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This article is about American Legion Drawing #308Z, of fellow Legionnaires, and written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery ~ the rendering is done first as a pencil drawing and then a pen & ink, which comes with JPEG & PDF scans for making prints, note cards, and stationery. Congratulations Legionnaires!
Pencil Rendering For American Legion Drawing #308Z
The pencil drawing of my fellow Legionnaires was done at our regular Wednesday morning coffee. Because I was tired this morning as I only had 6 hours of sleep, but I was determined to do at least one drawing! Most importantly, I wanted to capture this moment in time.
My focus is on the legionnaire in the center of the drawing, because his actions are good. He is talking with a friend across the table and out of view in the picture plane. As you can see his mouth is open for the dialogue of the conversation. Because these drawing are studies I am short and to the point. I do not like to take more than 10 minutes per drawing.
The image of the figure in the background and in his face has been ceased at the edge of the main figure, for I did not want to compromise the integrity of his profile. Because I made use of a 6B lead pencil, and I keep a small cluster of them at hand so that I can rotate the pencils as the point dims. Most importantly, the use of hatching and crosshatching increases the quality of the drawing by bringing out the shades and shadows of the images in the room.
American Legion Drawing at Post 867, in Mundelein, IL,
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American Legion Drawing As Fine Art
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Stephen F. Condren For The American Legion
American Legion Drawing #308Z As Figure Drawing.
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As an artist I have made American Legion drawing #308Z a staple of live action drawing, because it keeps my skills keen.
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American Legion Drawing #308Z with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
This article is about American Legion drawing #307Z, of Addison Gager, the granddaughter of Walley Frasier, and written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery ~ the house portrait is done first as a pencil drawing and then a pen & ink, which comes with JPEG & PDF scans for making prints, note cards, and stationery. Congratulations Addison & Walley!
This drawing was done of Addison Gager while she was visiting the Post with her grandfather, Walley Frazier. She is a darling child and looks much like my very own granddaughter, Amelie Klein. Because Addison, like all children, is very active and moves a lot. Therefore, I had to work quickly to capture her image. Addison sat on a chair in front of Walley, as he held her in place, and with all loving gentleness.
Because Addison had long flowing hair, her mother has made ponytails on each side of her head. You can see them on both side, and the one on the left is more detailed. All in all the drawing took about 10 minutes to do.
Pen & Ink Drawing
Stylus Sketch
The pen & ink drawing
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Stephen F. Condren For American Legion Drawing
American Legion Drawing As Portraiture
Artist
As an artist I have made American Legion drawing a staple of my architectural rendering works.
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American Legion drawing #307Z with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren of Condren Galleries.
This article is about American Legion Drawing #305Z, of B. J. Voit, and written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery ~ the house portrait is done first as a pencil drawing and then a pen & ink, which comes with JPEG & PDF scans for making prints, note cards, and stationery. Congratulations B. J. Voit!
The pencil drawing here is of a great American and Veteran. B.J. Voit is an outstanding member of American Legion Post 867, here in Mundelein, Illinois. He serves on the Board of the post and has a great sense of humor. When he walked by me and looked at my drawing of him he said “That is an ugly drawing!” I responded back at him, “Yes! Because you are an ugly guy!” We both laughed.
Pencil Drawing For American Legion Drawing #305Z
Clinker Stylus Sketch
My focus on this drawing is the contour of the entire image. I did not want this to be just a portrait, meaning that I did not just want to focus on his face, and then let the rest of the drawing fall away. In this case, sort of like a sitting Buddha, I wanted the entire form to be one unified image.
You will notice that the contour lines of the body are stronger and bolder than that of the head. Also, I have made a point to include the hat on the table as part of the image.
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American Legion Drawing As Fine Art
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Condren Galleries is pleased to have been to participated in the execution of American Legion Drawing #305Z.
Stephen F. Condren For American Legion Drawing
American Legion Drawing As Figure Drawing
Artist
As an artist I have made American Legion Drawing a staple of my portraiture works.
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American Legion Drawing #305z pen & ink drawing with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
This article is about American Legion drawing #279Z, of Peter Kristan, and written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery, which comes with JPEG & PDF scans for making prints, note cards, and stationery. Congratulations Peter Kristan!
