Amazing Stuff...

[STMahlberg]

I thought that I would start yet another new thread entitled Amazing Stuff; I was inspired to do so after running across this artwork that I had saved from months ago.

I found the painting to be very moving since I have two daughters and I remember times like these.

This artwork was created by Greg Olsen (http://www.gregolsenart.com/).

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/4916/40660428689728136385996.jpg

[Mike029]

http://thomas-kinkade-norman-rockwell-pictures-paintings-art.com/rockwell-norman-the-runaway-2105387.jpg

This has always been a favorite of mine.
Artist is Norman Rockwell

[STMahlberg]

Reflections Vietnam Wall by Lee Teter.

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/3731/reflectionsjpg.jpg


Several members of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 172 and emerging realist painter Lee Teter came to the chapter with an inspirational idea that was developed at the kitchen table. As a result of those discussions, the painting "Reflections" emerged. Lee Teter paints with remarkable accuracy, and in this case, he depicted panels 29 and 30 East of the Vietnam Wall. Many names can be seen in their actual position on the Wall. The images of servicemen reflected in the Wall and their comrade were created with live models using a full length glass panel in Teter's studio. The live models were actual Chapter 172 members Jim Williams, Dave Arnold, Jane Bass, Mike Thompson, Bill Custer and Dale Layton. Micki Banks, a veteran who lost his life in Vietnam is also depicted from a family photo. Williams, now painted in business attire, was originally sketched in fatigues but was later changed to reflect a more universal image of surviving veterans. The painting took months to finish. Organizing the veteran introduction to print sales and promotion took more months. Lee's finances suffered and bills stacked up but Lee knew that such things were not important compared to the work he was doing. In his living room one evening Lee wrote out a license to reproduce and distribute the prints and gave it as a gift to the organization through members of the "Reflections" committee. Lee was pleased with merely being part of the effort to "do a good thing". He supervised printing and set up a system of distribution. He signed over 23,000 prints. He and his wife Barbi helped the group get the print sales off the ground. His art took a back seat to helping the veterans get started. Though Lee assured them there was no need, the veterans group bought the copyright using money generated by the print. The veterans then had complete control of the image.

[Maxwell]

Wow. That last one is heart breaking...

[STMahlberg]

Staff Sergeant Travis Tomasie with the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit. Amazing speed, the guy can shoot too.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AxvV2OnKZk&feature=related

[John R.@SETI.USA]

This is one way to get your heart pumping on the way to work.........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XihQeZpwqpE

[zombie67]

How slick is this?!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2OfQdYrHRs

[Maxwell]

How slick is this?!!

I want that. Awesome!!!

[Maxwell]

Just saw Avatar tonight. Holy dear god was that amazing. FANTASTIC movie...

[Fire$torm]

Just saw Avatar tonight. Holy dear god was that amazing. FANTASTIC movie...

+1 \m/ :-bd <:-P ^:)^ **==

[Maxwell]

Just wow. WOW.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3D_a3OWmcw