Tag Archives: Tom Fontanes
Hidden Meanings–But His Gift is Obvious
For Vietnam veteran Tom Fontanes, there’s more to art than meets the eye.. And he’ll show you what that means, if you ask him. Tom hides symbols and messages in his steampunk-style collages. His symbols relate to his service as … Continue reading
Honor, Freedom–and Talent
It’s one thing to know that “freedom isn’t free”. It’s another to hear the stories of our veterans, as they live that reality. Since July 4, 2011, the Veterans’ Art Show has been showcasing those stories. Now, they’re just about … Continue reading
Take Another Look: Artist Tom Fontanes
Lance Corporal Tom Fontanes, of the U.S. Marines, creates paintings with hidden messages! Tom, who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969, explains that some of his codes and symbols are personal. Others are simply backwards words and shapes that, … Continue reading