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Cranston Fine Arts  Sport Art and Artists Sport Artists More Sport Artists R to Z  Tomlin, Robert |
| Robert Tomlin |
Like many famous artists, Robert Tomlin is a selftaught artist whose talent lay unknown and unappreciated for many years. He served in a supply position with the RAF for some years before moving to RAF Valley. Now a full-time artis, in just a few short years Robert has achieved world-wide recognition of his work, particularly in the field of aviation and F1. A large percentage of his work is commissioned by Corporate clients to be used for promotional purposes. Amongst his patrons are such world-class companies as Boeing, BAe Systems, DHL, Hewlett Packard, TNT and many European Air Forces including in particular Swiss, German and French, plus the world-famous Red Arrows. His F1 pictures are in great demand, most previous editions being sold out. |
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Serving Notice by Robert Tomlin. At the end of the first race of the 2003 season, Neil Hodgson raises his fist in salute, serving notice that this year - 2003 - the title of Champion would be his. |
Mansell's Taxi Service by Robert Tomlin. The 1991 Grand Prix season started with great public expectations supporting, encouraging and urging on Britain's one and only Nigel Mansell to win the Formula One World Championship. In the race at Silverstone a fired up Mansell was dominant in front of the ecstatic home crowd winning the race with such style and aplomb. His arch rival Ayrton Senna was completely outclassed and to add insult to injury he ran out of fuel on the last lap, finishing fourth behind our hero. In an unprecedented gesture, Nigel stopped on his victory lap and picked up Senna to get him safely back to the pits through the thronging crowd, so creating one of the most memorable moments in the history of Formula One. Disappointments were to follow throughout the season and it would not be until 1992 that Nigel would eventually lift the coveted crown. |
Portrait of Michael Schumacher by Robert Tomlin. (P) No text for this item |
Down to the Wire by Robert Tomlin. Colin Edwards gave Honda racing another victory with an inspired performance during the last race of the season to put rival Troy Bayliss into second place. Bobs painting depicts the typically-aggressive cornering style of the Texas Tornado in his winning leathers as he threw the mighty Honda around the Imola racing circuit. |
Portrait of Juan Pablo Montoya by Robert Tomlin. (P) No text for this item |
Wild Cats at Monaco by Robert Tomlin Eddie Irvine drove the Jaguar R2 during the 2001 Monaco Grand Prix and is captured in print darting through the Nouvelle Chicane on his way to third place and teams first podium position. With its beautiful backdrop of yachts and water, the circuit is famed for being the most picturesque and demanding track in the Formula 1 world series. It is a unique street circuit and a remarkable creation on the streets of this small Monarchy. The car, chief designer John Russell and chief aerodynamicist Mark Handford under the leadership of technical director Steve Nichols, was launched in Coventry on 9th January 2001, and having switched to Michelin tyres, hopes were high at the start of the 2001 season. Eddie Irvines co-driver was Brazilian-born Luciano Burti who was previously Jaguar Racing development driver. The engine was powered by the CR-3 VIO from Cosworth Racing but it was difficult to achieve satisfactory wind tunnel results as the tunnel used was in California so the car suffered a little aerodynamically. It has been described as possibly overly robust! |
And Senna Goes Through by Robert Tomlin. The 1993 European Grand Prix, held at the refurbished, historic race circuit of Donington Park in Leicestershire on a soggy Easter Sunday, was one of the most remarkable races in the history of Formula One. It produced what is generally accepted to be the Lap of the Century. After having been seriously outclassed in practice by Prost and Hill in the Williams and narrowly by Schumacher's Benneton, Senna found himself in fourth place on the grid. As the race started and the sprint for the first corner got under way, Prost and Hill streaked away whilst a battle developed between Senna and Schumacher. As the Benneton cut across Senna's line he took avoiding action which let the Sauber of Wendlinger through into third place and pushed Senna into fifth out of the first corner. With grim determination Senna reacted immediately. He quickly forced his way past Schumacher and taking to the wet part of the track made a dramatic flat-out overtaking pass on Wendlinger through the fast Craner Curve. At McLeans he was already on the tail of Hill who was still grappling with the wet conditions. Senna pushed through on the inside and by the time the Esses came up for the first time he was amazingly up behind Prost. With the slow Melbourne Hairpin coming next, Senna again did the unthinkable and took the wet line, surprising and outbraking Prost. As our picture shows, he dived through on the inside to take the lead. In less than one lap Senna had achieved the impossible, climbing from fifth to first place, and went on to win one of the most memorable races in the history of F1. |
Portrait of David Coulthard by Robert Tomlin. (P) No text for this item |
