Switching from beach scenes to transport for the 30x30 means that I‘ve returned to some subjects I’ve done before. I thought it might be fun to compare them. So let’s look at Grand Prix Cars
I painted my first formula 1 Grand Prix car in 2021 – it just
didn’t occur to me to paint them in 2018 or 2019
2021
For what it is, it’s okay. Proportions aren’t too bad and
if it was done as some kind of speed challenge – paint an F1 car as quickly as
you can then I would have no complaints. But this approach, quick application
of blocks of colour with little or no attempt to show the background never
produced paintings I really liked
2022
This is still one of my favourite paintings I’ve ever made
for any 30x30 challenge. Car, figures, background, it all pretty much works.
Together with the first tram painting I made in 2022, this pointed the way
forward for me.
2023
What a disappointment. Sometimes you produce a painting
that isn’t as good as a similar one you made the year before, but rarely one
that is so much worse. Harsh? Well, if you want to make progress, it helps to
be honest with yourself. Not the best choice of subject, but I really think
that the car is not brilliantly modelled and generally the colours are too
drab.
I did not paint a grand prix car in 2024.
2025
I wouldn’t necessarily say it’s maybe quite as good as the
2022 picture. But it’s miles better than 2023. I really like the stand with the
flags on the far left.
2026
One thing I’ve noticed about 2026 is that I’m loosening up
a little bit from last year, and I’m liking the results. This is a good
demonstration of this.
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