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Offline RedDg

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My first commissioned art, to be signed by her pilot at the Con.
« on: July 15, 2003, 10:59:14 PM »
I'd like to thank Curval for taking a step of faith and commissioning this drawing, after only seeing a few samples of my work in a post here a few weeks ago.

Here is a Swordfish Torpedo Bomber, as flown by Geoffrey Bird of the British Air Arm during WWII.  He is the key speaker at the banquet in his honor, and will be signing the picture this weekend for Curval.

I'll be at the Con on Saturday for the privilege to meet Mr. Bird, and finally get to meet Curval (and maybe burn up some worms on the golf course:) )

The last image was taken in low light, and gives it an "old photo" look.  The canvas is white, with everyhting drawn in pencil and a bit of charcoal.


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Offline jordi

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« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2003, 11:11:31 PM »
Wonder if we can make copies of it and have him sign it for others ?

Very good job either way !

Mike Bowman
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Offline Wadke

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« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2003, 12:03:56 AM »
Beautiful Job Reddog
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Offline Jackal1

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« Reply #3 on: July 16, 2003, 12:40:10 AM »
Very nice work.
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Offline Kweassa

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« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2003, 03:28:01 AM »
Very good!

 I hope it's a start of a long line of successful works! :)
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« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2003, 03:51:07 AM »
Dam, the kid is good!
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Offline BNM

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« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2003, 04:10:19 AM »
Looks great RedDog. Asked in another thread where you've been... this answers my question. :)

Do hope to cya up flying again soon...
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Offline Vermillion

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« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2003, 06:56:37 AM »
RedDog, don't forget to stop by and talk to me when you drop that off. :)
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Offline Angus

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« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2003, 07:29:39 AM »
Wonderful Picture.
Keep at it, there are so many beautiful ww2 planes.
BTW, how much would you want for one?
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« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2003, 07:38:23 AM »
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Originally posted by jordi
Wonder if we can make copies of it and have him sign it for others ?

Very good job either way !

Mike Bowman
AH CON 2003 Host


Curval might object to this :)
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« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2003, 08:09:19 AM »
Yea..not sure I want my newly commissioned drawing going anywhere near a photocopier.

But, no worries.  I believe Mr. Bird is bringing some prints that he can sign if anyone is interested.
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« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2003, 08:14:21 AM »
I'm so proud!!

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