This Women & Motorcycles print depicts a female rider tackling a dirt hill.  During this era, women were prohibited from entering certain racing events. Women would dress in men's riding gear, and disquise their identities under the leather helmets. If the lady rider won the competition, sometimes they were denied the trophy and publicity, since the judges would rule that the lady rider was Unofficially registered for the event. Unfortunately, due to the laws of that time-frame, and the lack of the press covering the true winners of some races, that part of history has been lost.  This piece attempts to capture some of that lost history, to share with our future generations.

The picture is so detailed, you can see the dust cloud and small spots of dirt flying from the rear wheel.  The original painting by Self Representing Artist (SRA) and owner of Wynn Art Studio, Michelle Wynn, was on display in Wheels Through Time museum (Maggie Valley, NC). The original 5 different paintings were part of the museum's tribute to Women and Motorcycles from the years 1905 through 1955, and were on display from April 2006 until April 2007. Michelle's motorcycle artwork has been on display at the International Women's Conference (Athens, GA).  After the year-long display at WTT museum, the originals began their on-going traveling exhibit through various Nationally acclaimed galleries.  Wynn Art Studio donated a complete set of commemorative prints (like the one here for sale), to the WTT museum, as part of their permanent collection.    Michelle's artwork has been shown during Myrtle Spring Bike Week, on display as part of "Motorcycle Art" alongside other famous motorcycle artists, and continues to be shown at various charity events and motorcycle events.

Michelle is also one of the few female motorcycle artists that actually drives her own motorcycle.  She obtained her motorcycle driver's license in 2004, and has enjoyed riding and drawing motorcycles as part of her everyday life.  Michelle is also an honorary Motor Maids (oldest female motorcycle riding group known to exist) member.

This is a quality Offset Lithograph Print of the original art. printed on cover stock paper, using fade resistant inks; This is an excellent quality, brand new Print in mint conditon, with only 1000 currently printed and circulated Worldwide. The overall size is 22 inches Wide x 28 inches High, to include the grey side borders to accommodate a variety of mat configurations, at the discretion of the owner. The top border is 1 and 3/8 inches tall, and the side border is 4 and 7/8 inches wide; Please deduct these borders from the overall poster measurements to get the painted image size. Printed image= 11 and 1/4 inches wide x 25 1/4 inches High.

Why is Sizing so Important? Michelle's artwork is completed in standard sizes so you can mount it in a standard sized frame. There's no need to take this (these) lithographs to a professional framer, when you can go to any of common Arts & Crafts retail stores, and pick up a 22in x 28in frame that suits your taste. We purchased a variety of standard sized frames for the International Women's Conference in Athens, GA (June 2006), and the customers really complimented our displays. Why pay for someone to build you an odd sized frame and matt for the art when the artist has taken into consideration the additional expenses of this feat; You can frame this art yourself; OR, at least you'll save if you decide to have a professional frame this art for you

All our prints are available exclusively through Wynn Art Studio.
These prints were created using a professional printing company. With the use of a Heidelberg Offset Lithograph Printing machine, fade and UV resistant inks help reproduce Michelle's art in high-resolution prints. These prints are so clear, you can see the texture of the original painting canvas from which the digital pictures were taken. You will be very impressed with the quality of this offset Lithograph Print. The colors are vibrant and brilliant.

All prints within our studio {and offered here through our Ebay Store} are professionally printed on quality paper using long lasting pigment based inks and are derived from current originals of the art by Michelle Wynn . We only use professional photographers and printers.

All images of Wynn Art Studio are Copyrighted [©] and are protected with the Copyright[©] watermark text you see in the image used in this auction. The watermark discourages people from stealing the image from the internet, it ensures that you are receiving an authentic poster from Wynn Art Studio, and not a knock-off from someone violating copyright laws. The print you receive from this auction Will NOT have the Copyright watermark on it.

Personalized Autograph: A custom message can be written on the Print by the Artist; simply include your desired message in your Additional Instructions on the Payment page if using PayPal, or include it with a typed note if paying with Certified Check. Michelle refuses to write anything deroatory or profane, so please don't ask for that kind of personalized autograph.

Please view the other prints that make up the 5 painting set for Women & Motorcycles!

SHIPPING: We ship prints in mailing tubes to prevent wrinkling the artwork. Contact us if you purchase more than 1 print, and want them shipped in the same tube to save money. We try to work with our customers to use the least expensive mail carrier/delivery service available.  We often use DHL, UPS, USPS, and FedEx. No matter which courier we use, we require Signature Confirmation and Insurance on all artwork.

Shipping Estimates:  Seller's zip code (30905)

Shipping Tubes:
• $3.00 for each 4 inch tube
  OR
• $4.00 for each 5 inch tube (recommended for 3 to 5 prints)

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