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Though personalized art appeared during World War I, and occasionally grew to incorporate the entire aircraft, most pilots carried a saying or a slogan, or a family crest, or squadron symbol. Some were named, but nose art was not common. During World War II, nose art not only saw its true beginnings, but its heyday.
No one knows exactly who started nose art first--it appeared with both the British and the Germans around the first time, with RAF pilots painting Hitler being kicked or skulls and crossbones on their aircraft, while German nose art was usually a personal symbol, named for a girlfriend or adopting a mascot (such as Adolf Galland using Mickey Mouse, something Walt Disney likely didn't approve of). It would be with the Americans, and a lesser extent the Canadians, that nose art truly became common--and started including its most famous forms, which was usually half-naked or completely naked women. This was not always true, but it often was.
The quality of nose art depended on the squadron or wing artist. Some of it was rather crude, while others were equal to the finest pinup artists in the United States, such as Alberto Vargas. For men thousands of miles away from home and lonely, a curvaceous blonde on a B-17 or a P-51 made that loneliness a bit easier. Others thought naked women were a little crude, and just limited themselves to names, or depicted animals, cartoon characters, or patriotic emblems, or caricatures of the Axis dictators they were fighting.
Generally speaking, there was little censorship, with squadron and group commanders rarely intervening on names or pictures; the pilots themselves practiced self-censorship, with profanity almost unknown, and full-frontal nudity nearly nonexistent. After the loss of a B-17 named "Murder Inc.," which the Germans captured and used to make propaganda, the 8th Air Force, at least, set up a nose art committee that reviewed the nose art of aircraft--but even it rarely wielded its veto. For the most part, nose art was limited only by the crew's imagination and the artist's ability. The British tended to stay away from the lurid nudes of the Americans, though the Canadians adopted them as well. (The Axis also did not use nose art in this fashion, and neither did the Soviets, who usually confined themselves to patriotic slogans on their aircraft, such as "For Stalin!" or "In the Spirit of the Motherland!")
When World War II ended, so did nose art, for the most part. In the peacetime, postwar armed forces, the idea of having naked women were wives and children could see it was not something the postwar USAF or Navy wanted, and when it wasn't scrapped, it was painted over. A few units (especially those away from home and family) still allowed it, but it would take Korea to begin a renaissance of nose art.
"Bungay Buckaroo" carries the tail number of 44-44175, but it never served with the USAAF; it was part of a Lend-Lease order sent to the RAF in India in 1944, then was rebuilt by the Indian Air Force in 1948 from the parts of other abandoned Liberators. When Pima acquired the aircraft in 1968, it was originally kept in its IAF colors until the 1990s, when one side was repainted as 44-44175, an aircraft of the 446th Bomb Group at Bungay, India--hence the name. Somewhat tame by B-24 standards (Far East B-24s in particular had a bigger "canvas" than most, and so many got voluptous nudes painted on them), "Bungay Buckaroo" depicts a mule sitting on a bomb--possibly a commentary on the B-24's flight characteristics. 31 mission marks are carried below the cockpit. Though I had originally photographed "Bungay Buckaroo" in 2019, I got a close-up of its nose art in 2022.
Usually, Robes can be wear at any time at home or a place like a spa. It will make your photo shoot more beautiful. These attires also comes in various types of colors, style, and sizes. But, if you want to give to your bridesmaid as a present? So choose the best and elegantly personalized satin robes for bridesmaids.
When I had a slab poured for my garage, I debated about going out that evening and writing something in the fresh cement. I couldn't think of anything cool to write, so I did nothing. Imagine my surprise when I went out the next morning to find that it had been personalized with paw prints.
Artist Spotlight: Truly special paper portraits by Chandresh of Parmar Art Creations. He tells about getting started as a paper artist and also shares his process and the tools he relies on:
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I made this "MP" brooch for a retirement gift. It is forged brass with a stainless steel pin. I was inspired by Alexander Calder's initials brooches.
This is a recycled Crown Royal bottle, all labels removed, that I turned into a pretty soap dispenser for the bathroom. This is a gift so it is personalized with the initial if their last name, that is etched on the bottle.
This is a little wedding gift put together for our friends Monique and Peter. There are two personalized towels, a hot water bottle & matching cover, a girlie cosmetic bag, a little softie, some lavender tea bags and a candle & base (not made by me and not shown). I put them all together in this very French market basket.
12 personalized favor tags for the ultimate party thrower. They are perfect for baby showers and kids birthday parties.
Each favor tag is printed on textured 80lb. card stock measuring 2" in diameter. Every tag is hole punched and secured with a stainless steel eyelet and finished with a chocolate ribbon. The ribbon measures 9" once fed through the eyelet.
I'm usually not one who fancies overly complicated tactical weaponry, so I tried to keep it neat and somewhat simple. Custom parts include the collapsible stock, pistol grip, magazine, hand-guard, flash-hider, iron sight, dust cover and scope. (Also engraved a logo of sorts into the receiver)
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Want to have the busy board with the name of your child?
