- Robert A. Fletcher
Robert (Bob) A. Fletcher; illustrator, artist, and recognized leader; brings a heightened awareness to the American veteran through his military paintings. While he is best known for his military artwork, his scenes of
Warwick, New York and lowerHudson Valley ofNew York have been widely praised.Career
After serving in the
Korean War , Fletcher became a general partner in the advertising agency Fletcher-Walker-Gessell. For twenty five years he worked with a variety of prestigious clients to create corporate themes, promotion themes, promotion concepts, corporate/client programs, corporate presentations, government proposals, and illustrations. His illustrations appeared in countless magazines throughout the years and his technical drawings have been featured inAviation Week ,Flight Magazine , and Jane’s Armament Books.Exhibitions
In commemoration of National Veteran’s Week 2000 Fletcher was invited to exhibit twenty one military paintings at the Cannon Office Building rotunda,
Washington D.C. The event was sponsored by CongressmanBen Gilman .To commemorate National Veteran’s Week 2002 Fletcher was again invited to exhibit twenty one military paintings at the Russell Senate Office Building rotunda, Washington D.C. The event was sponsored by Senator
John Warner of Virginia. This occasion also marked the introduction of the book Remembrance: A Tribute to America’s Veterans.Work
Known for his unusual approach to a subject, Robert Fletcher evokes powerful emotions surrounding the theme of his paintings. The viewer becomes a witness to the event while it is taking place. Light and shadows as well as subtle colors with brilliant counterparts combine to capture the essence of the subject.
Much of Fletcher's work features historic
Warwick, New York , theWarwick Valley , theHudson Valley , and areas ofNew England such asNewport, Rhode Island .His military funeral paintings portray a balance of hope, love, and caring. Military funerals have always been meaningful in America. Burials are somber, serious, and final. The book Remembrance: A Tribute to America's Veterans was a collaboration between Robert A. Fletcher and his son Robert B. Fletcher, author/writer. This classic volume, richly illustrated, delves into the history of America’s wars from the
Revolutionary War to Afghanistan.Honors
In 1999 he was honored as American Legion Citizen of the year in Orange County, New York. He was recently nominated Outstanding Senior of New York Sate.
In 2005 he illustrated a children’s book- I Grew Up On A Farm- by Alan Lewis. He served as guest illustrator of 2006 for the White House Commission on Remembrance.
External links
source: www.veterantribute.com [http://www.veterantribute.com]
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