David's Day by Robert Tomlin The 2002 Grand Prix season started with much excitement as for the first few races the major teams sparred for supremacy. Just when it looked as if there would be a three-way fight between Ferrari, Williams and McLaren, along came Michael Schumacher in the 2002 Ferrari and showed the supremacy of the driver and machine package. However, against all odds and demonstrating supreme confidence and skill on a track where top speed was not all important, David Coulthard made one of the best drives of his career. Pulling out all the stops lie grabbed second spot on the grid. For once on race day he was not to be easily pushed aside and from the sprint to the first corner, he managed to grab first place and though pressed throughout the race, gave no quarter. In a supreme demonstration reminiscent of Senna and Mansell years ago, he made his car so wide that no-one could pass, and went on to take a memorable and well-deserved victory. Our picture shows him at Lowes Hairpin with the Williarris and Ferraris waiting to pounce at the slightest mistake - which did not happen. |
Towards Victory by Robert Tomlin Damon Hill at the height of his career driving the Williams Renault FW18, gave on of his finest performances at the 1996 San Marino Grand Prix at Imola. Starting second on the grid he shot off the line to go side by side with pole sitter Michael Schumacher. Their dreams were temporarily shattered when David Coulthard flew by in the Maclaren after making an incredible start. The race developed into a three car scrap with Hill apparently struggling to stay with the leaders. What everyone didn't know however was the strategy of the Williams which meant that Hill was able to stay out for an amazing 26 laps and after he pitted he managed to come out in front of Schumacher and Coulthard. By lap 39 the Williams and Ferrari pair were only 1.5 seconds apart. Further stops and some controversial hold ups by the battle between by Diniz and Hakkinen allowed Hill to extend his lead, eventually winning the race by a comfortable 16 seconds. This was to be Hills year and he went on to win the 1996 Formula One World Drivers Championship. |
Sibling Rivalry II by Robert Tomlin. Unique in the history of Formula One motor racing are the Schumacher brothers. After seeing the success of his elder brother, whilst climbing through the ranks to stardom in F1, Ralf Schumacher had his sights set firmly upon beating his illustrious brother. At last in a competitive car, we see Ralfs Williams BMW leading Michaels Ferrari through the Veedol chicane at Nurburgring during the 2003 European Grand Prix. This event which Ralf went on to win turned the tables on the 2001 race which also saw the two fighting wheel to wheel at times but in that case Ralf could not quite match the Ferrari of his brother Michael. The race threw the championship for both constructors and drivers wide open and set the stage for one of the most exciting conclusions of a championship season for years. |
Portrait of Ayrton Senna by Robert Tomlin. (P) No text for this item |
Clash of the Titans by Robert Tomlin. As the 2002 Formula 1 Grand Prix season began to unfold it was clear that the main challenge to the dominance of Ferrari and Michael Schurnacher was going to come frorn Williams and Juan Pablo Montoya. As the grid stormed away in Sepang in Malaysia, the two front runners, Montoya and Schumacher went head to head for the first corner. With characteristic strength Montoya refused to yield and left Michael struggling on the inside with his braking. The debate will continue as to whether Montoya should have yielded more or Schumacher not pushed braking so hard. The two touched rather than collided but Schumacher lost his front wing and had to pit whilst Montoya was given an unjustified drive through penalty which cost him the race. Some consolation was derived from the fact that Ralf Schumacher in the other Williams won the race with Montoya second. Michael Schumacher fought back through the field to snatch a lucky third place from an unlucky Jenson Button whose Renault suffered a suspension failure on the penultimate lap, denying him his first podium position. |
Lets Hear it for Shakey by Robert Tomlin. Shakey Byrne salutes the crowd at Brands Hatch after comprehensively beating all of the World Superbike stars in both races of the 2003 series. |
Noch Eins by Robert Tomlin. The German words Noch Eins in the title of this picture mean simply Another one. Throughout past seasons the victories of Michael Schumacher in the bright red Ferrari have been celebrated by him in this manner, with the gloved fist punching the air as he crosses the finishing line. Noch Eins is deliberately not set at any particular track, indeed it could have been at many places throughout the season when he won yet another World Championship. Commanding throughout the season Michael Schumacher is undoubtedly the best driver of the last decade and as record after record tumble to his brilliance, one has to think that such dominance, reminiscent of the great Manuel Fangio, will stand throughout many more decades. Indeed with the advances in technology making a more and more level playing field, one has to wonder if it will ever be equalled. Robert Tomlin has created a suitably timeless study in this stunning limited edition picture to grace the collection of any true motor sport fan. |
The Legend - Barry Sheene 1959 - 2003 by Robert Tomlin. Barry Sheene, at the pinnacle of his success, takes a lap of honour after breaking all records when winning the 1977 500cc World Championship race at Spa Francorchamps in Belgium. On a circuit now considered too dangerous for Superbikes, his remarkable lap record remains unbroken. |
Il Dottore Volante by Robert Tomlin. Il Dottore Volante - 2001 world MOTOGP 500 champion Valentino Rossi flying along on his Honda. |
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