Racing in the Rain

Doug LaRue

2024 | oil on canvas | 36x48x1 in.  | cat. RITR-OP-24-01

A classic motorcycle "Racing in the Rain" is an original framed oil painting on canvas. After seeing the reboot of The Fall Guy, I decided this crotch rocket jockey should be wearing a white fur coat.

After launching my first business called GLAZE, a creative brand services studio, my first contract was with the Texas Dept. of Transportation. I was hired to art direct two public service announcement PSA television commercials and a statewide print advertising campaign that included posters, billboards, brochures, magazine and newspaper advertising for the Texas Motorcycle Safety Bureau.

I believe that is the energy that caused this concept to manifest.  As anyone who has ever been on a motorcycle in the rain will tell you that it is a tricky dangerous situation, even for the most skilled riders.  That in itself is somewhat of an attraction for many who like to go fast and be daring.

[5] of the Limited Edition Run of 12 Signed • Numbered • Embossed Artist Proofs available.

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*Custom size prints, canvas prints, metal prints, mural prints available, Contact to request a quote. Provide title of the artwork and the size you are most interested in.  We will get back to you with a price that includes shipping and delivery details. 

*An Original mixed media Canvas of this artwork is created from a Gecleé canvas printed to a custom size then Doug will hand paint on the art using the same medium as the original, a new catalogue number is issued to this new original artwork then hand signed. Each includes a certificate of authenticity and provenance.

*AP|S|N|EMB •LE Run/12 • Artist Proof | SIGNED | NUMBERED | EMBOSSED *Limited Edition Run of 12 prints, includes Certificate of Authenticity / Provenance.  The number of the archival fine art print will be the lowest still available at the time of purchase. more about the art