


| A word from the Artist: Randy Nagle was born in Austin, Texas, in 1953. Following in the footsteps of his artist father, Bill Nagle, Randy began showing true artistic ability around the age of 9. Randy, always being a lover of aviation, painted many depictions of different aircraft. His particular affection was for World War II era aviation art. Growing up, Randy would live in Texas and in Oregon. In those places, he learned different application techniques for his artistic abilities. He learned the art of custom car painting, airbrush muraling, sign painting and woodworking. During this time, he would produce many original pieces of fine art, filling his home with as much aviation art as he could. After much research and many telephone calls, a new and upcoming motorcoach manufacturer would get the name Randy Nagle, time and time again as the best artist in the area. Soon Randy's name was known as the best airbrush mural artist in the country. During this time, 9 years to be exact, Randy was still pursuing the aviation art he so dearly loved. A close friend, Stewart Barr, encouraged Randy and introduced him to aviation artist, William S. Phillips. Mr. Phillips, after seeing Randy's originals, encouraged him further to continue to pursue his dream of printing his aviation art. With the help of Stewart Barr, who is an avid diver, supplying Randy with pictures of the beautiful and mysterious underwater world of the vast oceans, "Sunlit Legends" became the reality of the aviation art that Randy had dreamed of. "Sunlit Legends" is the combination of the aviation art and underwater art that Randy feel so strongly about. Always a lover of aviation, and the cool calmness and mystery of the world under the sea, what better way to pay tribute to the great men and aircraft of the World War II era. Who can forget the famous aircraft lost at sea? The B-25 Mitchell? The P-51 Mustang or the P-38 Lightning? These images so well known to aviators and history buffs, captured in their final resting place in the aviation art of Randy Nagle. There are many great aviation artists, all capturing the beauty and strength of these great machines. Randy's love of aviation and aviation art, combined with his love of the underwater art, Sunlit Legends" became his contribution to the fine art field. Thank you for visiting our web site, and enjoy the images before you. Aloha! |