Aran La, the 11 year old international Artist, philanthropist, and the world's youngest car designer.
The young artist travels the world to create pieces of art for clients from classic/supercars, superyachts, through to portraits and landscapes.
He aims to inspire other children around the world and helping charities with his art.
In 2024, Aran donated in excess of £60 000 to various charities via his artwork.
January 2024, Aran was invited by New York Yankees Hall of Famer - Reggie Jackson to his 'Mr October Foundation - Golf Classic' at the Floridian National Golf Club, Florida.
Aran presented Reggie with an acrylic painting he had done especially for him of his favourite Mercedes
Aran was invited to Top Marques Monaco supercar show, where he had the great honour of presenting a painting he had done of the Palace of Monaco to H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco.
At the Monaco Yacht show in September 2024, Aran had the pleasure of being invited onto the 122 metre Superyacht 'Kismet' which he had painted and presented to Peter Lürssen.
Lürssen build the most beautifully designed and exclusive yachts in the world , you can find them here at Lürssen Yachts
Aran's car design inspirations
With his love for art, design and engineering, Aran designs his own cars, inspired by great car designers such as Ian Callum CBE, Frank Stephenson, Gordon Murray, Peter Stevens and many others.
Ian Callum CBE
Ex Design Director for Aston Martin and Jaguar Ian Callum CBE was so impressed by Aran's talent, invited him to his studio.
Aran is the youngest ambassador for their Next Generation initiative #CALLUMNEXTGENERATION https://callumdesigns.com/next-generation
Giorgetto Giugiaro - GFG Style
At the studio of GFG Style in Italy. Giorgetto is one of the most successful and influential designers in automotive history.
Mate Rimac - CEO Rimac Automobili and Bugatti Rimac
Mate Rimac the Founder & CEO of Rimac Group, CEO of Bugatti Rimac.
Mate has praised Aran for his talent.
Frank Stephenson
The influential designer who revolutionised the Mini and was the design director on some of Ferrari's and McLarens's iconic cars, has been an inspiration to Aran. He was privileged to meet Frank and show him some of his car paintings and drawings.
Fabrizio Giugiaro - GFG Style
Fabrizio has been active in car design and industrial design for over 30 years, designing many cars such as the Lamborghini Gallardo.
Jascha Straub - Lead Designer Bugatti
Lead Designer at Bugatti - Jascha Straub, who drew a quick car sketch for him whilst Aran presented Jascha with his watercolour print of the Bugatti Divo. A great conversation from one car designer to another.
Painting Reggie Jackson's Mercedes- Age 9
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Painting a Ferrari 250 GTO- Age 8
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Aran's Art journey
Drawing on the whiteboard.
Since the age of three, he has always loved cars, trucks and many other vehicles that he could learn about engineering.
Drawing his favourite toys
Having a range of toys from diggers, fire engines, crane trucks, he would draw them on a daily basis.
Sketching at car shows
Attending many cars shows since 2021 and loved to sketch the cars that caught his attention.
Progressing to watercolour paintings
Drawings progressed to watercolour and acrylic paintings.