Stinger16 461 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) I’m sure if you follow this thread, you will know the name of aviation artist Harley Copic. Harley was a great aviation artist and a great friend of mine. Harley passed away Monday, February 15th. He will be greatly missed by many Jeff Edited February 17 by Stinger16 MARU5137, John1, Michael931080 and 3 others 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites
B-17 23 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I was at the USAF Museum a few years ago. One of his paintings was on display called, 'Red River Thunder'. Here are a couple pictures I took. The painting in the flesh was sublime. Sad news. Sorry for your loss. John1, Landrotten Highlander, Out2gtcha and 2 others 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Oldbaldguy 646 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Now I really am sad. Having contributed to and been associated with the Air Force art collection for years, Harley quickly became one of my favorites along with Ferris, RG Smith and a couple of others. He’s one of a handful of aviation artists who make sublime look easy. My first reaction to anything he did (after remembering to breathe) was, “Now, how the hell did he do that?” MARU5137 1 Link to post Share on other sites
firefly7 167 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) Verry sad news, i have the good fortune to own a couple of his wonderful signed prints. Including " Final Mission " showing Robert.S.Johnson's P-47, Penrod & Sam. I never tire of admiring it, and the artist who created it. May he rest in peace. Edited February 18 by firefly7 Wrong name MARU5137 and Rick Griewski 2 Link to post Share on other sites
MARU5137 16,120 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Jeff, I did not own any of his artwork but feel sad to hear that someone with so much artistry has passed away. Sorry for your loss Jeff. May He Rest in Peace with other Great Artists of our time. Amen. Link to post Share on other sites
Troy Molitor 4,198 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Sad news to read about Jeff. Sorry for your loss. R.I.P Harley. Link to post Share on other sites
Landrotten Highlander 798 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 condolences to his friends and family. He will no longer be able to entertaine us with new work, but I am sure his existing work will give joy to many in the years to come. Link to post Share on other sites
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