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Battle of Britain Movie

Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by chad in Company News, My Thoughts, T-shirt Design

Here is new T-shirt artwork for the Battle of Britain Movie Facebook page, and is available for purchase here:

Original Ol 927 Sketch

Posted on April 25, 2023 by chad in My Thoughts, Nose Art, Sketches

Here’s a blast from the past that I just found in a box… This is one of the nose art concepts that presented to CAF HQ back in early 2007 for the B-24 as a train based on the idea of a flying boxcar. This evolved into what would be chosen to paint on the … Continue reading Original Ol 927 Sketch →

Rosie the Riveter Day

Posted on March 22, 2023 by chad in My Thoughts, Nose Art

For Rosie the Riveter Day, here's my favorite Rosie, the nose art that I designed and painted for the @yankee_air_museum B-25. Do you know the name of the original "Rosie" that was my inspiration for this project? It's probably not who you think...

Airventure Cup Logo

Posted on March 10, 2023 by chad in Company News, Logo Design, My Thoughts

With the news of the final Reno Air Races for 2023, it seems like a good time to share my new logo for the Airventure Cup @avcrace that harkens back to the classic days of air racing and cross country challenges of the days before and just after WWII.

Judy Bruner Part 2

Posted on March 8, 2023 by chad in Aviation Art, My Thoughts, T-shirt Design

For International Women's Day, here is T-shirt that I created for the family of Judy Bruner. After my Super Bowl Sunday post, they found my post and contacted me to help with shirts for the family for a memorial service for Judy planned for an airshow this coming weekend in California. It was a super … Continue reading Judy Bruner Part 2 →

1934 Chrysler Coupe Hot Rod

Posted on March 7, 2023 by chad in Company News, My Thoughts, Vehicle Design

Nice to see Mike Wakeham's '34 Chrysler finished at the Chicago World of Wheels this weekend and it looks great! I did this rendering of this extremely rare car back in 2014.

VMF-312 Insignia

Posted on March 3, 2023 by chad in Company News, My Thoughts, Nose Art

Finishing up recreating this VMF-312 insignia from 1943 artwork for the Commemorative Air Force

Beach City Baby

Posted on February 28, 2023 by chad in My Thoughts, Nose Art

2023 is looking to be pretty busy as far as nose art projects go, and I'm really excited for each of the aircraft and owners involved! Here I am with friend for life, Jason of Vintage Wings upon completing Beach City Baby in 2021. Seems like yesterday!