Realistic Flames
Realistic Flames Paint Jobs is basically just another popular term for True Fire flames custom paint jobs. Again there is wide variety of flame styles that fall into this category. Basically any flames that can't be easily categorized as "stylized" or "hot rod" flames can often be referred to as "realistic flames" or "true fire". The least realistic if the True Fire flames what are often called Tribal Flames. Some "realistic flames" are more realistic than others and my preference is the more realistic versions that are close to photo-realistic. Examples below show the complete range of flames from completely stylized to actual photos of flames. Frankly they all look cool so it's a matter of your choice.
Stylized Flames -- a.k.a. "hot rod" flames -- in monochrome and fogged flame colors
Tribal Flames by Chuck Bauman
More Tribal Flames by Chuck Bauman, I like these ones aboves best of the Tribal Flames variations that I've done. Also note that you get a completely different feel for any flames when you see the upright as opposed to horizontal. Usually we are painting flames horizontal on a vehicle but be sure to flip around all the picture you see of flame jobs and your own work to get a feel for how you can change the look and get a better look for what you are trying to do and where.
True Fire Flames by Chuck Bauman
"Photo-Realistic" True Fire Flames Style (ABOVE)
These flames effects are more difficult and time-consuming than the common True Fire style flames that you usually see but I really love doing them and most artists can't do this quality of flames to save their lives.
