We currently have ONE or MORE of these available. Please contact us to be notified in the event we are able to obtain one. johnshaw.libertystudios@gmail.com 407-718-8187

The Reno Air Races have been thrilling spectators for years. In this scene, commemorating the event’s 30th anniversary, two of Reno’s greatest champions are shown nearly scraping paint after rounding the pylons in Sunday’s Gold “Unlimiteds” class race. Rare Bear the legendary F8F Bearcat, in its vintage orange & white paint scheme, still to this day holds the record for the fastest piston-driven airplane, and was flown for years by racing great Lyle Shelton. In its familiar red, white and blue colors and shining silver nose is the highly-modified P-51 Mustang, Strega, flown by many-time champion Bill “Tiger” DeStefani.

‍
The Unlimiteds was painted in 1994, and was one of John Shaw’s very first aviation paintings. The original mixed-media / gouache painting was first unveiled in September of that year during Air Race week, at the opening of the National Museum of Racing in Reno, Nevada. Published in Reno by a small, independent company as an open-edition poster and limited-edition lithograph, this image remains one of the all-time favorites of this subject ever produced. In 2009, Liberty Studios released an all-new canvas giclee reproduction of this classic, so for the first time this classic can be enjoyed in the same large size and vibrancy as the original.

Limited Edition Print - Sold Out

Signature Editions originally released

Canvas Giclée Edition-The next best thing to owning an original painting! 

These beautiful Canvas Giclées are individually printed, and are hand-varnished, signed & numbered by the artist. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery, as these custom items require special ordering. Canvases are shipped rolled & ready for stretching.

36” x 31" Canvas Giclée $895

Custom sizes are also available! Please contact us for pricing on custom sizes not listed above. Please feel free to call with questions 407-718-8187