Motorsport
For Nicholas Watts, painting has always been about capturing 'that moment in time', it was the flight of an RAF squadron in early childhood that sparked this passion. Nicholas Watts grew up near Brands Hatch and watching and enjoying motorsport had a profound effect on him. As a child he drew and painted scenes of arial battles, dogfights, spitfires all which aided him in his technical drawing abi.....
Born in London in 1942, Dexter Brown studied between 1956-1960 under respected painters such as Fred Cumin RA and Ken Howard RA at Harrow College of Art. Dexter Brown hosted his own exhibition in Alexandra, USA at the Monte Carlo Galleries and at London's Thackeray Gallery, it was at this time in 1967 that his work truly gained its recognition. He was also elected RI in 1967 following exhibitions .....
Juan Carlos Ferrigno has a world wide reputation as a motorsport artist.In 1971 at the age of 10 he attended a sportscar race with his father in Buenos Aires, his native country and it was here that his passion for sportscars and motor racing began. His unique skill in capturing the power and speed of motorsport has earned him a catalogue of ever expanding projects and commissions. Some od his mos.....
Born in Yorkshire and educated at Batley College of Art, Alan Fearnley has become recognised as one of the world's leading automotive artists. Alan became established through his early works due to the high quality of his work and his unique talent. Up until the late 1970's Alan Fearnley worked in semi-abstract, landscape and topographical compositions then moved towards mechanical subjects, trans.....
Kevin Blackham's artistic talent was apparent from very early on. In his early school years he won a handwritting competition and through this he gained commissions from local companies for design briefs whilst continuing his schooling. Kevin Blackham attended Reigate School of Art and Design in Surrey from which he graduated with Distinction. His specialist subjects whilst at college were calligr.....
Tony knew from an early age that, like his father, he wanted to be an artist. He graduated from art school with distinction and, on the advice of his parents wanting him to get a "real" job, spent the next 5 years working in advertising.
A passionate mot.....
Ray was born in Sunderland and studied art at the Sunderland School of Art & Industrial Design. He worked as a graphic artist and illustrator for nearly 30 years until he took the decision to paint professionally full-time.
The development of his caree.....
Dave Foord was born in Haverfordwest and is a self taught artist. He had never painted before the year 2000 and it took him approximately six months to work his way into motor sport which is clearly where his passion and talent lies. On his artistic journey to motor sport be painted a number of varied subjects including, elephants, tigers, spitfire aircraft, cheetahs and David Beckham. It was afte.....
Born in the 1940's in Republic Oriental des Uruguay, Alfredo de la Maria studied art and architecture in Montevideo at the Bellas Artes School. At the age of 18 he worked for a newspaper in Montevidio illustrating sports and politics events. By 1961 his equestrian paintings were exhibited in his first ever show in Punta del Este City. Alfredo de la Maria's portrayal of navel subjects are impressiv.....
Craig Primrose was born in 1956 in Auckland, New Zealand. His stunning landscapes in oil, sporting imagery and skilfully detailed portraits have enabled his recognition as one of New Zealand's leading contemporary artists. The paintings of Craig Primrose feature in collections in America, Asia, Australia and Europe. He has had sell out exhibitions at Silverstone in the UK and America and continues.....
Barry Rowe is an extremely talented and established automotive artist. His painting career really began when he painted world champion Juan Manual Fangio's portrait and won the prestigious Sotheby's/Transport Trust Art Award for it. Following this he has received commissions from Royal Caribbean Lines for their shipping fleet and Louis Vuitton of Paris. He has been elected as a full member of the .....
