She is awesome and I have the good fortune to be only about an hour away from this talented lady. Have always loved art grew up worshiping artists like Frank Frazetta, Boris Vallejo, Micheal Whealan as well as the dungeon and dragons guys, Jeff Easley, Larry Elmore, Brom, etc
So having the trike painted with Sword and Sorcery in mind and the fact that I really loved Lord of the Rings made choices very easy.
Thanks, Sue.
The "Good" side, Shows the progression as she was painting, farthest right is after clear coating!!!!
And my favorite, the frunk!!! If you look very closely you'll see that the flames from the Balrog bleeds into both the side pieces, especially on the clouds behind Gandalf. It's one of those times when you have an idea of what you want it to look like and it turns out better than you could have imagined. Should you ever have the opportunity to see Sue at one of the rallies she paints at, check her art out. You will not be disappointed.
Turned out awesome. The Eye is painted on three sides so wherever I turn my head, that I is looking at ya. Like "Monsters Inc" movie, "I got my eye on you!!"
She is awesome and I have the good fortune to be only about an hour away from this talented lady. Have always loved art grew up worshiping artists like Frank Frazetta, Boris Vallejo, Micheal Whealan as well as the dungeon and dragons guys, Jeff Easley, Larry Elmore, Brom, etc So having the trike painted with Sword and Sorcery in mind and the fact that I really loved Lord of the Rings made choices very easy. Thanks, Sue. The "Good" side, Shows the progression as she was painting, farthest right is after clear coating!!!!
Beautiful work. Not sure I would do that, but congrats and hope to see your bike one of these days.
Absolutely fantastic! Love it. Someday, soon I hope, I’m going to try my hand at this kind of art. I have all the airbrush equipment. I’ts the guts I’m a little short of. Lol
I’m in the leathercraft business and can’t seem to find spare time.
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If you don't change anything,,, nothing is going to change!
I always felt the spyder is like a lobster...I gave her the Idea and she went with it. I labled it "Evolution" so she used my spyder and did a great job....Only saw it when it was done and was very pleased....
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Quite the talent! And imagination
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
Tyris, any photos of the assembled finished Spyder, I tried to find an Album, but couldn't.
As pretty as all the parts off the bike are, what's the full design look like?
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Tyris, any photos of the assembled finished Spyder, I tried to find an Album, but couldn't.
As pretty as all the parts off the bike are, what's the full design look like?
The left side is the "good" side Gandalf, while the "right" side is the "evil" side Saraman.
The flames from the frunk of Gandalf standing on the bridge fighting the Balrog flows into the background of each of the wizards portrait as lightning, also behind Saraman you can see the shape of Sauron's helmet. The insignia from BRP was replaced by a light-up Sue painted of the ring which lights up.
For the saddlebags wanted something "other" than flames so came up with "magical" energy that crackles and sparks and ties the back of the trike together. Emblem of the Tree of Gondor in white is on the left side and the Eye of Sauron in red is on the right.
Tolkien has great traveling quotes, "Not all those who wander are lost" seemed appropriate on a bike. You can't see on the pics but got a personalized license plate "1Ring" with an Eagle on it and on the license plate holder is printed "We are on an adventure."
I had a vision what I wanted in my mind and Sue surpassed that vision 10fold. Most would consider the expense frivolous but to me, this will probably be the only trike I will ever own so wanted it to characterize me and yes I'm a geek and a nerd but I'm ok with that.
That is just out of this world great! Can't imagine how much that's costing, but it's worth every cent!! I want to see this thing together! Love to have her work on my pearl rtl!
Sue Hopper is painting my trike
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WOW!!! 
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