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"An artistic retrospect on the US Coast Guard's unparalleled commitment and sacrifice to saving lives and serving our country."
CURRENT NEWS - The Coast Guard Reflections show will begin on July 28th 2008 at the two locations of the Tri-Cities Museum in Grand Haven, Michigan. The bulk of the pieces will be exhibited in The Depot at the end of Wahington. The party starts at 7 pm, so don't miss it!
These are the paintings and drawings by artists and . These are just some of the pieces that are currently committed to the show. There will be more so please stay tuned for updates. If you would like to be notified via email of changes to the show please email to receive his newsletter which will keep you updated. |
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| About the FMFA |
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| The Festival of Military Fine arts or FMFA is founded by artists Bryan Snuffer and Dick Levesque to promote the exhibiton of millitary artwork not only in sales of such genre but to educate the public and support our men and women in uniform. In 2008 the first FMFA exhibition will be hosted by the Tri-Cities Museum in Grand Haven, Michigan. Exhibitions put on by the FMFA are by invitation only. You have to be invited by a current participant to join as an exhibitor. |
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"Chimney Rock Whistle Buoy" |
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by Dick Levesque |
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16x20 Acrylic on panel. |
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This buoy is probably more accurately called Drakes Buoy Number One and I am sure that she is presently painted green with a radar reflector. This is how I remember her though when I was assigned to the Lifeboat Station. I had rounded her many times on the way to various calls for assistance. Frequently you could see a lazy seal that was resting on the cannister hatch covers "barking" at us as we passed. Sea Gulls always seemed to be present. |
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FMFA Exhibit id number: #2008001 |
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"The Swimmer" |
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by Bryan David Snuffer |
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8x10 Graphite on rag. |
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AST2 Charles Ferrante is the model for this quick research sketch that was done for the painting Dad's Dream. The sketch was later used as a model for the remarques that are added to the title bar of the custom edition of the print. |
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FMFA Exhibit id number: #2008002 |
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"Escanaba" |
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by Dick Levesque |
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16x20 Acrylic on Ampersand Panel |
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Title: "USCGC Escanaba and USAT Dorchester". by Dick Levesque. 16x20 Acrylic on Ampersand Panel |
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FMFA Exhibit id number: #2008003 |
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"From the Clutches of Lake Michigan" |
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by Bryan David Snuffer |
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26x54 Acrylic on panel. |
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Painted specifically fo rthe CGAS Detroit. It now hangs in the newly built hanger located in Muskegon, Michigan. CGAS Detroit visits Muskegon between Memorial Day and Labor Day every year protecting the shores of West Michigan. |
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FMFA Exhibit id number: #2008004 |
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"Two Helos" |
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by Bryan David Snuffer |
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8x10 Graphite on rag. |
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This was drawn specifically for the research on Dad's Dream. This was later used as a model for one of the remarques on Dad's Dream print. This and other research drawing like it are going to be on display during "Coast Guard Reflections". |
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FMFA Exhibit id number: #2008005 |
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"Seven" |
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by Bryan David Snuffer |
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10x14 Graphite on rag. |
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This is part of Bryan's 'Saints in Sou'Westers' Collection and will be available for view. This piece is also for sale and can be negotiated through the studio. |
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FMFA Exhibit id number: #2008020 |
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"Harms Way" |
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by Dick Levesque |
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16x20 Acrylic on Ampersand Panel |
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This is the U.S. Coast Guards newest Motor Lifeboat, replacing the familiar 44-foot MLB's. She is a 47 footer constructed of aluminum and is able to right herself in just 10 seconds during a rollover. This painting is of the CG47257 assigned to Bodega Bay Motor Lifeboat Station and is dedicated to the courageous surfmen throughout the USCG who place themselves "IN HARMS WAY" on a daily basis. |
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FMFA Exhibit id number: #2008006 |
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