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Graeme Lothian
Graeme Lothian is an artist whose ability has seen him apply his talent to many different subjects - military, aviation, naval and landscape art. Having spent time in the army, taking on adventures such as parachuting, the discipline he has obtained from his experiences has been key to allowing him to take on his first love - painting - full time. Graeme first took on painting full-time by producing paintings of WW2 aircraft, such as Spitfires and Messerschmitts, but over his career in art, now spanning over two decades, has also produced many military and naval pieces too. More recently, he has undertaken a masive project of painting the River Thames, from its source, through London and beyond, producing over 50 paintings in this series, as well as a book. Graeme Lothian describes himself as a landscape painter. The paintings may have a Tiger, Steam Train, Spitfire or Kentish Oasts in them, but they're still landscapes. Graeme started painting in 1978 in oils, a medium he has stayed with since then. Joining the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces at the beginning of the 1980s, a parachuting accident curtailed his career and he returned to his first love - art. In the early 90s he formed a partnership with the late great Air Vice-Marshal Johnnie Johnson CB CBE DSO(two bars) DFC(bar) the top scoring Allied fighter pilot of WWII. Embarking on a career as an aviation artist, travelling all over Britain and Europe obtaining the signatures for his prints. Personally meeting the most famous aviators and top aces of both sides of the last war. Graemes first book An Artist on the Thames came out in 2004. His second, An Artist in London, which has taken 5 years to complete, is due out in the autumn of 2012. In between, he printed an Everest painting carrying the signatures of Sir Edmund Hillary and Sir Chris Bonnington. Graeme had solo exhibitions in 1981, 1989 in Sydney, Australia, 2007, 2008. In 2009, Graeme was one of only 56 other artists to exhibit at the internationally acclaimed and prestigious BP Portrait Awards at the National Portrait Gallery, London. In 2010 Graeme went to Afghanistan as the artist to the Joint Forces Medical Group (JFMG). He covered everything medical in Helmand including many hours in the hospital at Camp Bastion watching the surgeons operating. The subsequent paintings and artwork were displayed at the Royal Society of Medicine, Wimpole Street, London. He returned to Afghanistan as the official artist to 20 Armoured Brigade and 101 Logistic Brigade's Herrick 15 winter tour 2011-2012. This time he was covering first the logistics and then the infantry soldier, taking him to places such as Nad e Ali, Babaji, Nahr e Saraj and Gereshk. 20 Armoured Brigade published an art book, 'Soldiers Flowers', showing art from their serving personnel on the tour. Graeme, subject to confirmation, is due back in Helmand again, this time as artist to 4 Mechanized Brigade, commanded by Brigadier Bob Bruce on their Herrick 17 winter tour, 2012-2013. Born in Sri Lanka, Graeme has painted all over the world including Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Nepal, Syria, India and most recently Oman and Jordan. His originals hang all over the world and to date has had over 80 limited edition art prints published. Graeme with German Ace Ernst Wilhelm Reinert and the painting Fighter General Graeme sketching in Musa Qala, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, March 2010.
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105mm Light Gun of the Royal Artillery, Helmand, Afghanistan by Graeme Lothian. Royal Artillery preparing to fire their 105mm Light Gun at MOB PRICE, Helmand Province on Herrick 17. |
Covent Garden by Graeme Lothian. (GS) No text for this item |
Surgeons of Camp Bastion by Graeme Lothian. No text for this item |
Pantiles at Tunbridge Wells by Graeme Lothian. No text for this item |
Albert Hall and Memorial by Graeme Lothian. (GS) No text for this item |
Trafalgar Square - Evening by Graeme Lothian. (GS) No text for this item |
Tribute to Erich Hartmann by Graeme Lothian. No text for this item |
Defenders of the Reich by Graeme Lothian. Major Rudolf Rudi Sinner of STAB.III/JG7 attacking B-17s of 91st Bomb Group during March 1945. Attacking in a Kette of three aircraft from behind and below targeting the tailenders and rising over the B-17s. Avoiding any debris and evading the incoming fighter escort, who are dropping down from their top cover positions. Rudolf Sinner acheived a total of 39 victories, including two in the Me262. |
The View East from London Bridge by Graeme Lothian. Pleasure boats heading up river to Westminster after going out as far as Greenwich and the Thames flood barrier, a police launch makes its way eastwards to Tower Bridge. This was built in 1894 to allow ships further access up river. HMS Belfast is an 11,000 ton Navy cruiser which served throughout the Second World War and opened as a museum in 1971. In the distance can be seen Canada Tower, part of the Canary Wharf development. On the south bank, London Bridge City comprises of the Hays Galleria complex, a 100 foot high glass roof covers the former Hays Wharf where the great tea clippers once moored. |
In Defence of the Homeland by Graeme Lothian. (P) Me109s take off in their continued defence against Allied bombers. |
Apaches over Helmand by Graeme Lothian. Apache helicopters over Helmand Province, Afghanistan. |
Tribute to the Royal Army Veterinary Corps by Graeme Lothian. No text for this item |
Pedro by Graeme Lothian. Pedro - American Black Hawk CASEVAC helicopter. |
Dogfight - Battle of Britain by Graeme Lothian. (P) No text for this item |
Night Defender by Graeme Lothian. (P) Messerschmitt Me110 night fighter attacking Lancaster bombers during a night raid. This original drawing is signed by three top night fighter pilots and radio operators. |
Adolf Galland by Graeme Lothian. Adolf Galland fought in the great Battles of Poland, France and Britain, leading the famous JG26 Abbeville Boys. He flew in combat against the RAFs best including Douglas Bader, Bob Stanford Tuck and Johnnie Johnson. In 1941, at the age of 29, he was promoted to Inspector of the Fighter Arm. In 1942 Hitler personally selected Galland to organise the fighter escort for the Channel Dash mission. He became the youngest General in the German High Command but open disagreements with Hermann Goering led to his dismissal at the end of 1944. He reverted to combat flying, forming the famous JV44 wing flying the Me262 jet fighter, and was the only General in history to lead a squadron into battle. With 104 victories, all in the West, Adolf Galland received the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. |
REME Recovery by Graeme Lothian. Recovering a vehicle in Helmand. A support dumper truck has edged over to the side of the track which has given way under the weight. Two REME soldiers are pulling out the tow-rope (which is made of metal cables) and will attach this to the stranded vehicle. every vehicle will have a top-gunner, heavily armed with an array of weapons - usually the GPMG. When the convoy is stationary for any period of time they are at their most vulnerable to attack, so speed is of the essence to get the convoy on its way again. |
Borough Market by Graeme Lothian. (GS) No text for this item |
Queen's Royal Hussars, Afghanistan by Graeme Lothian. Queen's Royal Hussars meeting the locals on patrol in Helmand. |
EOD Bomb Disposal Engineers by Graeme Lothian. An EOD team move down a track in Helmand Province - watched by curious locals. The lead elements carrying a 'Vallon' (IED mine detector) and a dog handler will go out in front of the main command soldiers. If detected, the personnel seen in the rear of the group will make safe the IED and the process can begin again. |
Bob Doe - Spitfire Ace by Graeme Lothian. (P) Spitfire D-AZ of Royal Air Force Spitfire Ace Bob Doe is shown in a steep turn. |
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