When we look at modern car art we tend to see that it is separated into three main categories – the race, where we see the cars in full flow or at the finish line with a victorious driver; the mid-period American muscle car; and the classic car from any era, which may be a [...]

There can be no doubting the influence of the Corvette on the world of car appreciation in the present day. One has only to say the name and then sit back to hear the flood of admiring remarks about the company, its cars and everything that goes with both. Put quite simply, the Corvette is [...]

There is little doubt that depicting a car at its best is something that requires a major talent and can only be done by an artist with a real love of their muse. Generally it is felt that the best examples of car art are ones that show a car “at rest” in a peaceful [...]

There are only a few artists over the history of the medium that have gone on to become famous outside their chosen field and legends within it. To attain this level requires you to not only have the talent to create wonderful pictures or sculptures but also be able to make them come alive in [...]

The brilliance of classic automobiles is something that has made people sit up and take notice for decades now, and their place in art is widely recognised. It is telling that there are so many classic cars connected with the most popular TV shows in a generation – with the Dodge Charger from Dukes of [...]

In the world of art, there are countless questions. Indeed, in many people’s view, the question of what constitutes art is itself a controversial one. As much as one person may enjoy a creation, the next person may think that it is vulgar and appalling. There is so much debate surrounding the matter that it [...]

There can be very few individuals with a specific interest in one thing or another who have not, at some stage in their life, purchased or owned a poster depicting that thing. As a young child it is practically a rite of passage to put posters on your bedroom wall depicting a sports player or [...]

Although it is true to say that any piece of art which depicts as its main subject a car qualifies for the niche, there are definite favorites in the world of car art, marques which appear time and again and are enduringly popular. The ones that pop up at regular intervals are not hard to [...]

One of the recurring themes of car art is the thrill of the race. Anyone who has an interest in car art cannot fail to notice the preponderance of racing scenes within the medium. Not every piece of car art depicts a race – it is a far more inclusive medium than that – but [...]

If you have the spending power, or the job, to make it possible to pull into your driveway in a brand new, spotlessly clean and technically perfect sports car, look at your awed neighbor and say “I know! I don’t believe it either!” then you will know what certain cars’ owners mean when they talk [...]

When it comes to what kind of car we like to see depicted in car art, every one of us has a different favorite. This differs based on a number of issues. Some of us want to see paintings of the cars we own, or would like to own. Likeability and quality of cars are [...]

A quick and simple internet search for “car art” will throw up a wide range of excellent examples showing the many different forms and styles of the medium. Without a doubt, there is a great deal of variety in the pantheon of car art, from simple, bold depictions of cars in close-up – which concentrate [...]

Those of us who are unable to put our recognition of automotive excellence down on canvas will always envy the great car artists, because to put together a fine painting depicting a classic car takes a level of talent and aesthetic appreciation that is just outside the reach of most of us. This envy is [...]

A lot of the most popular car art on the market today depicts cars in a very specific setting. While we see plenty of paintings of cars at rest – parked up near a farmhouse, in a quiet residential street or wherever else you might care to depict one – the depiction of a car [...]

Car art is something that may not be entirely familiar to non-aficionados. When you ask the average individual what comes to mind when they hear the word “art”, fairly often it will be something along the lines of bowls of fruit or handsome women who don’t really smile very much. The impression often created by [...]

The reason that car art has taken off as a viable medium is because people recognise the aesthetic appeal of cars – or, to be more specific, the aesthetic appeal of certain cars. There is no getting around it – some cars are ugly. They may be technically acceptable in many cases – and for [...]

On the face of it, people who like cars and people who appreciate art may appear to be an unlikely set to actually get along and share ideas. The “gear head” fraternity are often characterised as being overly macho and conservative in their outlook while the art lovers of the world are usually the ones [...]

There are almost as many car artists as there are makes of car. And just as with the different makes, each artist will have his or her own individual style. The style will differ — even if only slightly — from that of the others. Certainly, one can take influence from another artist when creating [...]

The popularity of car art is not in doubt. The vast range of posters and prints that are commercially available points to a real market, as people who love cars and people who simply love good art will gladly hand over money for the pleasure of owning something that looks impressive hung on a wall. [...]

The idea of gifting car art to a friend or family member who loves cars is nothing new – although cars are an endlessly practical, hugely scientific interest in a lot of ways, they are also one of the most popular aesthetic subjects for a work of art. Just think of how long people spend [...]

Car Art is becoming increasingly popular, as people seek to demonstrate their love for classic automobiles by making, buying or displaying portraits of them. The aesthetics of popular cars are famously a major factor in people’s appreciation of the vehicle, although a few people would not confess that looks actually matter.

We have all looked at classic paintings –or ones that have not had a chance to become classic – of cars and wanted to own the painting and/or the car. However, also a great many of us look at the wonderful art inspired by cars and wish that we could draw like that. Talented car [...]

Art appreciation has for too long been the sole property of people who take an interest in art because they think they should. It is one thing looking at a picture and knowing that you like it, but people expect you to be able to say why you like it as well. There is something [...]

We all love our cars, and we have different ways of showing it. For some it is the hours they spend lovingly washing and waxing the bodywork of it so that it looks just like it did when it rolled off the lot for the first time. For some, it is in giving their car [...]

If you’re a car art fan, you already know that enthusiasts don’t have to collect actual cars to satisfy their love of all things automobile.
Car art ranges from posters to prints to original paintings and sculptures.  You’ll find it in local shops, online and even exclusive galleries.  The work of fine artists, photographers and even [...]