SALE !!! NOW $150.00 ea. on all Special order museum quality Giclee' prints:  A Giclee' is actually a printing process. whereby, illustrations are printed individually; not in mass production like lithographs.  This printing process enables fine details normally lost in the usual printing process to be brought out in each print.  Our illustrations are printed on a heavy watercolor paper of museum quality.  These prints are sure to outlast the collector.  We've chosen this printing process because of the fine quality and detail that appears on each and every print.  We wish to only offer you the best and we think this process is the best! Click on the picture for a larger view and ordering information.
	Approaching the Shoreline... It's about 3 A.M. and the sky is black. The water is cold. You're moving slowly and quietly towards the shore. The only sound is the water that's dripping off of you and your weapon. The tide is up, so you can wade right up to the brush on the beach just ahead. you glance left to the M60 gunner...ready to sweep the beach with a wall of 7.62 steel just in case there's a "welcoming committee"...and if there is, too bad for them...keep moving.... Printed on High Quality Photographic Paper.
	One foot in the Water... Dedicated to all the operators who'd like to keep one foot in the water! What with all the mountain and desert operations ongoing, some folks still long for the water. Yeah, the deep, dark, freezing ass cold, shark infested liquid confines of Neptune's realm. Hell, even the snake and alligator infested inland waters are almost a distant and fond memory....You gotta be at least half crazy to want to do this for a living, right?  absolutley. See you down range!
	Fully Equipped... Someone said, It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it...Well, thats a balancing act when it comes to carrying gear into battle. In this equipment detail, the operator carrires almost everything on his web gear but the kitchen sink...and if they made a pouch for that, he'd probably bring that too... but for now he'll concern himself with the essential water and bullets! His Blackhawk gear is set up specifically for his personal weapon, the M60E3  with room left over for any other gear his specific mission calls for. He'll enter the theater of operations fully equipped!!
	Talking Tactics US army special forces operators gather in the relative safety of a small, crumbling structure to plan their next move. This area is not secured, so an M60 is posted to keep watch while decisions are made. A member of the Afghan Army is present to assist in translating and as liason between the local population and special forces. The appearance of these operators suggests their isolation and length of time in the field...however, long whiskers and hair will, at times, help them to blend in, and in some ways alienate them a little less from the local peoples. Weapons present are as varied as the teams tasks. SAW 249, M60E3, AK 47 and SPAS12 automatic shotgun. From long range capabilitiy to cave clearing, these operators are prepared for the job that lies ahead of them.
	Canadian snipers in the Sha-e-kot   Although few in number, their contributions were considerable. Canadian snipers fought in tandem with their American allies, covering their advance in the Sha-e-kot valley, keeping the enemy off guard and saving American lives.Their shooting skills were nothing less than exemplary. These snipers wear the British desert DPM uniform with additional SAS smock. Whereas some wore the ghuille suit, others modified their uniforms with simple padding on the chest , arms and legs. Since this team uses the hefty 50 cal. Mcmillan tactical rifle, their number has been increased to three. The primary sniper employs the 50 cal., and the team commander, seen at the far left, scans the valley below. He carries the C3A1 Parker Hale sniper rifle with 10X scope.Team security falls to the man in the center. He carries the Diemaco C7A1 with M203A1 and Elcan C79 optical sight. He keeps tabs on their "six" for any uninvited company.  Leica bino/rangefinders lie within reach of the primary sniper. In the foreground are borrowed American ammo boxes...enough ammo to feed this diverse collection of weapons and to keep the team effective and protected...for a while anyway! There's no time to enjoy the view Mr. Taliban. Keep your head down..there's Canadian snipers in the Sha-e-kot!
	Tracks on the Trail   These Canadian snipers move with great stealth amongst the Afghan mountain rocks.  Their ghillie suits provide excellent camouflage, and when stationary, the snipers blend perfectly with their environment.  The trail in the foreground reveals fresh tracks in the dirt, and these snipers whom have been observing this trail for days, move into position to intercept this target of opportunity.  These tracks do not appear by coincidence...the enemy relies on these obscure and remote trails for their own covert movements and supply routes.  These snipers keep carefully to the rocks.  They leave no foot prints or evidence of their own presence.  The scout carefully examines the trail...He carries the Diemaco SFW carbine with M203 grenade capability.  The sniper carries the heavy McMillan 50 Cal tactical rifle.  By the time the sun has completely disappeared behind the mountain, this sniper team will be in place...silent...waiting...ready to practice their deadly trade.