Peter grew up in Liberyville, Illinois, and was classmates with Hollywood celebrity, Marlon Brando. Peter told me that he know him and that everyone called him “Bud”. This is the first time that I have ever known that Marlon Brando was called this. Also, Peter said that “Bud” was a quiet guy that kept to himself.
Pencil Drawing For American Legion Drawing #301Z
Clinker Stylus Sketch
The day before this I had coffee with Peter at our “Cup of Joe” at the Area Coffee shop, hosted by Lake County Veterans & Family Services. As we were talking I asked him if I could draw his portrait tomorrow morning at the Post’s weekly coffee, and he said yes.
Mundelein Post #867
The next morning when I arrived at the coffee, I saw Peter, and I went up to him and said “let me settle in for a bit and then I will come over to draw your portrait.
The Drawing
Quick Sketch
It must be understood that this drawing is a sketch or vignette and not a “Studio” drawing or rendering. This is meant to be free and fresh, done right on the spot in a few minutes. All in all, the drawing took me about 10 minutes to do.
Peter was an outstanding sitter, and I will say, one of the best I have worked with in a long time. He did just as I asked, and never looked down to see what I was drawing. This is important, because I need to have the sitter looking at me in the eye at all time as I draw him to that I have the correct position of his eye balls. Even the slightest error in line placement at this point can ruin everything. The eyes are the most important element of any portrait.
Because I started the drawing with light lines making circles to place the size and scale of the figure. If you look closely you can see the light lines below the face.
As I capture more of Peter’s image, I then darkened the contour lines to give strength to his form. Following the lines, I made use of hatching and cross-hatching to give shade and shadow to the figure. This is important in bringing out the character of the sitter.
You have to be careful not to put down too many lines, just use enough to capture the spirit of the man!
Pencil portrait of Peter Kristan.
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Scans of American Legion drawing #301Z are available in JPEG or PDF formats for making prints, note cards, or posters.
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Fine Arts Gallery
Condren Galleries is pleased to have been to participate in the execution of American Legion drawing #301Z.
Stephen F. Condren For American Legion Drawing #301Z
Artist
As an artist I have made American Legion drawing #301Z a staple of my portraiture works.
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American Legion drawing #301Z pen & ink drawing with prints by artist Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
Mundelein Police Department sponsoring the Veterans Appreciation Dinner #289Z, written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries.
Veterans were greeted to a dinner by the Mundelein Police Department, because they honor veterans. The Mundelein Police Department work with the School District, because they want to teacher honor to the children. The students served at the dinner, because they wanted to help veterans.
The Photos
1. Paul Baffico, Stephen F. Condren, George R. Gandara88, Robert Kokaska and Stephen F. Condren
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Veterans honored by Mundelein Police #289Z by artist Stephen F. Condren.
This article is about the American Legion hosting Bingo for veterans #278Z at James A. Lovell Health Care Center, Naval Station Great Lakes. This article is written by artist and United States Navy Veteran, Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC,of Condren Galleries. Congratulations American Legion and Veterans!
Because the American Legion is an organization dedicated to United States Veterans, it has made arrangements with it’s local chapter posts to serve food and refreshments to patients at Lovell Health Care Center.
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, Great Lakes Naval Command
Most importantly, the bingo event was held in Bourque Hall at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois. Because Great Lakes is located in Lake County, the American Legion was there. The health care center was named in honor of Apollo 13 astronaut James A. Lovell. Three members of the Grayslake Post 659 were there to offer service. The Grayslake Post is conveniently located to Naval Station Great Lakes.
The American Legion And Bing For Veterans #278Z
Legion Posts
It was both an honor and a comfort to see the dedicated veterans from American Legion posts gathered together to help veteran soldiers in need of care. As a member of Grayslake American Legion Post 659, I was proud to be at this event. I was given money to hand out to each of the winners of binger. After about 45 minutes there was a break and all of the American Legion members stood at the concession table serving food and beverages to the veterans.
After about 25 minutes, the bingo game resumed and the prize money went up from $2 to $5. Everyone, however, was a winner! Because I was able to assist those in need, I felt like the greatest winner. God bless America!
1, American Legion Officers hosting Bing at Lovell Health Care Center.2, American Legion Officers hosting Bing at Lovell Health Care Center.
