Interesting Stuff

INTERESTING STUFF

Here are some interesting articles, items and links that I hope you'll enjoy!
Keep an eye out for more to be added in the not-too-distant future.

The Australian War Memorial

Search their databases to find out information on military art, heritage, history and former members of the ADF, AIF, CMF and AMF.

RHO Aviation Training Services

A training organisation specialising in Crew Resource Management, Helicopter Underwater Escape Training, Emergency Breathing Systems, Mission Crew Training and Commercial Piloting services

Stuff you should know about the Australian Defence Force

The history of ranks, symbols and other interesting stuff in the Australian Defence Force

Helicopter Association of Australia

The website of the organisation that speaks for the rotary-wing industry

The Australian War Memorial Shop

See the great range of books, DVDs, prints and other products that the AWM supplies.

A Glossary of Military Terms

A work in progress. A layman's guide to military terms (especially from WW1). If you have any additions or corrections this list, please email me at conway@ipas.com.au

Art Techniques and methods

Go to this page to see how some of the artwork was created step-by-step as well as other art techniques, tips and lessons.

Tips for Framing your art

Go to this page to see how different framing techniques can really compliment your artwork.

AIR FORCE CREST

Click here for a HI RES image

Interesting Stuff

Independent Productions and Aviation Services is the website of Conway Bown, Australian Army Official War Artist and Aviation Consultant. Services include portrait painting and other portraiture, aviation services such as CRM - Crew Resource Management - and Helicopter Underwater Escape Training - HUET - which may include Emergency Breathing Systems - EBS - training using Helicopter Aircrew Breathing Devices - HABD - or Helicopter Emergency Egress Device - HEEDs.

During 2006, Conway Bown deployed to the Middle East as the Australian Army's Official War Artist, what the US Armed Forces call Combat Artist. This website features the artwork created during this project as part of the Australian Army's Official Art Scheme.

For more information on War Art, Combat Artists, Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET), Emergency Breathing Systems (EBS) or Crew Resource Management (CRM), please visit the relevant webpages: