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Gauge Online Magazine
MM= Mike Menchhofer
GM:
Mike, just how old are you?
MM: Unbelievably I am only 28 years old
GM: That is unbelievable; I would
have expected a lot older with all of the
work you’ve been producing. How long
have you been airbrushing?
MM: I have been an artist since I could
walk. Put the airbrush in my hand about
1.5 years ago.
GM: When did you realize you had
any artistic abilities?
MM: Finger Paint in Elementary school.
GM: We have met people that can
draw, but few of them can create renderings
and less than that, not many can airbrush,
was it hard to make the transition? How
much time and practice did you have before
you sprayed your first project?
MM: I am still making the transformation.
I really did not have a lot of practice.
I got put on a job, picked up an airbrush
and it was second nature.
GM: With your talents, there are
a lot of industries you could have perused,
what made you want to be in the Custom Auto
Scene?
MM: The thought of drawing for the automotive
industry has always been a dream of mine.
GM: What are some of the bigger
projects you’ve been involved in?
Have they had a lot of media coverage?
MM: I painted and designed both the GM Cavalier
and Sunfire that debuted at the S.E.M.A.
2001 show.
GM: Have any of the project vehicles
you’ve been involved with made the
cover of a magazine?
MM: Yes they have.
1. Pro Glass Pro Finish - Green monster
Ford F-250 - Cover 4 Wheel Magazine
2. Rick Bottom- Dodge Dually- Cover Sport
Truck Magazine
3. Dennis Slamka - Spicy Taco -Cover Mini
Trukcin and Gauge Online magazine
4. Firestone Corporation – Project
Kemo-sabe - Cover Mini Truckin
5. Todd Wilt – Toyota Hydraulic Dancer-
Cover Mini Truckin
6. Todd Wilt- Ramster- Cover Mini Truckin
7. Paxton Automotive – (Barely Legal)
Mustang- Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords
GM: If our
readers wanted you to do they’re renderings
or their paint jobs how should they go about
contacting you?
MM: Mike is currently getting an e-mail
address. Until that time feel free to send
us your info and we will pass it along to
him.
GM: How did you get involved in
the Big Wood Project?
MM: I was contacted by bigwood@gaugemagazine.com
to create the one of a kind rendering.
GM: How much time did you have involved
with designing the rendering for the Big
Wood Project?
MM: It took about 3 months with 6 original
renderings and one final poster size.
GM: How much airbrush time are you
estimating on the Big Wood Project?
MM: A month in a half for all the details.
GM: What are your expectations for
the Big Wood Project?
MM: To please the owner and to create the
largest head turner in the industry.
GM: We are really excited and anxious
to get this to a show, how is the Big Wood
Project coming along?
MM: We are currently smoothing out all the
body and getting ready to spray the first
of many colors to come.
GM: Thank you for giving us this
interview, we hope to have you back when
The Big Wood Project is finished for a final
overview.
MM: Thank you for the opportunity. I also
want to thank my parents for putting up
with all my shit while I am following my
dreams.
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