Condren Galleries Ltd. And Bingo For Veterans #278Z
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Stephen F. Condren And Bingo For Veterans #278Z
Artist
As an artist I observe and study the figures and the space bingo for the composition of future artwork. Whenever I walk into a space I am immediately aware of the perspective of the room and the elements in that space. For example, if you look at the hall in the photos above you can see the images of the people receding in scale to their size as you go from the lens back to the stage.
Bourque Hall
Bourque Hall is located in Building #4 on the naval base and is close to the center core of buildings that comprise the James A. Lovell Health Care Center. The interior architecture of the room is Colonial and in the front is a nice size stage for performing ceremonies and giving announcements.
The hall is rectangular in shape and offers ample room for large gatherings. There is a small kitchen and service booth in the rear of the room. For the most part we post members served the food and drinks and then we cleared the tables. Other American Legion members went back out to the veterans and finished handing out the cash prices to the winners.
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Bingo for veterans #278Z by American Legion at Great Lakes Naval Command, Condren Galleries.
Ashton Kroner of Road Home Program, spoke on what she was offering to Veterans of all walks of life, and regardless of the discharge status. The Road Home Program is affiliated with Rush Edu. The Road Home Program is an out patient program that has a treatment window of time ranging from one to approximately 25 days. Road Home Program is not a residential program. However, it works in tandem with other agencies that can assist Veterans with those needs.
Karyn Davidman
We were all honored by the presence of Karyn Davidman, Casework Director for Congressman Bradley S. Schneider. Because Karyn brought up points that were germane to women’s issues and Veterans, she enriched the discourse of this seminar. Most importantly, Karyn was able bring out the resources of the different Veterans at the table. Karyn Davidman was “Sine quo none”.
Enrichment
Clearly as different people came to the table with their life stories pertaining to women’s issues and the Military a sense of camaraderie and fellowship came to fore. Sharing, understanding, and open mindedness to all issues regarding women, the Military, was at hand. Above all, answers to difficult questions, and solutions were made manifest right on the spot by an attorney, educators, and caseworkers. Truly, this was a seminar that enriched the lives of all that attended and it can be said that we all walked away as better people from it.
Images Of Lake County Veterans Honors Women #274Z
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Veteran Women
Condren Galleries honors all Veteran women past and present. Because I am a veteran that served on board the USS Midway CV-41, I have made it my mission to give back to our country what it has given to us.
This article is about Congressman Bradley Schneider honoring Vietnam War Veterans, written by artist Stephen F. Condren, BFA-SAIC, of Condren Galleries, a Fine Arts Gallery. The event was to give Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition to the Veterans. Mr. Schneider posed with each veteran as he gave them their certificate. Most importantly, I proudly served aboard the USS Midway CV-41, and I was the ship’s artist for the Cruise Book “Taking care of business”. Congratulations Vietnam War Veterans!
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition From Congressman Brad Schneider
Honor
I served my country with honor as I am an Honorably Discharged Veteran of the United States Navy.
My mantra is as follows: I am a man of honor, and if there no honor in it, I am not there. Put before me anyone that will argue otherwise.
Service
The great thing about Veterans is that they think outside of themselves and direct their efforts towards others!
Veterans of the Vietnam War
Present at the ceremony to honor Vietnam War Veterans, were member of local American Legion and VFW post in all honor. These fine men and women that have served our country were there to support those that have given their lives for our freedom as well as to share in the spirit of truth and honor the service of our local patriots.
USS Midway CV-41
I joined the Navy at the very end of the Vietnam War, however, I was there in spirit. I served on the aircraft carrier USS Midway CV-41, now a museum in San Diego. Because the Midway was involved in “Operation Frequent Wind”, which was the evacuation of Vietnam, where there were many refugees on the Midway. I served my country with honor as I am an Honorably Discharged Veteran of the United States Navy.
Cruise Book ~ Taking Care Of Business
While serving aboard the Midway, there was an art competition for the artist of the Ship’s WestPac Cruise Book “Taking Care Of Business”. Because I was the best artist on board, I won the competition. As the artist, I was given the honor to sit before the Commander of Carrier Group Three, Rear Admiral William Newell Small , Chief of Staff, Captain David E. Leue, Captain, USS Midway CV-41, Lawrence C. Chambers, and Executive Officer Captain L. H. Grimes Jr., and draw their portraits! Further, I drew every Department of the USS Midway CV-41.
