ARTIST: Steve Ferguson (American, born 1946)
NAME: Plane - 1985 MiG 29
YEAR: 2003
MEDIUM: gouache on board
CONDITION: Excellent.
SIGHT SIZE: 16 x 14 inches / 40 x 35 cm
BOARD SIZE: 20 x 15 inches / 50 x 38 cm
SIGNATURE: lower left
NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover of the MiG 29 from the 100 Year of Powered Flight Collection. MiG-29 was designed to combat the latest fighters from the United States, and was first flown on October 6, 1977. This Soviet aircraft features a blended high-lift, low drag wing and fuselage, while its widely-spaced twin engines have specially tailored air intakes that maximize its high angle-of-attack capability. As a result, the MiG-29 has dazzled air show crowds with its nose stuck almost vertically in the air. Powered by two Isotov/Sarkisov RD33 afterburning turbojets, the MiG-29 has a top speed of 1,519 mph. As a fighter, it carries six under-wing missiles of a variety of types and has a single 30-mm cannon as backup. The MiG-29's performance is comparable to that of the Boeing F- 15, and it is equipped with missiles that can be fired from any angle.
PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
CATEGORY: antique vintage painting
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BIOGRAPHY:
Steve is known best for creating vibrant and passionate pieces of art. He started his training at the age of 34 and had his first exhibition in Sussex a year later. He channels his inspiration from nature, texture and form with the inspiration of many great artists past and present and particularly from the Cornish artists and sculptors.For the past nine years he has been selling his work at Greenwich Art and Craft market in London.In the past two year his work has been displayed successfully in galleries in Sussex and further a field.Galleries in which Steven's work can be viewed are Io Gallery in Brighton ,The Wood Store in Brighton Green tree Gallery at Borde hill gardens in West Sussex , Gallery fifty five in Hampshire,Fisherton mill Gallery in Sailsbury,Saltbox Gallery in York and Doghouse Gallery in Belfast.