News
21.04.24 New Section
I've just added an all new section to my website where I share my hobby of building 3d models of aircraft on my computer. This is all about model making without the need for glue and paint!
All these models are created completely from scratch using a set of blueprints, and involve lots of historical research along with the studying of photos of actual aircraft to try to build as accurate three dimensional interpretations as I can.
I also use these models to create the digital cover arts that I've been producing for Osprey Publications for many years.
I hope you enjoy!
21.04.24 New Valor release
Happy to announce my new artwork for Valor Studios, this is my first digital piece for Valor and depicts
Lt. Ed Cottrell's incredible encounter with the Luftwaffe over the Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge.
For more information about the artwork, and available print options, please visit Valor Studios website -
31.12.22 New Valor release
Very pleased to announce another Corsair themed painting for Valor Studios - Falcons over Iwo!
Featuring US Marine F4U-1Ds sweeping in over the battle torn beaches of Iwo Jima, the painting is intended as a salute to all those who fought and died in one of the most iconic and bloodiest battles waged during the Pacific campaign.
For more information about the painting, and available print options, please visit Valor Studios website -
https://www.valorstudios.com/products/falcons-over-iwo-by-gareth-hector
31.12.22 New Valor release
27.08.23 New painting
Happy to share my latest oil painting, 'Double Trouble'. Featuring 355th FG ace Lt. Gordon Graham, the artwork depicts Graham and his wingman doing what the Steeple Morden squadron was notorious for within the Wehrmacht ranks, dropping down to ground level and destroying anything they could find. In this case a Kriegslok locomotive during the harsh winter of 1944/45.
Oil on canvas 60cm x 30cm, private commission.
Extremely happy to share the Valor release of my painting 'Wingmen to the End'.
Although one of my older paintings, 'Wingmen to the End' has now been released by Valor to coincide with the exciting new film based on Adam Makos's hit book 'Devotion'.
For more information about the painting, and available print options, please visit Valor Studios website -
https://www.valorstudios.com/products/wingmen-to-the-end-by-gareth-hector
04.12.21 New Valor release
Very pleased to announce my new Valor painting 'Black Thursday'.
Set during the Eight Air Force's tumultuous October 14 raid on Schweinfurt in 1943, Black Thursday depicts a flash point in time where the fates of opposing foes has yet to be decided. For the crew of the B-17 'Wabbit Twacks III' their war was to end on this mission, shot down, most of the crew would become POWs. For the Luftwaffe's ace Alfred Sarau his war was to end this day too, badly injured he would succumb to his injuries a few days later.
October 14 1943 would indeed end as 'Black Thursday' for many of the participants, and forever cement it's place in the history of warfare.
For more information about the painting, and available print options, please visit Valor Studios website -
https://www.valorstudios.com/products/black-thursday-by-gareth-hector
02.12.20 New Valor release
Extremely happy to share my new Valor painting 'The Lifeline'.
Featuring the legendary action that took place at la Drang during the Vietnam war, the painting features Major Bruce Crandall leading his Hueys into resupply beleaguered American troops while under intense enemy fire.
For more information about the painting, and available print options, please visit Valor Studios website -
https://www.valorstudios.com/collections/prints/products/the-lifeline-by-gareth-hector
12.09.20 release 'Day of the Strafers'
Recently completed my latest painting 'Day of the Strafers'. It depicts Lt Col John Landers on the 16th April 1945, as the eighth air force's escort fighter groups laid waste to the Luftwaffe over airfields across Europe.
Landers would claim nine Heinkel 177 bombers destroyed, while collectively , VII Fighter Command would account for 752 aircraft destroyed on the ground.
The painting is oil on canvas at 120cm x 60cm.
12.03.20 New Valor release
Extremely happy to share my new Valor painting 'Tip of the Spear'.
Released to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the battle of Cologne on March the 6th 1945. The painting is a companion piece for the 'Spearhead' painting and book.
For more information about the painting, and available print options, please visit Valor Studios website -
30.11.19 New Valor release
Pleased to announce another release by Valor Studios of one of my paintings, 'Come up and Fight'.
Featuring the Legendary Corsiar pilot 'Pappy' Boyington, it depicts Pappy and other members of the famous 'Black Sheep' decimating the outmatched Japansese Zeros having baited them up over the radio.
For more information about the painting, and available print options, please visit Valor Studios website -
17.03.19 New Valor release
Very pleased to announce the release by Valor Studios of my 'Spearhead' painting.
Tied into Adam Mako's exciting new 'Spearhead' book about events surrounding US forces as they moved deep into Germany during 1945, the painting features Clarence Smoyer who, amongst other veterans from the period have signed copies of prints.
For more information about the painting, and available print options, please visit Valor Studios website -
https://www.valorstudios.com/clarence-smoyer-autographed-spearhead.htm
02.12.18 Flypast article
I was very flattered to be asked to write a 'behind the scenes' article on my Valor commission 'Outrun the Eagles' for Flypast magazine.
It's actually an interesting process trying to break down your artistic choices into words, at the time you don't really think about it, but in writing the article you actually realise there is some method to the madness!
Flypast is now on sale in the shops.
18.11.18 New website
Welcome to my new website! Here you will find images of my latest artworks, news of projects and events, commission diaries, and all things to do with my interest in miliary art.
For any commission enquires please use the contact form to get in touch.
