Ella Freire is a London-based artist and silk screen printer whose automotive work is inspired by the distinctive shapes, details and character of classic and supercars.

With a background in interior design, Ella returned to her longstanding interest in art and screen printing before developing a distinctive approach to automotive imagery. Her work reduces each car to carefully considered shapes, colours and details, creating bold graphic compositions that retain the character of the original automobile.

Ella's passion for classic cars has a personal history. Her grandfather, Aubrey Esson Scott, raced a Bugatti during the 1930s and competed in the 1934 Mille Miglia in an Aston Martin. This family connection to historic motoring has helped fuel Ella's appreciation of the cars that form the basis of her work.

Ella's automotive prints are characterised by a clean, graphic style that places particular emphasis on the details that make an iconic car instantly recognisable.

Her screen-printing process allows her to isolate and emphasise elements such as body contours, headlights, grilles and chrome detailing. Rather than reproducing every surface literally, she deconstructs the car into a series of colour and form before rebuilding the image through carefully layered printing.

The resulting work is bold, colourful and highly graphic, making it particularly effective with some of the most recognisable shapes in automotive design.

The collection includes limited edition prints featuring cars such as the Aston Martin DB5, Porsche Carrera RS, Porsche 911 Targa, Lotus Esprit Turbo, Ferrari Dino 246 GT, Ferrari 250 Testarossa, Jaguar E-Type, Lamborghini Miura, BMW 3.0 CSL and McLaren F1.

For collectors, the appeal lies in the balance between recognisable automotive form and Ella's deliberately simplified visual language. These are not conventional photographic reproductions; they interpret the character of each car through graphic composition, colour and carefully selected detail.

A Distinctive Printing Process

Ella has developed her printing technique through extensive experimentation with colour and materials. Her work can combine metallic, gloss and matt finishes to bring particular details of the car to the foreground.

This approach is especially effective with cars renowned for their sculptural bodywork and brightwork. Chrome details, reflections and changes in surface can become graphic elements in their own right.

The collection therefore offers a distinctive interpretation of automotive design: familiar cars are reduced to their most expressive forms and reconstructed as striking contemporary prints.

Selected pieces are presented using flame-polished acrylic with an aluminium backing, while individual product specifications vary. The collection also includes original artwork alongside the limited edition prints.

Ella's interest in historic automobiles goes beyond their visual appeal.

The story of her grandfather's racing career provides a particularly personal connection to the world of classic motoring. His Bugatti racing in the 1930s and participation in the 1934 Mille Miglia in an Aston Martin form part of the family history behind Ella's enthusiasm for these cars.

That connection is reflected in the subjects she chooses to interpret. From the elegant lines of the Aston Martin DB5 and Jaguar E-Type to the purposeful shape of the Porsche Carrera RS and the unmistakable profile of the Lamborghini Miura, her work celebrates cars whose designs have become part of automotive history.

Historic Car Art's Ella Freire collection brings together her limited edition automotive prints with selected original pieces.

For collectors looking for classic car prints with a strong graphic character, Ella's work offers an alternative to photographic and highly detailed automotive art. Her simplified forms, vivid colour combinations and emphasis on individual design details give each car a distinctive visual identity.

The collection spans some of the most celebrated marques and models in motoring, making Ella Freire's work particularly suited to collectors who want to celebrate a favourite car through contemporary graphic art.

Explore the wider Limited Edition Prints collection for further automotive prints by Historic Car Art's represented artists, or discover Etchings | Screenprints | Woodcuts for more traditionally printed automotive art.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ella Freire?

Ella Freire is a London-based artist and silk screen printer whose work focuses particularly on classic and supercars. She previously worked as an interior designer before returning to art and developing her automotive print practice.

What type of automotive art does Ella Freire create?

Ella creates graphic automotive prints, principally limited edition prints, alongside selected original artwork. Her work uses simplified forms, strong colour and carefully selected details to capture the character of classic and supercars.

What printing technique does Ella Freire use?

Ella is a silk screen printer. Her process involves deconstructing the visual elements of a car and rebuilding them through layers of colour and different finishes, including metallic, gloss and matt effects.

Which cars feature in Ella Freire's collection?

Her Historic Car Art collection includes subjects such as the Aston Martin DB5, Porsche Carrera RS, Porsche 911 Targa, Lotus Esprit Turbo, Fiat 500, Mini, McLaren F1, Ferrari Dino 246 GT, Ferrari 250 Testarossa, BMW 3.0 CSL, Jaguar E-Type and Lamborghini Miura.

Are Ella Freire's prints limited editions?

The majority of the Ella Freire collection consists of limited edition automotive prints. Individual product pages provide the relevant edition and production details for each piece.

What inspires Ella Freire's automotive art?

Ella is particularly inspired by the shapes and styling of classic cars. Her family history also contributes to her interest in historic motoring: her grandfather Aubrey Esson Scott raced a Bugatti in the 1930s and competed in the 1934 Mille Miglia in an Aston Martin.

Does the Ella Freire collection include original artwork?

Yes. Alongside the limited edition prints, the current collection includes selected pieces listed as artwork, including an Austin Healey 3000 Mk 1 and a Porsche 911 2.7RS.

Where is Ella Freire based?

Ella Freire is based at her studio in London.