11 Car art
Marble, bronze and canvas are vehicles for artistic expression. In South Texas, so are vehicles.
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| Caller-Times file |
| Orlando Balboa's '86 Monte Carlo |
Vehicle
1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Owner
Orlando Balboa, 26, delivery driver
Expression
Hood mural of a girl standing in a shredded
nightgown, in a lake, surrounded by a white cloud, bubbles
and stars. Two small murals on the trunk, near the bumper,
of two women lying down.
Motivation
Has been into lowriders and car art since youth.
Said most of his friends are into lowriding and car art.
Said he wanted to put something different but tasteful on
his lowrider. He didn't want to offend anyone with the typical
mural of naked women.
Vehicle
1962 Chevy Impala
Owner
Danny Luna, 23, college student
Expression
A two-tone Du Pont chromabase blue and silver
paint job featuring tribal and interlocking designs.
Motivation
A hobby since the age of 10, wants to pursue
it as a profession. Likes tribal designs and how they make
the different colors stand out.
Vehicle
1988 Dodge D-50
Owner
Justin Rodriguez, 16, high school student
Expression
On the hood, Resurrection of Jesus. On the
passenger side, the Virgin Mary holding Jesus as he comes
out of the tomb. On the driver's side, Jesus kneeling, with
two angels picking him up. On the tailgate, Jesus' face
with his arms raised, giving the peace sign.
Motivation
His father was into show cars, and Justin considers
himself religious.