b. 1959 -

Andrew Kitson is an English painter and illustrator who is best known for his automotive art. By blurring backgrounds, creating motion lines, and adjusting minute details of color and brush stroke, Kitson communicates the sheer speed of a race car. He has created works on commission for racing drivers Lewis Hamilton and Ayrton Senna, as well as the automotive brands Honda and Ferrari.

About Andrew Kitson

• Artist: Andrew Kitson


• Alias: Andrew Kitson


• Profession: Painter, illustrator


• Nationality: British

“[Automotive art is] not seen as fine art and I really do not know why it should be like that… Maybe one day when the automobile is 200 years old, they may look back and think 'hey hang on, this is an important part of history,' and it might then be accepted.”

Andrew Kitson

Andrew Kitson is an English painter and illustrator best known for his dynamic depictions of car racing events. His works capture the exhilarating speed and motion of professional racing, with cars depicted making sharp turns or zooming down the track with their wheels rotating at visible speed. Kitson's painting 2001 Malaysian Grand Prix exemplifies his style, employing techniques like blurring backgrounds and motion lines to convey the velocity of the vehicles.

Raised by a racing mechanic father in Cambridge, Kitson's early exposure to motorsports greatly influenced his artistic direction. After studying technical illustration in college and assisting racing teams on the track, Kitson turned his passion for cars into a successful career as an artist. His clientele includes iconic racing drivers such as Lewis Hamilton and Ayrton Senna, as well as prestigious car brands like Ferrari and Honda. Through his meticulous attention to detail and innovative techniques, Kitson has distinguished himself in the automotive art industry, capturing the essence of professional racing in his dynamic artworks.

Related Styles and Movements

• Automotive Art

Highlights and Achievements

• Kitson has created art for iconic racing drivers such as Lewis Hamilton and Ayrton Senna as well as car brands including Ferrari and Honda.


• His 1990 limited edition print Alesi-Fast and Furious sold for $180 in March 2014 via the Scottsdale, Arizona auction house J Levine Auction and Appraisal.

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