The Automotive Fine Arts Society was founded in 1983 and the current President and founding member is Ken Eberts The society was started by artists who were acknowledged to be the best in their area of expertise. AFAS members today work in many different ways that would include but not be limited to, oil paints, watercolors, acrylics, pen and ink and they participate in a multitude of art exhibitions and shows across the United States from California to Florida to legitimize and promote the car, and associated motoring objects, as worthy subjects for high quality artwork.