Thursday, November 12, 2009

Gee Bee




In the 1930's depression, two Massachusetts farm boys- the Granville Brothers- learned of a cash prize offered at air races. Despite knowing nothing of either flying or aeronautical design, they set out to build and race (and win) with their iconic (and very dangerous) Gee Bee racer.


Its fun to paint- to freeze in space- a dynamic object in motion.
oil on canvas, 30 x 48 inches

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