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# Bullets and Bandaids

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- [News](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/news/) - Volume 5 Update + Upcoming EventApril 25, 2025 We're excited to share some major updates on Volume 5 of Bullets and Bandaids — and invite you to an unforgettable evening this June! Volume 5 Project Progress Our mission to tell stories of healing through art continues at full speed: 48 interviews completed 22 more in
- [Volume 5 Update + Upcoming Event](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/volume-5-update-upcoming-event/) - We're excited to share some major updates on Volume 5 of Bullets and Bandaids — and invite you to an unforgettable evening this June! Volume 5 Project Progress Our mission to tell stories of healing through art continues at full speed: 48 interviews completed 22 more in progress We’re aiming for 50 final stories in
- [Bullets and Bandaids Gaining Momentum in 2025](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/bullets-and-bandaids-gaining-momentum-in-2025/) - 2024 was a monumental year for Bullets and Bandaids that saw our mission expand and our audiences grow. Through our exhibitions at the Ringling College of Art and Design, as well as our recent exhibition at the Richland County Library (Columbia, SC), we have grown the number of our attendees to roughly 60,000 people, providing
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- [Home](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/) - We provide veterans a platform to speak their truth and guarantee that truth is heard. We connect veterans and civilians through the power of shared stories, written words, and artistic expression. Explore Veterans’ Stories Bullets and Bandaids bridges the gap between veterans and civilians through the power of storytelling and art. We give veterans a
- [Volume 2](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/volume-2/) - Volume 2 2016 veterans stories and select artwork upstate warrior solution collaboration art show auction
- [Donate](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/donate/) - Donate Support the Stories That Connect Us Bullets and Bandaids uses storytelling and art to bridge the divide between veterans and civilians. We do this by focusing on the value of the individual human experience.. Every piece you see, every story, every work of art, every voice you hear is the result of a collaboration
- [Sponsorship](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/sponsors/) - Sponsorship Opportunities Support veterans, support local artists, heal communities. Bullets and Bandaids exists because people are willing to listen carefully—and help make space for others to be heard. For more than fifteen years, this project has paired military veterans’ lived experiences with writers and visual artists, creating work that refuses simplification, spectacle, or easy resolution.
- [The Bullets and Bandaids Collection](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/collection/) - We have formed hundreds of collaborations between veterans, artists, and writers. This is our collection, the product of those collaborations.
- [23019](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23019/) - Inspired by the experiences of Christopher Pace “Picture This” Susan Lenz 26″ x 32″ • Assemblage on Mirror Artist Statement I’m not a minimalist. For me, “More is more!” and almost always will be. I read the essay Picture This and immediately started gathering all sorts of things in order to respond to these poignant
- [23007](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23007/) - Inspired by the experiences of William Rommel “Death of the War Pigs” Ryan O’Sullivan 24″ x 48″ • Oil on Canvas Artist Statement I didn’t want to do this originally. I thought I’d put the violence and aggression down because it was something I could force away. When I read Will’s story… well… I skimmed
- [23006](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23006/) - Inspired by the experiences of Frederick Marx “Transcend” Barb Cherry 24″ x 24″ • oil paint with mix materials Artist Statement It has been refreshing to contribute to this organization. I have been making art about subject matter people tend to mentally suppress. It was a great fit being paired with the interview of documentarian
- [23005](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23005/) - Inspired by the experiences of Steven McAllister “Blood Stripes” Aort Reed 48″ x 48″ • Mixed Media Artist Statement Bonds are built by experience, & those experiences are the bricks to our character structure. We all play a part, these parts creating a whole. As we continue on this mighty journey through time & space,
- [23002](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23002/) - Inspired by the experiences of Michael Pumphrey “Search Destroy” Al Leitch 30″ x 26″ • Pastel Artist Statement I thank Michael Pumphrey for sharing his story with the public. It was difficult for me to paint Michael’s Vietnam experience, because I served my time during the war at Ft. Bragg. I’m a realistic pastel painter,
