Art of Aviation

This beautifully restored Stearman biplane, named “Old Crow,” rested brightly in the morning sun as well as in the mind’s eye on canvas. Thanks to the tender care of Hans Nordsiek of the Netherlands, “Old Crow” has served as his messenger to share the love of flying with children, young and old, in both Europe and the United States. The “story teller,” Hans, and the plane put on a delightful show recently at a local private airport in central Florida, that held kids, and the rest of us, spellbound.

Unobtrusively behind the airplane another artist, Debora Howard, worked her magic by portraying the essence of the plane on canvas. It was a delight to see both her and Hans do their work to capture the true spirit of flight; the feeling that the ultimate destination matters little, for once the wheels have left the ground we’re already where we want to be.

For more of Debora’s amazing work see: Debra Howard Gallery of Original Fine Art

Special thanks to the Experimental Aircraft Association chapter 1236 for this fly-in event.

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