The Porsche 906 Artwork
Artist Thom Montanari creates an evocative image of a mighty endurance racing legend โ the Porsche 906.
I photographed this car during the 1997 Vintage Festival at Lime Rock Park. When my eyes came upon the car I knewยญ immediately that I had to paint it. It was actually in full repose in a paddock next to the ownerโs trailer.ย Using B&W film really allowed me to paint the colors from memory, and additionally place the car in a pose or setting of my choosing. Itโs simply not enough to photograph a special car. It needs to be given a SOUL. Thus, I tried to evoke an almost โdream likeโ sensation of speed and motion with this piece.