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Announcing our first annual Virtual Art Show!

The CAAA presents a virtual art show on the theme Help From Above - Humanitarian Aviation.
Updated 27 Aug 21

Please welcome new member Jake Fowell to the CAAA Main Gallery

Jake's professional background is in architecture, but he also studied watercolour painting, oil portraiture and life drawing at the Toronto School of Art and Central Technical School over a period of years. He has privately shown work and in gallery exhibitions and willingly accepts commissions.

Added 22 Jul 21

Presentation of a painting by late CAAA President Dale MacMullin to the New Brunswick Aviation Museum

The painting depicts Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin (Serial No. C4017), flown by Captain Albert Debrisay Carter, DSO and Bar, Belgian Croix de Guerre, of Moncton, NB, while he was serving with No. 19 Squadron in Spring 1918.

Added 22 Jun 21

AerialViews Vol 26 #2, May 2021

The May issue of AerialViews, the quarterly newsletter of the Canadian Aerospace Artists Association (CAAA) Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) has been mailed out to members. If you want to receive this fine publication, all you have to do is join CAAA. It is included with your membership and is sent out quarterly to associate members, artist members and institutional members.

Highlights of this issue include:

Call for Entries for the 2021 CAAA Virtual Art Show
Looking Back: The Flying Wing, Part 2
Book Review: The Secret Lives of Colour
The Art of Perspective, Part V - Grids and Squares
Designing with Value, Part 2
Electronic Payments for Artists
Tech Tips
Getting Things Right - WWII paint colour variations
Did You Know?

Plus member news and illustrations!

Added 15 May 21

CAAA Member "Doby" Dobrostanski has added a painting to the CAAA Main Gallery

Doby's painting depicts a CH-113 Labrador helicopter conducting a rescue in the BC mountains.

Added 13 May 21

CAAA Member "Doby" Dobrostanski has been added to the CAAA Main Gallery

Doby has created some very interesting aviation artwork over the years, including large murals and 3-D works.

Added 29 Apr 21

CAAA member C. Grant Gulland has been working on a project for the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton. It's a painted panel featuring the aircraft of 437 Squadron that will be incorporated into a replica fuselage section of a Boeing 707.

Added 28 Apr 21

C. Grant Gulland has added a new painting to the CAAA Main Gallery

A CH-124 Sea King helicopter approaches HMCS Iroquois. Painted for a retired teacher colleague who once served aboard her.

Added 29 Mar 21

Bob Poole has added a new painting to the CAAA Main Gallery

An Air Canada Airbus A340-500 in the moonlight en route from Toronto to Hong Kong.

Added 20 Mar 21

Please welcome new member Elena Vasileva to the CAAA Main Gallery

Elena has a background in architecture, but is now a full-time artist-illustrator working in both ink and watercolour.

Added 18 Mar 21

Wesley Lowe has added a new painting to the CAAA Main Gallery

Two Avro Lancasters returning home are met by a Hawker Hurricane.

Added 16 Mar 21

Bob Poole has added a new painting to the CAAA Main Gallery

This McDonnell Douglas 'Super' DC-8-63 was originally flown by C.P. Air until 1984 when four of these Aircraft were bought by Worldways Canada.

Added 08 Mar 21

AerialViews Vol 26 #1, February 2021

The February issue of AerialViews, the quarterly newsletter of the Canadian Aerospace Artists Association (CAAA) Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) has been mailed out to members. If you want to receive this fine publication, all you have to do is join CAAA. It is included with your membership and is sent out quarterly to associate members, artist members and institutional members.

Highlights of this issue include:

In Memorium: Dale MacMullin
Looking Back: The Flying Wing
TLC For Your Brushes
The Art of Perspective, Part IV - Non-Perspective Drawing
Things to do When the Painting is Finished
Tempest to Fly Again
KB882 Restoration
Getting the Size Right
Did You Know?

Plus more news and illustrations!

Added 25 Feb 21

Colin Bowley has added a new painting to the CAAA Main Gallery

"Canada's Lindbergh" features the arrival of the first Canadian to fly the Atlantic, James Erroll Boyd of Toronto, at the Scilly Isles in a Bellanca WB-2 on 9 October 1930.

Added 16 Feb 21

Helene Girard has added a new painting to the CAAA Main Gallery

This one depicts a deHavilland Twin Otter on a northern lake.

Added 26 Jan 21

Wesley Lowe has added a new painting to the CAAA Main Gallery

This new oil painting features famed Canadian pilot Willie McKnight and 242 Squadron in the Battle of Britain.

Added 08 Jan 21

New links added to the CAAA Links Page

Flights of History
Compendium of historical Canadian Aviation stories by different authors, many with accompanying photographs. A good place to look for inspiration and a jumping off point for historical research.

