The Process / Paintings "In the works"

The Process 
   My 24x30 originals are usually commissioned by units/pilots for anywhere from $800-$1000 depending on complexity. I'll coordinate with you to create 8.5x11 pencil drawings to get the picture right (see above) so I can then "blow up" the drawing and transfer the final selection onto the painting surface. Originals are usually on canvas and can take up to three to four weeks to finish not including research time so "lead time available" is important if you have a deadline to meet for something like a change of command or farewell for a leaving pilot.  Your original will be shipped to you free of charge securely packed in a heavy duty art carrier through USPS Priority Mail. The art carrier is expensive and I do ask that you ship it back to me for an additional cost of about $30. Contact me on the "contact the Artist" page if interested in an original painting for yourself or your unit.
   Once completed, digital "re-painting" on Adobe Photoshop allows me to personalize any prints you may want. I can change key items from the original painting such as pilot names on the canopy rail, tail numbers, even certain markings such as tail codes and squadron patches. The integrity of the original painting is retained and you can have "your" jet portrayed in your own personalized print. 
   As an example, "Nomad Knife Fight" is a change of the original "Nantucket Knife Fight" to represent the 59th Fighter Squadron from Eglin AFB,Fl. I digitally "painted out" Nantucket Island from the original and changed tail codes and patches so it would now show two 59th F-15s fighting over the Gulf of Mexico south of Eglin. 
   The certificate of authenticity that comes with all of my Giclees will say if the print has slightly been modified from the original. 
   If you like one of my paintings but don't want a jet from another base, e-mail me on the "Contact the Artist" page and ask me if it's possible to change it to your desired unit - I'll see what I can do!!

"Sundowner Fresco" - COMPLETED - GO TO "PRINTS AVAILABLE" TO ORDER
(See initial drawing above) 24x30 acrylic canvas depicting the 6 March 1972 engagement and subsequent kill of a MiG-17 "Fresco" by Navy F-4B Phantom driver Lt Garry "Greyhound" Weigand and his R.I.O. Lt.Jg. Bill "Farkle" Freckleton. Commissioned by current VFC-111 skipper, Cmdr Rob "Rudy" McGregor , to commemorate a proud day in this storied fighter squadron's history. Original to be displayed in the "Sundowner" NAS Key West ready room.  Signed/Limited giclee edition of 201. Completed with correspondence and interviews from the MiG killers themselves to capture a specific moment in US Naval Aviation history.

"Hornet Engaged" - My next painting is an acrylic on canvas scene of a US Navy F/A-18 Hornet engaged in Dissimilar Air Combat Training against ...well, I can't say as it'd give the surprise away. This painting has been commissioned as a gift to the unit from a leaving skipper and will be completed within a few months...and that's all I can say about that! Completion date is soon but I can't say when!!

"Summit Battle" - Working title for an 18x24 acrylic on board scene of two 102nd Fighter Wing F-15s engaging in a 1 v 1 dogfight with New Hampshire`s famous snowy Mt Washington in the background. This painting depicts the final or "Fini flight" of a squadron mate of mine , Lt Col Michael "Doley" Dolan, after a distinguished 20 year career flying Eagles and OV-10 Broncos on active duty and in the Air National Guard. Completion date TBD. Signed/Limited giclee edition is planned.

"No Slack Eagles" - Working title for acrylic on canvas scene of Kingsley Field, Oregon Air Guard 114th Fighter Squadron Eagles engaging NAS Lemoore F/A-18 Hornets and Wisconsin F-16s over the high desert during Kingsley`s Sentry Eagle large force exercise back in August 07. Completion date TBD. Signed/Limited giclee edition is planned.