27 December 2012

Greg McNeill Art at Classic Throttle Shop, Sydney

A selection of my original Pop Art paintings can be seen at the 
Classic Throttle Shop in North Sydney.





09 September 2012

50 Years of the Bathurst 1000 - classic programme cover art

*From the Greg McNeill Art archive*

In the late 1980s and throughout the 90s I was lucky enough to be commissioned to produce poster and programme cover art for The Great Race.

Celebrating the upcoming 50th anniversary event, here are some samples of my artwork over that time.

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1996











1993


24 June 2012

Ayrton Senna - "Full Scale Senna" original painting

"Full Scale Senna"

Acrylic on canvas.  Size 600mm x 1820mm.

Stylised portrait of Ayrton Senna circa 1991, captured as he is about to step into his McLaren MP4.

Orignal painting SOLD

For more details please email gregmcneillart@gmail.com

Images copyright Greg McNeill Art.







* Detail of original painting.
* Photo for scale only.

10 June 2012

Phil Hill, Monza 1961 - "Monza Pop"

"Monza Pop".

Phil Hill in his Ferrari 156 Sharknose heading to race victory, and the 1961 World Championship, in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

This was the last time the banked section of the circuit was used for a Grand Prix.

Image copyright Greg McNeill Art.

Original FOR SALE, P.O. A.
Acrylic on Canvas Board.  Size approximately 600mm x 500mm.

For more information please email gregmcneillart@gmail.com

Also available:

* A3 print with mat board.  AU$75 including worldwide shipping.  To order visit the Greg McNeill Art Online Gallery Shop.

* Canvas Print.  Limited edition of 50.  Size 610mm x 410mm.  Unstretched for easy shipping.  Signed and numbered by the artist.  AU$200 including worldwide shipping.  To order, or for more information, email gregmcneillart@gmail.com

James Hunt - portrait

Stylised portrait of James Hunt, 1976 Formula One World Champion.

Painted in 2003.  Gouache on board.  Size approximately 450mm x 350mm.

SOLD.

Image copyright Greg McNeill Art.

25 April 2012

Peter Brock - Holden Commodore VL, Bathurst 1987


Holden Commodore VL in the 1987 Bathurst 1000.  25th Anniversary, 1987 - 2012.

Peter Brock in the 05 car in the early stages of the race, before the car was retired.  Brock changed to the number 10 car to finish in 3rd place.  The winning Ford Sierras were later disqualified, handing Brock another Bathurst win.

This race was an official round of the World Touring Car Championship.

Original painting.  Gouache on Artboard.  Size approximately 700mm x 450mm.

ORIGINAL PAINTING SOLD.

If you would like to commission a painting similar to this please email gregmcneillart@gmail.com

Image copyright Greg McNeill Art.


* Detail of original painting.


















* Peter Brock letter - collector plate series.


* Souvenir cloth patch from the 1987 Bathurst 1000.

Peter Brock - Holden Torana XU1, Bathurst 1972

"Brocky's First Bathurst Victory".

40th Anniversary, 1972 - 2012.

Peter Brock in his Holden Torana XU1 heading for victory in the 1972 Hardie Ferodo 500 race.

Original painting.  Gouache on Artboard.  Size approximately 800mm x 600mm.

ORIGINAL PAINTING SOLD



* A3 print with mat board.  Open edition.  Price AU$75 including worldwide shipping.  To order visit the Greg McNeill Art Online Gallery Shop.

* Canvas print.  Open edition.  Size 610mm x 410mm.  Unstretched for easy shipping.  Signed by the artist.  Price AU$200 including worldwide shipping.

Image copyright Greg McNeill Art.

21 March 2012

Moss and Jenks, Mercedes Benz 300 SLR - "Mille Miglia Pop"

"Mille Miglia Pop".

Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson in their famous Number 722 Mercedes Benz 300 SLR in the 1955 Mille Miglia.

Original painting, Acrylic on Canvas.  Size 760mm x 1130mm.

Original painting SOLD.

Image copyright Greg McNeill Art.

