Jeffrey Standfest and Ruppert

This is a watercolor painting on canvas of a young hero named Jeff Standfest .  He  and his dog died in Afghanistan in 2010. The dog, Ruppert P 390  died a month before Jeff. Ruppert saved Jeff's life at that time.  Jeff was working with another dog when he was also killed by and IED.  RIP Jeff.

Art Prize 2011, Casualties

Well I am down at Butterworth Hospital with Art Prize. The big vote is done so now I can just have fun. People have told me more than once this display tears your heart out. I want the people to look at these young men and get to know them. I refer them to this sight to get more information on the men. I challenge them to look into their eyes and know them better. To make the sacrifices that they made is outstanding and the deserve our respect for their gallant efforts.

Art Prize 2011, Casualties

The last day that the vote counts for me. Traffic for Art Prize 2011 has been very, very low at Butterworth Hospital. These water color paintings on canvas will be seen by probable less than 1% of the crowd. RIP