F-14 Tomcat Movin'

A minimalist painting of an F-14 Tomcat from the USS Nimitz (CVN-68) in the South China Sea. The F-14 was taking part in exercises and ran over head at greater than mach 1, low to the deck, creating a nice sonic boom and some memories. It then ended up in vertical climb and disappeared into the sun.

Do you have an ex-F-14 pilot in your life who is now depressed because of the aircraft's decommissioning? Lighten his day and celebrate his past with a piece of original art.

This minimalist painting is 30" x 40" on stretch canvas. It has a multi-layered impasto texture that eases the negative space between the jet and the sun and provides dynamic movement. It will look great against natural or red stained wood either in a frame or without. Who ever said that all minimalist paintings need to feature a barn or a tree? This and other paintings are for sale at ChrisGeremia.com.

John on a Mountain

This is a painting of John M mountain climbing. As if mountain climbing wasn't enough adventure for a chap, this guy quit his job as a teacher and is now mountain climbing all over the world. As of this writing he is in Nepal.

I'm not here to judge any one's motivation or judgement. I'm here to celebrate the adventurous among us, and if this doesn't qualify then nothing does! My hat is off to you my friend and may you find what you are after. John's blogsite is http://www.thefuckitlist.blogspot.com/

This is a 30" x 40" oil on stretch canvas. It is clean, simple, symbolic, and sturdy. It, and other paintings are available for sale at ChrisGeremia.com.

The Greek

I hung out with this cat in Greece. During one particular evening in Santorini we climbed onto the roof of a house that overlooked a 200' sheer drop to the sea below. On the downward slope of the dome roof we crawled to the edge on our stomachs and finished a beer each while watching the surf crash into the rocks below.

This trip contained all of the makings for a great adventure. Exotic destinations, exploring, fighting, drinking, women, and illegal trespass.

This is an interesting painting with a large Prussian blue presence in front, over an Indian Red and white background. It creates an awkward visual tension that is indicative and fitting of the awkward tension that this character brought to the Greek countryside.

This is a 24" x 36" oil on stretch canvas and is in private collection.

USS California (CGN-36) Night Missile Launch

This is a studio painting of a night SM-1 MR launch from when I was on board the USS California (CGN-36) on an Indian Ocean deployment. In addition to the SAM we also launched an ASROC and a Harpoon Missile. Thankfully none of the launches were in combat situations. This particular missile launch did cream a drone a few miles up.

Do you have any good military stories with a photo you want me to put on a canvas for you? Send me an email to discuss.

This is a 12" x 18" oil on stretch canvas. This painting has been donated to the Maritime Museum of Monterey, CA and is part of the collection of materials of interest from all three USS California named warships.

An evening with Olde E

Yes, of course I know that it is bitter, heavy, and uncouth. That is the point of celebrating it. Without any pretence it is simply what it is and it is proud of it. When you drink Olde E you send a message to the world that you are down with your beverage for a reason other than flavor. Carry it out on a busy urban street with you and crowds will part way from your path. I have had my share of Olde E and I am a better man for it today.

For those of you that can't figure out how a painting of a can of Olde E can be considered adventure art, just try drinking 3 of them during your next lunch hour at work.

This painting is an oil on stretch canvas. It is 24" x 36" and is currently available for purchase at ChrisGeremia.com