Pacific Wrecks
Searchable compendium of information on shipwrecks and aircraft crash sites in the Pacific through history (not just WWII), with lots of useful historical details on each.

Added 05 Jan 21

Please welcome new member Terry Burt to the CAAA Main Gallery

Terry is a commercial and corporate pilot and creates his artwork digitally.

Added 11 Dec 20

AerialViews Vol 25 #4, November 2020

The November issue of AerialViews, the quarterly newsletter of the Canadian Aerospace Artists Association (CAAA) Chapter of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) has been mailed out to members. If you want to receive this fine publication, all you have to do is join CAAA. It is included with your membership and is sent out quarterly to associate members, artist members and institutional members.

Highlights of this issues include:

Full colour cover painting by our late president, Dale MacMullin
The Flemish Technique, Part III
The Art of Perspective, Part III
Novel "Show" by the Guild of Aviation Artists in Britain
In Praise of Pencil
Overworking
Honing Your Drawing Skills
Full colour back cover of Martin Myers' prize-winning painting
Did You Know?

Plus more news and illustrations!

Added 27 Nov 20

The CAAA regrets to announce the passing of our immediate past-president, Dale MacMullin

Sadly, Dale passed away on Nov 11, only a few weeks after stepping down as president due to a cancer diagnosis. As a memorial, we are preserving Dale's gallery entry. Here is a link to his obituary.

Added 25 Nov 20

Avi Barzel has added five paintings to the CAAA Main Gallery

Avi is a Toronto-based artist and illustrator who works in both traditional and digital media, as well as combining them in mixed media. His latest selection of images pays tribute to all those whom we remember on Remembrance Day.

Added 09 Nov 20

Change in CAAA Executive

CAAA has sad news to report: After 3+ years serving as CAAA President, Dale MacMullin has had to step down for health reasons.

In accordance with the CAAA constitution, 1st Vice-President Eric Mitchell takes over as President and Ardell Bourgeois will move into the 1st VP position.

Added 03 Nov 20

Please welcome new member Sam Cole to the CAAA Main Gallery

Sam is a bush pilot and commercial airline pilot who paints scenes from his personal experience in watercolour.

Added 24 Oct 20

Please welcome new member Avi Barzel to the CAAA Main Gallery

Avi is a Toronto-based artist and illustrator who works in both traditional and digital media, as well as combining them in mixed media. He is starting off with six images in our gallery and there is a link to his website where many more are on display.

Added 01 Sep 20

AerialViews Vol 25 #2, May 2020 and Vol 25 #3, August 2020

The shutdown due to COVID-19 caused delays in printing, therefore the May and August issues of AerialViews, the quarterly newsletter of the Canadian Aerospace Artists Association (CAAA) have been mailed out together. If you want to receive this fine publication, all you have to do is join CAAA. It is included with your membership and is sent out quarterly to associate members, artist members and institutional members.

Highlights of these issues include:

Making Your Own Acrylics
The Flemish Technique, Parts I and II
Looking Back - Commercial Aviation Accident Statistics
The Art of Perspective, Parts I and II
Taming Masking Fluid
Keeping it Interesting
The Zorn Palette
Colour Harmony
Understanding Colour Bias
The Psychology of Colour

Plus more news and illustrations!

Added 23 Aug 20

Helene Girard has added a new painting to the CAAA Main Gallery

"Landing at Puvirnituq" is another of her striking paintings of aviation in Canada's north.

Added 26 Jun 20

Layne Larsen has added a new painting to the CAAA Main Gallery

This portrait of an A-10 pilot was created to demonstrate the Flemish Technique and the process will be described in detail in upcoming issues of AerialViews, the CAAA quarterly newsletter.

Added 09 Jun 20

Wesley Lowe has added a new painting to the CAAA Main Gallery

Wesley's painting depicts Fairey Swordfish aircraft attacking the Bismark.

Added 28 May 20

Colin Bowley has added a new painting to the CAAA Main Gallery

Colin's painting depicts Avro Lancaster Mk.10 FM 104 as it appeared in RCAF post-war service. These are also the markings it will appear in when restoration by the British Columbia Aviation Museum is complete.

Added 05 May 20

Annual CAAA Membership Renewal Time

May is when all CAAA members must renew their membership. Normally you would receive a reminder in the May issue of AerialViews, however, due to our printer being shut down for COVID-19, the publication of this issue will have to be delayed. In the meantime, you can download and print this renewal form. We will also be sending out renewal reminders by email.

Added 21 Apr 20

AerialViews Vol 25 #1, Feb 2020

The February issue of AerialViews, the quarterly newsletter of the Canadian Aerospace Artists Association (CAAA) has been mailed out to members. If you want to receive this fine publication, all you have to do is join CAAA. It is included with your membership and is sent out quarterly to associate members, artist members and institutional members.