- [23001](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23001/) - Inspired by the experiences of Michael Calabrese “Honor Your Time” Jeff Elmore 21″ x 15″ • Mixed Media Artist Statement Honor Your Time is a multimedia collage composed of wood, paint, paper, metal, glass, plastic, text, images, and concepts encoded by trillions of numbers stored in silicon wafers and magnetic fields. Starting from a reading of
- [23008](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23008/) - Inspired by the experiences of Ethan Gardner “Helmets Off” Catherine E. Case 26″ x 26″ • Mixed Media Artist Statement Art is precious. Art is intimate. Art is as valuable as any thing can be.To draw, one must see. To see, one must forget all pre-existing icons, all pre-conceived notions, all rituals, with regards to
- [23009](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23009/) - Inspired by the experiences of Katie Willingham “From the Sandhills with love…” Cedric Umoja10″ x 12″ x 12″ • Assemblage Artist Statement This is about the origins of a person’s existence continuously shaping how one gives, receives, interacts, engages and expands upon their foundation as a contributing member of a family, community and society.Instagram: @umojaizm
- [23010](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23010/) - Inspired by the experiences of Thadeus Jones Sr. “Save them all” Charity Hamidullah 16″ x 16″ • Acrylic on Wood Artist Statement Reading Thaddeus’s story I immediately became connected. His testimony is one so many of us have and relate to. Forced by his environment and circumstances to quickly adapt in order to survive. Having
- [23011](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23011/) - Inspired by the experiences of Shawn “Doc” Dickens “Last Call” Jim Wildman 24″ x 18″ • Watercolor Artist Statement “Last Call” is a painting that was created from the memories of a Marine going on Liberty in a foreign country. It was about him and his friends and their adventures on Liberty. I tried to
- [23012](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23012/) - Inspired by the experiences of Stephen Henderson “In Country” Jim Wildman 12″ x 18″ • Watercolor Artist Statement “In Country” Is a watercolor painting that I created about a young Marine going into combat in Vietnam. As a former Marine myself I remembered the feeling of first setting foot in a new country and the
- [23017](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23017/) - Inspired by the experiences of Sergio Alarcon “Requiem of War” G. David Burnell 30″ x 22″ • Oil and Glass shards on board Artist Statement I really enjoyed interpreting Sergio Alarcon story of volunteering to fight for the Ukrainian people. It wasn’t all about one particular battle. It was all the pieces that created a
- [23016](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23016/) - Inspired by the experiences of Velvet Underwood “The Velvet Scar” Elizabeth McBride 18″ x 36″ • Mixed Media Artist Statement Inspired by the poem Velvet, I found myself captivated by the use of fabric to describe both coveted luxury and the visual consequences of pain and complex healing. I wanted to focus on the ambiguity
- [23015](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23015/) - Inspired by the experiences of Carlton Clayton “Carlton’s Amazing Effrontery and Precocity” Dwight Rose 14″ x 17″ • Watercolors Artist Statement My works are based on the principles of good graphics, which comprises the use of line, and the modeling of light and experimentation with color. A drawing is done where the line provides the
- [23014](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23014/) - Inspired by the experiences of Zia Ghafoori “Zia” Dre Lopez 30″ x 24″ • Acrylics on Canvas Artist Statement This is the third painting I’ve done for Bullets & Bandaids within the last 10 years. It has always been a product of love and responsibility for me. Responsibility to the veteran’s life source, their sacrifices,
- [23013](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23013/) - Inspired by the experiences of Robert Cash “Step By Step” Dawn Faber 20″ x 20″ • Mixed Media Artist Statement It was a great honor to use my artistic talents to represent Bobby Cash and his three tours of duty. I started the creative process by watching the recorded interview and then reading through the
- [23018](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23018/) - Inspired by the experiences of Kevin Brewer “Intertwangled” Gina Langston Brewer 26″ x 20″ • Acrylic on Canvas Board Artist Statement The things we don’t see or feel are seen and felt on a level beyond our comprehension by someone, anyone, who has been to war, survived, and returned to society. A society which is
- [23020](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23020/) - Inspired by the experiences of George O. Fields Jr. “Monarch” Haley Beann 20″ x 16″ • Oil on canvas Artist Statement The purpose of this piece was to capture a moment in time. In Vietnam, the writer with his fellow soldiers and the tank came around a corner upon a Lipton Tea plantation. A group
