Bike Fenders

Ok, so any shop that specializes in something as specific as train hobby supplies is going to have a steady flow of regulars, either from the city itself or from the neighboring counties…especially since train hobby shops are becoming harder to come by. Well, with painting my boss’ apron, I’ve had favorable reviews of my work from some of these guys and gals and managed to land myself a commission for a couple of bike fenders. Yes…bike fenders. Two of our customers occasionally come in on their motorcycles, one of which let me ride with him once…though he admitted that he was just trying to get a cute girl on the back of his bike. ~snickers~




I’ve created designs before, mostly for tattoos more than anything else, so making up a design for a bike fender wasn’t all that hard. Getting it on the bike fender…is another story. Thankfully, my boyfriend is similar to a handy man, and helped prepare the fender for me to paint on…and then finished it when I was done. This is a good thing for a girl that doesn’t have any shop skills. ^_^ The experience only made us realize that we need a bigger living space…or a garage to work on such projects in. This design belongs to ‘Grandpa’, as he likes the skulls and crossbones from the skullcap he wears whenever he’s out riding. He’d like me to paint it again on his helmet, while the other guy wants an eagle design from his skullcap on his fender.