It was a full and busy Wednesday. I started by finishing the Talosian sculpture. The mold begins today.
Then I worked on a bit more covering on the Double Trouble free flight airplane. I also went over my free flight Fokker DVIII. I plan to fly this plane and many more at the WESTFACs event in October. http://www.westernfac.com/
And lastly I started a new painting. I only had about an hour but I managed to get the background massed out. that is to say the basic blocking. It’s not finished yet.
The painting is of the famed Vance Gilbert. A colorful genius, artist, writer, musical artist, and one of the best free flight model airplane builders I have ever seen. The man is prolific to say the least.
I saw this picture of him taken at the Geneseo NATS(National Aeromodeling Championship). He’s standing in the field used for the event with his arms stretched out for the sky. This is very symbolic for me because this is what aeromodeling and flying is all about. It’s an experience that combines so many skills, wisdoms, and a communion with nature to touch the sky.
We were all just kids who wanted to fly in the sky and never stop dreaming and flying. We still are and Vance is one of those kids. We are all proud to be members of the Flying Aces Club.
There is much to do still. I’ll finish the background and add Vance. I am enjoying this very much. Mary has been my inspiration to do more painting and I have learned a great deal from her and the videos we have that teach you by the masters. We have watched together many videos by the masters that teach you their techniques. We have a lot of fun. There’s nothing like painting.
The Art of Steve Neill 