pilot art

So... Kerry and I are pilots. Yep... we are female AND we are pilots... crazy huh?!?! well... some people seem shocked when we tell them. Anywho... it's not that easy to find stylish pilot-type art. This post is inspired by this super cool pilot meerkat that Kerry recently picked up on etsy.

{berkley illustration}

I decided to search for "pilot" in the art category and not surprisingly (because there is some seriously amazing art on etsy) I found quite a few pilot-y art pieces that I'd love to have displayed in my home... and not in an "I-love-me-room".

I've been seeing paintings on book pages more and more lately and I have to say I'm a fan.

{Little Bluebird Studios}

{Anna Todaro's Fine Art and Prints} - this may be my favorite one. Amelie. Seriously considering buying it.

{raw art letterpress}

{Bunny Dee Art}

{Pinwheels We Love}

{Kiwitopia}

I have two black and white photos of the WASPs (Women Airforce Service Pilots) hanging in my living room. I did my undergrad History research paper on them. It is very cool, and often underrepresented part of our history. This top image is probably the most "iconic" image you'll see if you look up the WASP. I just found the second image and I love it. I love how her hair is blowing and check out her sandals! 

(When our Mothers went to War)

(read here about how the WASP were finally awarded the Congressional Gold Medal) 

Kerry, don't you wish that we looked that glamourous climbing into the plane?

And to wrap it up with even MORE photos, here are some shots of Kerry and I at work.

Comments

[Kerry]

I really love that Anna Todaro print, it's my favorite also, I just might have to purchase it. Love the new blog look!

[Kirsty Neale]

Such a great collection of images, and I love that you're both pilots who write a blog together. This is my first visit here, and I'm even more keen to look around and find out a bit more now I know what you do (is that very shallow of me?!).

Those WW2 photos are amazing, too - I saw a documentary a few months ago about the female pilots who flew planes between airfields and military bases here in the UK during the war, and it was incredible. Quite a few of them were still alive (obviously very old by now) and spoke really movingly about their experiences. To realise what they did and how much they must have experienced during their lifetime was properly awe-inspiring.

[Jenn]

I am so glad you enjoyed your "visit" :) I too am at awe at what those women accomplished, they were so amazing and brave and I definitely feel honored to follow in their footsteps.

[Teri D.]

pilots and crafters? wow you guys are ROCKSTARS!!!!!!
xo teri

[Jenn]

why thank you!! so sweet of you to say :)