Automobiles can be described as moving art but sometimes it is automotive art that moves us; the works of Timothy Raines is one such example. Timothy has a passion for cars especially Italian cars and as a result has developed an unique painting style to represent his passion.

Timothy Raines who has been painting for many years began to develop his unique abstract style around 2002. Although it is hard to pigeonhole Timothy's style it wouldn't be too incorrect to say that there are elements of Impressionism with a dash of Jackson Pollock. The end result is a style which blends abstract painting with the vivid colors often seen in design and brand marketing. 

(Porsche Emblem)

(Mercedes Benz emblem)

Throughout his works there is a playful juxtaposition of colors and the paint itself which adds a dimension and depth to what would otherwise be a flat canvas and image. These same colors jump off the canvas and force the viewer to reexamine these commonplace brand images, in this case automobile emblems, in a new and intriguing way.

(Bentley emblem triptych)

(Ferrari Emblem)

Timothy's interpretation of these emblems is refreshingly new and different and has caused us to view these emblems with a new perspective.  

(All images courtesy of Timothy Raines)