Carla McKnight's NZ aviation art

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Carla McKnight's NZ aviation art Aug 2, 2011 14:37:15 GMT 12

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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 2, 2011 14:37:15 GMT 12

I have recently come into contact with a lady who does aviation art, and she lives right here in Cambridge!

Carla McKnight does all sorts of artworks but she has recently gotten into aviation art, inspired by her husband's and sons' love of the Warbirds.

I am happy to give her a bit of a plug here on the forum. She takes commissions and would love to hear from anyone who would like a warbird or other aeroplane painted for them.

Here are a couple of lovely examples of her work.

And see lots more here:
www.behance.net/gallery/Aviation-Acrylic-Paintings/1244255

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baz62 Air Commodore Posts: 6,530	Carla McKnight's NZ aviation art Aug 2, 2011 14:53:54 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by baz62 on Aug 2, 2011 14:53:54 GMT 12 Very nice, I particularly like the La9.
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Andy Wright Group Captain Posts: 952	Carla McKnight's NZ aviation art Aug 2, 2011 18:29:39 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Andy Wright on Aug 2, 2011 18:29:39 GMT 12 Wow! Clever lady.
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flyjoe180 Air Commodore Posts: 9,210	Carla McKnight's NZ aviation art Aug 3, 2011 9:37:22 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by flyjoe180 on Aug 3, 2011 9:37:22 GMT 12 There's a bit of Gavin Conroy in a few of those paintings.
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Carla McKnight's NZ aviation art Aug 3, 2011 10:19:28 GMT 12

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Post by ZacYates on Aug 3, 2011 10:19:28 GMT 12

What amazing works! What do you think would be the chance of her doing a Spitfire, Mosquito, Fletcher or Avenger? Please pass on my feelings of awe and appreciation for these works, the Corsair and P-40K and La-9 look photorealistic!

EDIT: never mind on the first two, the Mosquito is gorgeous, and I would love the little 'coming atcha!' Spitfire.

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Dave Homewood Administrator Air Vice Marshal Posts: 62,252	Carla McKnight's NZ aviation art Aug 3, 2011 10:41:39 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 3, 2011 10:41:39 GMT 12 I can supply you Carla's email if you want to purchase a painting Zac.
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Andy Wright Group Captain Posts: 952	Carla McKnight's NZ aviation art Aug 3, 2011 12:34:56 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Andy Wright on Aug 3, 2011 12:34:56 GMT 12 I thought the same thing re the Mossie. She paints things of beauty, Zac, so no Fletcher...
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baz62 Air Commodore Posts: 6,530	Carla McKnight's NZ aviation art Aug 3, 2011 16:26:57 GMT 12 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by baz62 on Aug 3, 2011 16:26:57 GMT 12 Aug 3, 2011 12:34:56 GMT 12 Andy Wright said: I thought the same thing re the Mossie. She paints things of beauty, Zac, so no Fletcher... Ziiiinnnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggg! ;D
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Carla McKnight's NZ aviation art Aug 4, 2011 9:05:40 GMT 12

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Post by shorty on Aug 4, 2011 9:05:40 GMT 12

Given my skill an artist it is a bit churlish of me to find fault with this talented ladies efforts but her husband and son should have shown her photos of a Corsairs cockpit area and aerial installation. The cockpit depicted looks like the result of a birdcage Corsair and a P 40Es cockpit after a midnight liason. The aerial resembles a rural washing line.

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