Aces In Action Journal

Red Trout, Blue Trout, Green Trout, Brook Trout...-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

Red Trout, Blue Trout, Green Trout, Brook Trout...

My first real illustration gig was in high school. I met with a local fly fishing shop to illustrate their product catalog in Boise, Idaho. I was 'hooked' and as a consumate trout-bum, I continued to paint and draw trout,...

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From Luxury to War - "Old Reliable" HMT Olympic Relic Art

From Luxury to War, the story behind "Old Reliable"

This Limited Edition Fine Art Print autographed by Artist Craig Tinder depicts the White Star Line's "Old Reliable" - the nickname for the RMS Titanic's sister-ship, the Olympic, while in pursuit of her would be attacker, the German U-Boat U-103 on 12 May 1918.

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Goodbye 2021 - Hello 2022-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

Goodbye 2021 - Hello 2022

With these uncertain times passing into history, I want to take a moment to thank all of you for supporting my work and continuing on this journey. Many of you have written me personal messages about how my work has connected...

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"High Tailed Lady" Christmas Eve 1944-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

"High Tailed Lady" Christmas Eve 1944

When I begin an art piece, I start researching for pinnacle moments in time to set the stage for the viewer. As I begin to uncover the layers of history through crew member log books, family stories, or the printed record, I find...

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The Last of the First - Memphis Belle-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

The Last of the First - Memphis Belle

Growing up as a kid, I had a poster on my bedroom wall of the B-17 Flying Fortress that combined the best of both the artistic and technical sides of the machine. The poster outlined various details of the most...

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Say goodbye to the 2021 Airshow Season!-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

Say goodbye to the 2021 Airshow Season!

We wrapped up the 2021 airshow season with a BANG! We made over 150 new friends and customers at #wingsovermonroe airshow in Monroe, NC. Thank you to everyone who visited our Aces In Action tent, learned about the making of...

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Wings of History - "The Scrappers" VBF-80 - FG-1D Corsair Relic Art

Wings of History, the story behind "The Scrappers"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder depicts Goodyear FG-1D Corsair No. 92095 in anticipation of "Operation Downfall" - the proposed Allied invasion of Japan that never materialized. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes an actual fragment from a Corsair No. 92095 from her 2022 restoration back to airworthiness. 

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WARBIRDS OVER MONROE - Nov 6 & 7 2021-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

WARBIRDS OVER MONROE - Nov 6 & 7 2021

Visit us at the Warbirds Over Monroe Airshow - this weekend! We'll be there set up with many new prints including my entire new range of Panoramic Profile Prints! See you there!

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Panoramic Prints Have Arrived!-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

Panoramic Prints Have Arrived!

Many new things are happening at the Aces In Action Workshop! We have a number of new, wide-format panoramic prints 36" x 12" (91cm x 30cm) which include a genuine relic from the vehicle depicted. These prints fit neatly in...

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