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Thanks Andy Brudnell for planting the seed, Kerry & Kay Danes for the starting chance, and Brett Williams of the Military Workshop for his backing and support. Print Signatories: Victoria Cross recipients - Ted Kenna & Keith Payne; General Peter Cosgrove; Surgeon General John Pearn; MAJGEN Simon Willis; MAJGEN David Ferguson; WW2 pilot and double ace - Bobby Gibbs; Brigadier K.R. Phillips; LTCOL Chris Burns; WO1 Lindsay Holmes; LTCOL Dan McDaniel; WO1 Bill Maher. (Their generosity of time has contributed greatly to over $100 000 of print sales going to various charities.) The SAS Series: Thanks to the SAS Regiment, the SAS Association and the SAS Historical & Research Centre. A special mention to Adrian Blacker, Bart Mavrick, Gary Kingston, Hugh Donald, Brian & Annette Kent, Morgan Bell, Jamie Dinne, Marty & Bob from the Sgt's Mess and to the many soldiers who modeled. The Engineers Series: Thanks to 13 Fd Sqn. A special mention to Mick Ryan, Paul Reimers, Eric Fleming, Brendan Sullivan, Eric Turner, Ashley Keatch, Dick Phillpot, Rick Gibbs, Julian Boland, Steve McGrattan, Jamie Villamagna, Jason Miller and the soldiers who modeled. The Light Horse Series: Thanks to 2nd/14th Light Horse & QMI Light Horse Historical Troop. A special mention to Lindsay & Mary Holmes, Chris Burns and Robert Thomas. Various Series: Thanks to 6RAR, Duntroon, and special thanks to Alan Smith, Andrew Merchant, Shane Saltmarsh, Jason Silsby, Bob Whiston and all the soldiers that modeled for the Various Series. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
I would like to recognize the many people who have contributed to the creation of these artworks. The production of which is a collaboration of many minds and various talents - I am simply the monkey at the end of the brush. Without these people's generosity of time the desire to become a military artist would have remained just that.
Gordon Callow was a soldier in the SAS who died in the Blackhawk tragedy of 1996. I went through basic training with Gordon. His virtue and relaxed mental attitude convinced me of the truth to Christianity before his words did. He is well remembered and his impact continues. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Other Military Artists
Since Australia's military history is so short in comparison to other countries, sadly we don't have the mass interest to encourage many artists to paint military themes - those that do get very little support.
I have no hesitation recommending these contempory artists - they are filling a very important historical gap. If not for them, many great Australian military moments and heroes would go unsung to future generations.
Robert Milton - http://www.miltonmilitaryart.com.au
Brian Wood - http://www.themilitaryworkshop.com
David Manning - http://www.militaryart.com.au
Conway Bown - http://www.ipas.com.au
Darrell White - http://www.whiteart.net
Barry Spicer - http://www.barryspicer.com.au
Michael Howard - http://www.themilitaryworkshop.com
Gregory Hawke - http://www.gregoryhawke.com.au
Geoff Lea - http://www.themilitaryworkshop.com
Please take time to visit their websites and leave behind a few encouraging words - believe me, it helps.
(Furthermore, if you know of other contempory Australian military artists, please drop me their website details at: ISCRE5@bigpond.com)
"I believe military artists truly achieve something of worth if they can create an image that inspires the soldier who is simultaneously protecting that artist's freedom of creativity."
