Sep 21, 20211 min read

The work of Roy Putt

Roy Putt studied drawing and graphic design at Bournemouth College of Art and workedfor a time in an advertising agency and then as a freelance until the rock band, in whichhe played bass guitar, secured a recording contract and he switched to being aprofessional musician.After years of touring Putt decided to concentrate on building a career in motoring artand he is now a regular exhibitor at prestigious events across Europe. His work hasfeatured in both Octane and Classic and Sports Car magazines, and he has been selectedas the official artist for Salon Privé in 2013, 2014 and 2015.Putt's paintings celebrate a bygone era of grace, sophistication and elegance, each withit's own narrative and easily identifiable style."I've always admired the work of J.C. Leyendecker the most celebrated AmericanIllustrator of the early 20th Century, and his work of the 1930's influences mine today"says Putt.With a portfolio of private and corporate clients Putts paintings hang in collectionsWorldwide, and are on permanent display at the Historic Car Art Gallery in the UK.Enquiries from new clients are always welcomed and Putt relishes the challenge ofinterpreting fresh briefs into celebrated pieces of artwork