Ponder & Dream – An Artist's Blog by Steve Mitchell
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Doolittle Did a Bunch - 125 days ago
While doodling this sketch of the notable Jimmy Doolittle, I realized how little I actually know about him. Aside from leading the famous “Doolitte Raid” on Tokyo, I couldn’t tell you one thing (hey, I’m an artist not a history.. Topics: Aviation, Drawing, History, Illustration, Military
Before They Were Famous - 151 days ago
If you were living in 1897 and purchased this book, you would most likely not have recognized the names L. Frank Baum or Maxfield Parrish. This is Baum’s first children’s book as well as the first book Maxfield Parrish ever illustrated. ... Topics: History, Illustration, Literature, Maxfield Parrish
Photo Show - 163 days ago
I’ve been playing around with a software package that does slide shows, so this is some of my photography set to music just for fun. If you frequent this blog you will perhaps recognize some of these photos from other posts. Topics: Aviation, History, Military, Photography
Old Men of the Wood - 215 days ago
Just a couple of fun sketches from my sketchbook. I’ve been exploring some ideas for a wood carving. Topics: Drawing, tree spirit
Honor the Decision - 237 days ago
On Veteran’s Day we do not honor armies, victories, dates, places or history lessons. We honor individuals. Certainly we honor their service, but that service started with a big and very personal decision. Without those decisions there would be no.. Topics: History, Military
















