When Michael Scafuto of Transit Media Group asked me to design the graphics for his trailer that attaches to his RV, which already had graphics on it, I knew something interesting was at hand. Here is the image that I was given to work with.Considering that this trailer is for recreational use: ie; Sand rails, Atv's, Dirt bikes, etc……(all things that go fast in the sand). The graphics had to accomplish the following things:

1. I had to make sure that the graphics on the trailer flowed well with the existing graphics on the RV. 2. I wanted to make the image reflect the personality of it's owner as well as everyone that thinks adrenaline is the corner stone of a good time.3. I wanted to push the image into the distance rather than the basic flat graphic that you generally see on the sides of vehicles but at the same time tie it into the flat graphic of the RV.4. I was asked to incorporate a "character" from a painting that I had done a while back called "Soul Searcher" into this graphic.5. The Race team that Mike formed needed a new logo created for them as well…Team Real Racing.6. The side graphics had to connect to the front of the trailer where I was to incorporate the logo for Mike's company Transit Media Group.

With all of that in mind I set out on one of my favorite programs…Adobe Illustrator CS2, with a Wacom Graphics tablet and some intense measuring I came up with the following design. (The idea behind this image is this: Here comes a giant Tsunami style wave that would basically crush anything in it's path but that doesn't deter "Soul Searcher". She not only dives right into it but grabs some style points by skimming the water with her hand on approach. Adrenaline junkies rejoice…….Oh and for the really observant the wave is sort of an homage to Japanese master artist Hokusai. Note the sand dunes in the background as well. That's usually Mike's final destination. The shooting star is for good luck.)Side view without race logoDetail side viewAfter installation, back view (note the Team Real Racing logo has been incorporated in the final version)3/4 front view