1932 Ford Highboy Roadster

This artwork captures a classic vintage car, a symbol of nostalgia and timeless elegance. The vehicle, rendered with impressive detail, stands out against an abstract, textured background that contrasts sharply with its sleek, polished body. The car's glossy black finish reflects light beautifully, highlighting the curves and craftsmanship inherent in its design. The use of white wall tires adds a distinctive touch, drawing the eye and emphasizing the car's iconic status.

The composition succeeds in showcasing the car as more than just a vehicle; it becomes a piece of art in itself. The artist's ability to render such fine details—the shine on the paint, the intricacies of the grill, and the subtlety of shadows—demonstrates technical proficiency and an understanding of light and form. This attention to detail invites viewers to appreciate the car's design while evoking feelings of admiration and nostalgia.

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Biography

Richard Kimball Jolley, American oil painter, b. 1954 –

R.K. Jolley graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Fine Art, and has been painting professionally for 38 years.

Jolley has a strong attraction to rich, tonal color, expressed in a variety of
styles, particularly, realism, tonalism, and impressionism.

He paints a wide range of subjects including, landscape, figurative, wildlife,
birds, and an occasional non-representative work.

His paintings can be found in collections throughout the United States and
abroad.

Artist’s Statement

What inspires me are, those fleeting moments of patterns of light.

I believe I am mainly influenced by tonalism and impressionism. For the most part, what concerns me the most when creating a work of art is, good color, believable light quality, and making strong, interesting value proportions. I apply these principles to all my subjects, whether they are realistic portrayals or non-representative works.