Love it—“Synth Track 22” is a perfect title: sleek, nostalgic, and packed with motion. Here’s a blog post draft that reflects your style as a designer, talks about your inspirations, and brings in the personal touch with your son’s love for cars:
A Love Letter to Speed, Style, and Symbols
There’s something timeless about cars. They’re not just machines—they’re symbols of movement, freedom, sound, and style. “Synth Track 22” is my latest digital illustration, and it’s built on that very idea: motion as language.
Inspired by Japanese street racing culture, retro arcade design, and my son’s obsession with fast cars, this artwork became an experimental playground for visual rhythm. It’s not just about drawing a car—it’s about creating an experience that feels like a high-speed melody.
🎧 The Style – Where Synthwave Meets Speedlines
Visually, “Synth Track 22” blends together:
- Japanese typography (like 加速 – acceleration and 自動車 – automobile) for cultural edge and graphic boldness.
- Checkered patterns and speed trails to evoke classic motorsport design.
- Dripping shapes and digital noise, borrowed from glitch and synthwave aesthetics.
- A restricted color palette (black, white, and cyan) for a punchy, high-contrast vibe reminiscent of retro arcade games and futuristic dashboards.
It’s designed to feel like you’re mid-race in a neon dream—a digital space where motion and meaning collide.
🏎️ Personal Fuel – My Son’s Influence
This piece wouldn’t exist without my son. His fascination with cars is pure and infectious—he notices the curves, the sounds, the speed, the feeling. Watching him talk about his favorite models with that sparkle in his eyes reminded me why I create in the first place: to capture emotion, wonder, and imagination.
This is why the number 22 shows up repeatedly in the illustration—it’s a little code between us, a nod to his favorite race number. Every line of the car, every burst of motion, is a tribute to that joy.
🧠 Symbols and Speed – The Graphic Narrative
Typography plays a huge role in this piece. In Japanese, visual language holds weight—you’re not just reading it, you’re feeling it. I wanted the kanji and katakana to almost dance with the car, wrapping it in context and culture.
In a way, the characters become part of the engine—the language of motion—fueling the vehicle with abstract meaning. It’s design as storytelling, and motion as message.
Collect “Synth Track 22”
If you’re into cars, Japanese graphics, or retro-tech aesthetics, this piece might speak to you too. You can collect “Synth Track 22” as a print and bring that kinetic, neon-charged energy to your space.
Thanks for reading. And shoutout to my son—for reminding me that speed isn’t just about movement. It’s about passion.
