About

About the Artist

Craig Tinder is an aviation and military artist dedicated to preserving history through his collectible fine art. Each piece combines detailed illustration with authentic relics recovered from historic aircraft, ships, and vehicles—transforming artifacts of the past into educational and inspiring works of art.

Craig’s passion for aviation began at the Reno Air Races in the 1980s, where he met legendary aviators such as Pappy Boyington and R.A. “Bob” Hoover. These early encounters ignited a lifelong commitment to honoring those who served through art.

Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

Over the Years

With a career in design engineering, digital illustration, and fine art, Craig brought his technical precision into the art world—creating celebrated pieces for heroes including Medal of Honor recipient James E. Swett, Clarence “Bud” Anderson, Dean Caswell, Dr. Eugene Richardson, Brian Shul, Chuck Yeager, and many more. As a certified Loadmaster and restoration operator with the Commemorative Air Force, he helped restore and fly aboard the famed B-17 Flying Fortress.

Craig’s artwork and aviation products have been featured in museums and collections around the world and has been commissioned by numerous historical institutions—including the Military Aviation Museum, New England Air Museum, The Hangar at 743, Vintage Wings, National Naval Aviation Museum, and the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site—culminating in the design of the Tuskegee Airmen National Memorial in Walterboro, South Carolina.

The Mission

From relics of WWI biplanes to fragments of modern fighter jets, every piece Craig creates tells a story of bravery, innovation, and sacrifice. His mission is simple yet profound: to educate, inspire, and keep history alive through art that can be seen, felt, and remembered.

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