Airbrush ArtistJohn Gill
John Gill is dedicated to provide the best custom paint services specializing in realistic airbrushed artwork and graphics.
“Each custom job, whether it is large or small, is very important to me. I strive to make sure your custom paint job is done just the way you envisioned it, and some!” ~ John Gill ~ Portland, Oregon
So whether the custom paint is for your hog, auto, hotrod, boat, truck, or even a helmet, be assured that it will be airbrushed as if it were his own.
Gillustrated Airbrush Studio is John Gill’s custom airbrush and paint studio at 16633 S Williams Rd in Beavercreek, Oregon, serving Oregon City and the Portland metro. The studio specializes in custom motorcycle paint, airbrushed helmets, true-fire flames, skulls and photo-realistic portraits — and takes mail-in helmet jobs from riders nationwide.
Featured Work
A few favourites from the galleries — tap one to open its page.
Marines CorvetteRed Corvette with USMC hood art, at the showFrom the Automobiles gallery →
Monster teeth helmetFlame monster teeth & a gold mirrored visorFrom the Helmets gallery →
Godzilla tankGodzilla & dragon heads on a grey tankFrom the Motorcycles gallery →
Electric-chair monsterHand-painted Rat Fink-style figurineFrom the Miscellaneous gallery →
Rated by the people who ride it
16 reviews on Google
Gillustrated’s Google profile carries a 4.9-star rating from 16 reviews. If John’s painted for you, a review at pickup means the world to a one-man shop.
Airbrush Art
Flames, skulls, portraits and full themed builds. Pick a category — Automobiles, Helmets, Motorcycles and Miscellaneous each have their own page of photos.
AutomobilesCars, hot rods & the blue C3 Corvette19 photos · View the Automobiles page →
HelmetsSkulls, characters & portraits on lids52 photos · View the Helmets page →
MotorcyclesTanks, fairings, fenders & full bikes121 photos · View the Motorcycles page →
MiscellaneousGuitars, drums, panels & everything else47 photos · View the Miscellaneous page →
Each category has its own page — tap one to see just those photos, up close.
Graphics & Paint
If it holds still and takes paint, it’s fair game. Every job is custom-quoted — call or text a photo of what you’ve got.
Motorcycles
Full custom paint and airbrush on hogs and baggers — tanks, fairings, fenders and bags, from a single flame job to a full themed build.
Helmets
The specialty. Skulls, true fire, characters and portraits sprayed on your lid and buried in clear so it lasts.
Portraits
Photo-real faces on helmets, tanks and panels — people, pin-ups, memorial pieces and mascots.
Autos, Trucks & Boats
Hot rods, classics, trucks and boats — flames, graphics and full custom color work.
Murals
Wall art for shops, garages, restaurants and man caves — your logo, your theme, your wall, made impossible to ignore.
Design & Illustration
Graphic design and illustration for apparel and more — artwork for shirts, logos and branding that starts hand-drawn.
The Services, in Detail
Custom Motorcycle Paint
Full custom paint and airbrush on motorcycles — tanks, fairings, fenders and saddlebags, from a single flame job to a full themed build. True-fire flames, skulls, portraits and character art, sprayed freehand and buried in clear coat so it holds up on the road.
Mail-In Helmets
The specialty — and it works from anywhere in the country. Riders mail their helmets to the studio in Beavercreek, Oregon, and get them back finished and buried in clear coat: skulls, true fire, characters and portraits. Call or text first to talk through the design and set up the job before you ship anything.
Automobiles, Trucks & Hot Rods
Custom paint and airbrush for cars, hot rods, classics and trucks — hood art, emblems, panels and full themed builds, plus flames, graphics and full custom colour work. If it holds still and takes paint, it’s fair game.
Murals
Wall art for shops, garages, restaurants and man caves — your logo, your theme, your wall, made impossible to ignore. Big statement pieces painted on site across Beavercreek, Oregon City and the Portland metro.
Portraits
Photo-realistic faces airbrushed on helmets, tanks and panels — people, pin-ups, memorial pieces and mascots. Send a clear photo of who you want painted and John works the likeness up by hand, layer by layer, until it looks back at you.
