Military Artwork Archives
Mike Fay Retires
By Lt Col P
Ever so slightly late but no less heartfelt, we salute CWO Mike Fay, USMC, as he concludes a truly exceptional career in the Marines.
I'm a big fan of his artwork, and we have featured it before. And I'm also privileged to call him a good friend. I'm not going to post any of his work here, because I want you to go to his site and root through it to see for yourself. Some of his drawings will stop you in your tracks.
"What can I say...it's been a great run since I first enlisted on June 11, 1975. I signed up that day alone in the haze of a hangover and under the shadow of dropping out of a third college. Last night I departed active duty in the presence of family and a wonderful circle of friends and comrades. I was completely sober and basking in the glow of a career full of many accomplishments. Thank you Marine Corps. Thank you God. Time to move on."
Good luck, Marine. The place won't be the same without you, but it sure is better because of you.
Sketchpad Warrior Back from Afstan
By Lt Col P
It's been a while since we visited the extremely few and awfully proud, the Marine Corps Combat Artists. I recently got an update from one of them, Sgt Kris "King Of" Battles from Sketchpad Warrior, who is recently back from Afstan (sic, in Torch lingo).
Here's one of his latest, on Echo 2/8; be sure to read the accompanying post:
(Also, don't forget about CWO2 Mike Fay at Fire & Ice!)
RIP: Rule 5 at 5:00
By Lt Col P
The very valuable Thunder Run has called endex to its daily quasi-smut post, "Rule 5 at 5:00." Go, one and all, to view the valedictory image. IT'S MEMORABLE. I'll still be a regular reader because it's chock full of good stuff, but... well, we can't live in the past.
I'm sorry, I need some time alone. To reflect and to think.
Ode to the Warrior Class
By Slab
Our good friend and fellow Institute man Michael Solovey is working on yet another print honoring our warriors. This one, titled "Ode to the Warrior Class", is a tribute to our heritage and the warriors who have gone before. To quote Michael:
This main image could be a Marine or Soldier. He looks off into battle with allusions to other great warrior cultures in the background--Vikings, Spartans, and Romans. Across the sky, there are silhouettes of Blackhawks, Hueys, and Cobras flying into battle. This future print will be a watercolor with the intent of celebrating the Warrior Class and what we do as a profession.
Here is the concept sketch he sent me. Continue to check the Solovey art website for updates.
Additionally, I created a Military Artwork category for more posts about the work of Michael Solovey and his fellow artists.
Previous work by Michael Solovey:
MARSOC Artwork*
Thus Ever To Tyrants
* Also, Michael posted an update on his MARSOC print, titled "Precision Pride" in the comments section.
All the prints are signed & numbered and ready for release next week. This print is also in memory of Corpsman Luke Milam (Upper left-hand corner). I spoke with his family this week and have given the original to them. Please keep them in your prayers. If interested in one of these prints (they are going quickly already) please send me an email at soloveyart@earthlink.net. Appreciate the support. Semper Fi!
Michael Solovey VMI '96
MARSOC Artwork
By Slab
Some of you may remember a post I did some time ago about fellow Institute man Michael Solovey's sketch entitled Thus Ever To Tyrants, honoring VMI alums who have participated in the War on Terror. I have a print hanging up in my "Man Den" at home, along with my other VMI and Marine Corps mementos.
Michael contacted me again last week, and this time he has a sketch honoring the Marines of MARSOC. It looks like yet another great piece of artwork. Take a look, and then cruise on over to Michael's website to look at his other work, if you haven't already. If you have... go take another look for good measure.
Thus Ever To Tyrants
MARSOC
Thus Ever To Tyrants
By Slab
I finally got my Summer 2006 issue of the VMI Alumni Review this weekend. In the "Alumni News" section there is an advertisement for Maj Michael P. Solovey USA, Class of 1996. Maj Solovey has produced a print to honor VMI alumni serving in the Global War on Terrorism. It's called "Thus Ever To Tyrants".
Maj Solovey will be donating a framed print to VMI. More importantly, the proceeds from the sales will fund a bronze plaque at the Institute honoring Institute alumni killed in the War on Terror.
For those of you who are not VMI alumni, visit the rest of Maj Solovey's website. There are a variety of works on his website, and he does private commissions for units and private parties.
John Says: We've lost 10 VMI alumni on the field of honor since September 11th. Sgt. Ryan Doltz was a friend, but as Col P, Lightning, Charlie, and myself will tell you, all 10 were our brothers.
