| Ferrari 512 TR
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.
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