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Title: My first commissioned art, to be signed by her pilot at the Con.
Post by: RedDg 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.

(http://www.x-plane.org/users/reddog56th/Swordfish_unfinished.jpg)
(http://www.x-plane.org/users/reddog56th/Swordfish_complete.jpg)

Title: My first commissioned art, to be signed by her pilot at the Con.
Post by: jordi 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
AH CON 2003 Host

Title: My first commissioned art, to be signed by her pilot at the Con.
Post by: Wadke on July 16, 2003, 12:03:56 AM

Beautiful Job Reddog

Title: My first commissioned art, to be signed by her pilot at the Con.
Post by: Jackal1 on July 16, 2003, 12:40:10 AM

Very nice work.

Title: My first commissioned art, to be signed by her pilot at the Con.
Post by: Kweassa on July 16, 2003, 03:28:01 AM

Very good!

 I hope it's a start of a long line of successful works! :)

Title: My first commissioned art, to be signed by her pilot at the Con.
Post by: SFRT - Frenchy on July 16, 2003, 03:51:07 AM

Dam, the kid is good!

Title: My first commissioned art, to be signed by her pilot at the Con.
Post by: BNM 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...

Title: My first commissioned art, to be signed by her pilot at the Con.
Post by: Vermillion on July 16, 2003, 06:56:37 AM

RedDog, don't forget to stop by and talk to me when you drop that off. :)

Title: My first commissioned art, to be signed by her pilot at the Con.
Post by: Angus 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?

Title: My first commissioned art, to be signed by her pilot at the Con.
Post by: Eagler 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 :)

Title: My first commissioned art, to be signed by her pilot at the Con.
Post by: Curval 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.

Title: My first commissioned art, to be signed by her pilot at the Con.
Post by: Scootter on July 16, 2003, 08:14:21 AM

I'm so proud!!

WTG dowg



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