	Rescue at dawn An operator is down and time is of the essence. That critical first hour is ticking away. Getting this man to advanced medical treatment and out of the field is primary one. The sun is creeping over the horizon and the cover of darkness will soon be gone. Airforce PJ's are trained, among other things, as first responders. They must quickly stabilize this soldier and prepare him  to be evacuated. At the same time, they must secure the perimeter and defend their exposed position...something else they're well trained to do! The team leader signals his team members with a quick tap on the shoulder..prepare to extract with your wounded! Two blackhawk helicopters have arrived on the scene, one preparing to land, as the other  pulls security at a distance to cover the exposed PJs. The remote mountains and desolate terrain will be a welcome sight...in the rearview mirror! These men put it all on the line, that others may live....
	Extraction from a Hot LZ   Their ammo, and quite possibly their luck nearly depleted, these operators are desperate for a lift home...and right now there's nothing more welcome than the sight of a blackhawk helicopter overhead coming in to haul their asses out! This recon team signals to the pilot as to their desperate position.  One man has taken shrapnel wounds to his right leg but  is still able to use his signal panel.  The other soldier  fires his M14 on full auto to keep the opposition at bay...  hot brass tumbles through the air.  He has placed two M67 frag grenades within reach--just in case.  The ground about them is littered with spent brass and empty magazines-indicating the ferocity of this encounter.  Its time to get the hell outta' dodge... "Request extraction from a hot LZ!"  A super detailed illustration!
	Covering the Climb Australian Special Forces Move to the High Ground-- Two "Aussies" ascend the mountainous terrain to get a better view of enemy activities.  The soldier in the foreground crouches behind a boulder and covers his counterparts climb.  His colt M4 at the ready.  He wears the shemagh for comfort and concealment.  The unique desert camo pattern (Auscam) identifies both these "operators" as Australians as well as the distinctive desert hat worn by the soldier in the background.  Both men are equipped with the 40mm M203 grenade launcher and have additional sights mounted atop their weapons.  The PEQ/2 laser sight is also an essential supplement on their firearms.  Sunglasses, Nomex  flight gloves, personal kit, and vital communications gear complete their needs for operations in the unforgiving "field." Another super detailed illustration!
	Eyes on the Valley Military Art of Special Forces-- This super detailed illustration shows a Special Forces soldier watching from high above on a mountain precipice.  Some of his "tools of the trade" include the SAW249, GPS system, compass, notepad, binoculars and AN/PRC-126 radio communications system.  He keeps a close eye on any movements far below that may indicate enemy activity.  His job is to see, but not be seen.  He lays low and keeps his own movements to a minimum.  His camouflage and field craft allow him to remain unseen while keeping "eyes on the valley."  Military Art of Special Forces
	Fallschirmjager on the Move German paratroops move into position! These paratroops wear the characteristic early pattern jump smocks.  They carry their own weapons of choice, such as the ubiquitous MP-40 sub-machine gun and the Russian PPSH-41 with stick magazine.  Their style of helmets, side lace shoes, and Luftwaffe eagle on their kit further identify them as the Elite Fallschirmjager!
	Cautious Advance Military Art of Special Forces-- This super detailed illustration depicts a shemagh clad operator moving slowly past the burning hulk of an obliterated enemy tank smoldering behind a sand berm...M60E3 at the ready, he wears the three colored desert camo uniform and his web gear is "set-up" to suit his own particular needs.  A trained eye watches for any movement ahead as he executes his "cautious advance" This is a special order print.  Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.
	Operation Iraqi Freedom The all too familiar smoke from the burning oil wells, the columns of vehicles... tanks, Bradleys, and Black Hawks.  Not to mention the fighting soldiers that make it all possible.  Heading straight for Baghdad!  We salute our men and women of our armed forces with this Operation Iraqi Freedom Illustration!  All insignia, unit, and division, have purposely been left out, so you can display this art along with your own specific patches and insignia in the open areas to the right and left of the soldiers in the foreground.  When framed, this is a perfect memoir for your brave accomplishments!  A huge "THANK YOU" to all the men and women who have bravely contributed to this endeavor.