DANNY WHITFIELD
Automotive Artist - Industrial designer
Danny
Whitfield is an American automotive artist well known for his highly
detailed, photorealistic illustrations of classic and modern cars. He’s
especially recognized for his Corvette series, but his portfolio also
covers Mustangs, Camaros, Muscle cars, Sports / Exotics, and Custom vehicles.
Style & Technique...His artwork blends digital precision with
fine art sensibility. Instead of traditional paints, he uses
computer-based illustration techniques, giving his prints a crisp,
polished look that resembles photography but with an artistic flair.
Corvette
Connection... Whitfield has a long-running reputation in the Corvette
community. Collectors and enthusiasts often seek his Corvette art
because of the accuracy, sharp detail, and the way he captures both the
beauty and personality of the cars.
Background... Originally from
Detroit (the “Motor City”), Whitfield grew up surrounded by automotive
culture, which strongly influenced his career choice. He has worked both
in fine art and in professional design fields.
Business... He
runs The Automotive Art of Danny Whitfield, an online gallery and print
shop where car lovers can buy his signed and customizable prints. Many
pieces allow for personalization, like choosing the car’s color, wheels,
or background.
Audience... His art appeals to car enthusiasts,
collectors, car show attendees, and people who want to celebrate their
own vehicles in a lasting, high-quality format.
Signature Work... Corvettes are his most popular subject. He’s created
artwork for nearly every generation — from the classic C1s of the 1950s
all the way through the modern C8.
Customization... Buyers can
often request their car’s exact color, wheels, stripes, or trim level,
making the artwork feel like a personal portrait of their Corvette.
Collector
Appeal... Corvette owners are some of the most passionate car
enthusiasts, and Whitfield’s art has become a staple at Corvette shows,
clubs, and enthusiast communities
Although Danny Whitfield enjoys creating fine art pieces, the art industry initially did not embrace him
with open arms.
In the past, the industry overlooked automotive artistry as a valid genre, but Whitfield persevered. He created fine art pieces and worked to gain wider acceptance for automotive art. Today, he is recognized as a key figure in this movement, with his work featured in wall hangings, posters, magazines, and car designs worldwide.
Automotive art has gained new significance and is now respected alongside artists like Norman Rockwell and Pablo Picasso. Danny’s passion for cars ranks him among the top aficionados, earning him the title of a modern-day Michelangelo. His art will continue to be showcased in homes, galleries, and museums, resonating with future generations.
The Corvette Museum featuring the Automotive Art of Danny Whitfield
What Makes Danny Whitfield’s Corvette Art Special:
Accuracy & Detail – He carefully renders every curve, reflection, and highlight so the Corvette looks lifelike yet artistic.
Era Coverage – His collection spans classic Sting Rays of the 1960s through the modern C8 models, allowing collectors to find art of nearly any Corvette generation.
Customization – Whitfield often offers personalized prints (color, background, wheels, even license plates), making his art unique to each owner.
Fine Art Meets Automotive Passion – His pieces aren’t just posters—they’re treated as collectible art, with archival quality printing.
Why Corvette Owners Love His Work:
Corvettes are more than cars—they’re symbols of American performance and style. Whitfield’s art reflects that pride, giving owners a way to display their passion on the wall much like they show off their cars at shows.
If you have the chance to visit the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, be sure to check out this 6ft x 8ft wall mural of the 1965 All American Corvette. Danny was commissioned to create this masterpiece for the museum's inaugural opening and it is now a permanent display."
Dale Earnhardt signing Danny's Corvette prints!
Danny had the opportunity to take photos at an autograph session with racing legend Dale Earnhardt prior to his passing. The session was part of the National Corvette Museum's celebration, during which Dale signed nearly everything in the museum. On the table to the right, you can see two Corvette prints that Danny created for the Corvette Manufacturing factory celebration, both of which Dale graciously autographed. These prints are now priceless!
Revell and Monogram model car kits featuring the Automotive Art of Danny Whitfield
Danny's artwork has been proudly featured on the cover of Revell and Monogram model car packages. How many of you built model cars as kids? I'm sure you remember the excitement of opening the box that contained the car of your dreams. Just like many of us, Danny built model cars in his childhood and always hoped to see his artwork on the boxes. Thanks to Chris Borris, the U.S. Product Manager for Revell, that dream finally became a reality.
Authentic hand painted art on canvas by Danny Whitfield
Danny Whitfield created these hand-painted art pieces between 1989 and 1997. However, due to increasing demand from clients who wanted to see their own cars on canvas, he decided to switch to using a drawing pen and tablet. Producing a painting for each client was challenging, as each piece took up to three months to complete.
Therefore, in 2000, Danny began using a Wacom drawing tablet and digital pen to create his artwork digitally.
This transition allowed him to offer a wider variety of colors and factory options for his clients in a shorter amount of time.
Over time, his artworks gradually shifted from hand-painted to digital. Danny originally used Winsor & Newton designer gouache and acrylics, applying them with watercolor brushes and an airbrush. Ultimately, his goal was to meet his clients' needs and bring them satisfaction.
Danny Whitfield, One of the few artist who created Dodge Viper paintings!
Although he was not a member of Chrysler's magnificent "Dream Team", Danny was invited as a guest to an event at the 1992 Detroit North American Auto Show. He was lucky enough to have the famous "Dream Team" sign the artist proofs of the original 1993 Viper and his version of a concept Dodge Viper.
Robert A Lutz: Executive vice president (and board member) of Ford Motor Company,
president and then vice chairman (and board member) of Chrysler
Corporation, and vice chairman of General Motors.
Tom Gale: Automobile designer widely known for his work with the Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth marques
François J. Castaing: An automotive executive with Renault, American Motors, and Chrysler
Danny Whitfield: Automotive Artist/Designer Extraordinaire
Vintage art created in 1974! Authentic hand drawn art by Danny Whitfield in his youth
Danny created these sketches while attending Henry Ford High School in Detroit, Michigan, between 1974 and 1975. The sketches reflect his passion for art and depict the drag racing craze of the 1960s and 1970s. One of his sketches featured a Mustang, which was the first illustration for which he was paid. A fellow student commissioned him to draw his brother's Mustang, and upon completion, Danny was paid $7.00 for the work.
This experience ignited his love for art, and he pursued it with the same enthusiasm that Henry Ford applied to his factory, approaching it like an assembly line of artwork.
One of Danny's sketches, depicting a Pontiac Grand Am, even received praise from a substitute teacher who recognized his dedication to art over math. His sketches included big engines in small cars, custom woodies, T-buckets, and more.
For those that can remember renowned cartoonist Charles M. Schulz
Charles M. Schulz was a renowned cartoonist best known for creating the iconic comic strip "Peanuts," which features characters like Charlie Brown and Snoopy. He once shared that when he told people about his profession, they would laugh, but that laughter faded when he showed them his first paycheck.
"Believing in yourself means having faith in your own abilities and trusting that you can accomplish tasks within your capability. With self-confidence, you can overcome self-doubt, ignore critics, and take the necessary actions to achieve your goals."
As a devoted follower of Christ, Danny often quotes a scripture that he holds dear as an artist: "He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of crafts, to make artistic designs in gold, silver, and bronze to cut and set stones to work in wood and to engage in all kinds of craftsmanship." — Exodus 31:3-5.