Rear Admiral Small, USS Midway CV-41, Pen & Ink Drawing by Stephen F. Condren.
Signature and note by Rear Admiral William N. Small
After the Cruise Book was published Rear Admiral Small personally invited me into his suite on board the USS Midway and to expressed to me how pleased he was with the drawing. The Admiral had a copy made of the pen & ink portrait that I drew of him. After this, right in front of me, he sat down and wrote a commemorative note on the drawing and signed it. This signed drawing now hangs in my home and is ever cherished.
Signature and note by Rear Admiral William N. Small, USS Midway CV-41, 1976.
Captain L. C. Chambers, Commanding Officer, USS Midway
The Commanding Officer of the USS Midway was Captain Lawrence Cleveland Chambers. Captain Chambers was the first Black American to command an air craft carrier. Later in his career, Captain Chambers was promoted to Rear Admiral and Commander of Carrier Strike Group Three.
Captain Lawrence C. Chambers, Commanding Officer USS Midway CV-41, pen & ink drawing by Stephen F. Condren, 1976.
Russian Bear
A short interesting story about the captain. One day while at sea the Air Boss, Commander Theodorelos, was looking out the window of his post on the island, and then noticed, with his naked eyes, a Russian Bear (Russia’s leading bomber), headed directly to the port side of the USS Midway. Immediately he sounded Alert-5 (a five minute readiness response by our F4 pilots). However, it was too late, long after our boys were in the air to escort the Russian bomber, it was long gone. I can just hear the Russians in their glory, howling with laughter.
Russian Bear Bomber. Courtesy Wikipedia.
Broken Window
Captain Chambers was notified of all this by phone, and when he heard that the Russians superseded the USS Midway without a strike force escort he took his phone and threw it at the bridge window ~ he cracked the bullet proof window! I would not want be the Operations Officer that day.
Operation Frequent Wind
The final phase of the evacuation of Vietnam from Saigon is called “Operation Frequent Wind”. The USS Midway played a vital role in this strategic naval deployment. In the pen & ink drawing below is an image of Executive Officer, Captain L. H. Grimes Jr., holding a refugee child in his arms, securing the child’s freedom. This was the drawing that won the competition and secured my post as ship’s artist for the USS Midway’s cruise book.
Captain L. H. Grimes Jr. With Child In Operation Frequent Wind Pen & Ink Drawing By Stephen F. Condren.
Helicopters Thrown Overboard
For ship security and integrity, the helicopters used for the evacuation of Saigon where thrown overboard.
Below on my coffee table is one of my copies of the USS Midway ship’s cruise book “Taking Care Of Business”.
USS Midway Cruise Book ~ Taking Care Of Business.
Location
The ceremony took place at Cook Memorial Library in Libertyville, Illinois. Because there a large number of people attending, a large meeting room in the lower level of the library where the event took place.
Congressman Bradley Schneider #271Z
Congressman
The Congressman honored each of the Vietnam War Veterans with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition. He called each veteran up to the podium and stood next to him for a photo-op while holding the certificate.
The Room was filled to capacity, and the presence of the military and veterans was seen everywhere.
Certificate Of Special Congressional Recognition
Photograph of Stephen F. Condren on shore, Japan, 1976
Stephen F. Condren Wearing Commemorative Service Jacket, 1975.
Photographs of the event
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Honorable Discharge
DD-214 Honorable Discharge Certificate
Thank you!
Greatly Appreciated
Dear Mr. Schneider,
I personally want to thank you for recognizing the Vietnam Veterans. Further, I want to thank you demonstrating to us your care and concern for all of us veterans that served our great country. Most importantly, I want to say “Thank you, for giving each one of us veterans here today this most honorable Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition and Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin!
God bless you and your family,
Stephen F. Condren ~ Artist
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Condren Galleries is deeply honored to be part of the Vietnam War Veterans ceremony of Congressman Bradley Schneider #271Z.
Stephen F. Condren
Artist
As an artist and a Vietnam War Veteran I am proud to receive this Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Bradley Schneider #271Z.
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Congressman Bradley Schneider #271Z with Stephen F. Condren of Condren Galleries and USS Midway CV-41.
Congressman Bradley Schneider #271Z honors Vietnam War Veterans by Stephen F. Condren at Condren Galleries.
