Artists

Discover the talented veteran artists sharing their stories through art

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Jay Antol

Jay Antol

Military Service: Army

Service Status: Veteran

State: VA

About the Artist:

When I see things that give me ideas I then develop them into something I feel inside of me… best I can describe it…

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Jason Matias

Jason Matias

Military Service: Air Force

Service Status: Veteran

State: WA

About the Artist:

Scenes of Comfortable Isolation | 11 years hanging my art walls around the ? || USAF Vet | TEDx Speaker | Founder, The Art of Selling Art

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James Hunter

James Hunter

Military Service: Navy

Service Status: Veteran

State: CA

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Gavino Santillan

Military Service: Army

Service Status: Veteran

State: TX

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"Red, White & Blue, American Muscle"
William Belisle

William Belisle

Military Service: Army

Service Status: Veteran

State: SC

About the Artist:

William Belisle has been developing his particular style of painting for many years, while working in various ventures, including commercial graphics.


Although his work has included other mediums, painting with oils has become his preferred choice, with a natural progression to Giclee limited edition fine art prints.


Besides Bill's outstanding automotive paintings, some of his most impressive work has been created on a wooden backround, incorporating the wood's natural color and graining which compliment the final result of his still life's in a dramatic way. Whatever the subject matter, consistent throughout his paintings is the close attention to representational detail, which aids in creating the illusion of depth and texture.


Both Bill and his wife Jeanne (also a fine painter), owner of Brickyard Studios, have participated in many local and regional exhibitions, winning numerous awards for their representational fine art renditions, and have sold paintings and prints throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe.

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Frog and Dragonfly
Carl Bowen

Carl Bowen

Military Service: Air Force

Service Status: Retired

State: MO

About the Artist:

I’m a mixed media Artist. I use found items to make my art. Finding stuff in nature and in shops that sell antiques is scrap metal. Helps to get me through the days when times are tough, helps keep me centered.

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Cory Welday

Cory Welday

Military Service: Army

Service Status: Veteran

State: NV

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TJ Walker

TJ Walker

Military Service: Army

Service Status: Veteran

About the Artist:

Hello, I’m an Army veteran . I served for 11 years and am a OIF veteran. I am primarily a documentary photographer. I mostly work in the West, but travel throughout the country. Thanks for taking a look at my work.

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Laura Horton

Laura Horton

Military Service: Coast Guard

Service Status: Retired

State: CA

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Karl Ford

Karl Ford

Military Service: Army

Service Status: Veteran

State: FL

About the Artist:

I'm a Pennsylvania, Poconos native. Got the photography bug in Vietnam and decided to make a career of it. Worked for big corporations, e.g., Mack Trucks, big government, e.g., US Dept. of Transportation, freelance, exhibitions, etc. BS degree from Kutztown State University, PA.

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Est Acrimonia Vini
Pauly Tamez

Pauly Tamez

Military Service: Coast Guard

Service Status: Veteran

State: TX

About the Artist:

Pauly Tamez is an abstract artist whose work is an exploration of color, form, and emotion. Primarily working in oil paints, they create compositions that pulsate with energy and invite viewers into a world of boundless creativity. Watercolor studies serve as a foundation for their larger oil paintings, allowing for a deep exploration of the Texas landscape that ultimately informs their abstract work. Through the intentional use of contrasting and complementary colors, as well as fluid, organic shapes, Pauly aims to evoke a range of emotions and inspire others to embrace their own creative spirit. Deeply influenced by the mentorship of renowned Texas landscape painters Bill Zaner and David Caton, Pauly continues to evolve their artistic practice while honoring the legacy of their mentors.

Pauly and his wife, Linda, and 2 dogs live in the Hill Country west of Boerne, Texas. 

 

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I find painting abstract art to be incredibly freeing and rewarding, and it has helped me become a better landscape painter. It allows me to express myself in ways that I didn’t know were possible, using color and energy to convey my feelings and emotions. I think abstract art is a wonderful way for people to connect with their creativity and see the world in a new way. I love hearing what different people have to say about my paintings, and it’s fascinating to see how they interpret them.

