My Steady Hand for Your Unique Piece 

Porträtfoto von Manuel Propp Manuel Propp beim Pinstriping

 Manuel Propp

 

Three years of practice. For that one perfect line. 

Custom painting is more than just colour. It is the perfect harmony of form, colour, and position. My foundation? Training as a graphic designer and a degree in interior architecture. This gives me not only a steady hand but, most importantly, the professional eye to know why a line belongs here and not there.

It started in 2020 with my own vehicle and a simple idea. I quickly realised: pinstriping is not a "quick job". It is an art that demands respect, patience, and absolute dedication. For three years, I practised intensely, studied brushes and paints, and refined my technique before showing my work to the public.

Driven by the rockabilly and hot rod culture of the 50s and 80s, I live for authentic old-school designs. I am not the artist for photo-realistic kitsch – I am the designer for art with character. This is not about technical skill, but about passion and a genuine interest in the subject matter.