Vera Voulik Leather Artworks

[Flightengineer]

An interesting technique. I usually draw the background first (clouds or sky) and then the plane.

 

[ausreenactor]

Commissions are coming in... great to see!

 

[VeraVoulik]

An interesting technique. I usually draw the background first (clouds or sky) and then the plane.

I make the backgound first only when using watercolors on paper, but with acrylics and enamels, I prefer to start with the main subject. I use small splatters which allow not to make mistakes. After, my sky and clouds will be unified slowly. Doing so, you can have some very striking contrasts. I think there are as many ways as there are artists.

 

[VeraVoulik]

Final steps on the A-2 with a 92nd BG's B-17 on its back. This commission was about a specific B-17 shot down in July 28, 1943 after a mission over Kassel.
The very nose art was designed by the pilot. Ben F. Smotherman.

 

[ausreenactor]

Another stunner to add to the repertoire....

Well done.

 

[warguy]

Yes, that is spectacular!

 

[seres]

Yes, another stunner! This is such good work!

 

[VeraVoulik]

Thanks guys, much appreciated!

 

[B-Man2]

The detail is amazing . Great work Vera!

 

[VeraVoulik]

Next commission works began, on a wonderful A-2 Eastman Leather, Star contract. This jacket is stunning, it was sold to the actual owner by someone of this forum I believe, not an easy-to(find jacket!

A pinup from Elvgren's ones will be the inspiration but hands and arms won't be the same: the girl will be playing with 2 paper planes like on the picture I've made.

 

[VeraVoulik]

Works progress on ELC Star jacket:

 

[Spitfireace]

Genius stuff Vera.

 

[VeraVoulik]

Genius stuff Vera.

Thanks to say so

 

[VeraVoulik]

Near the end on the Star, letterings. The pin up seems to look at my brush

 

[Cocker]

Just saw the finished product, as I know the owner of the jacket, and you did an amazing job!!

I stand by what I've already said, your art is, IMO, the closed to period art out there. Congratulations!

 

[VeraVoulik]

Just saw the finished product, as I know the owner of the jacket, and you did an amazing job!!

I stand by what I've already said, your art is, IMO, the closed to period art out there. Congratulations!

Actually, not entirely finished cause I have not applied the varnish satine But paint is indeed finished Thanks for your kind words, Fabien will soon have it.

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[warguy]

Another fantastic piece. Thanks for sharing your talent.

 

[Lorenzo_l]

That's an amazing piece of work, Vera!
And I also love the pictures of your hand at work. The true hand of an artist - like it had a mind of its own.

 

[B-Man2]

What an artistic talent ,,,,,,,,, just brilliant !

 

[VeraVoulik]

Thanks guys! <3