Georgie Roy unveils new portfolio... on the side of her Daihatsu Charade

The eye-catching blue Daihatsu Charade features 151 different pieces by Georgie Roy, of the village’s Goosefield Gallery.

She first started the project in 2011 hoping to create a moveable anthology of her work which she could use to impress gallery owners, art afficionados and even the general public.

And now after a little help from Gareth, of Concept Signs, Braintree, all pieces of the puzzle have finally been fitted.

“It feels really good it now being finished,” she said.

“I thought it would be easy at first as I am generally good at this sort of thing, but I messed the first ones up. Luckily Gareth managed to sort out my mistakes.”

The vehicle has been roughly divided into sections, each representing a different string to Georgie’s artistic bow.

Gosfield, Halstead, Braintree and Bocking are all represented, as are landscapes and animals. Another of her favourite subjects - traction engines - takes pride of place at the front of the car.

She said: “People sometimes stop me and ask what it is about. I had some children fascinated by the nudes on there the other day.

“It has been hard work, but I think it shows my diversity.”

The unique project is not the first time Georgie has made her art mobile however.

“I have always painted my cars in one way or another,” she said.

“After the tsunami in Japan in 2011 I raised £1,300 for the charity by letting people sign or draw on it for donations.

“I thought about just painting it again but eventually I came up with the idea of a mobile portfolio.”

Georgie’s next project will take her to Colchester, where from April she has an exhibition at The Minories Galleries.

Until then, she says she is going into hiding. But you’ll be able to see her recognisable motor out and about in the district.

“It has been a long time coming,” she said.

“I bought the number plate for my car - F15 ART - because I wanted to call it Arty Farty but it has only now become its name,” she said.