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The print measures a generous w24″ x h36″ and features 50 original illustrations depicting the 911, from the original 901 Coupe to the recently introduced 991 Series “50th Anniversary 911” and everything in between.
Readers of Excellence Magazine will be familiar with the work of Staff Illustrator, Steve Anderson, this series of original artwork has been painstakingly crafted and edited for this very special commemorative print. The print features 50 original illustrations, one for each year of 911 production.
“50 YEARS OF 911” – in detail
The images have been intricately crafted to show all of the period-correct body styles, colors, options and changes which have made the 911 the icon it is today.
The final air-cooled 911 – Seinfeld’s 993
A short description and interesting factoids provide insight on the 911’s year-by-year development.
Factory Authorized Porsche Prints by Excellence Magazine Staff Illustrator Steve Anderson
The finished product is available in two finishes, a heavy weight poster and a Limited Edition fine art print a total of 911 artist-signed and numbered prints will be made available.
When it comes to paperclips, they’re often only known for their functional and practical use. But these paperclip creations are a great representation of how these ordinary items have been used in another inventive way. Using such a widely known brand name as “Porsche” as an inspiration.
Modern day engineered designs derive their influence from all sorts of ordinary mundane items, and can transform such things as these ordinary paperclips, into something modern and visually compelling, such as the well-recognized Porsche 911 shape.
Something you would want at your desk? I know I would.
That lovely, sexy, streamlined 911 silhouette! … a marvelous home or office gift.
If you are looking for something to brighten up your work space, this is an ideal office gift for women and men. And what a great Birthday or Christmas gift too. Hint!
Here’s the Product Details:
Paper clips designed by the Porsche Design Studio and represents the shape of the 911, made in Germany.
Code: WAP0500030E
Porsche Paper Clips
Set of 100 in tin box.
Shaped to resemble the famous Porsche 911 silhouette.
Photo by Dede Seward
Please Note: The Porsche gift / collection range is subject to availability and may take up to anything between 14 – 30 days for delivery if the item is not in stock.
Check availability at Porsches “Porsche Driver’s Selection” under Lifestyle/office supplies:: websites around the world
Oh! and one more thing…
Not too successful with trying to keep your paper clips together on your desk?
You work in an office, right? When you reach into your paper clip container to remove one paper clip, do you tend to get a chain of them? I do.
Paper clips, push pins and rubber bands running astray across your home office desk? Here’s a way to keep those little office supplies in check….the Office Organizer!
Photo by Dede Seward
The paper clips fit perfectly in the Office Organizer, item #WAP0500180D
Inspired by the design of the central locking mechanism of the current Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S. Includes original Porsche Crest and logo. With rubber inlay for sealing the bottle. Color: Silver/Black. Imported
Inspired by the design of the central locking mechanism of the current Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S. Heavy-duty design includes original Porsche Crest and logo. For opening crown caps. Imported.
With both analog and digital time display and alarm, second time zone, calender and timer functions. Alarm features the sound of the Porsche 911 engine. Sturdy aluminum case. The case and dial are both based on the design of the Porsche 911 instruments. Imported.
Source:
Porsche Design / Porsche.com
Check availability at “Porsche Driver’s Selection” under office supplies: Porsche websites around the world
Nicolas is a well known Porsche artist licensed by Porsche, you can also visit his website too @http://nicolashunziker.com/ for more automotive goodness, CHECK it out! I have a COOL Gulf jacket from him.
Happy Shopping! Good way to start out the New Year!
Either click on the link above or the picture below to take you to Nicolas Hunziker’s website.
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Wanted to share from my friend Stéphane over @ Stéphane Dufour Automotive ArtFacebook page, who also has a line of great Automotive art clothing that he has developed for the last 3 years.
Called “8Bolt” [link to www.8bolt.com], and now is HERE in the USA and very popular over in EUROPE.
CHECK out his Facebook page and his other Facebook page 8bolt Clothing USA.
It is a honor to share with you Stéphane Dufour exceptional artistic talent. Take some time to see all his art here and much more on his website with Information & details.
Stéphane Dufour Automotive Art
Stéphane Dufour, international automotive artist, decidedly contemporary, displays an exceptional talent for emphasize light, forms and sensuality of the most iconic sports cars.
GT2 Legend 1/300
The Porsche 911, in its GT1, GT2, GT3, RS, Turbo and Speedster version, sits side to side with the epic 24h du Mans 917, 550 Spyder and 959 supercars or Carrera GT in original and limited edition art work.
Automotive artist Stéphane Dufour
His hyper realistic paintings devoted to Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Aston Martin, Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet Corvette, Citroen, Jaguar, Shelby, Ford, Harley-Davidson or Michael Schumacher complete his master piece dedicated to prestigious, competition and collection automobiles.
Automotive artist Stéphane Dufour
Stéphane is an accomplished artist, also developing more abstract automobilia creations through using sculpture and digital art.
Automotive artist Stéphane Dufour
About The Artist:
Stéphane Dufour Automotive Artist
Stéphane DUFOUR was born in Bellac, France, in 1970.
