Are there any other military artists out there? And, what have you created for your units?

SFC Andrew McClure — Sun, 24 Nov 2013 22:07:12 -0500

I'm looking to connect with other military artists here on Rally Point. I'm also interested in ideas and contributing to one another to come up with new ideas.

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Nov 26 at 2013 12:45 AM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 00:45:51 -0500

Not sure if I consider myself an artist as much as a guy who gets it done when there is a hole to fill. All of the "t" barrier work and things I have done for commander's, CSM's and the Soldiers has usually been like this: "anyone know someone who can paint or draw a picture"? So I have painted aircraft parts in OEF#1 in 2002 at Kandahar, drawn tent maps with personalization, drawn two prints for the units deployed, painted numerous "T" barriers, 12 windows for CH-47D aircraft, NVG visors for helmets, face plates for them also. I basically just draw and paint when and where I can. Of course I also volunteer for the Foundation For Hospital Art and paint with all servicemen and women while serving overseas. Of course you know I did a sketch of a brain storm I had for a memorial also, which thanks to you has become more reality now.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 26 at 2013 1:20 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 01:20:19 -0500

I am not an artist but I have a friend who is. He does hundreds of hand sketches every month. He was also a Vietnam Veteran with PTSD and these paintings help him cope with the stresses of his life.

Yet another at Forecasting School at Chanute AFB, where a Petty Officer was drawing in chalk, sketches of his classmates with captions. After depicting one SSgt who lived with his mother, he had this individual accosting a lady of the night, if you would. Underneath a lampshade.

On another a picture of the Instructor fishing and a sharp coming up to get him.

The instructor fell out each time, at this guy's tremendous gift. I guess we NCOs rock. haha

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Mar 10 at 2014 10:50 PM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 22:50:20 -0400

Hand paint and draw on anything, aircraft parts, rocks, glass, whatever they have and I have at the time. Thing is, hand creations are not as appreciated now as they once were!

Response by SSG Roderick Smith made Mar 10 at 2014 11:11 PM

SSG Roderick Smith — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 23:11:14 -0400

I have sketched since I was little. I got away from it for a while, but I have gotten back into it as of late. I enjoy creating military pieces. I did quite a bit of work for my last unit. I designed our coin, painted a large crossed pistols mural on one of our walls, and created unit logos for our t-shirts and events. My CDR dubbed it "esprit decor". I'm up for connecting and sharing ideas as well.