33.Shark Tank
This frightening aircraft livery pushes the envelope of traditional aviation design into very amazing terrain. The painstakingly detailed shark paint scheme turns an average aeroplane into a terrifying predator of the skies, producing such a realistic effect that worried travellers could really wish they had packed aviation paint remover before their flight. Although some would contend that this design would be more suited for a ship or submarine, its unusual location on an aeroplane shocks and remembers us greatly. From its rows of razor-sharp teeth to the lifelike texture of its skin, the artist's deft capture of the shark's terrifying traits reveals great attention to detail and artistic ability. Particularly fascinating is the analogy to the A-10 Warthog as, despite their differing uses, both aircraft now have a certain intimidating aspect in their look. Although sharks might not fly naturally, this imaginative design gently closes the distance between sea and sky to produce a distinctive visual metaphor that grabs the mind. Along with creative ability, the execution of this concept needed a thorough awareness of how to work with the aircraft's many curves and surfaces, therefore producing a paint job that is both technically remarkable and visually arresting. This aeroplane is the ideal illustration of how imaginative vision may turn something commonplace into a remarkable work of aviation art.
