![1948 Jaguar MK IV Hood Ornament](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/acc3a5_bf481d168bf547a08f01bd4090f64023~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_489,h_383,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Jaguar-XJ-Hood-Ornament-WATERMARKED.jpg)
1948 Jaguar MK IV Detail
“Jaguar MK IV circa 1948″, 16″x20″x1.5″ acrylic on canvas. 2018
How beautiful are hood ornaments? I believe that they are tiny pieces of sculpture adorning beautiful cars. This Jaguar ornament is such an example.
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This is my first hood ornament painting, and I know that there will be more in the future. I saw this lovely lady while walking around a local vintage car show, and asked my husband to snap a shot of it. (NOTE: You can see him in the reflection of the Jaguar.) This painting is also a fun combination of realism and blurred abstraction. Photographers call that blurry area Bokeh . I created this same blurry background for my 1951 Triumph T100 motorcycle painting, and loved the challenge. More of this style will be coming to canvases as well.
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This painting debuted during the 2018 Lubbock Art Festival. I’m thrilled to share that I am the featured artist for this year’s event. Mattel/Hot Wheels will be helping to sponsor this event and attempting to earn the World’s Record for longest track. You can read more about the show HERE.
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PRIVATE COLLECTION
![Shan and Jag hood ornament](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/acc3a5_7007711b343e4df0a6cacff7f297b147~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_333,h_328,al_c,lg_1,q_80,enc_auto/Shan-and-Jag-hood-ornament-300x300.jpg)