Rust and chrome on an old car (2025)Pastel drawing
by Liubov Samoilova

A sun-faded classic car rests at the roadside like a memory caught in warm desert air, its curved chrome and weathered paint glowing against a soft horizon. Framed and matted, this pastel invites the eye from the gleam of the headlight to the open door beyond, hinting at stories of long drives, dust, and freedom.

The idea sparked during a quiet afternoon stop near an old highway, where two vintage cars stood like timekeepers in the light—one close, proud and scarred, the other lingering behind with its door ajar as if someone had just stepped out. Quick pencil notes captured the slant of the sun and the turquoise blush in the rust.

This work celebrates endurance and nostalgia—the beauty of surfaces that have lived, the romance of distance, and the quiet courage to pause before the next stretch of road. It brings warmth and character to modern spaces, pairing especially well with mid-century or industrial interiors.

Perfect for car enthusiasts and lovers of Americana, this painting is a conversation-starter—an invitation to remember the trips that shaped us and the roads still calling our names.

Materials used:

dry pastel; pastel crayons; pastel paper; passe-partout; frame

Details:

• Pastel drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 33 x 43 x 1cm (framed) / 18.5 x 27.5cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Unspecified
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky

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