Title:
Fair Faces Of Courage
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36.000 x 48.000 inches
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Description:
Dedicated to the women of American Legion Post 28
When this painting was first conceptualized, the thought was to do a parallel to the Norman Rockwell painting depicting soldiers in the American army through the annals of time. After starting the research, it was found that even though some women served in the revolutionary and Civil wars by disguising themselves as men, most women served by nursing the sick and wounded and performing menial tasks such as washing and cooking in the camps. WWI saw a great demand for women as nurses as did WWII, Korea and Vietnam. WWII also saw the formation of women�s auxiliary groups such as the W.A.S.P.S (Women Airforce Service Pilots),WACS (Womens Army Corps), WAAFs (Women Auxiliary Air Force) and WAVES - Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. These groups filled non-combatant billets to free up men to do the front-line fighting.
It wasn�t until the end of the draft following the Vietnam War and the start of the all-volunteer army that more and more women were being accepted into the military to help fill quotas in billets other than medical and administrative . The admission of women to the military academies in 1976 further paved the way by expanding the areas in which women could be assigned. Ultimately the Clinton administration authorized women on combatant airplanes and ships and George W. Bush placed women in high risk areas in support of male ground troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. This latter action put women directly in harm�s way. To date, 124 U. S. Military women have been killed in Operation Iraq Freedom and another 42 in Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan).
Since never before have we deliberately subjected our military women to such high risks, the focus of this painting became a tribute to the modern day female warrior. Their sacrifices, isolation from family and children, hardships, and having to face the dangers of real combat require extraordinary courage. The women in this painting are truly �Fair Faces of Courage.�
This painting was given to the American Legion Post No. 28 in Spartanburg, SC along with the copy right to the painting. All proceeds from the painting will go to Post 28 in support of their community work including Boys and Girls State and little league baseball.
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Robert Miller 3 Days Ago
Rio Rancho, NM - United States
I have to tell you I am a member of a Veterans community group and love that you captured all of the branches in a very impactfull way! Congrats!
Brooke Ryan 3 Days Ago
Stow, MA - United States
Congratulations on your sale!
Ron Haist 3 Days Ago
Caledon, ON - Canada
Congratulations on your sale !!
Karrin Melo 14 Days Ago
Palm Harbor, FL - United States
Beautiful painting!
Jeff Swan
Selah, WA - United States
Congrats Bob
Julie Hamilton
Sioux Rapids, IA - United States
Congratulations Bob, wonderful tribute!
Jeff Swan
Selah, WA - United States
Awesome image Bob Congrats
Bob Wilson
Charleston, SC - United States
Thanks for all your wonderful comments! The government recently authorized women to be in units that have combat roles . . . that's almost a laugh since our women have been in harm's way since the Bush era! By the way, a print of this painting, and a few others, will be on display in the Pentagon for a year. Our women are finally getting some of the recognition they deserve!
Victoria Page Miller
Lake Mary, FL - United States
Bob, what a great project, fantastic tribute and a fine painting! I'm sure Post 28 is quite honored, it is very moving and beautiful.
Matthew J Pfeiffer
Hebron, CT - United States
Powerful!
Ronald T Williams
Fort Myers, FL - United States
Excellent! Congrats on the sale!!
Adam Asar
Schaumburg, IL - United States
Very inspirational and uplifting artwork. I will be watching your lovely work closely from now on. Adding to my favorites! When you get time visit my galleries too. Motionage Media
Cheryl Perin
Kenmore, WA - United States
Very inspiring! Congrats on your sale!
Susan Williams Phillips
Waco, TX - United States
Excellent job, Mr. Wilson. Congratulations.
Esther Anne Wilhelm
Kailua, HI - United States
It is very deep an inspiring work awesome job!
Bob Wilson
Charleston, SC - United States
Thanks you all for your kind comments. I just found out that this painting will be going on special exhibition at the Pentagon in Washington DC. The exhibit will inclue a few other of my paintings and will hang with 15 other artists for a year or so. Thanks again!
Andres Ramos
Fayetteville, NC - United States
The painting is nicely put together. Congratulations.
Laura Toth
Saint Paul, MN - United States
Great painting. Congratulations on your sale.