- [23021](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23021/) - Inspired by the experiences of Sean Lowe “The Pause” Heather and Mark Davern 24″ x 20″ • Acrylic on canvas Artist Statement Two brothers in arms; perhaps the same conflict, perhaps different wars and different times. They meet at a favorite place to enjoy each other’s company, swap stories and to silently understand the hurts
- [23022](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23022/) - Inspired by the experiences of Ron Toler “Making Spirits Bright” Holly S. Rauch 20″ x 24″ • Acrylics on canvas Artist Statement Last year, my story was about a soldier who wasn’t happy that a helicopter pilot played holiday music overhead, while the soldiers below were trying to put the holidays – and thoughts of
- [23027](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23027/) - Inspired by the experiences of Midge Lorenc “Domino Theory” Jonathan Gregory Keller 22″ x 26″ • Acrylic on Canvas Artist Statement This painting tells the story of Tom, a US military veteran who served during the Vietnam war. After experiencing the horrors of war, Tom returned home and found out that going back to a
- [23026](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23026/) - Inspired by the experiences of Larry Dandridge “Hunter Fighter” Joey Lynn Hardened Steel Knife with a Mosaic Pin Handle Artist Statement When I was approached by Bullets and Bandaids, I didn’t know what they were expecting. I don’t make museum pieces. My work isn’t typically about being pretty. It’s about function. My knives are meant
- [23031](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23031/) - Inspired by the experiences of Charlie Pacello “The Sacrament in Exile” Lucas Sams 42″ x 30″ • Mixed media on canvas Artist Statement The artist’s pictorial translation of Charlie Pacello’s account of his journey, from the next in line of a proud family of warriors to ultimate disillusionment of self and the frightful awareness of
- [23032](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23032/) - Inspired by the experiences of Allen Perkal “Portrait of an Air Force Medic” Marjorie M. Huwa 24″ x 36″ • Oil on Canvas Artist Statement When I read Carlos’ story, I was floored. The type of loss, destruction and carnage he described sounded all too familiar from Hollywood war movies that I had seen. But
- [23033](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23033/) - Inspired by the experiences of Jackie Holmes “Maybe” Mary Kamerer 24″ x 24″ • Mixed-media collage Artist Statement I found many personal connections to this subject and to my assigned veteran. It was an honor to bring this veteran’s military experience to the canvas. I decided to do a 24” x 24” mixed-media collage to
- [23038](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23038/) - Inspired by the experiences of Bruce Turek “Over There” Nancy Hilliard Joyce 12″ x 36″ • Oil, Acrylic & graphite on Canvas Artist Statement The poem, “No Snow Over There” brought images of snow and the similarities of dandelion seeds. The canvas is vertical with a division at the bottom 1/3 of the framed piece.
- [23037](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23037/) - Inspired by the experiences of Tony Fiteni “Time Bomb” Michael Shepard 30″ x 15″ • Acrylic on Canvas Artist Statement When approached to paint a piece for Tony Fiteni’s story, I asked myself, “How? How can I relate and connect a piece to this story?” “I’m not military and I don’t like war, guns, loud
- [23036](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23036/) - Inspired by the experiences of Ted Minnick “Grasslands (Vietnam, 1969)” Michael Ross 28″ x 35″ • Oil on canvas Artist Statement Reading Tim Minnick’s impressions from Vietnam, ca. 1969, and also sorting through photographs and films from the Vietnam War, I was struck by a common thread: the grass itself. Grass weaves through so many
- [23035](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23035/) - Inspired by the experiences of Lara Lea Lybrand “Sacrifice Unappreciated” Holly S. Rauch 20″ x 20″ • Acrylics on canvas Artist Statement This piece is about a difficult story from a soldier who answered her country’s call, and now in the midst of opioid addiction, can’t find the help she needs from her country. Facebook:
- [Volume 4: The Next Step](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/volume-4-the-next-step/) - Volume 4 The Next Step showcases veterans stories and artwork fostering healing and embracing our common human experience.
- [Volume 3: What Now?](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/volume-3-what-now/) - Volume 3 What Now? was presented in book form in 2021 and was showcased in five host cities around the Carolinas as an immersive experience.
- [16004](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb16004/) - Inspired by Conversations between Vivianne Lee Carey and Robert LeHeup “The Things They Carried” Vivianne Lee Carey24 ” x 24 ” x 36 • Mixed Media Sculpture Artist Statement Inspired by veterans’ stories through her own personal experiences, Vivianne brings the interconnectedness of broken things together to symbolize the human dichotomies of war.
