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World Art Day is a moment to acknowledge that making and collecting art is not a luxury reserved for institutions. It belongs to everyone.

A question worth sitting with today: what is the first work of art you remember truly stopping in front of? Not the most famous. Not the most expensive. The one that made you feel something before you had the language to explain it.

I'd genuinely like to know. Share it below.

"Cadillac v. Cadillac; 2023 Petit Le Mans" is part of a collection of work made for moments like that one.

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Happy World Art Day.

Art isn't decoration. It's a record of what we noticed, what moved us, what we wanted to hold onto. "2024 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps; Heritage Touring Cup: 1972 Toyota Celica No. 56" is part of that conversation.

In honor of today, I'm offering 25% off in my shop through Saturday. Code: ARTDAY26.

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Most people change their wardrobes with the season. Very few think to do the same with their walls.

Spring is actually one of the best moments to reassess what you are living with. It's not about trying to redecorate constantly, but to ask whether the work on your walls still reflects who you are right now.

"Forte Racing Powered by USRTY Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 No. 78; 2023 Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring" is part of a growing collection. Browse the full gallery through the link in the bio.

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Every work I release carries a trace of what I was feeling in the moment.

"Eclipse Viewing 2 4.8.24 Russellville Arkansas" means something to me, and I hope it brings that human touch and meaning to the home that it finds.

Eclipse watchers along the banks of the Arkansas River outside of Russellville, Arkansas.

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Trends in art, like trends in everything, cycle through quickly. What holds its presence is work that was made with real intention.

"Jet overflight Le Mans Classic 2023 3" is that kind of work. Do you agree?

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One of the most common mistakes in placing art is going too small. A single work hung at the center of a large wall often feels lost, and the temptation is to add more.

But... adding more is rarely the answer.

Before buying, measure the wall space you are working with and aim for a work that occupies between two-thirds and three-quarters of the width. The right scale makes everything in the room feel more deliberate and helps the artwork shine.

"1965 Alfa Romeo Gulia TZ2 No. 21; 2023 Le Mans Classic" is sometimes available in varied size options. Worth considering before you decide.

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Spring is traditionally the time when things start moving again. After months of looking inward, there is something about the shift in season that means it's time for new artwork and a new feel.

"Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 No. 12; 2023 Motul Petit Le Mans" is available now and would be a great choice for anyone building or looking for something new this season.

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Spring is the season when people actually follow through on the room changes they have been thinking about all winter. If you have been considering adding "Whelen Engineering Cadillac Racing Cadillac V-Series R No. 31; 2023 Motul Petit Le Mans" to your space but want something more durable and substantial than paper, canvas is worth looking at seriously.

Canvas prints carry a depth and presence that holds up over time. They do not require glass, they travel well from wall to wall, and they look right at home, whether a space is minimal or full. A considered choice for a season of renewal.

Find it in the online gallery (check out my bio.)

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Some artworks are anchors. Some are discoveries. Some grow on you slowly over years until they become indispensable.

"1975 Ferrari 365 GTB4 Competizione No. 34 and 1970 Chevron B16 No. 73; 2023 Le Mans Classic" should be the next supporting character for your decor.



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"Turner Motorsport BMW M4 GT3 No. 96; 2023 Motul Petit Le Mans" is the kind of work that holds its own. What do you think?

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A lot of people assume collecting art requires a particular budget.

What it really takes is starting small (one work, chosen carefully), which is more meaningful than filling walls quickly.

The collectors who build something worth having usually begin the same way: one decision at a time.

"McLaren F1 GTR Harrods No 42 Le Mans Classic 2023 copy" is a good place to start. Find it through the link in the bio.

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Some works announce themselves immediately. Others ask you to slow down.

"1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe side insignia; Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale" is the kind of work that rewards time. The more you return to it, the more settled it feels in a space. That is a quality worth looking for when you are building a collection that is meant to last.

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Trends cycle. But original work by an independent artist carries something that mass production never can.

That specificity is part of what makes collecting meaningful. You are not buying decoration. You are acquiring a point of view.

"1977 Aston Martin RHAM1 No. 8; 2023 Le Mans Classic" is available now in the online gallery.

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Art and how we decorate our homes have a way of marking new seasons of our lives.

Here’s a look at “Cadillac v. Cadillac,” perfect for the month ahead.

As darkness settles upon Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, the Whelen Engineering Cadillac Racing Cadillac V-Series R No. 31 trails behind the No. 01 Cadillac Racing Cadillac V-Series R at the Turn 10 complex in the final hours of the IMSA Motul Petit Le Mans.

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Last call for my art Spring Sale!

Today’s the final day to use SPRING26 for 20% off select artwork.

Today’s art: “1977 Inaltera LM 77 No. 7; 2023 Le Mans Classic”

Check it out in my online gallery before it's too late!

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Spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying up. It’s a great way to reduce mental clutter and find focus again.

Don’t forget the walls as you refresh for the season ahead — art can change the energy of a space instantly.

Today’s artwork: “Corvette Racing No.”

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Sale ends tomorrow, if you’ve been eyeing “1931 Cadillac V12 Phaeton; Barrett-Jackson Auction Scottsdale,” or are looking for something like it— use SPRING26 for 20% off select artwork before it’s gone.

You'll find it in my online gallery.

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Even subtle updates can make a big difference.

Start with new artwork like, “BMW M3 No. 549 Nurburgring 2024 2 copy.”



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