Bill Cannon
Philadelphia, PA - United States
Congrats on your sale!!!
Susan McNeil
San Antonio, TX - United States
I thought this was put together attractively and I just love tributes to the brave soldiers that keep us protected. Keep up the great work Suebethian
Jim Barber Hove
Xalapa, ve - Mexico
Congratulations on your well deserved sale.
Cynthia Adams
East Tilbury, Es - United Kingdom
Superb work..a huge Congratulations on this sale!
Michael Facey
Brooklyn, NY - United States
This is an excellent tribute! Congrats!!
Donna Parlow
Colorado Springs, CO - United States
Awesome image, congratulations on your sale
Steve Thorpe
Halifax, WY - United Kingdom
Congratulations on your sale!
Pamela Walrath
Gilbert, AZ - United States
Very Honorable!
Anne Norskog
Centralia, Wa - United States
Beautiful tribute, Sir!
Sandy Smith Distel
Tucson, AZ - United States
This is a wonderful painting.
Bill Cannon
Plymouth Meeting , PA - United States
Congratulations on your sale!!
Vipul Kamble
Mumbai, Ma - India
congratzz... :) lovely emotion
Jeff Steed
Arlington, TX - United States
This is exceptional work. Our country seldom acknowledges the women of our armed services and the commitment and sacrifice they make in defending and protecting our nation.
Dana Kern
Fort Collins, CO - United States
Wonderful. Congratulations.
Karen Francis
Cordova, TN - United States
Very impressive.
Dale Jackson
Corona, CA - United States
Congratulations on your sale! Awesome tribute!
Anna-maria Dickinson
Flesherton, ON - Canada
Congratulations on your sale - an amazing painting
Bill Cannon
Plymouth Meeting , PA - United States
Congratulations on your sale Bob!!
Judyann Matthews
AUBURN, WA - United States
BOB, BRAVO. A VERY SPECIAL PICTURE. THANKYOU FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT WITH ALL OF US. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SALE.
Michael Stretton
Sudbury, Su - United Kingdom
A fantastic tribute to brave people - well done for your sale.
Mary Deal
Kapaa, HI - United States
Wonderful to depict women in combat. Congratulations on your sale. Well deserved!
Karen Nicholson
Kailua Kona, HI - United States
Congrats on you sale!
Ausra Paulauskaite
Silute, Si - Lithuania
Congrats on your sale!
Bill Cannon
Plymouth Meeting , PA - United States
Congrats on your sale Bob!!
Sandi OReilly
Greensboro, NC - United States
Bob, congrats on your sale.
Roxanne Tobaison
Seffner, FL - United States
Powerful emotional piece. GREAT-EXCELLENT job. Congrats on your sale.
Chrisann Ellis
Phoenix, AZ - United States
Congrats on your sale :)
Ana Maria Edulescu
Bucharest, Ro - Romania
Congrats on your sale, Bob !
Bill Cannon
Plymouth Meeting , PA - United States
Congratulations on your sale Bob!!
Kathy Tarochione
Harrison, AR - United States
Gorgeous! Love, love, love it. You are soooo talented Bob. Congrats on you sale. I'm sure you sell a lot of your artwork. You're now one of my favorites.
Pg Reproductions
TAVERNIER, FL - United States
Congratulations on your sale!
Elizabeth Doran
Wahiawa, HI - United States
Congrats on your sale! I love this Piece, as a military wife, this is amazing!
Bill Cannon
Plymouth Meeting , PA - United States
Congratulations on your sale Bob!!!
Mark Moore
Athens, AL - United States
congrats
Joni McPherson
Valley Springs, CA - United States
Awesome, congrats. Joni
Michael Knight
Las Vegas, NV - United States
As a retired USAF veteran I truly love this piece, AWESOME!!!!!
Eva Ason
Dublin - Ireland
Congratulations to the sale!
Dolores Deal
Philadelphia, PA - United States
Absolutely Stunning!
Joyce Dickens
Anderson, CA - United States
Congratulations on an awesome sale; beautiful work! jd
Artists United for Charity
Miami, FL - United States
Congratulations on your sale!
