Yes, these are heavily stylized. I didn’t want to do it. Felt like I owed it to them.
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winterSmith 
I think the first one’s the better expression. Fewer blown-out clouds, and some very nice detailing in the use of blacks/contrast … check out the difference in the white areas of the hood brand. And I completely understand the need for the treatment. Some things just demand excess without regret.
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And I like the bottom one: The cherry is cherrier.
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That would be a killer lipstick color.
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As a gearhead I think they’re both awesome. My first thought on seeing these was, “Blue skies and a red Chevy what the hell let’s go cruising!”
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Nice work, Smails.
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