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We are making special and unique busy boards for kids. They are educational, safe and fun to play with. This personalized busy board has 2 peek-a-boo doors with dinosaurs on them, coloured balls to pull and rattle, two locks and a wheel! What is special here, that's the name of a little boy. So if you want unique busy board write us now.
Personalized yarn bowl available on Etsy www.etsy.com/listing/267513739/personalized-ceramic-yarn-...
Learn how to create personalized greeting cards using GIMP, Inkscape and Scribus. This year I decided to create some cards for my family, friends, co-workers and calligraphy guild members (card exchange).
I created 60 personalized 5″ x 7″ (A7) greeting cards. Each card had a persons (or family’s) name done in authentic calligraphy draped on top of seasonal stock photography and textures. The inside of the cards have greetings also done in authentic calligraphy — around six greetings that are mixed and matched with the cards. All of the lettering was completed with my new designer type that I plan to offer commercially. I also created a couple of stock cards for events that come up throughout the year.
This project workflow consisted of starting in GIMP for processing the background images and the typeface itself, then Inkscape for the layout of each card (outsides & insides), then Scribus for the production of a single 120 page PDF (version 1.4) file that was sent to the print shop. This was a really fun project that anyone can do using completely FREE software. I have two courses that would help you create these from start to finish — Digital Arts Course & my Desktop Publishing Course that are available at gimpmagazine.org/courses
Overall I am really happy with the outcome. The quality of the print job was exceptional. It is unusual to get a completely personalized card with your name on it so everyone has expressed thanks and some have said they look forward to next year. I really love the look of these cards. The printing specifications include:
-5″ x 7″
-Double sided
-Scored & folded
-Full bleed printing (added 1/8″ around – 7.25″ x 10.25″)
-Colour
-FSC Standard Gloss Cover – White – 111lb paper
-Uses standard A7 Envelopes
Contact me if you are interested in having me create a quantity of custom cards for you. Your family photo, custom calligraphy or anything design oriented can be created. Contact me at gimpmagazine.org/contact or create these yourself using GIMP, Inkscape and Scribus!
Cheers & Seasons Greetings
Steve
wedding cake ordered by the friends of the bride and groom... each layer signifying... they met while playing club volley ball and drinking beer... they are going to peru for their honeymoon and they are moving to south of holland to be farmers in the future ;)
This 2 tier cake has lavender stripes and swags accented with pink jewels. There were lavender crowns on the top tier and the birthday girls name pops off the cake. The cake is pearlized and covered with a sugar crystals for extra sparkle
Personalized sports posters created using YOUR photos, because nothing commemorates a season, a team, or a championship like having something special that your player can display for all friends and family to see. Visit www.frenzy-designs.com to get yours today!
This group paid for an "animal encounter" with the otters. They received personalized time with a zookeeper, plus ways to interact with Piper and Luani, the North American river otters. 1/2
Create your own designer look right from your home computer! These posh printables are perfect for your next party and help set the tone for your big day.
1. Choose your favorite design!
Choose your favorite design. Wording, color and font changes are done at no extra charge. See something you like, but want to customize it? Send me a message & we can design a personalized invitation just for you!
2. Personalize it!
Convo me on etsy or send an email to blushprintables[@]gmail.com with your information, including color and font selections. It's as simple as that!
3. Proof it!
Within 3 business days, you can expect a proof sent to you via email. Double check that all your info and modifications are to your liking. Keep in mind that 2 revisions are included, but anything additional is a $5 fee.
4. Print it!
After you approve the design, I'll send you a high resolution file to use however you'd like. (Other file formats are available [JPEG, TIF, PND] so please specify when placing your order. By default, PDFs will be sent. .AI files are available for a $10 fee.) Print yourself or stop at a print specialist to do the work for you. You can even upload to an online printer [vistaprint.com, walmart.com, snapfish.com, etc]. This is truly a cost effective way to have prints made!
This CD contains 19 “wiggly” tracks. Along with The Wiggles®,
Captain Feathersword and Dorothy the Dinosaur speak directly to the child around 40
times. This CD includes the very popular “Have a Happy Birthday” song and “Wiggly
Party Song”. It takes the child on an adventure with The Wiggles® and their friends.
The CD has a running time of just under 30 minutes and is personalized for over 1600 names. Available at www.PersonallyYoursBooks.com
Enjoy personalized attention at Grand Velas Beauty Salon
1. SPA Rituals for hands and feet.
2. Manicure and Pedicure
3. Hair Care
4. Barber Corner
5. Make Up
Spa at Grand Velas Riviera Maya is a blissful journey to wellness and tranquility. rivieramaya.grandvelas.com/
This is an iPhone background image I created using the latest imaging of our place in the Milky Way. The blacked out areas are my phone number and gmail address.
Our Personalized Flip Flops are a wedding reception must have. Reward your feet by slipping out of your uncomfortable ceremony heels and into these ultra soothing, reception slippers! Fit for all occasions, these fun flippies also make great gifts for year round celebrating!