Colorado, United States
Joined: January 25, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, March 10, 2013 - 12:46 PM UTC
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Russell Smith just! won Best of Show at the annual CAE Simuflite aviation art exhibit with his magnificent painting the eagle and the butterfly... way to go Russ!
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Västra Götaland, Sweden
Joined: February 19, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, March 10, 2013 - 08:53 PM UTC
Nice, Congratulations!!!
Mikael
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Grumpyoldman
_ADVISORFlorida, United States
Joined: October 17, 2003
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Posted: Monday, March 11, 2013 - 02:10 AM UTC
Beautiful painting. Congratulations.
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England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: November 06, 2005
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Posted: Monday, March 11, 2013 - 12:28 PM UTC
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Alberta, Canada
Joined: July 26, 2010
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Posted: Monday, March 11, 2013 - 02:10 PM UTC
Russell,
As an admirer of your work it's great to see you gain (more) recognition. The Eagle and the Butterfly, like all of your work, showcases your ability to add "movement' to your portrayals. Always enjoy seeing your new works, and congratulations!
Cheers,
Lance
Officially Retired as of 20 August 2013 and looking forward to some un-interrupted bench time. Currently starting Roden's Nieuport 28 and hoping to follow that with another WNW Fokker DVII.