Highlights of this issue include:

President's Message: Developments in CAAA's Evolution
Hints from Harley
Looking Back - Boeing's Clippers
Interesting Artists V - Maxwell "Coby" Whitmore
The Beauty of Dirty Greys
Painting from Photos
Setting Mood with Value
Choosing Subject Matter
Making Your Own Pastels

Plus more news and illustrations!

Added 21 Feb 20

Dale MacMullin has added a new painting to the CAAA Main Gallery

Dale's latest egg tempera painting memorializes the Commonwealth aircrews who flew the DH Mosquito fighter-bomber, the "Timber Terror".

Added 17 Jan 20

AerialViews Vol 24 #4, Nov 2019

The November issue of AerialViews, the quarterly newsletter of the Canadian Aerospace Artists Association (CAAA) has been mailed out to members. If you want to receive this fine publication, all you have to do is join CAAA. It is included with your membership and is sent out quarterly to associate members, artist members and institutional members.

Highlights of this issue include:

President's Message: A New Way Forward
What's Next for CAAA - A New CAHS Chapter?
Looking Back - The Lockheed Constellation pt 2
The Real Right Stuff
What's in a Name - New RCAF SAR Aircraft
Texturing Mediums
Is My Painting Finished?
Keeping it Simple - Palette Management
New Typhoon Restoration

Plus more news and illustrations!

Added 02 Dec 19

ASAA: Save the Dates for 2020!

The American Society of Aviation Artsts (ASAA) 2020 Forum, Exhibition, Call for Entries, and Eastern Regional Meeting:

2020 Call for Entries deadline: Sunday, March 22nd (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time USA). Complete PDF with details will be coming shortly.
2020 Exhibition Location: The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, Savannah, GA.
2020 Exhibition Dates: May 27th through July 27th 2020.
2020 Forum Dates: May 27th through May 30th 2020.
2020 Forum Hotel deadline: May 5th 2020.
Hotel Information: Best Western Plus Savannah Airport Inn and Suites, 155 Bourne Ave., Pooler GA, 31322. Phone: 912-330-0330. Discounted ASAA rate per room: $94/ $129. (The higher rate is for Friday and Saturday nights.) Hot breakfast, free parking, and free Wi-Fi included.

Also, the Eastern Regional Meeting for the ASAA is new for 2020:

All members and aviation enthusiasts are welcome to attend a weekend of fun while sharing our love for aviation art.
Eastern regional date: Friday, March 21st through Saturday, March 22nd with optional Sunday Brunch.
Eastern regional destination: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, Patuxent River MD.
Eastern regional hotel info, fees, and program: To be announced shortly.

Added 20 Nov 19

Member News: Laurence B. Henry

Felicitations à Laurence B. Henry! Elle vient d’être nommée Peintre de l’Air et de l’Espace. Ce titre est accordé par la Ministre des armées aux artistes consacrant leur talent à l’aéronautique et à l’espace.

Congratulations to CAAA member Laurence B. Henry, who has just been named Painter of Air and Space. This title is granted by the French Minister of Armies to artists devoting their talent to aeronautics and space.

Added 13 Sep 19

AerialViews Vol 24 #3, Aug 2019

The May issue of AerialViews, the quarterly newsletter of the Canadian Aerospace Artists Association (CAAA) has been mailed out to members. If you want to receive this fine publication, all you have to do is join CAAA. It is included with your membership and is sent out quarterly to associate members, artist members and institutional members.

Highlights of this issue include:

President's Message: Conference Cancelled
Looking Back - The Lockheed Constellation pt 1
Fat-over-Lean & Wet-into-Wet
Value Trumps Colour
Painting Methodologies
Member News - what our members have been up to

Plus more news and illustrations!

Added 19 Aug 19

CAAA Member Len Boyd

has generously donated his painting, "Hawk One... Canada's Golden Wings" to the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum.

Added 09 Aug 19

2019 Conference Information

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2019 CAAA conference has been cancelled.

Added 05 Aug 19

Tabletop Easel Plans

Dale MacMullin has produced plans for a simple but sturdy tabletop easel. (For members only) It includes a parts list which can be printed and brought to Home Depot where an associate can assist you finding each item by the stock number.

Or, you can shop on line at homedepot.ca and by copying each stock number one at a time and pasting it in the website search box - it will take you to the item page. Just add each item to your to your Shopping Cart and pay for your product. In two hours you should be able to pick up all your purchases at once at the Service Desk, take them home and put it all together.

Added 03 Jul 19

AerialViews Vol 24 #2, May 2019

A Different Kind of Avart
Looking Back - The Spirit of Ostra Brama
In Memorium: Carl Mills
Interesting Artists - Bernard "Bernie" Fuchs (1932-2009)
Norman Rockwell's Military Art
A Different Look at Colour
Member News - what our members have been up to

Plus more news and illustrations!

