This "Princess Mononoke" Motorbike Created By A Motor Studio Guy Is Making Us Drool With Its Majestic Glory
"It took Osiyuyu three weeks [to complete the design], painting little by little every day."
A Studio Ghibli-inspired motorbike is turning heads for all the right reasons, and this one is especially hard to ignore.
The project comes from David Borras of El Solitario, who gave an old racing bike a dramatic new identity with help from his family and painter Manolo Osiyuyu. From San’s mask to the forest scenes on both sides, every part of the build leans into the film’s atmosphere and makes the bike feel like a moving tribute.
It is the kind of custom creation that makes you stop and stare. Read on.
A motorbike design inspired by Studio Ghibli’s film was created by David Borras, who is from a motorcycle company called El Solitario.
El SolitarioPrincess Mononoke is a film about the connection and conflict between the environment and humans. With a great message and themes appropriate for kids aged 13 and up, it is no wonder why the animation is a fan favorite.
El Solitario"This had been my old racing bike for ages," he shares. Deciding on the initial design idea was a collaborative effort with his family: "And when we talked at home about giving it a new look, our kids jumped on the Princess Mononoke theme as it is their favorite movie of all time."
El Solitario
In designing the layout, selecting the color palette, and choosing the scenery for the project, he reached out and collaborated with painter Manolo Osiyuyu.
El Solitario
Also, this cinematic vibe matches Tom Dobinson’s photos turning everyday places into unforgettable scenes.
At the center of this amazing handiwork is a painting of San’s (one of the main characters in the movie) iconic mask, painted on the front of the motorcycle.
El Solitario
Two versions—daytime and nighttime—of the iconic forest found in the movie can be seen painted on both sides.
El Solitario
"Once that was done, it took Osiyuyu three weeks [to complete the design], painting little by little every day."
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El Solitario
The effort poured into this cannot be expressed in words. The amount of detail that can be spotted all over the bike makes this majestic piece worth it.
El Solitario
Borras is not even considering selling the bike, "but it could happen if someone was interested enough."
El Solitario
Well, this motorcycle certainly proves that creating art is not limited to a brush and a canvas, it can literally be done in any medium you choose. Art is about putting your own unique twist on the things that inspire you the most.
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