"West Riding Patrol"-Norbert Lisinski-Keith "Skeets" Ogilvie Aviation Art

NORBERT LISINSKI

Norbert Lisinski graduated from the graphic design program at George Brown College in Toronto. From an early age he has enjoyed an enthusiasm for aircraft and history. "With aviation art I'm able to merge two interests at the same time" he says. This print is his initial foray into the aviation marketplace and he plans to produce more work in this genre.

"People often ask me why I enjoy producing aviation or automotive art. For me it's as simple as enjoying the process and evolution of the work. I am always striving to improve my work and there is much to learn from other artists. I'm hoping that people who view my artwork will appreciate the work in some way, be it the composition, subject matter, colour balance, theme or any other reason."

Norbert has participated in private and public showings of his work including, as a finalist, the AJAC Art of the Automobile competition at the Canadian International Auto Show and Artfest at the Toronto Grand Prix. Some of his work is displayed at the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame.

Norbert Lisinski Signed Open Edition Print "West Riding Patrol"

Ottawa native Keith "Skeets" Ogilvie leads a "finger four" patrol over Middle Wallop in September 1940. Keith served in No. 609 Squadron, from 29 August 1940 to 4 July 1941. He was shot down, became a POW, and he remained in a German hospital, from 4 July 1941 to February 1942 after which he was sent to Stalag Luft III. Later on, he was involved in the Great Escape of March 1944 and was the last man out of the tunnel.

15" by 19-1/2" image size, 17-1/2 by 20-1/2 overall, "Open" Edition print, signed by the artist - $50

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