Army Infantry - Follow Me

I am very pleased to announce that my newest composite drawing, Follow Me, will be unveiled on Memorial Day at the National Infantry Museum in Columbus Georgia.

Based on the iconic "Iron Mike" statue that stands at Fort Benning, Georgia, and the National Infantry Museum, this latest composite image honors the United States Army Infantry. It is composed of over 180 objects detailing the history of the Infantry soldier, focusing primarily on firearms and personal items used by fighting men from 1775 to the present, with emphasis on the Seven Army Values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage.

As we did with the 2010 Marine Corps drawing, Uncommon Valor, half of the proceeds from print sales of Follow Me will be donated to support our Wounded Warriors. Reproductions of the drawing will be available after Memorial Day in limited and open editions.

Follow Me

Introducing the latest Work in Progress: Follow Me, a new composite drawing honoring the United States Army Infantry. This one is for the Ground-Pounders. The Doggies. The Short-Sword-wielding soldiers who close with the enemy over the Last Hundred Yards, and achieve Victory on the field of battle the old-fashioned way: Up Close and Personal.

The drawing is based on the "Iron Mike" statue created by sculptor/designer PFC Manfred Bass, and his assistant, PFC Karl H. Van Krog. The original sculpture stands at Fort Benning, Georgia, with a full-scale replica outside the base at the National Infantry Museum. I will attempt to include as much Infantry history as I can in this drawing, focusing mainly on the shoulder weapons of our soldiers from 1775 to the present, with emphasis on the Seven Army Values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage.

Follow my progress in the Photos section the DS Art Facebook fan page.