Valhalla - Art as a Gift

May 12, 2025

Aston Martin Valhalla

Aston Martin Valhalla

This piece was created for a wonderfully warm-hearted young woman who wanted to give her father truly personal, one-of-a-kind birthday gift.

Personal Touches

She wanted the painting to be filled with meaningful personal symbols — elements that reflected her father’s life and their family story.

I deeply respect this kind of emotional connection, but as an artist, I also feel a responsibility:

it’s important not to overload the composition, but to preserve an aesthetic that will remain beautiful and relevant for years to come.

I gently suggested a more balanced approach — to maintain harmony between personal meaning and artistic value.

I started with sketches of the James Bond Aston Martin and a helicopter, but we both realized: it was a beautiful image — just not the right one for a gift to her father.
Eventually, we chose the Valhalla — modern, powerful, and elegant. With this car, the composition felt much more natural and truly reflected the character of the man it was meant to honor.

Final Adjustments

Attempt #1 - Final

Attempt #1 - Final

There was only one small request: to adjust the landscape. She wanted mountains stretching into the distance and the trees placed slightly lower. I adapted the background accordingly — and everything clicked into place.

Painting Begins

March 16, 2025

March 16, 2025

Once the car was finished, the painting felt alive.

I always aim to capture a vehicle with the same precision and respect as the manufacturer intended — it's my tribute to the brand and its fans.

March 31, 2025

March 31, 2025

With the car complete, I carefully covered it with a protective film and moved on to the background.

At this stage, the piece had come together — it had found its form and meaning.

May 10, 2025

May 10, 2025

And so this warm, emotional painting was born —

a personal gift filled with love and respect.

It’s exactly for stories like this that I create.

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Apr 11, 20250 commentsIoann Zelenin