This print features an oil painting of a classic Cadillac Coupe DeVille by Imogen Hawgood

Cadillac Coupe DeVille

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The print features the oil painting of a classic 1971 Lincoln Continental car by Imogen Hawgood

1971 Lincoln Continental

This is a print featuring an oil painting of a classic 1965 Chrysler by Imogen Hawgood.

1965 Chrysler Classic Car

This is a print featuring a gouache painting of a classic blue Ford Mustang by Imogen Hawgood.

Blue Ford Mustang

'Blue Ridge Motel' gouache illustration by Imogen Hawgood

Blue Ridge Motel

'Vacancy Motel' gouache illustration by Imogen Hawgood

Vacancy Motel

'Road Trip' features snap shot illustrations from the inside of a car by Imogen Hawgood

Road Trip

'Crossed Wire Motel' features a gouache illustration by Imogen Hawgood

Crossed Wire Motel

'Stardust Motel' features a gouache illustration by Imogen Hawgood

Stardust Motel

'River Valley Motor Lodge' features a gouache illustration by Imogen Hawgood

River Valley Motor Lodge

I live and work in the English countryside, however it has been travels to Los Angeles and the South of France which have had the most influence on my work. I became fascinated by the iconography of the American West, as well as crystal blue pools of Palm Springs or Cannes. ‘Mougins Pool’ is based on a photograph I took recently in a quiet suburb in the South of France called Mougins, this painting highlights the quiet beauty of a still, lit pool on a summer’s evening.

Mougins Pool

A minimalist painting of two glasses and their shadows. Painted by Imogen Hawgood in gouache paints.

Wine Glass

A trio of illustrations featuring American classic cars: Blue Chevrolet Corvair, White Ford Falcon and Pink Dodge

Classic Car Trio

This print features an original gouache painting by Imogen Hawgood of a 99 Cents Only Stores sign in Los Angeles.

99 Cents Only Stores

Gouache illustration of a rusting classic American Cadillac by artist Imogen Hawgood. A comment on the lost 'American Dream'.

Rusting Cadillac

This print features a close up oil painting of a classic Ford Galaxie 500 XL car, by Imogen Hawgood.

Red Ford Galaxie

This print features the original oil painting of cypress trees in the South of France by artist Imogen Hawgood.

Cypress Trees, South of France

Blue Suburbia features an original painting by Imogen Hawgood of an American suburban wooden house left in disrepair.

Blue Suburbia

Lazy Days features an original oil painting by Imogen Hawgood of a pink beach hut on a Spring afternoon.

Lazy Days

I became fascinated by the American West after visiting Los Angeles. Palm Springs in particular, the iconic Californian town characterised by mid-century architecture, immaculate lawns, and picture-perfect pools, drew me in. Southern California is worlds apart from the English countryside I grew up in, perhaps that is why I find it so interesting. I have enjoyed focusing on the mid-century modern sensibilities of this town, hopefully capturing a sense of what it is like to stand outside these lavish pastel homes under the Californian sun.

Palm Springs Yellow Door

Palm Springs Orange Door

This photograph is part of a collection of photographs I took on a recent road trip across California. I am inspired by photographers from the 1950s and 60s including Dennis Hopper and Ed Ruscha. I have used a grainy effect to give a vintage feel.