My Koi 11"x17" tattoo line artwork... colored version in progress.

   This is a recent custom snowboard helmet design that I just finished for a friend.  I started out with a plain gloss white Giro snowboard helmet.  She requested some hibiscus flowers and the color pink.  I stated off by sanding off the gloss of the helmet and masking off the area that I wanted the paint to adhere to.  Then using some masking tape I sectioned off the helmet as I only wanted to have the design on half of the helmet leaving the other half untouched.  Then using an Exacto blade I began cutting out the shapes and placement of the flowers that I wanted.  Once complete I rattle can sprayed the pink base color on the helmet.  Prior to removing the tape I added a few swish lines and applied 6 generous layers of clear coat to the entire helmet leaving the swish details as a matte finish (image #3).  From there I added the extra details for a little extra pop overall.... and DONE!!  Now I'm just waiting for the helmet to be used to acquire an in use shot at the mountain which I'll post at a later date.