Digital painting fan art

As a baby petrolhead and animation fan, the Hanna Barbera cartoon, Wacky Races was a favourite TV show of mine. The character I was cheering for—and drawing—was The Red Max, piloting The Crimson Haybaler.

London Art College assignment

This piece was an assignment for my Digital Illustration Diploma. The challenge was “TV character” using GNU GIMP image manipulation software.

Digital painting of Wacky Races cartoon charater The Red Max
The Red Max in The Crimson Haybaler

I used the Wacom Cintiq and applied some dodge and burn effects to add a more 3D feel to the artwork which was originally produced in a traditional flat style.

Jeff West photo with Red Max full-size car
Jeff West with Red Max full-size car at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013

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