A new addition to my home decor

[Jager]

While I was at Dawn Patrol in Dayton this September, I succumb to temptation, and bought a print by Russell Smith titled "The Flight of the Bluebirds".
I got it back from the framers a week ago, and here it is, in it's temporary location of the 2nd floor staircase:


here's a link to his webpage, with the painting so you can see some of the details:
http://www.russellsmithart.com/Small...Bluebirds.html

Karl

[milcoll73]

While I was at Dawn Patrol in Dayton this September, I succumb to temptation, and bought a print by Russell Smith titled "The Flight of the Bluebirds".
I got it back from the framers a week ago, and here it is, in it's temporary location of the 2nd floor staircase:


here's a link to his webpage, with the painting so you can see some of the details:
http://www.russellsmithart.com/Small...Bluebirds.html

Karl

thats awesome!!!!

[Archidamus]

A great print - and the frame enhances it

[Flying Helmut]

Beautiful print - I'm sorely tempted to purchase a copy, having assembled this Jasta myself

[Jager]

A great print - and the frame enhances it

Indeed; my wife and the frame shop clerk both helped with the decision. Amazing how much more the framing cost over the art

Beautiful print - I'm sorely tempted to purchase a copy, having assembled this Jasta myself

One intent is to provide myself with inspiration, though your pic does quite well too
Karl

[BobP]

Painting and planes are both awesome. Good for both of you.

[Naharaht]

You have a nice print there, Karl.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

A superb print Karl.
Very tastefully framed if I may say so.
Rob.

[Barkmann]

Amazing painting Karl! I would love to get up, walk down the stairs and see a piece of art like these.

Beautiful print - I'm sorely tempted to purchase a copy, having assembled this Jasta myself

Thats beautiful Tim! Playing a game with these against a French squadron seems lovely.
Thanks


Nick

[milcoll73]

Beautiful print - I'm sorely tempted to purchase a copy, having assembled this Jasta myself

just blow up this pic and mount that

[Biggles downunder]

Karl, colour me envious!

[Biggles downunder]

Beautiful print - I'm sorely tempted to purchase a copy, having assembled this Jasta myself

Hi Tim - what a great set of miniatures - well done!

A technical question - how do you get the demarcation between hubs and tires so clean?

[matt56]

I love the treatment of the print - a great picture and a lovely frame. And the 1/144 scale versions are superb, too. Not only to I have print-envy, but a tad of miniature-envy, as well...

Well done all around!
All the best,
Matt Materne

[gully_raker]

Nice buy! Russell Smith does great work. He is currently working on a 40 Sqd one featuring Stan Dallas' SE 5a. There is an image on his facebook page.

Great Jasta there as well!

[Flying Helmut]

A technical question - how do you get the demarcation between hubs and tires so clean?

I paint the tyres first, then the hubs; with these Series 2 planes, the wheels turn, making this much easier. Apply a little paint to the hub, then gently turn the entire axle via the OTHER wheel, while maintaining light brush contact with the hub.

[Flying Helmut]

Russell Smith does great work. He is currently working on a 40 Sqd one featuring Stan Dallas' SE 5a. There is an image on his facebook page.

I don't do Facebook - does Russell Smith have an on-line gallery?

[Teaticket]

Great print Karl. The matting was well chosen, looks fantastic.

[Biggles downunder]

I paint the tyres first, then the hubs; with these Series 2 planes, the wheels turn, making this much easier. Apply a little paint to the hub, then gently turn the entire axle via the OTHER wheel, while maintaining light brush contact with the hub.

Thanks Tim - I have been wracking my poor brain for ways of masking but, as always, simplest is best!

[Mike George]

NICE.....................................................................................

[gully_raker]

I don't do Facebook - does Russell Smith have an on-line gallery?

I am sure he does.
Do a Google search or visit the Aerodrome WW1 Historical Forum. Just Google "The Aerodrome". There is an Art section with many great WW1 artists work on show.

[Jager]

I don't do Facebook - does Russell Smith have an on-line gallery?

http://www.russellsmithart.com/index.html

Karl

[flash]

Very nice Karl

[Marechallannes]

A nice picture Karl and the frame fits perfectly.

Seems to be gentlemen like here to own WW I art.

I have to equipe my home with an aviation picture some day too, to get rid of this beer-drinking babarian hun image.

[Flying Officer Kyte]

A nice picture Karl and the frame fits perfectly.

Seems to be gentlemen like here to own WW I art.

I have to equipe my home with an aviation picture some day too, to get rid of this beer-drinking babarian hun image.

Not a lot wrong with that image Sven. Vallhalla, with all its attractions of Drink brawling and beautiful maidens sounds good to me. For a bit of culture you can always turn to a bit of Wagner


with his drink, brawling, and beautiful maidens.
Rob.

[Blackronin]

It's just beautiful.

[Jager]

A nice picture Karl and the frame fits perfectly.

Seems to be gentlemen like here to own WW I art.

I have to equip my home with an aviation picture some day too, to get rid of this beer-drinking barbarian Hun image.

Not a lot wrong with that image Sven. Vallhalla, with all its attractions of Drink brawling and beautiful maidens sounds good to me. For a bit of culture you can always turn to a bit of Wagner


with his drink, brawling, and beautiful maidens.
Rob.

Certainly something to be said for Frank Frazetta, and Boris Vallejo art. Also my time in the SCA
Still not what the Missus would like on the walls, even in my workroom (since all rooms are jointly used anyway)

Thanks for all the positive comments; makes me wish I had more money and wall space for more art.

Karl