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Hey this is the blog for Overspray. I'll be posting lots of groovy images from the 70s so have a read and find out what work went into making the book.
Overspray is the comprehensive account of the rise of airbrush art, and of the equally bright and glossy Los Angeles culture in which it flourished during the 1970s. Inspired by surf graphics, psychedelia and Hollywood glitz, a generation of young artists made every lip and palm tree glisten, and every record cover slick as a well‑lubricated sex toy. Fueled by a combination of intense demand, sleepless nights and brutal competition, the four men at the center of LA’s airbrush art market—Dave Willardson, Charles E White III, Peter Palombi, and Peter Lloyd—embarked on careers that produced work for Playboy, Levi’s, the Rolling Stones, American Graffiti and Tron. Overspray tells the unvarnished story of these four artists, through images of their best-known work, and frank, in-depth interviews. Viewed today, their surreal, funny and hyperslick imagery; seems all the more fantastic—which combined technical precision; and wild flights of imagination.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

David Willardson Pin-Ups


Dave discusses the illustration that kicked off his start in painting pin-up girls.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Interview with David Willardson


A short clip of Dave Willardson discussing his work.
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Sunday, November 16, 2008

Royalty and Plebes

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His Majesty David Willardson

His Royal Highness Charles White III

Charlie signing a copy of Overspray

Me shooting my mouth off to hand lettering legend Michael Doret

Michelle Shocked, David Willardson and Charlie White

Mike Salisbury awed by my command of the English language



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LA Book Signing Event

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I wasn't prepared for the huge stampede of humanity that showed up for the book launch last week at Family. We wiped out their supply of books then trashed the place.
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Sunday, November 9, 2008

Book launch in LA this Wednesday

Join the mass exodus to Los Angeles this Wednesday for the Overspray book launch at Family on Fairfax Avenue. I'll be introducing two of the kings: Charles White III and David Willardson who will be answering questions, along with LA art director Mike Salisbury. Family will be showing some extremely rare airbrush art posters from the 70s - plus the dudes and myself will be signing books.

Family
436 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, California
323 782-9221
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About the Author

Norman Hathaway
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Norman Hathaway is a designer and writer whose primary focus is on contemporary, lesser-known design techniques and personalities. Norman's professional experience has spanned many design disciplines, from sign painting to filmmaking. His clients included The Design Museum, The Royal Academy of Arts, Paul McCartney and Peter Gabriel. He has lectured widely on design at the London College of Printing, The Royal College of Art, Goldsmiths College and other schools. He currently lives in Brooklyn with his daughter Wilma.
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