EPISODE · Jan 4, 2024 · 50 MIN
Kelly Telfer on Passion, Failure, and the Beauty of Function
from BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety Show · host Gran Touring Motorsports
This episode of the Break/Fix features Kelly Telfer, a renowned automobile and motorsports artist, who shares his life story from humble beginnings to global success. The discussion covers his early artistic endeavors, including drawing in kindergarten and forming a racing team at age 14, to running a company creating motorsports t-shirts for famous clients. Later, Kelly transitioned to a career at Siemens before returning to his passion for art. He talks about his experiences buying and selling cars, the significance of design in vehicles like the Porsche 356 Speedster and the E Type Jag, and the sometimes humorous and difficult journey of emerging as a recognized artist. Kelly also touches on his various projects, including being the official artist for several high-profile automotive events and his efforts to use his success to give back to the community. The episode highlights his philosophies on art, passion, perseverance, and the importance of helping others. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Meet Kelly Telfer: Renowned Automobile Artist 01:08 Kelly's Early Artistic Journey 01:50 Racing Adventures and T-Shirt Business 03:35 Transition to Silicon Valley 04:46 Return to Art and Passion for Cars 05:24 The Porsche 356 Speedster Story 12:28 Art School Experience and Professional Growth 14:24 Design Philosophy and Iconic Cars 17:47 The VW Bus and Car Design Critique 24:15 From Cat Paintings to Automotive Art 25:42 Exploring Iconic Projects 25:54 The Porsche Speedster Journey 26:16 A Visit to the Brumos Collection 27:20 The Bahama Yellow 911 Purchase 30:33 The Pink Pig Story 33:07 Artistic Philosophy and Mentorship 37:26 Exploring Photorealism and AI in Art 42:11 Upcoming Projects and Collaborations 46:37 Giving Back and Final Thought ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram
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This episode of the Break/Fix features Kelly Telfer, a renowned automobile and motorsports artist, who shares his life story from humble beginnings to global success. The discussion covers his early artistic endeavors, including drawing in kindergarten and forming a racing team at age 14, to running a company creating motorsports t-shirts for famous clients. Later, Kelly transitioned to a career at Siemens before returning to his passion for art. He talks about his experiences buying and selling cars, the significance of design in vehicles like the Porsche 356 Speedster and the E Type Jag, and the sometimes humorous and difficult journey of emerging as a recognized artist. Kelly also touches on his various projects, including being the official artist for several high-profile automotive events and his efforts to use his success to give back to the community. The episode highlights his philosophies on art, passion, perseverance, and the importance of helping others.
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