NEW paintings of Magoo & Mcfarlane unveiled at Motocross of Nations Denver Colorado

At
the Youthstream awards ceremony saturday night, 2 of the sport’s
biggest star’s, who passed away this year, were remembered in an
emotional ceremony.

Giuseppe Luongo commissioned English Artist Rob Kinsey, www.robkinsey.com,
 to produce these two exceptional NEW paintings of Danny Magoo
Chandler, an American Motocross icon, who won all four moto’s of the
Motocross & Trophee des Nations in 1982 in Germany and Switzerland.

Rob chose a classic Black/white photograph from photographer Warren
Price   as the basis for his 20″ x30″ acrylic on canvas painting which
he turned into this stunning study of Chandler at his best, leading the
world.

Danny "Magoo" Chandler 1982 MXDN painting by Rob Kinsey

The painting was presented by Giuseppe to Dave Clabaurgh, promoter
of the 2010 Motocross of Nations, in recognition of his
outstanding event this weekend in Lakewood, Colorado.

Also remembered was Andrew McFarlane, the Australian rider who
finished second in the 2005 MX2 World Motocross Championship and 
competed successfully on the American AMA outdoor championship
circuit.  Andrew sadly died this year in an accident during the
Australian Mootcross championship round at Broadford.

Andrew McFarlane painting by Rob Kinsey

Giuseppe chose to present this great painting to Ilario Ricci, McFarlane’s former manager and sponsor when he rode the GP’s.

Artist Rob Kinsey said:  “Sadly I can’t be in Colorado for the
presentation, due to family commitment’s, but I was deeply honoured to
accept this commission from Youthstream to respect two great rider’s
who are sadly missed.  I knew Danny as a close friend and we celebrated
his 50th birthday in great style at last year’s MXoN in franciacorta
Italy. 

Magoo's 50th birthday celebrations at 2009 MXoN Italy.

 Danny’s record of winning all four moto’s will never be broken, a
fitting tribute to a great rider, showman and champion who captured our
hearts.  Despite being confined to a wheelchair from an earlier racing
accident, Magoo was always upbeat and the fans truely adored meeting
him at events. 

Andrew McFarlane had  great charisma, both on and off the bike and
won many fans across the world for his racing style and friendly
demeanor.  It’s fitting that his former manager, Ilario Ricci, who
spotted Andrew’s style and brought him to Europe, should receive this
artwork!”

About the Artist:  

 Rob Kinsey, based in Ashbourne England, has been a professional
artist since 2005, specialising in motocross.  He work’s mainly in
acrylic on canvas painting’s and also pen &  ink illustrations. 
Rob’s clients include Honda, KTM, Youthstream, MX Files and many
private collectors and enthusiasts around the world.  In 2006 RacerX
magazine nominated him “Artist of the Year”.  More of Rob’s work can be
seen on his website www.robkinsey.com and welcome’s commission enquiries to robakinsey@hotmail.com