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You can attach any number of career labels to Sam Lyons - aviation artist, teacher, sailboat captain, scuba diver, hobby shop
owner. While Sam tackles everything with passion and dedication, his greatest love is creating aviation art. And he's been doing
that full-time since 1985. A true Southern gentleman, Sam was born and raised in Atlanta , Georgia .
Sam Lyons credits his father - a B-24 pilot during WW II - with sparking his early interest in aviation. He credits his mother for
putting aside her concerns when he went for his private pilot-glider license while in college. Luckily he graduated from
Presbyterian College with a degree in biology, and then went on to serve two years as an officer in the U.S. Army. His main duty
was escorting hazardous materials with the Chemical Corps (another reason for his mother to worry). After his Army stint, Sam
began teaching at his alma mater, Woodward Academy ( Georgia Military Academy ).
His longtime interest and expertise in modeling led Sam into another career as an owner of a hobby shop called Historical
Hobbies. Sam Lyons continued to develop his modeling work, eventually being in demand for custom assignments. He won
many national modeling awards. Never one to stay on the easiest path, Sam looked for another challenge and found it through his
fascination for painting. He experimented, searching for a unique style he could call his own. The immensely popular result is an
extremely realistic look. So realistic, in fact, Sam's paintings are often mistaken for photographs.
Imagination is not the only fuel for Sam's artistic creations. He is one of the rare civilians who has flown in the F-15 Eagle while
dog-fighting with Air Force pilots, the F-16 Falcon, and with the Navy in the Blue Angels F-18 Hornet. He is inspired every day
when he looks out his studio windows. Sam recently moved his home and base of operations to a grass airstrip, Air Acres,
located in Woodstock, Georgia.
Sam Lyons' greatest source of pride is the reaction he gets from pilots and aviation enthusiasts of every age and experience. At
air shows around the country, there's nothing like having a young kid wander into his booth with an awed expression. He's
gratified by how many times adults look around in wide-eyed wonder also. But Sam has also won many awards and gained
recognition in military and civilian arenas.
Through his membership in the Air Force Art Program, Sam's painting, LEAD SOLO, graces the Air Force Art Hall in the Pentagon.
Other prints and paintings can be found at places like Blue Angels headquarters, The Smithsonian Air & Space Museum, Air Force
Museum, Naval Aviation Museum, Royal Air Force Museum, and Disney. His paintings have graced the covers of numerous
magazines and catalogs. He's been commissioned to create works of art for Barron Hilton of the Hilton Corp., Brig. Gen. C. W.
Taylor, Dobbins AFB, Blue Angels, U.S. Army, U.S. Parks Dept., AT&T, Bell South, Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems and the
Danbury Mint … just to name a few. He's a member of the American Society of Aviation Artists; the Air Force Art Program; the
EAA; Vintage Aircraft Association; Warbirds of America; the 8th Air Force Historical Society; and the Coast Guard Art Program.
While the world of aviation figures most prominently in Sam's paintings, his body of work also includes classic automobiles,
boats, portraits, florals and landscapes. He also added sculpting to the list with creations of aviation historical figures.
Since 1995, when he completed his single engine land add on to his private pilot ticket, Sam flies as often as he can. His passion
for flying is renewed every time he goes up in his vintage Stinson 108-3.
Happily, Sam has another passion is his life. As of November 16, 2002, he is married to Mindy, who shares his love of everything
to do with airplanes.
owner. While Sam tackles everything with passion and dedication, his greatest love is creating aviation art. And he's been doing
that full-time since 1985. A true Southern gentleman, Sam was born and raised in Atlanta , Georgia .
Sam Lyons credits his father - a B-24 pilot during WW II - with sparking his early interest in aviation. He credits his mother for
putting aside her concerns when he went for his private pilot-glider license while in college. Luckily he graduated from
Presbyterian College with a degree in biology, and then went on to serve two years as an officer in the U.S. Army. His main duty
was escorting hazardous materials with the Chemical Corps (another reason for his mother to worry). After his Army stint, Sam
began teaching at his alma mater, Woodward Academy ( Georgia Military Academy ).
His longtime interest and expertise in modeling led Sam into another career as an owner of a hobby shop called Historical
Hobbies. Sam Lyons continued to develop his modeling work, eventually being in demand for custom assignments. He won
many national modeling awards. Never one to stay on the easiest path, Sam looked for another challenge and found it through his
fascination for painting. He experimented, searching for a unique style he could call his own. The immensely popular result is an
extremely realistic look. So realistic, in fact, Sam's paintings are often mistaken for photographs.
Imagination is not the only fuel for Sam's artistic creations. He is one of the rare civilians who has flown in the F-15 Eagle while
dog-fighting with Air Force pilots, the F-16 Falcon, and with the Navy in the Blue Angels F-18 Hornet. He is inspired every day
when he looks out his studio windows. Sam recently moved his home and base of operations to a grass airstrip, Air Acres,
located in Woodstock, Georgia.
Sam Lyons' greatest source of pride is the reaction he gets from pilots and aviation enthusiasts of every age and experience. At
air shows around the country, there's nothing like having a young kid wander into his booth with an awed expression. He's
gratified by how many times adults look around in wide-eyed wonder also. But Sam has also won many awards and gained
recognition in military and civilian arenas.
Through his membership in the Air Force Art Program, Sam's painting, LEAD SOLO, graces the Air Force Art Hall in the Pentagon.
Other prints and paintings can be found at places like Blue Angels headquarters, The Smithsonian Air & Space Museum, Air Force
Museum, Naval Aviation Museum, Royal Air Force Museum, and Disney. His paintings have graced the covers of numerous
magazines and catalogs. He's been commissioned to create works of art for Barron Hilton of the Hilton Corp., Brig. Gen. C. W.
Taylor, Dobbins AFB, Blue Angels, U.S. Army, U.S. Parks Dept., AT&T, Bell South, Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems and the
Danbury Mint … just to name a few. He's a member of the American Society of Aviation Artists; the Air Force Art Program; the
EAA; Vintage Aircraft Association; Warbirds of America; the 8th Air Force Historical Society; and the Coast Guard Art Program.
While the world of aviation figures most prominently in Sam's paintings, his body of work also includes classic automobiles,
boats, portraits, florals and landscapes. He also added sculpting to the list with creations of aviation historical figures.
Since 1995, when he completed his single engine land add on to his private pilot ticket, Sam flies as often as he can. His passion
for flying is renewed every time he goes up in his vintage Stinson 108-3.
Happily, Sam has another passion is his life. As of November 16, 2002, he is married to Mindy, who shares his love of everything
to do with airplanes.
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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Sam Lyons produces some of the best military and civilian aviation
artwork. Right from his studio in Woodstock, Georgia that sits on a
grass airstrip. Here on this page Sam's artwork honors the men and
machines that helped defend this country for over a century. Click on the
image to read more or to order one of these unique prints.
artwork. Right from his studio in Woodstock, Georgia that sits on a
grass airstrip. Here on this page Sam's artwork honors the men and
machines that helped defend this country for over a century. Click on the
image to read more or to order one of these unique prints.
