TITLE: "U.S. Air Force Academy in Silver" © 2021
USAFA Silver Classes: 1961, 1965, 1969, 1973, 1977, 1981, 1985, 1989, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017, 2021, 2025
Each graduating class at the U.S. Air Force Academy has a class color, the first graduating class of 1959 being gold, next in rotation being blue, silver, and red.
NOTE: The original oil painting may still be available; contact me if interested.
OTHER OPTIONS: Let me know if you're looking for a larger size, cropped format, or a print on gallery wrapped canvas.
SIGNED: The reverse sides of current prints are stamped, labelled, and signed by the artist.
POTENTIAL SURFACE OPTIONS:
CANVAS
Woven Canvas: Elegant double-weave surface texture with excellent color saturation (polyester and cotton). Always coated with satin varnish for protection.
+Mount: Woven Canvas can be mounted on the surface of rigid board or a cradled wood panel, ready for you to frame (frame not included), labelled and signed on the back.
+Brush Strokes: Textured brush strokes can be added to woven canvas to give the look of an original painting; includes gloss varnish for protection (or satin upon request).
PAPER
Paper Matte: 88lb Heavy Photo Matte, Soft White. This is my favorite print paper -- zero gloss, high detail and contrast. A beautiful, classic option!
Paper Linen: 60lb Lightly Textured, Photo Matte.
Paper Canvas: 60lb Enhanced, Highly Textured, Photo Matte.
Paper Metallic: Interesting Luster. Photo paper with a metallic, silver sheen, semi-iridescent.
+Coat: Paper prints can be sprayed with a UV and water-resistant lacquer for a permanent, protective, non-yellowing finish. The manufacturer states the paper can be placed in a frame without glass, as the coating protects it from general indoor elements.
Note: Sometimes there are other paper options, not described here.
GICLÉE PRINT: “Giclée” is a French word pronounced “zhee-clay” meaning, “sprayed or squirted.” My use of the word giclée refers to modern giclée — digital images are printed on archival paper using a professional printer that sprays pigment-based ink. (Some inkjet printers use dye-based ink, which is lower quality.) Using these methods, the prints could last up to 100 years under ideal conditions.
SHIPPING: Arrives in Protective Sleeve and Simple Rigid Envelope.
FRAME & OTHER DECOR NOT INCLUDED, FOR REFERENCE ONLY
PHOTO CREDIT: U.S. Air Force Academy graduation photo by Bill Evans, taken June 2, 2016, in the public domain, available at https://commons.wikimedia.org.
COPYRIGHT: Copyright and reproduction rights of all artwork are reserved by the artist.
Signed Giclée Print of "U.S. Air Force Academy in Silver"
USA: Shipping is now free on all products sent domestically. Expedited shipping may be available upon request but would incur an additional fee.
INTERNATIONAL: Buyer pays shipping. Please contact me for a quote.
