Tomac Bikes have revealed a limited edition John Tomac painting which has been based on a photo of Tomac racing the infamous Kamikaze course back in 1995.
The painting, based on a photo by Tom Moran, was painted by Tomac graphic artist Randy Rigg and depicts Tomac drifting through a corner at Kamikaze.
“The Kamikaze has always been a very special event in US downhill racing history,” says Tomac owner Joel Smith. “And I think Johnny's style and aggressiveness epitomised the racing at the time. The painting really captures the race's essence of speed, and for those of you who attended those events, it will surely evoke the majesty of racing back then.”
Tomac will release a limited run of 20 John Tomac autographed giclee prints on canvas, which will also be hand signed by the artist. The prints will cost $250 with $50 of each print going to the Tara Llanas Road to Recovery Fund.
“My goal was to create a realistic portrayal of Johnny's racing,” says artist Randy Rigg. “The painting is just snapshot of a moment, but there is this inherent movement that I hope was captured in it.”
The giclee prints are produced by the artist himself on museum quality acid-free canvas using a high-end archival printing process. They measure 15in by 20in by 1.25in deep and can be hung or framed.
Find out more at www.tomac.com.
