Saudade - Portuguese expression for those feelings of longing, immortalised in Chris Rea's tribute to Ayrton Senna. Senna's intensity and passion for life and competition were immediately apparent, a physical presence, for every one of us fortunate enough to actually meet him. From the earliest F1 days with Toleman and then Peter Warr's Lotus, through the McLaren years, then the move to Williams and that dark day in May 1994. My late brother Steve had many of my original signed Ayrton Senna sketches. I think he would have liked this painting and it is dedicated to his memory as well...
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As I completed this recent painting of Phil Hill, for my Ferrari Legends series, he put me in mind of other great American Motorsport Champions of the period. Several great competitors, engineers and innovators actually shaped many of the machines and events we enjoy today. Dan Gurney was one of the greatest, a man whose lifetime of accomplishment left an indelible mark on motorsport and a deep impression on so many lives around the World. I composed this as a companion piece to Phil Hill and there are several others that spring to mind too! Therefore; expect further updates here as the 'American Eagles' series continues to grow...
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