Ol' Scrapiron Posted December 17, 2022 Share Posted December 17, 2022 (edited) As I did when we lost Nine-O-Nine, I immediately shelved the current projects when I heard news that Texas Raiders had been destroyed in the tragic air show collision over the Veterans Day weekend. I had my own photos of Texas Raiders from the 2010 Gathering of Fortresses (Willow Run/Detroit) to use as reference. The muse really was with me on this and I hope my pride shows through in the final result. I have not had giclee prints made yet as I don't want to overlad our local printshop because I know they are busy with calendars and holiday cards. I'll catch them after the new year when things have settled down and they can concentrate on quality control (they are a great team, but I don't want anything glitchy in the rush.) 10x30 at 500ppi is a pretty big image, so I'll share a few cropped areas that show the level of detail a little better. This is mare than usual, but I think there was a lot of neat stuff in this project that has to be seen up close to be appreciated. - - - - - - - - During the two weeks I worked on this I definitely formed some new techniques that have already been helpful in the projects since, but will be instrumental in future projects. I hope you enjoy this project as much as I enjoyed creating what I hope is a fitting tribute in memory of those lost in the tragic incident. Edited December 17, 2022 by Ol' Scrapiron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted December 18, 2022 Share Posted December 18, 2022 Beautiful work and a nice tribute to that aircraft. It’s been a long sad month since the accident and seeing your wonderful work helps make things a bit better. Have a good holiday season, Mr.Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 Excellent print. It will be a fitting remembrance for the lost aircrew. -Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Hope you’re able to make it to the Nationals in San Marcos. You would probably sell quite a few prints. Mr. Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol' Scrapiron Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 Picked up the first giclee print of the B-17 Texas Raiders project and got it in a 10x30-inch custom frame that has been waiting for it. I order non-glare acrylic instead of glass and use an acid-free foam backing. The result is amazing in person and framed is the best way to appreciate this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Matthews Art Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Beautiful work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ol' Scrapiron Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 (edited) Jane from the Commemorative Air Force sent me a couple of photos of where they have placed my artwork at the CAF Gulf Coast Wing location in Texas. She said it is at the office at the hangar where everyone can see it. - Edited May 24, 2023 by Ol' Scrapiron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 That’s great news. Glad they reached out to you and showed were it resides. Mr. Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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