This extraordinarily detailed watercolor painting of an ‘Old Ford’, celebrates the beauty found in age, imperfection, and history.  Each brushstroke, breathing new life into this rustic vintage automobile and its storied past.  As I painted the Old Model A Ford, I was inspired by my deep love for classic cars and their unspoken histories.  There's something very captivating about this old Ford’s notable place in history.

Capturing the intricate features of this rusty beauty was a labor of love.  With each movement of my hand, I deeply connected to this piece.  I challenged myself in the usage of watercolor, known for its tendency toward transparency. I pushed this medium to its limits, seeking to perfectly convey the rustic weathered metal exterior, creating the authentic nostalgic look I desired. I chose to bring life to this old Ford by leaving the headlights intact as well as adding a soft translucent glow.  Despite the obvious wear and tear, this old Ford is still eager to continue its journey through time.

My profound love for classic cars, and fondness of history, inspired this creation.  I have been lucky to have known a few classic car enthusiasts and participated in several classic car shows.  I genuinely admire their passionate quest to rescue these aging treasures from being forgotten and erased.  Every ride in each of these vintage beauties took me back in time.  Imagine the family that originally purchased this ‘Old Ford’ nearly 100 years ago.  How ‘going to town’ was forever changed as they no longer had to ‘hitch up the team’, as it was likely their first automobile.  Picturing how grateful they were to have such an unimaginable luxury.  I chuckle at how meager and uncomfortable these older models would seem to us in today’s ‘bells and whistles’ world.  This painting of an ‘Old Ford’ reminds us of a bygone era, a time capsule of its specific journey through the years, where history is celebrated, and every scratch tells a story. 

May this artwork inspire you to cherish the memories and wisdom that aging brings.  How often do we face our own passage of time with judgment, wishing for the erasure of wrinkles and age spots?  Yet, I wonder ~ what grace could be found in looking at our own signs of aging with reverence, much in the same way we regard a vintage car?  This piece clearly resonates as a timeless reminder that perfection is not in the absence of flaws, but the presence of memories created as we travel through time.  May you look upon the marks that represent your own aging, not as imperfections that need to be erased, but as beautiful chapters in your unique story.  Whether you are an art lover, a classic car enthusiast, a person who appreciates the nostalgia and history that vintage items evoke, I hope that ‘Old Ford – A Journey Through Time’, inspires you to find the beauty in the perfect imperfections that naturally come with aging.