Air Combat Legends

This second volume of Air Combat legends by Nicolas Trudgian shows 50 aviation paintings, most completed since the artist's first volume was published in 1998. One of the world's most popular painters of military subjects, Nick's fascinating narrative compliments this splendid collection of aviation art. - Trudgian's clever interplay of light, shadow and colour, set in boundless landscapes and fascinating skies, provide intensely exciting snapshots of aerial combat not achievable with the camera. - The artist's detailed narrative describes the background to each painting, his methods of research, discussions with combat aircrews, and how these relate to his finished canvases. - The paintings, none of which has appeared in Trudgian's previous successful volume, are supported with wonderfully detailed pencil drawings - a medium in which the artist excels. - Renowned and much admired for the wealth of detail found in his works, Trudgian's paintings maintain a freshness that can be returned to time and time again. - Trudgian brings a reality and authenticity to this work that has made him a favourite with the pilots and crews of the combat aircraft featured in his paintings - an accolade achieved by very few aviation artists.