He spent most of his childhood contemplating fine automobile craftsmanship passing through his father’s workshop. His father repaired and serviced prestigious cars, authentic masterpieces which stimulated Stéphane’s imagination and would deeply influence this young boy’s day to day life.
PSYCHEDELIQUE Original done in colored pencils. 1/150.
While attending his first lessons at the Art Decos school of Limoges, he realized he could combine his passions for drawing and beautiful cars. Stéphane was unquestionably inspired by the 50s, 60s and 70s automobiles. Three decades unanimously considered as the pinnacle of car design and conception by all car amateurs.
917 Martini 1/300.
With a simple pencil or charcoal he started drawing, with great talent, these legendary cars which were all hauting his mind. At the time his preference for “3/4 front” and black and white drawings is evident. After studying three years at the Art Décos school, he established his unique and innovative style, synthetising space, light, shape, movement and color.
917 Legend original was done in oil. 1/300.
Pushing his work on reflections and details to the limit, his paintings now emphasized the light and shadows rapping around exquisite bodywork. Stéphane’s work is eclectic, ranging from Ferrari to Aston Martin and passed Citroen.
Spyder 550 1/200
However his unassailable passion for Porsche shines through with numerous and honorable art works of unique German supercars.
Last victory at Le Mans in 1998 for Porsche 911 GT 1 No.26
These paintings and drawings of epic Porsches, Le Mans prototypes and exceptional 911s, guaranty him an international acclaim.
Road & Track 1/250
Moreover the quality of his work was officially recognized by the Porsche firm, who have guaranteed him over the past years a certified international licence for artistic reproductions of the Zuffenhausen‘s production.
Generation Speedster 1/200. original was done in colored pencils.
With over 200 canvases in experience, Stéphane Dufour is now adamant in using new technologies to help develop his artwork.
Portfolio. 5 sheets depicting the evolution of what is now the 911. Amazing. 1/300
After years using only pencils, oil paint or airbrush, Stéphane started sculpting in 2004 and recently using digital technology, thereby enriching his artistic production. He describes his own work as hyperréalistic, but also claims a more abstract style on certain paintings, sculptures and digital artwork principally.
959 Original artwork based on the first 1980s supercar theme: the Porsche 959. Oil painting on canvas. Dimensions: 50 x 40 cm. Created in 2007
All of Stéphane’s work are unique limited editions as well as signed and marked by him.
A 360-degree look at S Dufour’s latest homage to Porsche’s classic 911. These limited edition sculptures are entirely made by hand
Stéphane also works on private command by individuals or companies, where he is systematically asked to let his imperishable imagination guide his inspiration towards a specific model.
Porsche 917 K aux 12 heures de Sebring en 1971. limited edition
An authentic source of joy for anyone who understands that art and automobiles are two intertwining and intimate domains.
Combination Gulf A hint of Steve Mac Queen. Based on an original oil painting. Printed on canvas, fixed on a chassis. Dimensions: 30 x 40 cm. Limited edition, 100 signed and numbered copies
Every canvas issued, whether it be an original or a limited edition is signed and market by the artist. The paintings are on sale and delivered with great care and short delivery delays.
New special exhibition to open at Porsche Museum on 4 September 2012
Art, Graphics & Design – Hanns Lohrer and Porsche
Stuttgart.An elegant glove, a poodle, a hunting rifle:
From 4 September to 4 November 2012, the Porsche Museum is exhibiting the works of the versatile Stuttgart painter and commercial graphic designer Hanns Lohrer (1912 – 1995) – and these works extend far beyond the topic of motor cars.
Hanns Lohrer (1912 – 1995)
During the 1950s and 60s, Lohrer played a pivotal role in the visual appearance of the Porsche brand which was founded in 1948. In this special exhibition the Porsche Museum pays testimony to the timeless quality of Lohrer’s works, which made a lasting contribution to creating the positive image of the then fledgling sports car manufacturer.
A selection of victory posters created by Hanns Lohrer at the close of every year to visually capture Porsche’s sporting successes is one area of focus at the exhibition.
New special exhibition: Art, Graphics & Design – Hanns Lohrer & Porsche
A high point within Porsche advertising is, among other things, the series of posters designed by Hanns Lohrer in 1961 depicting the Porsche 356 in the context of sports such as golfing, hunting or horse riding. Typical of Porsche’s prestigious advertising during that era, the bold colours of the sports equipment dominated the sports car which was shown in small scale.
New special exhibition: Art, Graphics & Design – Hanns Lohrer & Porsche
In addition to the 40 posters, the Porsche Museum exhibition also includes sales brochure artwork by Hanns Lohrer. Visitors can thus view the red cover page of the 1958 356A catalogue showing a woman’s hand wearing an elegant glove and handling the gear shift of a Porsche with seeming effortlessness.
The red cover page of the 1958 356A catalogue.
And of course the poodle motif is a must, with the poster showing a refined young lady with a poodle on its lead at the lower right, giving the headline “Powerful elegance guided with ease” a second visual meaning.