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Elizabeth Colby

Elizabeth Colby

Military Service: Army

Service Status: Veteran

State: CA

About the Artist:

At heart, I am a humanitarian. My desire to contribute to the greater good of humanity is what moved me to enlist into the U.S. Army before I graduated high school. After serving on active duty, I returned home and continued the path of servitude by entering the field of physical therapy. Unfortunately, I carried with me traumas from military service which emerged and interfered with my occupation, leading me to take a break from practice. Today, after a ten year recovery period, I have developed a vision to operate a non profit physical therapy clinic that would address the underserved needs of my hometown. To help discover and envision what I wish to accomplish, I turn to art. I record my journey through photography, writing, collage and painting. All photographs were shot in my hometown or/and in association with Gracie Jiu Jitsu Whittier. Head coach: Jacob Belhumeur.

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Ronnie Lofton

Ronnie Lofton

Military Service: Army

Service Status: Veteran

State: IL

About the Artist:

I am an artist and musician.

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Ernie

Ernie

Military Service: Navy

Service Status: Retired

State: GA

About the Artist:

At 60 years old moved from central Florida to the beautiful NC Blue Ridge mountains. Never had an Art class. The natural beauty inspired me to join the local Blue Ridge Art Clan.Sold the first painting at their annual show.

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Steve Kost

Steve Kost

Military Service: Navy

Service Status: Veteran

State: IL

About the Artist:

Former Navy Seabee

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“Battle Cross”
Robert Stalnaker

Robert Stalnaker

Military Service: Army

Service Status: Veteran

State: WA

About the Artist:

Living in Washington State, I have been painting for the last four years. Though I work on landscapes my preferred art is abstracts. I work mainly with acrylic paint however I’m expanding into some mixed media as well.

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Ed Pulley

Ed Pulley

Military Service: National Guard

Service Status: Veteran

State: KY

About the Artist:

I've been involved in photography for over 20 years as a hobby and business. I spent 9 years in the National Guard doing one deployment for Operation Enduring Freedom then became a police officer. I spent just over 11 years as a police officer and in 2019 was diagnosed with cancer and in 2021 I had to resign from the PD due to my health condition. So now I work as a photographer part-time while spending time with the family.

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Curtis Hawk

Curtis Hawk

Military Service: Army

Service Status: Retired

State: IL

About the Artist:

I am retired from our County as the Director of Emergency Management.

I am a Veteran who began to paint just about a year ago without any formal art training.

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1/87th diorama
Eliyahu Rooff

Eliyahu Rooff

Military Service: Army

Service Status: Veteran

State: NM

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Shelton Smoak

Shelton Smoak

Military Service: Air Force

Service Status: Veteran

State: FL

About the Artist:

Retired Boatbuilder Vietnam Veteran Husband and Father of two Hobbies include Reading Golf Fishing Cooking Painting and Carpentry

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Anna Dietz

Anna Dietz

Military Service: Marines

Service Status: Veteran

State: CO

About the Artist:

Started out as art therapy and turned into a passion.

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Dana Garrett

Dana Garrett

Military Service: Air Force

Service Status: Retired

State: NV

About the Artist:

Dana Garrett was given his first camera at the age of seven after watching his dad

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Jonathan Carlson

Jonathan Carlson

Military Service: Navy

Service Status: Veteran

State: CA

About the Artist:

I am exploring my own devised style. The artworks are not done by brush, instead I use a handcrafted painting tool. I use acrylic paint for the majority of my work. I do add other paints, because the resistance of mixing helps create another dimension to the depth of the dried artwork. Around may of 2025 high quality one of a kind pieces will be avail for purchase.

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Crystal Ryan

Crystal Ryan

Military Service: Air Force

Service Status: Veteran

State: FL

About the Artist:

I began like most with drawing and decided that I needed to try something new. One way of expression is making miniature scenes out of polymer clay attempting to bring a story to the piece. From here, I branched out to challenge myself, as well as the viewer, in interpretation of a narrative.

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