Car art is certainly a popular medium in the United States – cars have formed a part of the American dream for so long that the word “Americana”, coined to describe an ethos and a look surrounding the folklore of the American nation, is associated by many people outside and within the States with cars more than anything. A fascination with cars is an undeniable part of American culture, and this is why the majority of the world’s popular car artists are Americans. That said, there is a world of car art beyond the confines of the US of A.

Steve Dunn is a British car artist who has become highly popular and successful for his classic depictions of classic sports cars. These are minimalist works that make absolutely certain that the viewer concentrates on the car. Dunn himself is hugely interested in classic cars, and this love comes through in his work. Many of his pieces concentrate on the Alfa Romeo – adored by UK petrol heads, who have taken the Italian carmaker to their hearts in a very real sense, but he is not tied to any one model or make, just concentrating on depicting the glory of the classic sports vehicle.