This automobile has been one of the world's performance super-cars. The Ferrari 512 TR is a contemporary, artistic sculpture set against the contrasting, timeless Italian architecture.

Ferrari is perhaps one of the most recognized names in the automobile world, as well as one of the most painted in automobile art. Ferrari is the world's exotic sports car. It is the world's racecar. It is the world's streetcar. Red is my favorite automobile color so this painting had to be red. The painting is opaque watercolor (gouache) and the scene is Italian.

The Ferrari of the 80's brought a new look to automobiles with the stylized strakes covering large mid engine air intakes. The image lasted in to the early 90's with the progressive liniage from the second-generation Testa Rosa to the 512TR.

The black horse symbol at Ferrari S.p.A. is also the title of this original painting. The exotic sports car is parked in front of The Black Horse, an establishment in Florence. I wanted to emphasize the black horse concept so it is reflected into the deck of the car as well. The background colors highlight the character of the Italian architecture but also compliment the red car. This piece was designed to pronounce "Italian."

This print series is produced with the permission of Ferrari S.p.A.