Driving Home, Newquay The Gannel Original Art

The People's Choice Award 2024 Winner

‘Driving Home’ won The People's Choice Award 2024, The British Art Prize, Artists & Illustrators magazine. Initially it reached the top 50 finalists and people were asked to vote for their favourite painting. This award allows the public to make their voices heard by voting for their favourite work from the competition’s impressive shortlist.

The painting is of the Texaco garage, just off the Gannel in Newquay, Happily the final home of ‘Driving Home’ was purchased owner of the Texaco garage business. A fitting end to this story as the painting will come full circle back home to Newquay.

The reaction from the garage owner Jack is reproduced below.

“As a family and a business we are honoured that Diane decided to paint our fuel station for her piece "Driving Home". We have seen all the kind words from the locals on Facebook, in our shop and through local radio. It's been so lovely seeing the community come together to support a local artist who deserves everything she has achieved with this piece.”

• Original artwork by British Artist Diane Griffiths.
• Acrylic, oil and enamel on 50x50cm canvas with painted sides.
• Framed in a high quality black wooden floater frame.
• Framed measurements: 53x53cm, depth 3cm.
• Signed with Certificate of Authenticity.

Find out More

• The People's Choice Award Winner 2024
• London Exhibition and Private View
• Radio Newquay Interview
• BBC Radio Cornwall Interviews
• Meeting the Team at the Texaco Garage
• Top 50 Finalist in The British Art Prize 2024
• Purchase a Print