VSCC SeeRed at Donnington Park 2011 Report

VSCC SeeRed at Donington was certainly a feast for the eyes in terms of the variety of cars. I also got some painting done too.

GN Spider at Shelsley Walsh c1920s

Oil on Board

Here's the demonstration piece so far. There is a real dynamic to this piece that really works. Mostly work to do on the crowd as I want to keep this piece loosely rendered.

(detail)

After almost being blown away twice on Saturday morning I was kindly allowed to

se up in the Paddock Suite; where I managed to run a painting demonstration rather than hanging on to the gazebo.

Lea Francis S Hyper

In original condition as raced by the factory.

Ford Special?

Brooklands Napier Railton

Cooper Mark I

Cooper 500cc Jap Engine

Cooper

Lagonda

A very Smart Fraser Nash with a fantastic looking rear end!

VSCC SeeRed at Donnington Park 21st - 22nd

GN Spider c1920, Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb

Oil Sketch for Painting demonstration this weekend.

I will be running a trade stand at this weekends VSCC event SeeRed at Donnington Park. The above oil sketch will form the basis for the painting demonstration for the weekend.

I have two spare tickets for the weekend for anyone that is interested.

Please contact me before the weekend if you are interested in free entry.

Organised by the VSCC who have been racing at Donington Park since the 1930s, SeeRed brings the best Vintage and Historic cars and drivers to Donington . Spectators will be fully entertained by a programme of 17 races over the weekend that highlights Pre-war Sports-Cars, Vintage and Historic (Pre -61) Grand Prix Cars, 1950s Sports Racing Cars, Formula Junior, Equipe GTS (50s and 60s production sports-cars) and 500s. More info along with race schedule can be found at the event website:

http://www.vsccseered.co.uk/

VSCC Prescott Hill Climb 2010

Orchard Corner

VSCC Prescott Hill Climb 2010

7th - 8th August

Prescott Hill, Gotherington, Cheltenham, Glos. GL52 9RD

I will be running a stall at Prescott this year. This is the main VSCC event of the year with

250 Pre-war sports and racing cars split into 16 Classes there is a huge amount to see. As well as trade stands and entertainment.

This year there is a PRINCE HENRY VAUXHALL GATHERING The Prince Henry Vauxhall, the ‘First British Sports-Car’ celebrates its 100^th Birthday this year. There are only eleven cars in existence, and it is hoped that at least five, (possible more) will be on display and parade up the hill.

Times (Subject to change)

Saturday 7 August Practice Runs commence at 9.30am

Sunday 8 August Competitive Runs commence at 10.00am

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

Ticket Prices Members: In Advance On The Day
Saturday £5 £15

Sunday £15 £25

Under 16s free

Ticket Prices Non-Members: In Advance On The Day
Saturday £8 £15

Sunday £20 £25

Under 16s free

More info here:

http://www.vscc.co.uk/vsccweb/events/event.jsp?id=593

I will be running a live painting session throughout the weekend as well as displaying my wares.

Hope to see you there!

Wiscombe Park Hill Climb Report 9th May 2010

GN v8 Jap (acrylic painting)

This was done as part of the live painting session throughout the day (when my fingers were warm enough). This piece was based on a photo taken by Liz Cawley at Mallory (2007) of the GN v8 overtaking a Frazer Nash. Thanks go to Liz for permission to use the photograph. I decided to take the painting in a more dynamic direction by envisioning it from a lower more dynamic angle and exaggerating the perspective to get a better feeling of speed. I will definitely do more of this in future!

My favorite car of the event. I first saw it when driving down the course to get to the paddock in the morning. Makes a great noise!

Another beast of the day, a common frequenter of VSCC events the mighty Napier Bentley. Housing a 24-litre Napier Sea-Lion W12 aeroplane engine in the chassis of a 1929 8-litre Bentley

Not all the cars were big though!

Thanks to all at the V.S.C.C. for putting on such a great event. Even though there was a real chill in the air all in attendance were in great spirit making the day really enjoyable. Plus the fact that I got to paint all day whilst having a wonderful view of the cars going up the hill, life couldn't be better.

Wiscombe Hill Climb 9th May 2010

I will be running a stall at the Wiscombe Hill Climb on Sunday 9th May.

Paintings & Prints on sale

Live painting session all day

10 % Discount on Commission orders taken on the day

So if you are in the area it's a great day out in a lovely part of the country so I look forward to seeing you there.

More info here:

http://www.vscc.co.uk/vsccweb/events/event.jsp?id=584