Combat Art Studio

During my visit to Quantico to shadow the current Combat Artist, Colonel C. Streeter, we studied the Military Working Dog Unit (MWD) and took a studio approach to our references (sketches and photos). This was also my first attempt at the graphite wash pencils, toned paper, and white chalk highlights.

My finished work in the studio. It was presented to the Director, Deputy Director, and Art Curator of the National Museum of the Marine Corps the last day of my visit.

Marine Combat Artist Interview

I was recently blessed with the opportunity to present my portfolio to the Art Curator and Deputy Director of the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, VA.  The experience was humbling and opportunities of future work as a combat artist seem to be on the horizon.

I chose to present my work chronologically so I could show my growth over the years, strengths, weaknesses, and areas of interest.

Critiques, discussion of concepts, and suggestions are always helpful.

I explained my choice of steps in creating artwork.  The Deputy Director of NMMC, Charlie Grow, also a former combat artist, was interested in my design and thought process for color and composition.