Matched Portraits of Ferrari 275 GTB/4s
This recently completed Portrait of a yellow Ferrari GTB/4 joins an earlier work from 2014 to create a matched pair. Both three view Portraits feature 3/4 driver front, 3/4 passenger rear and driver profile views over the iconic Ferrari "Cavalino" Prancing Horse in the background. This is combined with the Ferrari hood, chrome trunk and the pininfarina badges. Designed by Pininfarina and executed by Scaglietti, the GTB short and long nose versions are considered by many "Tifo
Reunited after 40 years
After 40 years Classic Automotive Portraits Owner-Artist Robert Diepenbrock was reunited with Leo Gephart and his illustrated portrait of a two-toned red 1931 Duesenberg Dual Cowl Phaeton. Leo, known throughout the car collector world as "Mr. Duesenberg," commissioned the portrait in 1974 when he was a principal with the Kruse Auction Company. Bob contacted Leo during his research on the history of his newly purchased 1936 Auburn 852 Boattail Speedster, which Leo had previous
BobCat Studios Designs Poster for Second Annual Concours in the Hills
After participating in the previous year as a classic car entry, Classic Automotive Portraits and BobCat Studios designed and produced the Second Annual Concours in the Hills Event Poster. Ownber-Artists Robert 'Bob' Diepenbrock and Cathy 'Cat' Beard designed the poster using an aerial photo from the 2014 event with selected 'hero' shots of three exotic automobiles. "We wanted to showcase the beautiful location and breadth of the event," said BobCat Studios President and Desi
Honors at Palos Verdes Concours d' Elegance
Cathy 'Cat' Beard, President-Designer of BobCat Studios was honored to be a sponsor and award presenter in the Duesenberg Category at the 2014 Palos Verdes Concours d' Elegance held at the Trump National Golf Course on September 14. As a sponsor Classic Automotive Portraits, a Division of BobCat Studios, produced the poster for the event which was also used on programs, tickets, shirts and brochures. Pictured above Cathy presents the award to the second place winner of the Du
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