Art Appreciation
When I was young, I use to play with miniature war planes and toy soldiers. I'd imagine a conflict between the browns and the greens, which would then erupt to an air war. After one side would win (usually the greens), I'd sometimes lay on my back, stare at my toy war plane, and get lost in thought.
I recently came across some paintings by Gil Cohen, an American artist and illustrator known for his depiction of historical events in aviation.
Cohen's paintings tells stories of past wars and gives the viewer a sense of involvement and appreciation.
Check out an excellent three part interview with Cohen by MensPulpMags.com HERE.
Sources: http://www.aviationarthangar.com/gilcohen.html; http://www.aviationartcentral.com/artists/artist_bio.asp?Item1=Cohen,%20Gil; http://www.airspacemag.com/history-of-flight/Gil-Cohen-Aviation-Artist.html; http://www.airartnw.com/cohen.htm; http://www.menspulpmags.com/2011/01/interview-with-artist-gil-cohen-part-1.html
When I was young, I use to play with miniature war planes and toy soldiers. I'd imagine a conflict between the browns and the greens, which would then erupt to an air war. After one side would win (usually the greens), I'd sometimes lay on my back, stare at my toy war plane, and get lost in thought.
I recently came across some paintings by Gil Cohen, an American artist and illustrator known for his depiction of historical events in aviation.
Cohen's paintings tells stories of past wars and gives the viewer a sense of involvement and appreciation.
Check out an excellent three part interview with Cohen by MensPulpMags.com HERE.
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We Guide to Strike (2006) via wallyswar |
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Almost Home (2008) via majordickwinters |
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The Wrights at Huffman Prairie (2003) via menspulpmags |
Sources: http://www.aviationarthangar.com/gilcohen.html; http://www.aviationartcentral.com/artists/artist_bio.asp?Item1=Cohen,%20Gil; http://www.airspacemag.com/history-of-flight/Gil-Cohen-Aviation-Artist.html; http://www.airartnw.com/cohen.htm; http://www.menspulpmags.com/2011/01/interview-with-artist-gil-cohen-part-1.html
Those are fantastic. I love that kind of photorealistic artwork.
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