Aviation Articles
Aviation Historical Articles by Canadian Artist Rich Thistle
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These articles by Rich Thistle © define the history in his military and general aviation aircraft paintings. Many have been published in Canadian and American magazines. Please enjoy reading them and be aware they are protected by Canadian copyright law and may not be copied, published, altered, used by or linked to from any other site without permission from the artist. Rich is generally happy to oblige when asked, and if appropriate credit is given along with a link back to www.richthistle.com CONTACT US |
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| "I was pleased to read in the Beacon Herald that you have completed your artwork on the facade of Stratford Place, entitled THE HEART OF STRATFORD. Residents and visitors alike will be able to enjoy your magnificent paintings of Stratford for years to come. These pieces act as a time capsule to preserve the present image of Stratford while recapturing the city's history. Your contribution to enhancing the beauty of downtown Stratford through your artistry is a commendable achievement. Congratulations on the completion of this project and best wishes for continued success." John Richardson, M.P. Perth-Middlesex, Ontario ... read more |
| What is a Giclée print? |
| Giclée ("zhee-clay"), a French word meaning "that which is sprayed or squirted" is a highly advanced method of computer-controlled, fine-art reproduction using archival, dye-based inks. A sophisticated ink-jet printer, designed specifically for this process, creates a near-continuous-tone image on fine-art media such as watercolor paper or canvas with greater permanence than previous processes used to print lithographic art reproductions. Rich Thislte Studio prints only on paper and NOT canvas. For reproductions of original artwork, the technical part of the process typically begins in one of three ways:
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