Tag Archives: Veteran’s Art Show
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
Painting His Passion: Artist Antoine Lance Scott
Talented painter Antoine Lance Scott is an Army veteran, who’s currently exhibiting his work at the Veteran’s Art Show at Space Gallery, in South Pasadena. Antoine says he’s always loved painting–but didn’t pursue an art career, at first, because it … Continue reading
Visionary: Veterans Art Show Coordinator Jessica Arnold
After seeing some of the incredible work veterans created in art therapy, Jessica Arnold became inspired! Today she is the curator, coordinator, and original creator of the Veteran’s Art Show. Jessica organized the first Veteran’s Art Show to open on … Continue reading
Abstract Adventurer: Artist Daniel Schroeder
If it looks cool and grabs your attention, artist (and U.S. Marine) Daniel Schroeder will paint it! Daniel also does photography, sculpture AND designs furniture. You’ll get a chance to look at his work this Saturday, June 9th, at … 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