The poodle is a recurring element in Hanns Lohrer’s work, and is even made the central motif of a 1960 Porsche poster entitled “I too, prefer Porsche”. These exhibition pieces will be supplemented by around 30 original sketches and pictures testifying to the full range of Hanns Lohrer’s works.
Porsche advertising from 1961
Stuttgart artist Hanns Lohrer has always thrilled those who experience his work and continues to be an inspiration to advertising professionals. The works Hanns Lohrer created for Porsche superbly combined the brand message with the graphic designer’s artistic style.
The Porsche Museum shop is also extending its range on the occasion of the special exhibition and offering postcards, canvas stretchers, ring-binder labels and refrigerator magnets featuring graphic motifs by Lohrer.
The Porsche Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Admission is € 8.00 for adults, reduced admission is € 4.00.
Free admission for children up to 14 years accompanied by an adult. More information is available at http://www.porsche.com/museum.
1948 Porsche 356 Roadster – the good Doctor’s First. She rolls and steers but the brakes are to fear- By Joe Kyte
What is Topiary? Topiary is the art of creating sculpture in the medium of clipped trees, shrubbery and vines. Joe Kyte provides traditional cutting frames of all sizes yes, but he goes way beyond that!
Topiary Joe builds giant planted topiary animals, Living Logo public art work, huge Mosaiculture and giant steel wire green sculpture World Wide.
Conservatory grade planted character figures, green roof/green wall integrated sculpture, geometric box shrubbery cutting frames of horses, dinosaurs, vintage cars – even Lions, Tigers and Bears!
He creates large scale 3D sustainable advertising sculptures to your specifications, on the job site or in his shop.
ITALIAN ARTIST ALESSANDRO GEDDA HAS A PASSION FOR FAST CARS AND IN PARTICULAR FOR THE PORSCHE
Porsche “My passion,” he says..
Fancy painted Cayman lifted onto a building. A crane lifts a covered Porsche with a cloth, it does a fly over one of the most beautiful buildings in Milan and then laid gently on the Terrace Downtown.The curtain falls and reveals a Porsche Cayman completely customized by the brush of Alessandro Gedda. The man seems to be a perpetual motion machine. Italian artist Alessandro Gedda radiates a dynamic energy that finds expression in his brilliantly hued, powerful paintings.
With his zest for art, photography, and design, Gedda has gained an international reputation. His works have been exhibited in Rome and Milan and will be shown in Monaco, New York, Miami, and Moscow this year alone. One of the dominating themes of his work:
Porsche. “My passion,” he says.
A passion the forty-year-old Gedda is not content to express solely in his art: Last year, he pursued it for 50,000 kilometers (about 35,000 miles) on real-life roads. His current love is a 911 Carrera 4 in Seal Gray. Che bella macchina, as the Italians like to say. Gedda says he soaks up the various impressions he gains on these drives, unfiltered, so to speak, to later capture them on canvas. These fleeting impressions range from the typical anarchy of an Italian roundabout to a speedy highway jaunt to a stop by the side of beautiful Lake Como.
Gedda lives only about ten miles from Lake Como, in a sixteenth-century manor house in Appiano Gentile.
“I only keep a few of my canvases at home,” he says. “The others are in private collections. Two were recently bought by American gallery owners. Actually, when I think about it, selling one of my pictures is always a highly emotional experience. It means parting with one of your creations. It will travel new roads without you—but it carries your mark out into the world, the mark of passion.”
Alessandro Gedda
How did it all start?
“I was six years old, and we were living on a country estate in Tuscany. Friends of my father would often drop by before taking part in a rally on the island of Elba. And there was this one car that caught my fancy more than anything else,” Gedda says. “A Porsche. I especially remember the big headlights and the inimitable sound. I drew a picture of it—and from that moment, I knew I wanted to own a Porsche myself one day.”
Just one Porsche? Actually… no.
Gedda’s current Porsche is his fourth. He started out with a 911 SC 3.0, then he fell in with a 911 RS, then he set his sights on a 911 Carrera, before ultimately falling for his current “baby.”
Gedda’s relationship with his Porsches is a close one. He even talks to them. He remembers how he once got up early so he could have a heart-to heart with his 911 RS and beseech it to climb the Cisa Pass “like only this 911 could.” The pass crosses the Apennines to link the Emilia-Romagna region with Tuscany.
“The Porsche replied in its own language, the musical tones of its flat-six engine.”
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Talking to your car sounds a little crazy?
Well, maybe this kind of dialogue is less surprising when one considers that Gedda studied communications in New York City, and for the past thirteen years has headed an agency devoted to communications in the broadest sense of the term.
Alessandro Gedda has always liked to test limits, including his own—whether it’s parachuting (when he was with the police in the 1980s), deep-sea diving, or pursuing his passion for Porsche. In that respect, his current pet project fits the bill perfectly. It seems space will be getting a little tight in his studio soon. Besides his large canvases, Gedda will have to make room for a Porsche 356. He plans to restore the vintage machine—in 356 days, to be precise.
Alessandro Gedda
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