Sfc Mac
Medina, OH - United States
Mr. Wilson, I'm a retired Army Sergeant Firast Class who served in Desert Storm and OIF. Female Soldiers endure the same hardships, dangers, and sacrifice as our male counterparts. It's nice to see that captured in your wonderful tribute. Thank you. Duty Honor Country, SFC Cheryl McElroy US ARMY (RET)
Robyn Stacey
Whitesboro, TX - United States
Stunning & truly amazing! Beautiful work!
Anointed - Studio
Johnson City, NY - United States
Very well done.
Diane Stresing
Kent, OH - United States
This is brilliant, humanizing, powerful. So glad it's getting more recognition and more folks will see it!
Bob Wilson
Charleston, SC - United States
Jennie Baez - I was hoping some of the women in the painting would contact me. I've heard from two others so far. Your photo that I worked from also appeared on the front cover of Defense Magazine and it was a perfect centerpiece for the painting. The painting has also appeared in the American Legion Magazine, March 2012 issue. Thank you so much for your service!!
Sandy Smith Distel
Tucson, AZ - United States
I am ex-military and this is very good.
Jeff Burgess
Seattle, Wa - United States
nice re sale and like the concept/work
Artists United for Charity
Miami, FL - United States
Congratulations on your sale!
Robin Dickinson
Suffolk, VA - United States
Beautiful piece. Congrats on your sale! From a proud Navy spouse, thank you.
Jennie Baez
Brooklyn, NY - United States
I must say this painting is amazing. That's me!!! Can I get a copy for free :) I'm so going to buy one. Amazing job well done
Barbi Holzmann
Victoria, BC - Canada
congrats on your sale...
Nik Mohd Razif Nik Hashim
Kuala Lumpur, Ke - Malaysia
bravo
Barbara Bowen
New Port Richey, FL - United States
Nice collage work! Congrats on your sale.
Ausra Paulauskaite
Silute, Si - Lithuania
Congrats on your sale!
Ben Geiger
Los Angeles, CA - United States
congrats on the sale!
E Giupponi
Miami (USA), Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) - United States
Stunning homage, congratulations on your sale!
Greg DeBeck
Blue Hill, ME - United States
Wonderful painting! The women who serve and fight for our freedom are so often, and sadly overlooked, and this is such an incredible tribute you have produced just for them!
Bob Wilson
Charleston, SC - United States
Melissa - I was hoping I'd hear from one of the women in the painting! I did a lot of research on the internet trying to find the right subjects, and the right variety of subjects to use in the painting. I often wondered whether or not any of the women would see the painting, and if they did, what their reaction would be. I am glad and relieved that you like it. The painting was featured in the March 2012 American Legion Magazine and as it states there, as well as on this web site, all proceeds from the sale of prints are being donated to the American Legion Post No. 28 in Spartanburg. Thanks, also, for your service! - Bob Wilson
Melissa May
Via Della Centa 11, Po - Italy
Never mind about the profile picture (I guess I don't get to include one).
Melissa May
Via Della Centa 11, Po - Italy
Great work! That's me in the upper right corner (see my profile picture). Who knew my quick snapshot before a sortie in Iraq would be included in such a neat painting? Guess I'll have to buy a print.
Derek O Gorman
Bowmanville, ON - Canada
Congratulations, Bob. It looks like you have sold a few of these. It's a nice piece, and a worthy subject.
Rhonda Barrett
Pavilion, NY - United States
Awesome! Congrats on your sale Bob! :-)
Dennis Wright
Greenwood, In - United States
Congratulations Bob!
Tammy Link
Russellville, Ar - United States
Congratulations, well done.
Patricia Ann Rizzo
Yorba Linda, CA - United States
Congratulations on your sale!
Patricia Ann Rizzo
Yorba Linda, CA - United States
Congratulations on your sale!
Kelly Reber
Lusby, MD - United States
Beautiful composition Bob! Great job and congrats on your sale!
Wanda Brandon
Marion, IL - United States
Congratulations on your sale. Wonderful job.
Nancy Walsh
Fairborn, OH - United States
I don't know what happened, but I live in SC.
Nancy Walsh
Fairborn, OH - United States
If you are ever in South Carolina, stop by Post 28 and view the original painting in the Post Home. It is even more beautiful in person than the wonderful photos online on the gallery website. The women on the painting look like they could step off and shake your hand and give you a hug. Open invitation to view the original if ever in SC.
