1947 Cadillac

The post war era automobiles turned a corner and took on a new look, more indicative of today's' automobiles. Cadillac was a leader in this new adventure. The 1947 became a more streamlined automobile integrating the fenders more into the main body. I found this view to be quite interesting because it accentuates the chrome, and wheel dressing but epitomizes the look of the late 40's and early 50's. Fender skirts, wide white wall tires and full size hubcaps were typical elements of that era. This original automobile art painting is opaque water color (gouache).

Most of my work is super realistic. This automobile fine art entry is a bit of a departure. It is done with realism in mind but in a poster style. The method is more of solid colors with very little blending. It is an interesting, and simplified approach. It is an opaque watercolor (gouache) painting. The use of gouache enables the artist to take several different avenues in painting technique. It can be used as the typical wash type watercolor approach, or it can be used as an opaque medium, perhaps more like acrylic or oil in nature. This is a natural for a solid color approach. I like to think that each painting is different and becomes a study. Each painting is a new experiment. I am constantly learning. This makes painting a joy and not laborious.

The 1947 Cadillac has elegant lines, which set the tone for model years to come. Wide whitewall tires, fender skirts, and chrome, are all part of the grandeur of that era.

"Classic in Black" is the title and theme. There is nothing more stunning than a high luster, chrome endowed, black automobile. Black is the only color that allows pure color to be reflected. I chose this view to present the automobile in its best light.