The Aviation Art of Jerry Crandall
Jerry Crandall's special love of history, fascination for artifacts and honest dedication to
research, bring reality into each of his paintings. His creations sparkle with clear realism, are
painstakingly rendered, possess underlying technical accuracy and strive for historical
authenticity.
Crandall was born in La Junta, Colorado, near Bent's Fort on the Santa Fe Trail. Because of
his expertise on the American West, he served as Historical Consultant for the early
segments of the TV series CENTENNIAL and also for the Charlton Heston movie THE
MOUNTAIN MEN. A member of the Screen Actor's Guild, Crandall enjoys working in the
movies, recently appearing in the highly acclaimed movie TOMBSTONE as well as several
nationally televised commercials.
He worked at McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company as an aviation artist; has been a guest on
numerous radio and television talk shows including the NBC Sunday Show in Los Angeles
twice, and the MIKE DOUGLAS TELEVISION SHOW. He was a guest on the Navy Carrier USS
Nimitz gathering first-hand knowledge of modern-day Naval operations. Featured articles
about the artist and his work have appeared in many magazines: PRINTS, COLLECTORS
MART, SOUTHWEST ART, MAN AT ARMS, AIR CLASSICS, INTERNATIONAL AIR REVIEW, US
ART, and THE CHALLENGE AVIATION ART SERIES.
Listed in WHO'S WHO IN AMERICAN ART, THE INTERNATIONAL WHO'S WHO OF
CONTEMPORARY ACHlEVEMENT, and WHO'S WHO IN THE WEST, he is also listed in
CONTEMPORARY WESTERN ARTSTS. Too, his pieces can be found in many private as well
as museum collections such as the CONFEDERATE AIR FORCE, Midland TX; NATIONAL AIR
AND SPACE MUSEUM, DC; USAF MUSEUM DAYTON; NAVAL MUSEUM, Pensacola;
MONINO AIR MUSEUM, Moscow; and the HQ of the Italian Air Force. He is a member of ASAA,
The Luftwaffe Circle, The Luftwaffe Verband, IPMS, FRIEND of the AMERICAN FIGHTER
ACES, the 91st BOMB GROUP, THE GEMEINSCHAFT DER JAGDFLIEGER, among others.
In addition, he has amassed a rather large collection of rare photos of WWII aircraft, personal
interview tapes and videos with pilots and crew members, actual aircraft parts and other
aviation related memorabilia. This continual research and catalog of documentation materials
create the foundation for his series of books on Luftwaffe color and markings. Each volume
will feature full color profile paintings, hundreds of rare period photographs and information
about the pilots and their machines.
There exists an excitement about his paintings which represents a culmination of his study,
research and knowledge gained from first hand accounts through a multitude of interviews
with those who were there. He is a true collector, an intense historian and a talented artist; an
electrifying union producing thrilling, rich expressions of history, past and present.
"If ever an artist lived his craft, Jerry Crandall has to be the prime example...This incredible
commitment to authenticity pays off in his work. (he)...depicts this rich, lush beauty of our
heritage with a realism that allows the viewer to step inside Crandall's art. "
-Paula Smith, COLLECTORS MART
"Researching out little-known facts for use in paintings presents Crandall with welcome
challenges. "
-A Man at Arms Profile, MAN AT ARMS
"...Crandall's incredible attention to detail as well as historical fact invites the collectors
complete acceptance and ultimate approval of his masterful works. "
-An Interview with Crandall, AIR CLASSICS
"The thing that makes his work so excitingly real is that he understands what he paints..the
longer you gaze at and search Jerry's work, the more they become short stories rather than
paintings."
-Bob Hounslow, R&L
"When viewing one of Jerry Crandall's paintings, one quickly realizes the amount of time
spent in fact-fnding to create the final image. .. the thrill of seeing his unmatched technical
accuracy coupled with the stunning craftsmanship in the actual paintings is astonishing.
Uniting the beauty of flight with historical authenticity and magical realism, Jerry Crandall
documents history for the ages. "
-from Challenge Publications AVIATION ART
© Copyright 1972-2005 Eagle Editions Ltd. and Jerry Crandall.
research, bring reality into each of his paintings. His creations sparkle with clear realism, are
painstakingly rendered, possess underlying technical accuracy and strive for historical
authenticity.
