Racing Colours

A superb tribute to the art of the late Simon Owen Classic & Sports Car (UK) Stands as a tribute to [Simon Owen’s] work … The images [in this book] on their own would be striking, but each is accompanied by a pertinent quote from leading racing personalities. They are short, but often revealing Motor Sport a wealth of lovely images based around race colours/roundels Octane A touching tribute Classic Cars the images are fascinating and if not already dazzling enough on their own, are brought to life fully by the quotations printed alongside on the opposite page … At times this will make you sad, laugh out loud or bring you greater insight into the world of racing and its personalities … This is a beautifully crafted book that by its sheer simplicity brings surprising joy … You’ll want to read it again, then go back once more to your favourite quotes -and be sure to write down those page numbers as you’ll discover many. Norm Mort - Freelance an excellent book that should prove inspirational for anyone with the slightest interest in our sport. Vintage Racecar/Vintage Roadcar a nice and beautifully-produced book by Veloce Publishing written by the late, Simon Owen … Recommended. tkc (Totalkitcar) THIS incredible book comprises the work of the late Simon Owen, whose intricate cameos bring racing car liveries to vivid life. Simon’s passion for style shines through his work, portraying these iconic fast-moving pieces of art in a unique way … extraordinary Diecast Collector A very special book … that fills a niche for the car enthusiast. Klassiek & Techniek BOOK OF THE WEEK - Simon Owen … has evolved a style of painting that challenges perception, so strikingly clean, yet detailed as if the most perfect photograph had captured the subject … Form and line prove not only aesthetically pleasing, but educational; graphic artists and designers should ensure this compact 17x17cm title is in their library. Classic Car Weekly beautifully presented and a great source of inspiration for other artists. I found the postscript section showing Simon’s development of some of the artwork as interesting as the finished pieces. They would make a great book in themselves. Amazon.co.uk

Musician, lyricist and songwriter, the late Simon Owen’s talents were many. But it was his love of racing cars, initiated during his early childhood, which developed into the visual art forms he loved - from precise and delicate watercolours, progressing to the world of computer-generated digital art. To all those who knew him, Simon was a perfectionist; this outstanding book represents the peak of his work, the coming together of a great skill and the artist that was Simon Owen.