and need special care to maintain. Dry clean only.

Trojan pinstripes

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:02:00 +0000

Shawn is pinstriping Tom's 2007 Escalade this week. Tom asked Shawn to incorporate the USC colors on the vehicle. Shawn also painted the USC logo, which is the head of a trojan in the colors gold and cardinal red.

Helen C. Cannon Jr. High School

noreply@blogger.com (SED) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:50:00 +0000

Recently, Shawn received a yearbook from Helen C. Cannon Jr. High School, which features the mural that he painted at the beginning of the year, on its cover. It is a great honor for Shawn to see his artwork displayed in such generous ways.