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by Jim Gerkin
$38.50
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Our lightweight, microfiber tapestries are available in three different sizes and feature incredible artwork to complement any wall space. Each tapestry has hemmed edges for secure hanging with nails and/or thumbtacks.
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On May 17, 2018, the completely and beautifully restored Memphis Belle was unveiled at its new home in the United States Air Force Museum in Dayton,... more
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On May 17, 2018, the completely and beautifully restored Memphis Belle was unveiled at its new home in the United States Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. We went to see it shortly thereafter and I was totally blown away. The Memphis Belle is, of course, the famous B-17 that completed 25 missions over Germany during WWII and then returned to the U.S. for a publicity and war bond tour. As an artist, I always speak about the beauty of a place or a space or thing or a person, as inspiring me to paint. That is true here as this airplane truly is a beautiful thing. But in this case there is much more that inspired me...the crew of the MB particularly, but all the crews of all the B-17's who flew all of the missions that turned the war effort, many thousands of whom gave their lives, they inspire me. The decision makers who brought the MB to the Air Force Museum, they inspire me. All of the people who participated in the marvelous restoration...they inspire me. The people who came to...
Jim is a graduate of West Virginia University. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Art in 1970 and a Master's of Instructional Design in 1977. An artist all of his life, Jim took some instruction with Leland McLelland after moving to Central Ohio at the end of 1977. This was a pivotal time for Jim because he finally learned watercolor techniques which allowed him to illustrate. A realistic interpreter of what he sees, Jim finally felt like he'd found the medium that he could identify with. Though watercolor can be unforgiving, Jim has learned to create beautiful watercolors of the things he loves best. As you view his work you will see some of the same themes: barns, old barns with such character; farmsteads, yes you will see some...
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Lori Moon
congratulations on your feature in the Art of Watercolor
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic art has been featured on the ABC Group home page from the U IS FOR UNFOCUSED themed week, MAY 24, 2021- MAY 31, 2021. You are invited to add your wonderful art in the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP as a way to preserve your feature!
John Malone
Congratulations! Your skillful and interesting painting has been FEATURED on our Homepage!
Ron Long
Beautiful painting and write-up. Nice job, Jim!
Jim Gerkin replied:
Thank you Ron, for your kind words...they are particularly appreciated on this Memorial Day weekend! I am so moved by what all of those people did.