Description This is to pay tribute to the Combat Veteran. I wanted to put a man in uniform explaining to his son he was named after the man that saved his life.I didn't care for the uniform and transformed it to civilian attire. Still not satisfied with the impact of the painting I painterly amputated the left leg. Each marker has a conlict on it WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq.I've pictured my vet as a Vietnam Veteran. If it weren't for the sacrifices of these men there was a chance that I could have been among those sent overseas.
Gene Ritchhart Ritchhart, Arlington, Wa. Member Since July 2010 Artist Statement I was born in july of 1955 in San Diego, Ca. My dad was career Navy so I pretty much grew up around Naval Air Staions on the west coast.I graduated El Cajon High School in El Cajon, Ca in 1974 and enlisted in the Army. I spent most of my time in Mainz, West Germany. My job in the army was as a mechanized infantry driver, driving the old armoured personnel carriers. I came back home and got out of the army and used my GI Bill to get an AA degree in art. My 3rd try at marriage was apparently the right one as my wife has put up with me now for 22 years. She's OK. We make our home in Arlington, Wa. now; at the foot hills of the Cascade Mountains.