Chasing the Apex

I’m drawn to the way aerodynamics shape the car’s body, how every curve serves a purpose, and how that purpose becomes art when seen through the right lens. In this piece, the strong diagonal composition slices across the board like a race line through a corner...deliberate, aggressive, controlled.

The contrast of McLaren’s orange and black livery is more than just color, it’s a visual jolt. Orange punches forward with energy, while black anchors the form in gravity. Together, they create tension... much like the balance between chaos and control in every lap.

This painting is part of my ongoing exploration of Formula 1. It’s about presence, power, and the sheer presence of the vehicle.

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I started out with a pencil in hand, drawing portraits and learning to capture emotion through subtle lines and shadows. Over time, I found myself wanting more depth, colour, and freedom and that led me to oil painting.

These days, I love working with oil because of how it lets me explore contrast, light, and mood in a way pencil never could. My subjects are always changing. I’m drawn to anything with character, whether it’s a person, an old car, an animal, or even a building.

For me, painting is about looking more closely and finding something interesting in the everyday and bringing it to life with colour and light.