These images are by New York City based artist Robert Longo. Props to but does it float for spotting these, truly a great find. I have always been fascinated with anything and everything to do with aviation, so these are of obvious appeal. The coolest thing is the process behind them; though they look like photographs at first, they are actually graphite and charcoal drawings, based off projected photographs. The background disappears and all that is left is the strikingly detailed subject. These pilot renderings are my favorite, but much of his other work is up on his site for your enjoyment.
Robert Longo
06.24.2009
oh my…I as well am a huge fan of anything to do with aviation and especially enjoy fighter helmets. fantastic post here Alex, thanks!
I wasn’t a fan until I saw these! and to think they’re done in graphite as well, what a great idea.
wow… impressive.
Jonathan Zawada.
check it out:
http://www.theselby.com/5_6_09_RobertLongo/