Richard Bryce
Lake Hopatcong, NJ - United States
Well done! Congrats on the sale.
Wanda Brandon
Marion, IL - United States
Congratulations on your sale of this amazing collage of our heroes. f/v
Eric Glaser
Colorado Springs, CO - United States
Wonderful concept and execution, Bob, congratulations!
Therese Alcorn
Oakey, Qu - Australia
Congrats on your sale, Bob!
Larry Marshall
Carlsbad, CA - United States
Congratulations on your sale!
Margie Avellino
Fairfield, CT - United States
A very emotionally charged photo and very thought provoking, wonderfully done. Congrats on this sale.
Chalet Roome-Rigdon
Rainier, OR - United States
Very, very beautiful! Thank you so much for (sharing) this tribute to our men and women in uniform. :-) I am a mother of an active duty soldier who is currently in Afghanistan.
Dale Jackson
Corona, CA - United States
This is a fantastic piece!!! Congratulations!
Wilfrido Limvalencia
Richmond, BC - Canada
I can't believe this is a painting, it's so life-like... Wow!!! Congratulations on your sale!
Brian Beller
Litchfield, ME - United States
Great artwork! The way you put light in your work is simply amazing.
Brian Hustead
Aledo, Te - United States
Just retired from the USAF after 27 years myself and I can honestly say I've had the distinct honor of working with some of the best female leaders out there! This is a great tribute and well deserved,
Carol Groenen
Lithia, FL - United States
This is awesome! Congrats on your sale. :)
Kathleen K Parker
Kenner, LA - United States
What a wonderful print, Bob! kk
Penny Ross
Canal Winchester, OH - United States
Your painting is beautiful and means so much!
Ann Nicholson
Seal Rock, OR - United States
Wow!!!
Carol Koceja
Pacific Grove, CA - United States
Wonderful!
Patricia Ann Rizzo
Yorba Linda, CA - United States
Congratulations on your sale!
Joy DiNardo Bradley DiNardo Designs
Omaha, NE - United States
Congratulations on your sale! Nice work!
Rrrose Pix
Laurel, MD - United States
Thank you, from all my military friends.
Brenda Giasson
Lewiston, ME - United States
What a great tribute. Congratulations on your sale.
Mel Steinhauer
Crestview Hills, KY - United States
A colorful and wonderful tribute to our Women Warriors, who are courageous, indeed ! Congratulations on your sale, Bob !!
Donna Brown
Forsyth, Ga - United States
outstanding, love this painting, congratulation
Bill Cannon
Plymouth Meeting , PA - United States
Congratulations on your sale Bob!!
Deniece Platt
Elizabeth, CO - United States
Great job on this Bob :) My daughter is a Marine veteran and it is awesome to see such a piece honoring the women in services. Thank you Margaret Bobb for your service.
Margaret Bobb
Longmont, CO - United States
Hi Bob! ...what a GREAT painting! ...I am a USAF veteran. I was in basic training in February 1981 and had to choose a career field. First, I applied to be a gunner, but then the paperwork came back saying that I was not allowed, since it was a combat position, and women were not allowed to be in combat. At first, I was pretty sad about that, but "it was what it was" so I just dealt with it. I ended up being a weather specialist and served in a top secret facility. Anyway, I applaud your wonderful rendering to depict womens' roles in the military during this time. Bravo! Thank you for your donation to help the community in Spartanburg. I hope you get lots of sales on this. I donated a painting I did of a Haitian child to help Compassion International. I miss the painting, but I hope it is helping the organization I donated it to. I tried to copy the page link here, but it would not work. If you want to see it, the name of the painting is, "A Smile for You from Haiti" and at this point, it is number 13 on my images page. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ON YOUR SALE!
Randy Rosenberger
Iola, WI - United States
A finely assembled collage of courageous soldiers, Bob! It is a great honor and privilege to view this piece, and the honor bestowed upon our military is surely appreciated and welcomed by true Americans! Thanks for sharing, and Congrats on a very well deserved sale. F/V
Odon Czintos
Budapest, Bu - Hungary
Congratulations on your sale.
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