membership
Applications for membership to the Guild are welcome worldwide. However in order to maintain a high standard admission to the Guild is subject to vigorous selection. A Guild digital newsletter REDLINE is published exclusively for the membership.
to apply for membership
Applications are invited to email a total of five examples of their work (one of which must be non-motoring subject) to a selection committee. Images can only be accepted for consideration as low res 72dpi jpg files. Longest side to a maximum length of 750 pixels. Please email your work to ray.west.art@icloud.com Successful applicants are then offered Membership and are entitled to exhibit with the Guild and vote at meetings. Unsuccessful applicants will be offered the opportunity to become a Friend of the Guild and the option to re-apply for membership at a future date of their choice. Enthusiasts who endorse the aims of the Guild may also join as Friends of the Guild.
subscriptions
GUILD MEMBERSHIP
Annual subscription £35.00 GBP
Any Guild Member can display images of their work along with text, email and website links absolutely free…
…a fabulous marketing opportunity!
website
IMAGES – Email pictures as low res (72dpi) jpeg files to steve@inkycrow.art
TEXT – A 150/200 word portrait of your journey as a (motorart) artist. Stamp your credibility by quoting any professional art qualifications and exhibitions you have displayed at, paintings that have been reproduced and sales of work .
EMAIL ADDRESS – Individuals will send emails where a phone call or a letter is just too much hassle.
WEBSITE – it may sound ambitious but think of the advantages, a click will take a visitor from your gallery page to your very own website where you can show as many examples of your work as you wish.
The Guild also offers free subscription to Redline our digital newsletter for Guild Members only and contact with other Guild Members to share tips and advice.
new member guiding principles
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Motoring-focused artwork that can capture atmosphere, movement or a moment in time
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Strong technical skill with well-finished execution in 2D or 3D
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High accuracy and realism (where appropriate) with vehicles that are structurally correct and believable
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Creative breadth, welcoming artists who explore motoring art through formats or mediums beyond traditional painting and illustration, including those not currently represented within the Guild.
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Clear ideas and intent, beyond simply presenting a vehicle
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Originality, showing a personal viewpoint rather than generic imagery
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Consistent quality across a body of work
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Considered use of references, avoiding direct reproduction of common or copyrighted imagery
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AI generated art will NOT be promoted by the Guild or included in its media or exhibitions, however, the use of AI which does not replace manual creation in the final product, such as research, ideation, experimentation, etc. where AI is used solely as a reference tool, but the art is made entirely by the artist’s hand is acceptable.