£100 Morris Painting

Here is a Commission piece from last year of a £100 Morris.

The piece was based on an actual cover of "The Motor" I learnt a lot from analysing this cover. The artists that produced these early magazine covers really did understand the subtleties of what makes an effective composition. The lines through the trees and the white lines coming off of the wheels are very effective at giving the impression of gliding through the woodland.

Skate ‘n’ Surf at the Rhythm Riot

New Zealand Surf Wagons c1960s

A3 Indian Ink on Bristol Board

1951 Ford Woodie Surf Wagon
Acrylic on Skateboard

(detail)

Roller Derby deck with metal wheels!

Sidewalk Surfboard

T Bucket Pickup

Ford Model A Pickup

I've just come back from the amazing Rhythm Riot Weekender (more info here) in Camber where I took part in their first ever Vintage Skate and Surf Expo.

As you can see from the photographs there were some great old school skateboards and vehicles. Part of the show involved each artist customising a skateboard. I daubed mine with the rear end of a 1951 Ford Woodie.

One of the events sponsors was the VHRA (Vintage Hot Rod Association) a British based association promoting pre 1949 Hot Rods. I would highly recommend going to their website as they have an amazing contingent of hot rods on their register.

Thanks to Robin and Neil for putting together such a great show!

Richard Blacks Panhard Levassor (1903) at Curborough

Richard Blacks Panhard Levassor (1903) at Curborough

Acrylic on Board (41cm x 34cm)

Detail

A commissioned piece of Richard Blacks 13.5 litre Panhard Levassor at Curborough. A wonderful Edwardian racer and joy to paint.