Crandall was born in La Junta, Colorado, near Bent's Fort on the Santa Fe Trail. Because of
his expertise on the American West, he served as Historical Consultant for the early
segments of the TV series CENTENNIAL and also for the Charlton Heston movie THE
MOUNTAIN MEN. A member of the Screen Actor's Guild, Crandall enjoys working in the
movies, recently appearing in the highly acclaimed movie TOMBSTONE as well as several
nationally televised commercials.
He worked at McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company as an aviation artist; has been a guest on
numerous radio and television talk shows including the NBC Sunday Show in Los Angeles
twice, and the MIKE DOUGLAS TELEVISION SHOW. He was a guest on the Navy Carrier USS
Nimitz gathering first-hand knowledge of modern-day Naval operations. Featured articles
about the artist and his work have appeared in many magazines: PRINTS, COLLECTORS
MART, SOUTHWEST ART, MAN AT ARMS, AIR CLASSICS, INTERNATIONAL AIR REVIEW, US
ART, and THE CHALLENGE AVIATION ART SERIES.
Listed in WHO'S WHO IN AMERICAN ART, THE INTERNATIONAL WHO'S WHO OF
CONTEMPORARY ACHlEVEMENT, and WHO'S WHO IN THE WEST, he is also listed in
CONTEMPORARY WESTERN ARTSTS. Too, his pieces can be found in many private as well
as museum collections such as the CONFEDERATE AIR FORCE, Midland TX; NATIONAL AIR
AND SPACE MUSEUM, DC; USAF MUSEUM DAYTON; NAVAL MUSEUM, Pensacola;
MONINO AIR MUSEUM, Moscow; and the HQ of the Italian Air Force. He is a member of ASAA,
The Luftwaffe Circle, The Luftwaffe Verband, IPMS, FRIEND of the AMERICAN FIGHTER
ACES, the 91st BOMB GROUP, THE GEMEINSCHAFT DER JAGDFLIEGER, among others.
In addition, he has amassed a rather large collection of rare photos of WWII aircraft, personal
interview tapes and videos with pilots and crew members, actual aircraft parts and other
aviation related memorabilia. This continual research and catalog of documentation materials
create the foundation for his series of books on Luftwaffe color and markings. Each volume
will feature full color profile paintings, hundreds of rare period photographs and information
about the pilots and their machines.
There exists an excitement about his paintings which represents a culmination of his study,
research and knowledge gained from first hand accounts through a multitude of interviews
with those who were there. He is a true collector, an intense historian and a talented artist; an
electrifying union producing thrilling, rich expressions of history, past and present.
"If ever an artist lived his craft, Jerry Crandall has to be the prime example...This incredible
commitment to authenticity pays off in his work. (he)...depicts this rich, lush beauty of our
heritage with a realism that allows the viewer to step inside Crandall's art. "
-Paula Smith, COLLECTORS MART
"Researching out little-known facts for use in paintings presents Crandall with welcome
challenges. "
-A Man at Arms Profile, MAN AT ARMS
"...Crandall's incredible attention to detail as well as historical fact invites the collectors
complete acceptance and ultimate approval of his masterful works. "
-An Interview with Crandall, AIR CLASSICS
"The thing that makes his work so excitingly real is that he understands what he paints..the
longer you gaze at and search Jerry's work, the more they become short stories rather than
paintings."
-Bob Hounslow, R&L
"When viewing one of Jerry Crandall's paintings, one quickly realizes the amount of time
spent in fact-fnding to create the final image. .. the thrill of seeing his unmatched technical
accuracy coupled with the stunning craftsmanship in the actual paintings is astonishing.
Uniting the beauty of flight with historical authenticity and magical realism, Jerry Crandall
documents history for the ages. "
-from Challenge Publications AVIATION ART
© Copyright 1972-2005 Eagle Editions Ltd. and Jerry Crandall.
Here at Ozark Airfield Artworks we offer a large selection art prints. These prints mainly
depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We also deal
with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all the top
national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints are
signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific
plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We also deal
with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all the top
national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints are
signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific
plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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All sales are subject to availability.
All sales are subject to availability.
All images are copyrighted by the individual artist and may not be reproduced
without their consent.
without their consent.
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