RICH THISTLE is internationally respected for his general and military aviation art images, watercolor landscape paintings as well as automotive art, including trucks, cars, motrocycles and tractors. Rich's original paintings are in public, corporate and private collections worldwide.
THISTLE images are reproduced as limited-edition Giclée and litho prints. Rich's aviation art images are used on book and magazine covers and in historical documentary films and articles in Canada, the USA and England. The artist has written several aviation articles about the history depicted in his paintings, published in Canadian and American magazines, national aviation association and military publications.
RICH accepts commissions in a wide range of subjects. His original paintings and a full selection of reproductions are available for purchase through the ONLINE CATALOG and, by appointment, at his studio.
OUR GOAL is to provide you with 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION! Please contact us with any questions about Rich's art, purchasing originals and prints, using Rich's images for a special application or to discuss a commission project.
| "The poster is a birthday present for our dear lady friend Lesley Martin, who flew the Cessna 180 floatplane commercially in Queensland, Australia some 15 years ago. It has been a pleasure to do business with you." Capt. Yan Boerop Russell, Northland, New Zealand ... read more |
| What about fading & permanence issues? |
| The inks used in the early days of digital printing (using Iris printers) were beautiful but highly fugitive, lasting only two or three years before noticeable fading began. Information gained from extensive research over the years has led to development of a new generation of fine-art inks offering all the permanence expected of a work of fine art. Properly matched inks and archival papers can last up to 85 years under continuous lighting conditions. For some of the best independent data on longevity please visit Wilhelm Research. ... read more |