Added 09 Jun 19

Peter Robichaud has added a new painting to the CAAA Main Gallery

In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Peter's painting depicts 439 Squadron Typhoons in action over Juno Beach on June 6th, 1944.

Added 07 Jun 19

Paul Seguna has added a new painting to the CAAA Main Gallery

Paul's painting depicts the Canadian contribution to the D Day landings, in commemoration of the 75th anniversary. Paul has also updated his web site address: http://paulseguna.ca/

Added 06 Jun 19

Peter Robichaud has added three new paintings to the CAAA Main Gallery

Peter Robichaud has added three more paintings of military aircraft to our gallery.

Added 09 May 19

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Mills

Carl Mills was an associate member of CAAA, a noted author and a Canadian aviation history buff. He stayed in touch with several of our members and regularly attended our annual meetings to give us presentations on his research. We will miss him!

Added 21 Mar 19

Peter Robichaud has added three new paintings to the CAAA Main Gallery

Peter Robichaud has added three more paintings of military aircraft to our gallery.

Added 27 Feb 19

Please welcome new CAAA member Laurence B. Henry to the CAAA Main Gallery

Bienvenue à Laurence B. Henry, nouvelle membre de l'CAAA. She paints and draws aviation subjects and autos. Follow the link above to her gallery to see some examples with external links to more work on her websites.

Added 13 Feb 19

AerialViews Vol 24 #1, February 2019

Art Terms
Looking Back - The Dornier Do-X Flugshiffe
Cropping and Not Cropping
Interesting Artists - Tom Lovell (1909-1997)
The Ultimate Plein Aire kit
Update on Alberta's Aviation Museums
The Brass Poppy Project

Plus more news and photos!

Added 30 Jan 19

ASAA Call For Entries

The American Society of Aviation Artists has issued a Call For Entries for the 33rd Annual International Aerospace Art Exhibition to be held at the The National Museum of the USAF, Dayton, Ohio from May 6, 2019 — February 29, 2020. Selected works will be the best submitted by artists from around the world. In addition to ASAA sponsored awards, prizes sponsored by Boeing, ForeFeathers Enterprises, & Winsor-Newton will be awarded. This Exhibition is open to ASAA members as well as non-members. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time, Sunday, March 10, 2019. To download a printable form, click here.

Added 26 Jan 19

Bob Poole has added a new painting to the CAAA Main Gallery

This one features the late Norman 'Norm' Etheridge and one of his historical aircraft restorations, the Mynarski Memorial Lancaster Bomber.

Added 17 Jan 19

Grant Gulland has added three new paintings to the CAAA Main Gallery

Grant Gulland has added three more paintings of military aircraft to our gallery.

Added 17 Nov 18

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our CAAA founders, the well-known aviation artist Geoff Bennett. Geoff was a prolific and skilled artist and his work may be found in private collections and museums around the world. Geoff Bennett Obituary

Added 8 Oct 18

AerialViews Vol 23 #3, August 2018

The August issue of AerialViews, the quarterly newsletter of the Canadian Aerospace Artists Association (CAAA) has been mailed out to members. If you want to receive this fine publication, all you have to do is join CAAA. It is included with your membership and is sent out quarterly to associate members, artist members and institutional members.

Highlights of this issue include:

Oil Sticks - Something New
Looking Back - The Flying Schoolgirl
Pastels - Not Just Chalk
Interesting Artists - James Perry Wilson Part II
Solvents and Thinners
Uncle Sam's Spitfires - Even More New Information

Plus more news and photos!

Added 16 Aug 18

The 2018 Conference Registration Form is now available for download. Please print, complete and return the form (with payment) to the CAAA Membership Secretary, as indicated on the form.

Added 26 Jul 18

AerialViews Vol 23 #2, May 2018

President's Message: Amateur vs Professional
All About Pigments: The Naturals
Looking Back - Britain's Air Transport Auxiliary
Members' Gallery: Ken Mallett
Interesting Artists - James Perry Wilson
Uncle Sam's Spitfires - Some New Information

Plus more news and photos!

Added 23 May 18

Peter Robichaud has added four new paintings to the CAAA Main Gallery

Peter Robichaud has added four more paintings of military aircraft to our gallery.

Added 28 Apr 18

Please welcome new member Jeff Stephenson to the CAAA Main Gallery

Jeff is a photographer and has added four new images to the gallery.

Added 26 Mar 18

Peter Robichaud has added three new paintings to the CAAA Main Gallery

Peter Robichaud has added three more paintings of military aircraft to our gallery.

Added 06 Mar 18

AerialViews Vol 23 #1, February 2018

All About Pigments - Additives
Varnishing Watercolours?
Looking Back - Uncle Sam's Spitfires
The Thread's the Thing - All About Canvas
Optical Mixing
The Painting Process

Plus more news and photos!

Added 22 Feb 18