A motor racing fan since childhood, Colin Carter has always been a frustrated racing driver. Instead he found success as a motorsport artist. British artist Colin Carter is now sought after in more than 35 countries. His unique oil paintings fill the canvas with images of drivers at the wheel. Private and Corporate collectors include: George Lucas, David Letterman, Emerson Fittipaldi, Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna Foundation, Giancarlo Fisichella, Daytona Speedway, Indianapolis Speedway, Indy Racing League, Goodyear, Autosport magazine and Motor Cycle News HQ. His work has been signed by past and present motor racing champions from Sir Stirling Moss to Michael Schumacher and has been reproduced as official prints for Goodyear, Rothmans, Indy Racing League, The Indianapolis Speedway, Nascar and various drivers and team sponsors. His work has also been used as promotional material by Ferrari and Jaguar. Interestingly, Colin paints 'live' at exhibitions worldwide, at events such as the Silverstone, Monza and Imola Grand Prix, the 24 Hour Le Mans, Laguna Seca, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Retromobile, Paris and the London, Geneva, Melbourne and Frankfurt Motor Shows. He has been featured internationally in various car magazines, national newspapers and TV. Colin works from his own gallery and studio in Ramsgate, Kent, in the south of England. Nearly 100 of his original paintings have now been reproduced as lithographs and, more recently, large canvas Giclee prints are now available, at the same size as his original paintings (4ft x 3ft) You are invited to browse through Colin's collection of limited edition lithographs, canvas and paper Giclee prints. All items can be ordered directly and securely through this website with payments made through Paypal (without needing a Paypal account). Colin Carter's worldwide delivery service will guarantee prompt deliver of all orders. You can see the artist at work at his 'live' studio and gallery at the Colin Carter Collection, 110 High Street, Ramsgate, Kent CT11 9UA, where he works daily, Monday to Saturday (when not at his many worldwide exhibitions). If you wish to be sure he will be in his studio on any given date, you can call 07968 262333 or his gallery number 01843 850346 |
Colin at work in his studio
"New Series""The Indianapolis Signature Series" Colin has always been facinated by the history and the legends who took part in the famous Indianapolis 500. A number of all time racing legends have agreed to take part in a unique and historic series and Colin is pleased to announce the release of the first eighteen of this series featuring all time racing legends, Mario Andretti, Dan Gurney, AJ Foyt, Jim Rathmann, Al Unser Snr, Lloyd Ruby, Danica Patrick, Johnny Rutherford, Rick Mears, Parnelli Jones Bobby Unser and Tom Sneva. All prints will be signed by each racing legend and the artist and will build up to become a truly collectible series The original paintings (each 4ft x 3ft and some driver signed) which were used to create the 'Indianapolis Signature Series' are currently owned by Bill Daniels Sports Collectibles, Indiana, USA but are offered for sale. All series enquiries can be directed to Colin Carter via this website. |
The artist (pictured right) with racing legend Mario Andretti and the painting "Destiny", in Indianapolis, for the print signing session, the day |
Left to right: The artist, Bill Daniels (Colin's USA publisher) and Danica Patrick with the original oil painting "Super Girl", at the print and canvas signing session in Indianapolis, Sept., 5th, 2008. |
The artist (right) pictured with Johnny Rutherford and the driver signed original oil painting "Lonestar JR" in Indianapolis Feb 2009. |
The artist (right) pictured with Parnelli Jones and the original oil painting "Parnelli Jones" in Indianapolis Feb 2009. |
The artist (right) pictured with Rick Mears and the original oil painting "Rocket Rick" in Indianapolis Feb 2009. |
Colin has also been commissioned as an officially licensed 'NASCAR' artist and is pleased to announce the first official NASCAR print featuring Tony Stewart in the Joe Gibbs Racing, Home Depot Chevrolet. Tony Stewart signed prints are also available. |
Latest Additions
Lando Norris |
Fernando Alonso |
Ayrton Senna |
Porsche/Penske |