Michael Irvine Studios Relases Latest Mustang Art
New artwork features a bevy of Shelby Mustangs in a fresh snow fall and aptly titled "Pure As The Driven Snow". Check out today's blog for more details on this latest work from Michael.
For 1965 Ford Motor Company teamed up with Carroll Shelby to create one of the most recognized Mustangs ever produced — the Shelby G.T. 350. Shelby increased the Mustang's already potent 271hp 289ci engine, with an assortment of bolt-on goodies, bringing total horsepower to 306. The addition of a fiberglass hood, side-exiting exhaust, suspension upgrades and the removal of all non-essentials, like the backseat, transformed the sporty little Mustang into a "street legal" race car.
All '65 Shelby Mustangs were painted a Wimbledon White with twin Guardsman Blue racing stripes and matching lower side stripes. This paint scheme, which was reminiscent of the world-class Ford race cars of the day, let the public know that this was no ordinary Mustang.
In "Pure As The Driven Snow" Michael takes us outside to a peaceful setting on a crisp, clear, winter's day. On this morning we see Shelby's creations basking in the glow of the sun while long cast shadows help camouflage them from passers by.
Michael on "Pure As The Driven Snow"
“Over the years, Shelbys have been available in a multitude of color combinations, but for many enthusiasts, the striking and memorable white with blue stripes, represents the purest of the breed. At first glance, it's easily the most recognizable. In choosing the setting, I wanted to take that color scheme, one step further by 'hiding' the cars in the scene, rather than having them jump out at you. Although challenging, I thought that the best way to achieve that, was to paint white cars on a white background, and continue the stripes into the shadows cast by the trees."- MICHAEL IRVINE
- Limited Edition reproductions
- Individually Signed/Numbered by Michael Irvine
- Embossed with Michael's Studio Seal
- Certificate of Authenticity
LIMITED EDITION PRINT (only 800 produced)
Overall size: 30 x 21"; Image size: 26.5 x 16", 10pt satin finish, acid free, museum quality stock
Choice of available print number: Email us your top 3 choices - the last 3 digits of VIN numbers have been very popular (eg #200/800).
Special Introductory Price: $125.00 USD (Price goes to $150.00 after July 10, 2011)
ARTIST PROOF WITH REMARQUE (only 20 released)
Overall size: 30 x 21"; Image size: 26.5 x 16", 10pt satin finish, acid free, museum quality stock
Call or email Michael Irvine Studios with what you'd like as your Remarque.
Special Introductory Price: $400.00 USD (Price goes to $500.00 after July 10, 2011)
GALLERY EDITION CANVAS (only 50 produced)
Size: 59"x 36" (All the detail at more than twice the size!), 100% cotton, acid free, archival quality canvas, stretched and ready to hang. Accompanied by two Certificates of Authenticity - Authentic Giclée and Authentic Michael Irvine Reproduction.
Special Introductory Price: $1300.00 USD (Price goes to $1500.00 after July 10, 2011)
See www.michaelirvine.com for more details, ordering info, and other Ford/Mustang based art from Michael.