Art in war

[ananda]

Artist Matthew Cook is a serving soldier in the Territorial Army. His work from a recent tour of Afghanistan is the subject of a new exhibition at the Ministry of Defence in London.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8321463.stm

 

[djscoo]

Absolutely amazing! :ernae:

 

[Dain Arns]

Fantastic. I've always been a fan of Illustrative art. I would have to assume he is a professional, because if he isn't, he very well should be.

 

[Snuffy]

Great stuff!

I wonder if these are reconstructs from photographs ... not that he's using the photo to paint over, but capturing the scene with a photo then painting it.

 

[Henry]

Excellent!
thanks
H

 

[Henry]

Great stuff!

I wonder if these are reconstructs from photographs ... not that he's using the photo to paint over, but capturing the scene with a photo then painting it.

im guessing No
he looks like he can draw
just a guess
H

 

[djscoo]

I was wondering about photographs too... based on the story it sounds like he draws freehand.