Watch this artist create amazing engraved motifs by hand
Published on Apr 12, 2023 at 3:30 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Apr 18, 2023 at 3:12 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
If want to go to the extra mile and give your car a cool paint job with unique engraved motifs, this is your guy.
His name is Takahiko Izawa and the most incredible thing is he does everything by hand.
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In a way, it’s almost like a tattoo, except the artist uses an engraver and a brush instead of a needle.
Izawa is certainly confident enough to do it all in one go.
It’s tricky because he obviously can’t get it wrong, otherwise the body panels would have to be sandblasted and cleaned, and he’d have to start all over again.
He does it freehand, seamlessly moving across the entire length of the car drawing unique shapes and patterns.
The liquid, three-dimensional effect is created using a special type of paint that the artist uses.
It’s called IZ Metal, and it almost looks like the liquid chrome metal the ‘baddie’ from Terminator was made of.
After applying the first few layers of IZ Metal paint, Izawa moves on to some cool airbrush designs with different colors.
We’ve had a look at some of his other designs (he goes by Rohan | Izawa Art Design on social media) and it’s truly impressive stuff.
From classic JDM cars like the Toyota Supra or Nissan Skyline to American muscle cars like the Chevy Camaro, he does it all.
However, if we had to pick one, we’d definitely go for the Nissan GT-R (above) that Izawa painted gold.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