PRINTS AVAILABLE at GregMcNeillArt.etsy.com 

A3 - paper size 29.7cm x 42cm - $75

A2 - paper size 42cm x 59.4cm -  $115 

Prices include postage within Australia.

Total race time 10 hours, 7 minutes, 48 seconds.

Moss and Jenks averaged just short of 98mph over the 1000-mile race.  Stirling Moss said, "We did the last 83 mile section in 30 minutes, 54 seconds, at an average speed of 161.6 miles per hour." (source: Motorsport magazine).








Detail of original painting.

Mille Miglia, 1st May 1955.

Moss said, "In the car Jenks gave me great confidence - I had complete faith in him." (source: Motorsport magazine).




Detail of original painting.

08 March 2012

Canvas Pop Art Print - Ferrari 250GT/LM

Ferrari 250GT/LM.

Spencer Martin, Sandown 1965.

Canvas Print.  Pop Art style.  Limited edition of 50.  Size 400mm x 610mm.  Unstretched for easy shipping.  Signed and numbered by the artist.  AU$200 inluding worldwide shipping.

To order or for more information email gregmcneillart@gmail.com

*Also available:

A3 print with matboard.

Image copyright Greg McNeill Art.

Canvas Print - Juan Manuel Fangio, 1957 Monaco Grand Prix

"Monaco Maestro".

Juan Manuel Fangio races to victory in his Maserati 250F in the 1957 Monaco Grand Prix.

Original painting, acrylic on canvas, 750mm x 600mm.  SOLD.

* Still available:

Canvas Print, limited edition of 50.  Size 500mm x 610mm. Unstretched for easy shipping.  Signed and numbered by the artist. AU$220 including worldwide shipping.  To order or for more information email gregmcneillart@gmail.com.

*Also:

A3 print with matboard.  To order visit the Greg McNeill Art Online Gallery Shop.


Detail of original painting.

Image copyright Greg McNeill Art.

Original Painting - Alberto Ascari, 1955 Monaco Grand Prix

"Alberto".  Acrylic on Canvas Board.  Size 750mm x 600mm.

Alberto Ascari in the iconic Lancia D50 in the infamous 1955 Monaco Grand Prix, in which he took an excursion into the harbour.

Original painting SOLD.


Prints still available:

A3 print with matboard.  To order visit the Greg McNeill Art Online Gallery Shop.

Canvas print.  Limited edition of 50.  Size 500mm x 610mm.  Unstretched for easy shipping.  Signed and numbered by the artist.  AU$220 including worldwide shipping.  To order or for more information email gregmcneillart@gmail.com

*Detail of original painting.

Image copyright Greg McNeill Art.

03 March 2012

Stirling Moss, Lotus Climax, Monaco 1960 - Pop Art Canvas Print

"Stirling Pop".

Sir Stirling Moss in the Lotus Climax racing to victory at the 1960 Monaco Grand Prix.

Canvas print, limited edition of 50.  Size 610mm x 410mm.  Unstretched for easy shipping.  Signed and numbered by the artist.  AU$200 including worldwide shipping.

To order, or for more information, email gregmcneillart@gmail.com

Image copyright Greg McNeill Art.

Sir Jack Brabham - Original Painting

"Sir Jack".  Gouache on Art Board.  600mm x 800mm.

Jack Brabham clinches the 1966 Formula One Drivers World Championship at the Nurburgring.

He became the first driver to win the Formula One Championship in a car bearing his own name.

The original painting is autographed by Sir Jack Brabham and Repco Brabham designer Ron Tauranac.

Original Painting Sold.

* Also available:

A3 print with matboard.  To order visit the Greg McNeill Art Online Gallery Shop.

Canvas Print.  Open-edition, signed by the artist.  Unstretched for easy shipping.  Size 460mm x 610mm.  AU$200 including worldwide postage.  For more information email gregmcneillart@gmail.com

Image copyright Greg McNeill Art.

18 February 2012

"Marlboro Man (Smart Schumi)" - original painting

"Marlboro Man (Smart Schumi)".

Gouache on Artboard.  Size: 750mm x 550mm.

