New Years Eve was purchased by Ernie Gann. It was my second aviation painting. Forgive my flooding the forum with this stuff, I'm trying to learn how to " Manage Attachment". I'm not very good.s Image Unavailable, Please Login
Thanks Russ, I think that any of us who have flown in an open cockpit in the dead of winter knows how the cold will find a way in no matter what you are wrapped in. If there is a seam that leaks even the slightest, the cold will find it and treat you to an ice cold blow torch. Switches
Russ- I was thinking exactly the same thing. Following the 59 days over 100 deg this year, would have thought you San Antonians have forgotten what cold is. Taz Terry Phillips
Cold: Below 80 degrees Although not the numerically coldest I have ever been, that picture reminds me of being at Osan in the snow and blowing wind. There is something about that Korean ice pick wind that cuts to the bone. That's what that picture reminds me of - those guys out on high stands changing a C-130 propeller on the ramp in the driving Himalayan borne wind. My heart always has a special place for those guys that night...
Curtiss JN4D, Actually found in a barn in Ohio. It is now at the Western Aeroplane and Auto Museum in Hood River , oregon where it is regularly flown. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Bob- Those are all great. You have a lot of talent. You need to do a Fokker Triplane. Always a pain because of the streaky olive paint, but always worth the effort. Taz Terry Phillips
As a designer, I salute you. What I create is junk. What you create is real art. Wonderful stuff. Just wonderful. Thanks for sharing it with us!
I thank you for your kind words but please don't put down your own work. I doubt that it is what you classify as junk. I have to admit, however, when I see the beautiful works of my artist friends, I have pangs about my own. BUT, if a person is doing the best that he can with what the good Lord gave him, then he is creating good works. My dad was a gifted artist and architect and I was given some of his ability to make pictures so I lay no claim to have overcome any obstacles other than my own laziness.I should have gone to art school and honed my skills but as a youth I was chasing around in airplanes and trying too many adventures. Then there were 4 boys who needed attention and at 41 I took on 3 more children and a beautiful wife to care for while I worked at the Big Kite Factory. So the time for the art came late and it's a struggle to achieve what I do. I'm certain that you are doing much better than I am at this game. Thanks again, Bob
Fantastic work. I'll tell you: I'm a pretty technical guy and I can do technical things with my hands, but artists that can create paintings, sculptures or music of this caliber with their hands just blow me away.
All of what you have done is excellent. You have a fantastic talent. The M1 really captures the moment...
I know that this scenario happened a few times when an airmail pilot put down after running out fuel in bad weather. The story that I was trying to convey in this piece was just that, a pilot borrowing some fuel from a rancher somewhere in Colorado or Wyoming after getting lost and landing in the pasture. Tracks to the ranch house and tracks coming back to the airplane. The little boy looking on in awe of a guy who was almost as brave as his dad. And then maybe he was one of those who flew something in WW2. I still think it is one of my best. Thank you.
The first try at an oil painting. Stearman C-3's at Denver-Stapelton in 1930. Idea came from an old photo . A mechanic is trying to find a problem while they load the mail into another C-3. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Yeah, I couldn't have said it better myself. I had great potential once upon a time. Too bad it was never nurtured. My own fault and distractions........................... Ironically, I spent most of my 7th grade drawing WWII Fighters, Allied and German, accurately. Can't say that I can do half as good now. Once in your blood though............................ Your legacy will live on........................................ The Ryan has always been one of my favorites but I will always feel fortunate and honored to be the caretaker of the "Moonlight Bugatti", http://www.parkzart.com/ParkzArt/Artwork/Pages/Automotive___Misc..html#0
I'm not very good at this computer stuff so I hope that I can dredge up the Bugatti. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Your post shows stronger color than the link I posted to your sample picture. I remember the day you took the picture of that car. Good times.
I am so pleased that everyone has enjoyed the viewing of the images of the art that has been posted. That's what it is all about, isn't it? Switches
