stuart booth art-in-motion
fine art: automotive - marine - rail
All images, artwork and text
copyright © Stuart Booth
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About….
….the artist
Stuart Booth was born in London towards the end
of the second world war, read engineering at Bath
University in the swinging 60’s, leading to a career
as a Chartered Engineer, first in airframe design
and then in the electricity generating industry.
Now in retirement he has been able to indulge his
lifelong interests in all forms of transport by land,
sea and air, but especially his passion for Formula
1 Grand Prix racing and sports car racing;
combining this with his love of painting results in
vibrant artwork, in oils on canvas.
A leading member of the Guild of Motoring
Artists, Stuart’s work has been exhibited in
galleries throughout England and at major motor
sporting venues including the Donington
collection, Silverstone Classic, Goodwood Festival
and Revival and the BRDC member’s marquee at
the British Grand Prix. Stuart’s paintings have
sold in the UK and across the world.
….commissions
Inquiries for possible commissions are always
welcomed - perhaps a painting of your own
vehicle, a memory of a favourite event or a
retirement present for a colleague. The images
on this website may give inspiration for the
subject for your own artwork. An extensive
reference library is available but it is always
helpful if the client can supply specific
photographs or other reference material.
The normal process is for the artist to produce
pencil sketches to allow the basic composition to
be agreed and one or more colour images of the
work in progress.
To inquire about a potential commission
contact Stuart Booth
….the paintings
As the byline ‘art-in-motion’ implies, the subject of
most of the paintings is speed and movement. In
particular the motor racing paintings portray the
drama and brutal power of the sport, aiming to
capture an impression of speed, whilst retaining
accuracy of outline and detail. Stuart’s favoured
subjects are the classic eras of grand prix and
sports car racing from the inter-war years up to
the 60’s and 70’s, when an enthusiast could get
close to cars and drivers, but more contemporary
images do also feature in his portfolio.
Currently working exclusively in oils, Stuart
favours the medium for its flexibility and both the
intensity and subtlety of colour. This website
focuses on original artwork but a number of
images are available as prints and cards….
Prints are now available of a
selection of motor racing,
motorcycle racing, classic car
and railway artwork:
prints & cards
….prints and cards
A number of automotive,
marine and rail paintings
have been reproduced as
postcards and greetings
cards:
prints& cards
All images, artwork and text
copyright © Stuart Booth
all rights reserved