Alan Ameel

Hydroplane Artist

        Alan was born in St. Clair, Michigan.  In 1955 the first 

        St. Clair International Trophy Race was held on the St. Clair River. 

        The thundering engines of Such Crust III, Gale V, Thunderbolt, and 

        many others... roared throughout the small river town.  

        That roar made a lasting impression that  inspired him 

        to paint hydroplanes.

        Since Graduating from the Center of Creative Studies in 1977, 

        and with the encouragement and support of his family and friends, 

        Alan pursued a career as an artist.  His training gave him the 

        confidence and skill to create the highly detailed, digital renderings 

        he does today.

                                              One of Alan's earliest works

                                 Alan's first painting, done for Chip Hanauer in 1981