History
The subject of aviation, is one which appeals to a relatively small,
yet growing number of enthusiasts. Whether it be in flying modern airlines,
or private aircraft, model scale aviation, or military aircraft of today
and days gone by, capturing the magic of flight on canvas, is enjoying
a growing response from aviation enthusiasts worldwide.
Aviation art in South Africa, has not enjoyed the success that one would
expect. This largely due to the lack of aviation awareness in our history,
culture and partially, our economic status. However, there are a growing
number of people, who are actively involved in aviation events, air-shows,
and the commemorating of historical events in aviation, all helping to
promote aviation art and aviation in general.
The aviation art of Darryl Legg, has been circulating South Africa for
the past five years and has attracted clients locally and internationally.
His interest in aircraft, together with his passion for art, inspired
Darryl at an early age, to pursue his talents and to emerge as one of
South Africa's leading aviation artists. Painting as a full-time professional,
it is indeed a full-time career, requiring many hours of research and
detail applied to each portrayal of his aviation subject, with emphasis
on colour accuracy and realism.
Each of Darryl's works, is done on a gesso-primed canvas board. The completed
work is given a coat of acrylic matt finish which seals the art work and
protects the surface of the painting. Acrylics are his choice of medium,
as this paint has fast-drying qualities, which compliment his style and
enable him to attain a high level of detail. With hundreds of aviation
books, magazines and photographs in his library, Darryl can create works
which are accurate and authentic, relying on his reference to ensure that
each art work is in line with his high quality standard which he maintains
for each client.
With an increasing demand for quality art, Darryl's work fits in this
category.
Which ever way you look at it, to the aviation enthusiast, aircraft are
beautiful and possess a shape which belongs in the air!
Capture it on canvas... |
