Tom Lea, Pacific War Artist

Discussion in 'War Against Japan' started by Drew5233, Mar 5, 2009.

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  1. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    I watched a documentary this morning about War Correspondents, Cameramen and Artists and was overwhelmed by the work of a artist called Tom Lea. The Picture that caught my attention is below and some further links to some more of his work.

    Apparently he always landed with the first and second wave of Marines with just a rifle and sketch book. He'd draw rough sketches and complete his work later when the fighting had died down with the help of his sketches and memory.
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    Tom Lea Drawings

    Tom Lea Paintings

    Tom Lea Biography

    Soren I though this may be of interest to you ?

    Cheers
    Andy
     

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