Inspiration for this 2019 project was the GeeBee replica built as the QED II by a local aviator, its completion just months before he lost his battle with cancer. The beautiful plane was awarded recognition during its debut at OshKosh and I had the opportunity to photograph it during an airshow at nearby Paine Field. The digital painting was created at 500ppi to be output as giclee prints to fit 10x20-inch frame.
Some personal points of interest include the polished propellers and radial engine, massive struts on the main landing gear, colorful scheme and the rigging.
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