Enemy Ace with Warplane by George Pratt
Artist: George Pratt (All)
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DescriptionGeorge described his process for this pre-OAX 2025 commission at time stamp 1:16, https://tinyurl.com/5n8ca6an."This texture (i.e., the plane's) is me emulating the technique of (Italian comic artist) Dino Battaglia. I never knew how he did it and then a book came out where they described him as using cotton balls and ink and then just patting it. So I've done that here. And then I've gone in with a Posca white paint marker to go in here (i.e., on Enemy Ace) and bring the light back out and then sort of distressing the surface of the plane like it's been hit and messed up." Social/Sharing |
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Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 5/5/2025
A major piece in the collection! This is a cornerstone for any war art collector! It's methodically done like an art director of a hollywood production.
Jeffrey Wedding
Member Since 2009
2 - Posted on 5/5/2025
Absolutely incredible! The tonal work and the detail in the coat and the airplane fabrics, a joy to look at.
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
2 - Posted on 5/5/2025
This is very impressive. The plane looks almost tactile, and I love von Hammer's pose.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 5/5/2025
simply stunning work by George Pratt, his Enemy Ace pieces never cease to amaze. huge congrats on the result, Peter!
Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 5/5/2025
Fabulous piece that showcases Pratt's talent working in this genre.
Nice addition to your collection Peter!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/5/2025
Wow, this is outstanding, Peter! You already scored big time with the previous Pratt piece and now you're just doubling down! The piece of the week, even though the week just started. Kudos!
John Voytek
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 5/7/2025
Really sweet commission! Incredible detail and technique in this piece. Congratulations!
Lee P
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 5/10/2025
As I said when I first saw this, AWESOME! George's attention to detail and graytones is outstanding. I love all the work he put into the Fokker DR 1. Congrats Peter!
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 5/11/2025
I loved seeing the pieces that Pratt did for OAX and I was hoping that someone would ask for Enemy Ace. I really appreciate the daguerreotype feel to this. Thanks and congrats!
Peter Roe
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/26/2025
M L wrote:
I loved seeing the pieces that Pratt did for OAX and I was hoping that someone would ask for Enemy Ace. I really appreciate the daguerreotype feel to this. Thanks and congrats!
Great comment about the daguerreotype vibe! I didn't realize that. Hand to forehead. Thank you, ML!
Mike (aka Off White) White
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/26/2025
I'm so mad I missed out about Pratt coming to OAX. This piece is just incredible!!! Congrats!
Matt Dicke
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/26/2025
George is such an experimentor and excells at any medium he picks up. He was the the person who introducted me to Battaglia's work when I was a student back in 2000 and we were corresponding via email. So now living in Europe I often see work that never makes it to the US. When that book came out on Battaglia a few years ago in conjunction with an art show of Battaglia's work it Italy I sent George some pics. It was completing the art circle so to speak, and I was thrilled to see him introduce that cotton ball effect into his work. This piece is a perfect exammple of that technique. Congrats on such a stunner.
Peter Roe
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/26/2025
Matt Dicke wrote:
George is such an experimentor and excells at any medium he picks up. He was the the person who introducted me to Battaglia's work when I was a student back in 2000 and we were corresponding via email. So now living in Europe I often see work that never makes it to the US. When that book came out on Battaglia a few years ago in conjunction with an art show of Battaglia's work it Italy I sent George some pics. It was completing the art circle so to speak, and I was thrilled to see him introduce that cotton ball effect into his work. This piece is a perfect exammple of that technique. Congrats on such a stunner.
Wow! Thank you for your excellent comment, Matt! Your insight as one of his former students now living in Europe helps me better appreciate the piece and the Battaglia angle. Like you, part of what draws me to George's work is his fearless innovation and excellence in using different techniques and media. Thanks again!
Francois Labbe
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/26/2025
An amazing protrait of Herr von Hammer! The texture of the piece brings an image of a grainy old daguerreotype to mind.
Peter Roe
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/26/2025
Francois Labbe wrote:
An amazing protrait of Herr von Hammer! The texture of the piece brings an image of a grainy old daguerreotype to mind.
Thank you, Francois! Great observation about the daguerreotype vibe!
CJ Design
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 6/26/2025
So well rendered and a superior use of textures and depth...a BEAUTY
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 6/27/2025
Feels like a photo you might find in the extended family photo album.. very nice!
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