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Motor Murals

Local Airbrush artist brightens up the streets with colorful, custom designs

Amanda Boehm, photos by Andrea Paulseth |

Luke Johnson at work in his studio. Johnson works on cars, motorcycles, canvases and anything else.
Luke Johnson at work in his studio. Johnson works on cars,
motorcycles, canvases and anything else.

Have you started to get the feeling that the bumper stickers you use to personalize your car are …well, a bit wimpy? Maybe it’s time to give your trusty vehicle the royal treatment it deserves.  Automotive Tattoos Custom Painting offers award winning artwork that will make you proud to show off your vehicle. They do many styles of artwork, custom paint, and airbrushing, while providing a wide range of automotive services from full restoration and custom upholstery to mechanical repairs.

Online, Automotive Tattoos has an extensive gallery of paint jobs done on a little bit of everything that proves they have great talent. There are tons of images of artwork on motorcycles and automobiles, categorized by color scheme and subject matter. Awesome custom painted mailboxes, personalized helmets, and festively body-painted models are some of the more unexpected works that can be viewed in their online gallery. Stunning vast landscapes painted on canvases make an appearance as well.  

For people who want to learn the tricks of the trade, Automotive Tattoos Custom Painting offers hands-on classes and lessons in airbrushing. Airbrush training is instructed by Luke Johnson and can be done in private lessons or as a group class experience. Classes are available for anyone, whether you are a beginner or someone with airbrushing experience who desires professional instruction. Class sessions can be chosen by length or by topic if there is something you are specifically interested in learning.

Automotive Tattoos Custom Painting is affiliated with United Auto Body, which is near the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport at 2620 Davey St. For more information, visit AutomotiveTattoos.com or call 456-8800.