Just in time for Father’s Day, the Automotive Fine Arts Society has plenty of gift ideas for any dad who has a closet full of unworn neckties. “Automotive art is becoming much more popular,” said Ken Eberts, AFAS president. “This growing genre is not only moving into corporate boardrooms, but it’s making its way into living rooms, emphasizing that automotive lifestyle.” The art on offer runs the gamut from classic Corvettes, to the world of single-seat racing car and modern exotics.
This year, AFAS member Gary Whinn has created the painting “Rolling Back the Years,” which represents old-fashioned Americana through two Fifties-era Corvettes parked outside a drive-in. Whinn believes the setting is a reflection of why so many dads pour their heart into a cherished classic. “There’s always a time in our lives for nostalgia,” explained Whinn. “Fathers across the country drive their favorite classic cars to roll back the years and re-live those cherished memories.”
If dad happens to be a Formula One fan, there is Niles Nakaoka’s “Like A Bull Out Of Hell.” The painting is a celebration of Red Bull Racing’s Sebastian Vettel and his 2010 F1 World Championship season. And for those fathers who like to follow the Prancing Horse, Tom Fritz’ “As Cool As Ever” pays a very clever homage to Ferrari – minus the Italian automaker’s famous red paintjob. The artist recalls the challenge of painting a Ferrari after his local art supply store had run out of red paint. “My challenge was then to paint ‘Rossa Corsa’ without squeezing a worm of paint from a tube marked ‘Red’ onto my palette, and controlling the color through juxtaposition.”
Artwork can be purchased by contacting each artist through the site http://www.autoartgallery.com/afas/members.asp.
Gary Whinn
“Rolling Back the Years“ featuring classic Corvettes at Mel’s Drive-In. It is a Limited Edition giclee on paper with an edition size of just 100 copies. The actual image size is 18.75″ x 16″ plus of course a generous white border. The price is £95.00 GBP plus £20.00 shipping from the UK to the US.
“Those Were the Days, Joe!” featuring a classic 1966 Ford Mustang. It is a Limited Edition giclee (Edition size of 100) priced at £95.00 GBP plus £20.00 shipping from the UK to the US. The actual image size is 20″ x 13.25″ plus of course a generous white border.
Description: In honor of Ford’s 100th Anniversary, a painting of one of the company’s most successful cars – the Mustang. Two old-timers reminisce about their younger days while watching a group of young, exuberant friends drive by in a classic Mustang convertible. An additional nostalgic connection to the car is made by the name on the diner window suggesting memories of the song ‘Mustang Sally.’
Either painting can be ordered by e-mailing the artist at garywhinn@auto-art.co.uk
Niles Nakaoka
“Like A Bull Out Of Hell”, 20×30, watercolor on board, Sebastian Vettel narrowly wins the 2010 World Championship, from the first race to the last of the season. He drove like the title implies. This painting was completed in 2010 and exhibited at Pebble Beach 2010.
“BendsDaBenz”, 25×40, watercolor on board, Kimi Raikkonen is so cool yet so quick. This painting was completed in 2005.
Tom Fritz
- “As Cool As Ever”
- Painted in 2007, oil on panel, 24″ wide x 10″ tall
- Depiction of a 2005 Ferrari F-430
- “When it was my turn to create a painting which included a Ferrari, I went to the art supply a little late and noticed all of the other artists had snatched up every tube of red. My challenge was then to paint Rossa Corsa without squeezing a worm of paint from a tube marked ‘Red’ onto my palette, and controlling the color through juxtaposition.”
Jay Koka
- “Ferrari Club of America 2011, Savannah”
- 36”w x 30”, acrylic on canvas
- General Description: Event and poster art for the 2011 Ferrari Club of America International Meet, Savannah, GA.
- Jay Koka was commissioned to create the official event art for the 2011 Ferrari Club of America International Meet taking place in Savannah Georgia in June. This is Koka’s ninth poster for an FCA annual event.
- Features three Ferrari Challenge Series cars… the theme of the 2011 event. A Ferrari F430, 360 and 355 are shown on River Street (with some artistic liberties) in the historic district of downtown Savannah
- “Savannah is one of my two favorite cities in the US. It’s not just the historic squares, buildings and colors, it’s the feel of the old town that has captured both my heart and imagination. This is my 5th painting based on a Savannah location and perhaps captures more than any other the feeling I get when I walk around in the city. I was delighted when faced with the opportunity to be involved with this event and I hope my painting conveys some sense of my fondness for this city and a bit of the excitement of the Challenge cars.”
- Jay Koka Studio has published an edition of 20 full-size “art only” canvas reproductions Each print is giclee on artist grade canvas, with a 36×30″ image area with an ample margin for stretching, signed/numbered in the image and the margin. The print is finished with UV varnish and is shipped rolled requiring stretching on arrival. Cost per print is US$950 plus $40 for shipping by Fedex for the continental US and Canada full details here: www.jaykokastudio.com/
Richard Pietruska
- “Viva Veloche” is a 48” x 24” sculpture featuring a Ferrari 250 LM, a Ferrari 250 GT SWB and a Ferrari F1 combined to show the essence of these powerful and exotic Ferrari models. Each vehicle, with very distinct styling and purpose, is highly detailed and shows the winning characteristics of these sought after Ferraris.
- “I wanted to create a sculpture that combined some of the timeless designs of Enzo Ferrari and the mystique that he created with the Ferrari brand,” explained Richard Pietruska. “I stretched the cars to capture the feeling of speed and motion as well as show some of the Ferrari heritage in racing circles. Merging the unique features of each of these race cars was the most difficult and challenging part of this sculpture.”
- The fiberglass pieces are finely painted in bright red with a subtle gradation toward the rear of each vehicle, which gives them a kinetic quality as each car goes on its victorious ways. The sculpture continually changes dynamics as the viewer moves around the piece and discovers the subtle distortions and form changes. The sculpture is mounted on a curving surface that is covered in black leather and set on an aluminum plate that accents the curves of the black base.
“Form Follows Fantasy” is covered in high gloss, black paint and is accented with a striking red nose. It is 39″ x 26″ and 84″ high. The fiberglass body is mounted on brushed stainless steel tubes in a way that suggests that the Ferrari is floating through space while the 7-foot-long stainless steel tubes reflect the car’s surface to dramatize the sensual form of this particular Testa Rossa.
Nicola Wood
- “Ferrari 512″
- Oil painting, size 36” x 48,” winner of the Pebble Beach Peter Helck award in 2009
- It is one of the single most original 512’s ever completed and driven by some of the best drivers of the period – Posey, Bucknum, Rodriguez and Gregory. It has one of the best racing histories of any of Ferrari’s 512’s.
- “It was a challenge to paint, especially the background, which shows in the reflection in the windows and its own reflection. It’s famous in its own right and I hope my painting can help continue its distinguished career.”
Dennis Brown
- “Remembering Good Times”
- Acrylic, 22” x 30”
- Depicts a couple enjoying the day as the lean against a 1919 Pierce Arrow
- It was the poster created for the Pierce Arrow Club
- “Bugatti Sitting Pretty”
- Acrylic, 11” x 14”
- The inspiration was a photo that Brown took of this scene at Amelia Island
James Dietz
- “Winners”
- Oil on canvas, 24” x 40”
- It’s a period time piece that reflects the 1930s when a few children were allowed to participate in push car races at the Indy 500
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