Hello From Perth -

[Aaron_the_Illustrator]

Hi folks,

 

My name is Aaron, and I am a part-time illustrator and graphic designer based in Perth. I'm 35, a father of two and I've been drawing cars for as long as I can remember!

 

About 18 months ago, I decided to devote more time to this hobby, and started concentrating on drawing cars again after having spent too many years away from the sketchbooks. I set up an instagram account: @drawsyourcar and started sharing my drawings with others; and gradually built up a following from other like-minded individuals, artists and enthusiasts. I originally focused mainly on European cars, but soon discovered the beautiful Japanese classics from the 1970s from Nissan, Toyota, Mazda and of course, Datsun. Classic Japanese metal such as the Hakosuka and Kenmeri Skylines, Celicas, rotary Mazdas and last but not least the beautiful Fairlady Z.

 

I turned my attention toward the Fairlady Z and created a series of drawings—12 in total—that charted the evolution from the original S30 models through to the current 370Z. Personally, my favourite would have to be the original S30, in 2-seater guise.

 

Recently, I met up with some of the members of the local WA Z Register at their display, and was able to share my artwork with them. It was at the suggestion of some of them that I contact the forum here and share my work with the wider Datsun community!

 

I would dearly love to own one of these someday; until then I'll have to be content with vicariously experiencing build threads and restoration stories on forums such as here!

 

I've attached some of my Fairlady (and other Japanese classic car) drawings here, but I'll create a thread going into a little more detail in the General Discussions section in a little while. I have both a Z-Car poster, and a 2016 calendar available for sale.

 

Suffice to say I hope you enjoy my drawings, and if you would like to share your thoughts, opinions and feedback, go right ahead!

 

Cheers,

 

Aaron

Perth, WA