I grew up in Indianapolis. My first race was Mario's Indy win in 1969. I was 10.
I was hooked... Always interested in art, my first exposure to racing art
were some give-away prints that Ron Burton did...
My dad brought this print (above) home. It was one of of four or five that I think
he got from at a gas station, free with a fill-up or something... I loved
them. And little did I know it at the time, I would spend my life trying to
create something just as cool... I am still trying.
About Doug Garrison and his artwork:
My artwork, like racing, is built on speed and innovation. I love working fast, and moving
on to the next great racing moment. I create it this way -- It's a combination
of hand-painted abstract watercolors and digital brush work. I use a computer
tablet and stylus; Once I get the watercolors scanned in, I manipulate the
digital brush strokes until my creative goals are reached. My originals are
printed with archival inks, on museum-grade canvas, and then the original,
layered, digital file is destroyed.
Giclee prints and limited-edition prints are produced with the same great care and
attention to detail.
Doug Garrison is in the process of creating a visual artwork diary of the IndyCar Series 2012 season. Each week, Doug Garrison produces artwork that corresponds to the news and drama of IndyCar racing. Artwork also of Can-Am, Formula One, Formula 1 and Nascar... American LeMans Series artwork, Daytona Prototype and Grand-Am artwork are also included. Indy artwork and Indianapolis 500 Mile Race artwork are available.
The latest artwork is on top... scroll down to see artwork I created earlier in the season.
