Here I am painting an FJ-2 Fury aboard the USS Hornet (CVS-12) in Alameda CA. last week. I found this to be a challenge when there are no direct light sources. Every thing looks pretty flat and without painting in the yellow tow tug in the bottom left of the composition the eye would know where to start.
This is the USS Hornet (CVS-12) that I painted at the now decomissioned Naval Air Station in Alameda CA. (NAS Alameda.) The Hornet played a historic role as she picked up the Apollo 11 Astronauts in 1969. President Nixen was on board to welcome the weary space travelers home.
Unfortunatly the Sikorsky SeaKing SH-3D helicopter that retrieved the capsule is now sitting at the bottom of the ocean off the coast of San Diego. At the time this bird was assigned to the Helicopter Anti-submarine Warfare Squadron Four (HS-4.)
I have stent the past two weeks painting on board The Uss. Hornet and I would recomend everyone to come visit the Museum and meet the handful of dedicated and knowledgeable volunteers who are keeping this national treasure alive.
Photo Credit - Tim Wilcock
Check out my list of classes for Febuary 2012.
-Begining Drawing
-Begining Oil Painting
-Plein Air Oil Painting
Sold At La Galeria Gitana in the City of San Fernando CA.