Graphic Design & Illustration
Hand-drawn graphic design and illustration for apparel, logos and branding — artwork for shirts and shop branding that starts as a drawing, not a template, from the same hand that paints the bikes.
Artistic Process
How a job goes — simple from first call to pickup.
Talk it through
Call or text 503-740-8438 with your idea. Send photos of the bike, helmet, car or wall you’ve got, plus anything that inspires the design — a picture, a theme, colours you love. John talks it through with you and works out what will actually sit right on the piece.
Sketch & quote
John sketches the design up with you — layout, colours and how much detail goes in — then gives you a straight quote and a timeline up front, before any paint flies. No surprises halfway through the job.
Prep & spray
The piece is stripped, sanded and prepped properly so the paint lasts, then the base coat goes down. The airbrush work builds up layer by layer — true-fire flames, skulls, portraits and lettering, all sprayed freehand by hand. Never a wrap, never a sticker.
Clear & pickup
The finished artwork is buried in clear coat for a deep, durable shine that protects it out on the road, then cured and polished. You pick up — or get back in the mail — a one-of-one piece nobody else has.
Mailing a helmet in? The same four steps apply — call or text first to set it up, ship the helmet to the studio in Beavercreek, and it comes back finished and buried in clear.
Rated by the people who ride it
16 reviews on Google
Gillustrated’s Google profile carries a 4.9-star rating — read what customers say over there, and if John’s painted for you, a review at pickup means the world to a one-man shop.
Current Art
Work-in-progress shots, pieces in the booth and finished jobs as they roll out. Follow Gillustrated Airbrush Studio on Facebook to see what’s on the bench this week.
See Current Art on FacebookNot on Facebook? Call or text 503-740-8438 and John will send you what he’s working on.
Contact Info
Fastest way in is a call or a text with a photo of what you want painted.
- Studio
- 16633 S Williams Rd
Beavercreek, OR 97004 - Serving
- Beavercreek · Oregon City · Portland metro
- Best first step
- Text a photo of the piece + your idea to get a quote.
Questions & Answers
The things people ask before they hand over a tank, a helmet or a wall.
Who does custom airbrush painting near Portland, Oregon?
Gillustrated Airbrush Studio in Beavercreek, Oregon — just southeast of Portland — is run by airbrush artist John Gill. The studio paints custom airbrush work on motorcycles, helmets, hot rods, cars, trucks, boats and murals for customers across the Portland metro, and is rated 4.9 stars on Google. Call or text 503-740-8438.
What can Gillustrated paint?
Motorcycles (tanks, fairings, fenders and bags), helmets, cars, hot rods, trucks, boats, and walls for murals. Specialty work includes true-fire flames, skulls, photo-realistic portraits, memorial pieces and full themed builds. The studio also does graphic design and illustration for apparel, logos and branding.
Can I mail in a helmet or part from out of state?
Yes. Gillustrated takes mail-in jobs from customers nationwide — riders ship helmets and parts to the studio in Beavercreek, Oregon, and get them back finished and buried in clear coat. Call or text 503-740-8438 to set up a mail-in job.
How much does custom airbrush work cost?
Every job is custom-quoted, because the price depends on the piece, the design and the amount of detail. Text a photo of what you want painted, along with your idea, to 503-740-8438 and John Gill will work up a straight quote and timeline before any paint flies.
How do I get a quote?
Call or text 503-740-8438 with a photo of the bike, helmet, vehicle or wall you want painted, plus anything that inspires the design. John Gill talks it through with you, sketches the design, and gives you a quote and timeline up front.
Where is the studio located?
Gillustrated Airbrush Studio is at 16633 S Williams Rd, Beavercreek, OR 97004, serving Beavercreek, Oregon City and the Portland metro area. Phone: 503-740-8438.
How long does a custom airbrush job take?
It depends on the size of the piece and the detail in the artwork. When you get your quote, John Gill gives you a timeline with it — before any work starts — so you know what to expect from prep and base coat through the airbrush work and final clear coat.