Clouds of Steel Canvas Print

The McDonnell Douglas F-4 "Phantom" II was arguably among the most effective and versatile fighter aircraft of the 20th century. Developed in 1960 as an all-weather attack platform for the U.S. Navy and later, also the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corp, the F-4 "Phantom" became notable for its success against Soviet-made MiG's during the Vietnam Conflict. It also served to a limited extend during the Persian Gulf War of 1991, but was eventually replaced by the F-14 "Tomcat". Despite the F-4 "Phantom's" success as a fighter aircraft, its large size conjured for it a litany of unflattering nicknames like "Rhino", "Double-Ugly", "Iron Pig", "Flying Brick", "Flying Footlocker", etc. I hope you enjoy this acrylic painting of a pair of F-4 "Phantom" jets over the Mekong River, Vietnam by Dieter Carlton, himself a veteran U.S. military pilot.

Dieter Carlton is a well-known American artist whose works have won numerous top awards in top-rated art shows and venues throughout the U.S., as well as world-wide web art contests. He is also an award-winning cartoonist and has appeared in many popular artist publications. Carlton is particularly recognized for his detailed knowledge of structural elements and the many scientific aspects of art and is called upon to perform lecture tours on this highly esoteric subject. He has judged and has served as juror for many top shows throughout the U.S. and writes critical reviews for the arts section of various newspapers and magazines. Carlton works in oils, pastels, acrylics, water color, color pencil and computer digital media. Carlton is...