{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"394: Painting Legends with Automotive Artist Stewart Anstead","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/394-painting-legends-with-automotive-artist-stewart-anstead","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/autosausage/395_Anstead.mp3?dest-id=1205588","description":"On this episode of The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with internationally acclaimed automotive artist Stewart Anstead — a creative force known for capturing the soul of motorsport through bold color, dynamic composition, and emotional storytelling. Stewart has painted everything from Formula One legends to endurance-racing icons, but he's especially celebrated for his historic depictions of Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles, and the Shelby American race cars that changed motorsport forever. His ability to blend accuracy, nostalgia, and artistic expression makes these works some of the most compelling visual tributes in the collector car world. We dig into his creative process, the moments that inspire him, and the surprising stories behind some of his most sought-after pieces. Stewart also shares insights on commissions, gallery installations, and how he approaches painting historically significant cars with both precision and artistic freedom. Whether you're a collector, an enthusiast, or someone who simply loves great art, this episode offers a fascinating look into the mind and methods of one of today's leading automotive artists. Explore Stewart's Work: 🌐 Website: https://www.stewartanstead.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewartanstead/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StewartAnsteadFineArt  Hashtags: #StewartAnstead #AutomotiveArt #CarArt #MotorsportArt #Shelby #KenMiles #CarrollShelby #ShelbyAmerican #FordGT40 #AutomotiveArtist #CarCulture #CollectorCars #ArtAndCars #F1Art #LeMansArt #CarCollectors #TheCollectorCarPodcast #GregStanley #ArtCollectors #AutomotiveHistory #MotorsportHistory #CreativeProcess Do you need help buying or selling your collector car?  Contact Greg directly at Greg@TheCollectorCarPodcast.com or GStanley@RMSothebys.com. A special thank you to our new sponsor, Discover Once, curators of one-of-a-kind automotive adventures you'll never experience twice. Learn more at discoveronce.com/muscle. And as always, huge thanks to RM Sotheby's for their continual support and for making so many of these automotive dreams possible.   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