Grand Prix driver Michael Schumacher in a composition inspired by the Australian artist Jeffrey Smart.

Image copyright Greg McNeill Art.

SOLD.

Stirling Moss, Maserati 250F, 1956 Australian Grand Prix

The Maserati 250Fs in the 1956 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park, Melbourne.  Stirling Moss on his way to victory, ahead of Jean Behra.

This Grand Prix celebrated the 1956 Olympic Games held in Melbourne.

This limited edition print is from the Gallerie Grand Prix Portfolio, published in 1992.

This Artist Proof print is 820mm x 630mm on 300gsm matt stock paper.

Price: AU$180.  From a limted edition of 275.

Image copyright Greg McNeill Art.

For more information email gregmcneillart@gmail.com


Detail of painting.

Image copyright Greg McNeill Art.

Dick Johnson Collector Plate Series - Ford Falcon Original Artwork

"Dick Johnson 1984 Touring Car Champion".

Dick Johnson and his XE Ford Falcon, 1984 Australian Touring Car Champion.

Original painting used for the official Dick Johnson Collector Plate Series.  Gouache on artboard, size 615mm x 635mm.

SOLD


Image copyright Greg McNeill Art.








"Dick Johnson 1994 Bathurst Champion"

Dick Johnson in his EB Ford Falcon winning the 1994 Bathurst 1000 Classic.

Original artwork used in the official Dick Johnson Collector Plate Series.  Gouache on artboard, size 590mm x 540mm.

SOLD


Copyright Greg McNeill Art.

21 January 2012

Original Painting - Pop Art - Ferrari 250GT/LM

"The Old Red Lady"

Ferrari 250GT/LM at Sandown Park, 1965.  Driven by Spencer Martin.  Chassis number 6321.

Acrylic on stretched canvas.  Size 1200mm x 750mm.  SOLD.


Imported from Maranello by David McKay and raced  as part of his Scuderia Veloce team.  One of 32 hand-made competition cars built in 1964 for the Le Mans 24 Hours.  This car was raced with great success by the Scuderia Veloce team in Australia and New Zealand for four years, 1965-1968.  It was driven by many talented drivers including three-time World Champion Jackie Stewart in the 1966 Surfers Paradise 12 Hour race.  The car is now part of the famous Ralph Lauren Car Collection.

Above: Classified advertisement, circa 1985.

Right: The 250GT/LM in traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, date unknown.

Archive material courtesy of the John Doel collection.

02 January 2012

Original Painting - Porsche 917s at Daytona 24 Hours, 1970

"Porsche Pop"

The Gulf/JW Automotive Porsche 917s on the banking at the 1970 Daytona 24 Hours.

Original Pop Art style painting, acrylic on canvas board.  Size approximately 900mm x 600mm.

ORIGINAL PAINTING SOLD.




* PRINTS STILL AVAILABLE:

Open-edition A3 print.  Mounted with mat board (signed by the artist) and ready to frame.  Size 408mm x 508mm.  Price: AU$85 including worldwide postage.

Limited edition of 50 canvas prints.  Image size approximately 400mm x 600mm.  Print comes unstretched and rolled for easy shipping.  Price: AU$200 each, including worldwide postage.

To order visit the Greg McNeill Art Online Gallery Shop.

* Detail of original painting.

Original Painting - Ayrton Senna, Estoril 1985

Ayrton Senna in the John Player Team Lotus 97T-Renault.

His maiden Grand Prix victory, 1985 Estoril Grand Prix.

Original painting, Acrylic on Canvas Board.

Size approximately 900mm x 600mm.  P.O.A.




Also available:

Open-edition A3 print.  Mounted with mat board (signed by the artist) and ready to frame.  Size 408mm x 508mm.  Price: AU$75 including postage.

Limited Edition of 100 canvas prints.  Image size approximately 400mm x 600mm.  Print comes unstretched and rolled for easy shipping.  Price: AU$200 each, including postage.

To order visit the Greg McNeill Art Online Gallery Shop.

* Detail of original painting.