An artistic approach centred on ink washes
I am an artist-painter and photographer passionate about the world of racing cars, motorcycles and aircraft. After a career in corporate communications, I now dedicate my time to artistic creation, with my preferred medium being the Autofusion Art and Chinese ink wash.
It is through this graphic work in black and white that I develop the essence of my expression, seeking to restore the elegance of lines, the power of volumes and the evocative energy of machines.
Colour as a creative extension
While the ink wash is the foundation of my production, approximately one-quarter of my works explore colour in the Autofusion Art style. I see it as a field for experimentation, a way to enrich my compositions by testing new atmospheres and contrasts. Colour thus comes to dialogue with black and white, while preserving the primacy of drawing and graphic structure.
A passion anchored in history
Since childhood, I have been fascinated by racing and sports cars from the 1900s to the 1970s. Their lines and performances still nourish my imagination today. Each work is for me a tribute to these iconic machines and to the spirit of the drivers who mastered them.
Drawing, ink wash, photography
My creations take root in archival photographs, stories or historical documents. The ink wash allows me to capture the energy and dynamism of each subject, while photography gives me the opportunity to freeze the action and reveal volumes, details and emotions during motorsport events. One often feeds the other, constructing a coherent and complementary approach.
Works for enthusiasts and collectors
My ink washes, colour experiments and photographs are aimed at those who share my passion for automotive history. They bring a unique, dynamic and evocative atmosphere to a personal or professional space, and naturally find their place with enthusiasts and collectors.
Sources and respect for rights
Many of my creations are inspired by old documents or archive photos whose authors are not always identified. I take care to respect copyright and remain available to remove any work upon simple request.
Each piece is accompanied by informative texts about the subject’s history, written with the support of artificial intelligence tools, in order to offer an experience that is both visual and documentary.
My signature
“Based on one or more archive photographs, author unknown. Chinese ink wash, colour experiments and artistic transformation by Philippe Lepape.”
The automotive dream in image
I am an automotive illustrator and motorsport enthusiast. My paintings in the form of prints derived from ink washes, illustrations, photos… recall the charm of racing cars from the 1950s to 1970s and the romanticism of that era. They recount the adventure of motorsport, of automobiles and the men who conceived and mastered them. Legendary cars, racing cars, sports cars, motorcycles, aircraft and the world of motorsport are my subjects.
Cars, motorcycles and planes between 1900 and 1980
“Everything that is used to move if possible quickly with a lot of noise in a smell of gasoline and hot oil” – Jaguar, Porsche, Ferrari, AC, Lotus, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Moss…
My images in the form of paintings, watercolours, washes, photos … recall the charm of classic cars, legendary cars, sports cars, motorcycles, planes and mechanical sports of the last century … but also everything you can discover during a trip.
“Everything that is used to move if possible quickly with a lot of noise in a smell of gasoline and hot oil”
Don’t hesitate to contact me for a graphic project: reproduction, commissioned work etc.
For all information you can contact me at 06 78 16 68 53 or via the “Contact” section.
NB: The images that inspire me are old and I do not always have the names of the rights-holders — I will remove any image from my site upon simple request.