Rise over Sandia

Rise Over Sandia” is a one-of-a-kind custom-painted panel by Allante Vanderslice, celebrating the beauty, culture, and skies of New Mexico through the lens of lowrider artistry.

This captivating piece features hot air balloons painted in vibrant candy reds and blues, soaring over the glowing Sandia Mountains beneath a deep flaked twilight sky. Each balloon is hand-detailed with silver flake outlines and layered fades, with a roadrunner silhouette symbolizing movement, freedom, and state pride.

The composition tells a story — of flight, heritage, and wonder — blending traditional lowrider techniques with a painter’s storytelling eye. A true collectible that captures the soul of Albuquerque’s skies.

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Design Details
    •    Finish: Candy fades in red, blue, and violet layered with high-reflective flake
    •    Detailing: Hand-outlined balloons with roadrunner silhouette and Sandia mountain base
    •    Techniques: Custom airbrush fades, precision shading, and flake layering
    •    Coating: Gloss clear for depth and brilliance
    •    Dimensions: 24 in x 9 in
    •    Artist: A. Vanderslice – Albuquerque-based painter blending storytelling, sky imagery, and custom lowrider artistry

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