{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"425: From Chrome to Canvas The Automotive Art of Shannon Fannin","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/425-from-chrome-to-canvas-the-automotive-art-of-shannon-fannin","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/autosausage/425_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=1205588","description":"What does it take to transform horsepower, history, and emotion into fine art? This week on The Collector Car Podcast, I sit down with internationally recognized automotive artist Shannon Fannin to discuss her unique journey from car enthusiast to acclaimed vehicle painter. Known for blending photorealism with abstract elements, Shannon's work captures everything from classic American iron and European sports cars to motorcycles and aircraft. Her paintings have been exhibited around the world and are found in collections across North America, Europe, and Asia. We discuss how she developed her distinctive style, the challenge of capturing reflections and movement on canvas, the stories behind some of her favorite commissions, and why automotive art plays such an important role in preserving car culture for future generations. Whether you're a collector, enthusiast, artist, or simply appreciate beautiful machinery, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the intersection of art and automobiles. View Shannon's work at: ShanFannin.com  Hashtags #CollectorCarPodcast #ShannonFannin #AutomotiveArt #CarArt #AutomotiveArtist #CollectorCars #ClassicCars #CarCulture #FineArt #AutomotiveHistory #ClassicCarLifestyle #CarCollectors #ArtCollector #VehicleArt #CarEnthusiast #AutomotivePassion #TheCollectorCarPodcast #CarsMatter Need help buying or selling your collector car? 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LISTEN Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-collector-car-podcast/id1460713022  Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Collector-Car-Podcast-Podcast/B08JJNDPB6  Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d2066df3-7acc-4c84-af8d-c76d29989ccb/the-collector-car-podcast  Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-collector-car-podcast/PC:26514 FOLLOW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCollectorCarPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectorcarpodcast/"},"annotations":[{"id":447512,"startTime":96.96,"endTime":103.6,"type":"car","title":"Ford Mustang","url":"/cars/ford/mustang","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/2024_Ford_Mustang%2C_LaSalle%2C_Ontario%2C_2025-06-28.jpg","quote":"... go and I threw up a fun game show image of My 65 Mustang convertible and the unrestored 66 Pontiac GTO and...","canonicalId":"car:ford:mustang","priority":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Mustang is a classic American sports coupe/convertible that became a defining “muscle car” icon, especially in the mid-1960s. 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