The Dying Art of Pinstriping…on the Cusp of a Renaissance? by Mag Boddington
Mag Boddington is a writer for The Engine Block, a company that tracks and showcases automotive trends, culture, and niches.
Mag informs readers that pinstriping (in some form) has been around ever since the Ancient Era. Where island tribes, members of the Greek and Egyptian empires, etc. adorned their weapons, clothes, and vehicles, with ornate line art and hand-painted designs.
Boddington, Mag. “The Dying Art of Pinstriping…on the Cusp of a Renaissance?” The Engine Block, 22 Sept. 2020, www.theengineblock.com/dying-art-pinstriping-renaissance/.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/the-toolbox/the-art-of-pinstriping-part-1/29270
The Art of Pinstriping – Part 1 by Alanna Crawford
Alanna touches on the detail and steps that go into pinstriping your own design. A point that many don’t realize is that pinstriping can adapt itself to any object. Nothing is an unsuitable canvas for this style of art form.
Crawford, Alanna. “The Art of Pinstriping – Part 1.” Speedway Motors, 9 Oct. 2017, www.speedwaymotors.com/the-toolbox/the-art-of-pinstriping-part-1/29270.
http://letterflypinstriping.com/Pages/historicOrigins.html
Pinstriping Origins by Dave “Letterfly” Knoderer
Dave is a prominent figure in the airbrush scene, most famous for his airbrushed mural designs on motor homes. With a pedigree of formal education at the Ringling School of Art & Design in Sarasota, Florida and a prolific artist, teacher, exhibitor, and author, Dave is a source one can trust.
In this article, Dave details the historic birth of modern pinstriping, which first began on horse-drawn carriages during a time where ornate embellishments were a testament to craftsmanship and quality. Over the years, the art form has adapted to the modern automobile. Being that no two designs are the same, those who paint and don pinstriped designs are beneficiaries to a unique and personalized art form.
Knoderer, Dave. Pinstriping Origins, letterflypinstriping.com/Pages/historicOrigins.html.
History of Pinstriping by Matt M.
Matt is an author for Eastwood, a well-known distributor of professional automotive paints and finishes.
Matt explores the general history of pinstriping and some of its most influential artists. The article primarily touches on the work of Kenny “Von Dutch” Howard, one of the most prominent figures the custom car world has ever seen.
“The History of Pinstriping.” Eastwood Auto Restoration Blog Free Howto Automotive Tech Advice for Everything DIY Automotive, garage.eastwood.com/eastwood-chatter/history-pinstriping/.
