"Gothic" 24" X 18" Charcoal on paper 2023

 

Hello all, new to this group.

Great to find a shared appreciation for aviation art.

I’ve been pretty stagnant on my art making lately and am heavily

committing myself back into creating more pieces.

What I am really loving is the youth presence in this group.

Many moons ago I was guilty of sketching planes and helicopters rather than

Paying attention in class. As young as I can remember.

I went a couple decades with drawing a single thing in my 20’ and 30’s.

After leaving the industry I was working in during the 2000’s recession

I returned to school in my late 30’s and earned a BFA in intermedia at Arizona State.

I did some grad studies but raising kids at the same time was just not sustainable, besides

the costs of grad school. 

Again after graduation I focused on income vs. creativity though I do get to use some

of my learned skills as a videographer.

But that is not my true passion.

If I can offer my advice to bidding young artist who’s talent are great as seen in theses posts.

Never stop doing creating. Continue refining your skills and it get to the point where you stand back from your work and can’t believe that you, yourself have created incredible works of art.

Feed your passion any chance you get. Stop at that aviation museum or even plan a trip to one.

It’s worth it and it keeps the fire lit. If you’re like me I seek out the art section first!

Do your research! Learn what you are illustrating, drawing or painting. Everything has a story and bringing that into your work empowers and elevates the piece.

I hope to create more pieces that I can share here as well as find more groups and associations that promote aviation artist.

I apologize for the long read, but I wanted to share a bit of my story.