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At the British auto show, artist Ian Cook (pictured) had some artistic fun with a Camaro.
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Cook's Chevrolet Camaro convertible painting was created in an unusual way: by running remote control cars through acrylic paint.
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Cook adds detail using old car tires.
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"Popbang Colour" is how Cook describes his design philosophy.
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Artist Ian Cook used his unorthodox paint scheme on the Chevrolet Beat as well and will next use Rob Huff's Chevrolet Lacetti World Touring Car as a subject.
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2008 British Auto Show: Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Gets a Unique Paint Job

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LONDON, England — In one of the more offbeat footnotes to the 2008 British Auto Show, a local artist is showing off paintings of the Chevrolet Camaro convertible and Beat concept cars created by using remote control cars driven through acrylic paints.

"I figured that using cars to paint cars would capture people's imaginations," said Ian Cook, 25, the artist who calls his method "Popbang Colour."

Cook adds details to the paintings by using old car tires. He has also used the method to create portraits of such iconic automotive figures as F1 driver Lewis Hamilton.

Chevrolet says that Cook will continue to work on his art at the British auto show. His next subject: British racing star Rob Huff's Chevrolet Lacetti World Touring Car.

What this means to you: Definitely try this one at home — but be prepared to clean up the mess. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent