Every year during the summer I research and take reference photos of cars (and anything else I happen to come across) that I want to include in various works I am creating. This includes an annual trip to the St Ignace Car Show in St Ignace, Michigan. The show has made a huge comeback post covid with cars of every type and description lining the waterfront from end to end!
research & Reference
Here are a few of the many types of vehicles that were at the show. I will usually take several hundred photos and maybe end up using a dozen or so of the photos for reference in a painting or drawing!
Big crowds this year made getting decent photos a challenge!
Uber and Lyft are upping their game!
Homer rolled up with the Duff beer shop truck! BURRRPPP!
88 MPH and we go Back to the Future!
And I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for those meddling kids!
Identity crisis Charger - Part General Lee, part????
For all you Bandits and Rebels out there!
Mac-tac Attack! The Griswald’s got nothing on this family truckster!
Redefining the crew cab!
Star Wars land-speeder, ammo boxes and a gas cap from a 68’ Charger (only $90), where else but the St. Ignace swap meet!
As you can see there is a bit of everything at the show, definite movie theme this year - where else can you have this much fun at work!
Show Extended 2 weeks
Exhibition
June 11 - july 2, 2025
SSM ART HUB
504 QUEEN ST E, SAULT STE. MARIE, ON
Everyone is invited to join us for an exhibition of work by FLEET-O. The CREATURE OF THE WHEEL exhibit will feature automotive related paintings by the artist. Opening night will be on June 11 from 5-10pm (yes, the poster says 7-10…). On this night the artist will also have available FLEET-O posters, swag and other miscellany for sale. Light snacks and refreshments will be available.
LIGHTS THE FIRES AND BURN THE TIRES!