# Seismic Auto Art Tim Knowles' 'Vehicle Motion Drawings' Are Like a Giant Etch-a-Sketch for Cars By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-02-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-knowles-vehicle-motion-drawings References: [autoblog](http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/09/cat-scratch-fever-uk-artist-uses-jaguar-e-type-to-make-art/) & [timknowles](http://www.timknowles.co.uk/Work/VehicleMotionDrawings/tabid/290/Default.aspx) Tim Knowles is an artist with a series of 'Vehicle Motion Drawings' that caught my auto-loving eye. Knowles sets up a slow-moving roll of paper and a pen affixed to sliding rails in the trunk of a car, then drives around. With each turn, bump and lane correction, the pen moves and makes a mark--sort of like a giant car-controlled Etch-a-Sketch. What I'm particularly impressed with about Tim Knowles' 'Vehicle Motion Drawings' is how beautifully they reflect the terrain, especially when Knowles drives on a famous racetrack. The drawings provide a level of familiarity that even a super-sensitive seismogram can't quite manage. Gallery Guide: 1-2. Jaguar E-Type used for Indy Circuit and Monaco Grand Prix drawings 3. Indy Circuit 4. Monaco Grand Prix 5-7. Trans Alp Project with Volvo V70 8-10. 'The Getaway' Project ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vehicle Motion Drawings:** Opportunity for artists to use vehicles as tools for creating unique and dynamic artworks. - **Terrain-inspired Art:** Emerging trend of creating art that reflects the natural landscape and physical environment through vehicle movements. - **Car-controlled Etch-a-sketch:** Innovative approach to using cars as a medium for creating interactive drawings reminiscent of the popular Etch-a-Sketch toy. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists to explore new mediums and techniques for creating visually engaging and interactive artworks. - **Automotive:** Potential for car manufacturers to collaborate with artists to incorporate unique vehicle features or technologies that enable the creation of art while driving. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to develop car-driven interactive installations or experiences that blur the line between art and technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Inspired Artful Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-art-car.md) - [Generative Art-Wrapped Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaoru-tanaka.md) - [Race Car-Inspired Dynamic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerry-judah-1.md) - [Artistic Auto Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20th-bmw-art-car.md) - [Bespoke Car Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover.md) - [Dynamic Car-Themed Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veiled-porsche.md) - [Beautiful Automotive Design Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benecict-redrove-auto-photo-manual.md) - [Life-Sized Car Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benedict-radcliffe-1.md) - [Auto-Celebrating Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norman-foster1.md)