In the vibrant 30 x 40-inch painting titled From Gas to Glamour, Chris Tutty pays homage to the golden age of American roadside culture. Inspired by mid-century pin-up art, this striking piece blends nostalgia and bold visual storytelling, bringing to life an era where gas stations were icons of design, style, and optimism.
The Texaco attendant is depicted with captivating detail, standing proudly beside a vintage red Tokheim gas pump. Tutty’s masterful use of airbrush and oils captures the subtle sheen of the uniform, the deep reds of the Texaco logos, and the luminous highlights of classic Americana. The yellow background evokes the warmth of the open road, making the painting feel both timeless and cinematic.
From Gas to Glamour is more than retro-inspired art — it’s a tribute to a bygone era of service, beauty, and craftsmanship, when even the everyday moment of fueling a car carried an undeniable sense of style.
ORIGINAL WORKS
Each original painting is unique and a one-of-a-kind creation. A great amount of time and detail goes into each piece of art, from hand-painted brush strokes in acrylic and oil medium, to the unique art of airbrushing done with only the best of paints, Crea-tex Auto-Air Colors, and House of Kolors Automotive Paint. Aspects of geological layering, almost like sedimentary rock, are imparted with mixed mediums such as metallics, gold and silver flaking, coppers and iron magnesium powders, glass resins, pearls, and industrial candy coats. Some masterpieces also incorporate sculptural elements like molding paste, crackling, and organic material to create depth and a dimensional, embossed image that leaps off the canvas.
ARTIST PROOFS
Artist Proofs are created using the same attention to detail and materials as the original. The process begins with a professional photograph of the original painting by Rob Ryan of Render DC. This image is digitally remastered and color balanced, then printed and stretched on canvas as a guide. From there, it is re-airbrushed to restore the vibrant colors and depth of the original. Elements such as molding paste, pearls, metallic flakes, and neon paints are incorporated before being sealed with glass resins. Each proof is unique, essentially a new painting based on the original, offered at a more accessible price point.
11 x 14 Metal Prints – Limited Edition
Metal prints feature vivid, durable imagery infused directly into sleek aluminum panels with a glossy finish. Rounded edges and a wall-mount fixture make for a clean, modern display perfect for home or office décor.
8 x 10 Dye-Sublimation Prints – Limited Edition
These fine art prints use advanced dye-sublimation technology to infuse the image directly into a coated aluminum surface, ensuring high-definition color and long-lasting durability. Unlike traditional prints, these are scratch-resistant and easy to clean, requiring no frame for display.
8 x 10 Art Resin Block Prints – Limited Numbered Edition
Resin art blocks provide a three-dimensional effect with stunning clarity. Each image is mounted to a pinewood block, coated with Art-Resin for a glass-like finish, and limited to 250 numbered prints worldwide.
Disclaimer
Some Artist Proofs may take up to one month for production and shipping. Colors may vary slightly depending on screen settings and materials used. Each piece is handcrafted, ensuring that every artwork is truly one of a kind.
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