CNN Humvee - Warrior One
One of the more interesting airbrush projects we had the pleasure to get up close and personal with at SEMA was the (now) famous CNN Warrior One Humvee. Overhaulin’s Chip Foose out-did himself with this one. He managed to pull together a Dream Team of airbrush talent for the project; Mike Lavallee, Mickey Harris and Dru Blair. Additional project talent on the roster included Simon Evans, Terry Steven, Matt Harris, and Mitch Lanzini.
If you happened to catch the Overhaulin’ episode that aired on November 14, you got a chance to witness the magic in action. The artists first created a mock-up Warrior One Humvee out of cardboard in order to comp the designs and plan out which art was to be positioned and airbrushed on different vehicle sections. This was essential since the rig has been since retired from serviec and now lives to share its story and that of its journalistic passengers in Iraq.
First the satellite painting over a background of the world map was painted on the roof of Warrior One.
Then each artist went to work on the panels, painting images inspired by the experiences and stories brought back from the CNN reporters and camera crew that worked in the vehicle throughout their tenure in Iraq.
Their stories are dramatic and hair-raising, and that emotion comes through in each image.
All these masterworks were executed with perfection at Lanzini Body Works in California.
On January 20, 2007, Warrior One will be auctioned off by Barrett-Jackson Auction Co. CNN will donate the proceeds to Fisher House which supports families of injured military personnel. You can learn more about that at CNN’s website.
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