Childhood memories - Granny and Grandad’s Hillman Imp.

When I’ve publicly shown this painting I’ve had quite a heartwarming response. People of a certain age remember their grandparents having this car, a Hilman Imp, and I was no exception.

This image is taken from old slides on my Uncle Alf’s camera. My brother had them converted to photos so I was able to laser print it and transfer to canvas - a lengthy process.

Its a bit hit and miss but I like that - it gives a shabby faded quality that sits well with the mood of the painting. These are faded memories but they are rose-tinted too, almost other-worldly.

Acrylic, collage, photo transfer and gold leaf on canvas

40cm x 50 cm Framed - white frame

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