User:David Johnson (Formula Art)

An exploration in texture.

Even from a young age David has always had a fascination of Formula One. After initially watching the sport on television, David attended his first Grand Prix at Silverstone in 1997. What began as an interest, evolved into a true passion. When leaving school, as a hobby, David started to create paintings depicting some of Formula One’s greats. His first was of Jim Clark racing at Silverstone. David focused on developing his craft, always looking to show the excitement of the sport.

“I owe a lot to Stirling Moss,” says David Johnson. “Sir Stirling was the first F1 driver I worked with and throughout our meetings he always encouraged me to do more.”

Once a design and technology teacher, racing always found its way into his lessons via clubs, displays and trips. This included many outings to Silverstone, F1 team bases and adds, “I once took 60 pupils to Sir Stirling’s house!”.

David’s paintings range from the 1950s to today, featuring Hamilton as well as Button, both Hills, and Sir Jackie Stewart. Starting his career within fine art, this current style uses a palette knife. He has exhibited at a range of venues and events including the British Grand Prix, MotoGP, Grand Prix Ball, BRDC and Royal Automobile Club. He has featured in publications such as MotorSport and worked with many of motor sport’s greats from Sir Jackie Stewart to Lando Norris.