{"product_id":"aviator-skull-tribute-to-mike-lavallee-original-airbrush-painting-12-x-18","title":"Aviator Skull – Tribute to Mike Lavallee | Original Airbrush Painting | 12\" x 18\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAviator Skull – Tribute to Mike Lavallee | Original Airbrush Painting | 12\" x 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than just a painting, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAviator Skull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a tribute to a friend, an incredible artist, and a true legend in the custom painting industry, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMike Lavallee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the creator of the iconic Tru Fire painting technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one-of-a-kind original artwork was painted by professional airbrush artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott MacKay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as the concept and test panel for a special \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirbrush Rendezvous class at Coast Airbrush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, co-taught by Scott MacKay and fellow artist Ryno.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing Mike's passing, the project was developed as a way to honor his memory, his influence on the airbrush community, and the tremendous impact he had on generations of custom painters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMike was known worldwide for his revolutionary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTru Fire technique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with his passion for aviation and skull artwork. This painting brings those elements together in a dramatic composition featuring an aviator skull surrounded by an aerial dogfight, all brought to life through the fiery colors, atmosphere, and techniques that Mike helped make famous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tribute to a Legend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor years, Mike Lavallee was a familiar face at airbrush events and workshops, sharing his knowledge, passion, and signature Tru Fire techniques with artists from around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis absence left a tremendous void in the industry, and this project was our way of paying tribute to the man, the artist, and the friend we had lost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting combines several of Mike's favorite subjects—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaviation, skulls, and realistic fire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—into a single illustration designed to celebrate his creativity and legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular painting is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal concept version painted entirely by Scott MacKay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in preparation for the Airbrush Rendezvous class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second version was created during the actual workshop, painted collaboratively by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScott MacKay and Ryno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. That painting is now in the hands of another private collector, making this original concept piece a unique part of the project's history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aviator Skull – Tribute to Mike Lavallee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scott MacKay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12\" x 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aluminum composite (Poly Metal) panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e House of Kolor automotive paints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Airbrush illustration with Tru Fire-inspired effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Professional show-quality clearcoat, polished to a mirror-like finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Airbrush Rendezvous at Coast Airbrush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass Instructors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scott MacKay and Ryno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTribute:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In Memory of Mike Lavallee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Artwork:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One of a kind – Original concept painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished the Way Mike Would Have Wanted It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHouse of Kolor automotive paints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this piece was finished with a professional show-quality clearcoat and meticulously polished to a deep, glossy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause if there was one thing Mike appreciated, it was a killer paint job with a flawless finish!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of dramatic aviation imagery, fiery colors, and detailed airbrush work makes this painting a fitting tribute to an artist whose creativity and techniques helped shape the modern custom painting industry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn a Piece of Airbrush History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is more than an original painting. 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