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"ARTIST STEVE HARPER PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE VALUED WORK OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM COSFORD" |
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Stevewas at the Dance to sign guests tickets which had a very special background image of the Spitfire painting by the Artist "England's Pride" as mementos of the evening. Steve also enjoyedthe chance to chat with aviation enthusiasts and present the lucky winner of the raffle with the highly collectable No 2 print titled "Heritage of Cosford's Finest" .

Raffle tickets were not available in advance but were available at the dance on the night, to ensure the chance of winning this lovely print on the night.
Tickets for the 1940's evening Dance organise by the Cosford Aviation Museum Society SOLD OUT. Its been a Fantastic response to a Fantastic 1940's evening of dance music and fun.

Below Right Artist Steve Harper with left Chairman Dave Leek at the unveiling of the print titled "Heritage of Cosford's Finest".

The Painting features the Lincoln Bomber which can be seen in the background of this photograph.
Steve Depicted the Lincoln flying over the RAF Museum Cosford which can be seen through a break in the cloud below the graceful and yet powerful aircraft. The Lincoln Bomber was heavily based on the Lancaster Bomber made famous by its roll during World War 2 as the famous aircraft of the "Dam Busters". The Beautiful and rare example of the Lincoln Now on display for all to enjoy at Cosford, requires continuous on going maintenance and has just undergone another round of restoration to bring it back to its former Glory.
Artist Steve Harper says: " My roll as an artist is to tell a story and capture a moment in time. It's wonderful to meet people who served on the iconic aircraft that are now on display at one of the finest museums in the world and to listen to their stories, so that I can bring their aircraft to life on Canvas. Many of these people now volunteer to work on these historic aircraft in their spare time in support of the full time staff who do such a marvelous job, so that we can enjoy these wonderful aircraft at our leisure. It's a great privilege to capture the power and grace of this majestic aircraft as I put brush to canvas, to honour their commitment and dedication in preserving these historic aircraft for our nation."
Artist Steve Harper was able to meet with Members of the "The Aerospace Museum Society Cosford" at the unveiling of the painting which will be displayed at an exhibition of the artists work to be held starting on 11th August 2009 rinning until October at the RAF Museum Cosford.
Below. Steve meeting with the Members of "The Aerospace Museum Society Cosford" on Sunday 12th July 2009.

Artist Steve Harper was also able to chat at length with Ted Littlewood a veteran who served on the Lincoln's and recounted stories of what it was actually like to fly in these majestic aircraft.
Below Steve is pictured with (Left) to Right Chairman Dave Leek, (centre) Ted Littlewood who served on one of the last crews to fly in Lincoln's such as the one in the painting and Right Artist Steve Harper.
Steve says. "It was an enormous honour to be able to do this painting as a tribute to Everyone involved at Cosford who lovingly look after and restore our aviation heritage and a greater honour to be with such marvelous dedicated people from the Aerospace Society, distinguished veterans such as Ted Littlewood and guests."
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Steve is an established artist whose work has been centered around Motorsport and aviation themes.
Steve's Art work is Collected World wide by an ever increasing number of Collectors from America, Canada, France, and not forgetting a growing number of enthusiasts from the UK.
His work has featured in a number of Magazines Radio and TV.
Steve is better known for his artistic involvement in the glamorous world of Motorsport. His ability to capture the atmosphere of the world's most spectacular cars, drivers and motor racing and Aviation scenes are making his paintings increasingly more collectable.
Born in England in the mid 1960's, Steve worked in engineering and as a commercial Deep Sea diver before becoming a full time dedicated artist. His passion for Art developed from an early age.
Now he is able to share his talent with an increasing number of collectors of his works of art, from those new to art, to the more Serious Collectors. Steve lives and works as a full time professional artist in the West Midlands of England.
Steve says: "In the works of art I create, I try to convey the combining of the moment and the emotion. It becomes not just a scene but is far more than that, drawing the viewer into the painting so that for the briefest of moments the viewer becomes immersed in the story that the painting tells. With each brush stoke the artist paints a little of his own soul into the painting bringing the scene to life for all to enjoy . A moment in time captured on canvas."
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