- [16002](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb16002/) - Laura Graner “Aries” Laura GarnerOil on Canvas Artist Statement I was raised in the city of Columbia, South Carolina. For as long as I can remember, I have always had a fascination for all things odd, strange, old, beautiful, and insignificant (well, depending on whose perspective). I love the visual arts, and always have. My
- [23024](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23024/) - Inspired by the experiences of Jared Rinehart “The Long Road Home” Jessica “JB” Burke 12″ x 12″ • Mixed Media on Canvas Artist Statement This painting is built as a portrait of lived experience. Portraiture hinges on the question of who deserves to be shown. Beginning with religious and royal iconography, produced under systems of
- [23040](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23040/) - Inspired by the experiences of Will Crossan “The Bear Claw Incident” Ryan McEwen 30″ x 30″ • Acrylic Artist Statement It seems to me that Will is the type of guy who can laugh at himself. I wanted to convey the confusion he must have had regaining consciousness and being told what had happened but
- [23041](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23041/) - Inspired by the experiences of Mary Ann Lane “Eulogy of the Besieged” Rebecca King Hawkinson 16″ x 20″ • Oil on Linen Artist Statement Art is earthy; it stains your hands, and seeps through and stains your soul, crossing the membrane between what is material and what is not. Art is raw, a cutting edge
- [23042](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23042/) - Inspired by the experiences of Ana Sazonov “Tverdo Stoyaty” (Stand Firm) Sammy Lopez 24″ x 36″ • Acrylics on canvas Artist Statement With the war in Ukraine still ongoing, Ana Sazonov’s personal story is a reminder to keep attention and focus to the tragedies and injustices that this war has brought unto the Ukranian people.
- [23043](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23043/) - Inspired by the experiences of Tom Baker “Voices that Rose” Sara Scott14″ x 10″ x 2.5″ • Stoneware Ceramics Artist Statement I was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina and I’ve studied sculptural art since high school. I was initially drawn to clay because I could pick up a clump of what is essentially
- [23044](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23044/) - Inspired by the experiences of Jason Kenney “Foam” Spencer Herr 16″ x 18″ • Oil on Aluminum Artist Statement I like to observe, to peer into worlds unfamiliar, waiting for the moment when something is revealed and the unknown becomes known. Jason Kenny’s story does this. In response, my painting offers a shift in perspective,
- [23045](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23045/) - Inspired by the experiences of Andy Rodgers “By the window” Tatiana Sukhanov 30″ x 24″ • Oil Artist Statement “By the window” is a multi-layered story of an American soldier. The shape of the American flag acts as both the connection and reminder of their separation from civilians, while the lack of specific features on
- [23046](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23046/) - Inspired by the experiences of Lou Christine “To Share Their Honorable Story” Susan Lenz 29″ x 35″ • Mixed Media Artist Statement In 1981, undergraduate Maya Lin (just 21 years old) won the public design competition for Vietnam Memorial. Tens of thousands have placed their hands upon that black granite, wept millions of tears, left
- [23047](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23047/) - Inspired by the experiences of Bobbie Dameron “Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire” Vanessa Grebe 24″ x 30″ • Oil and Mixed Media on Canvas Artist Statement Robert LeHeup and I discussed his organization on a Wednesday morning and by Wednesday afternoon I began formulating my painting. I remember reading Bobbie’s story of Anthony Thornton as
- [23030](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23030/) - Inspired by the experiences of Hazel Goldman “The Passage of Memories” La Ruchala Amyrrh Murphy 16″ x 20″ • Watercolor, Oil Pastels, Pen & Ink, and Collage on Vellum Artist Statement Without the sharing of memories or past traumas, stories get untold that could break generational patterns. In this piece, I wanted to share a
- [23029](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23029/) - Inspired by the experiences of Carlos Pagan “The Mask” Keef Cross 18″ x 24″ • Digital Artist Statement When I read Carlos’ story, I was floored. The type of loss, destruction and carnage he described sounded all too familiar from Hollywood war movies that I had seen. But to know that these were real life
- [23028](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23028/) - Inspired by the experiences of Juan Reyes “The Juan and Only” Kara Bender 28″ x 36″ • Mixed Media Artist Statement I made this piece to illustrate the story of Juan Reyes, a retired military doctor who was diagnosed with ALS. In his story Juan talks about how the symptoms first started in his hands,
- [23039](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23039/) - Inspired by the experiences of Bahroz “Blade” Mohmand “Path Worth Taking” Olga Yukhno 12″ x 24″ • Mosaics: stone, tile, mirror Artist Statement The goal with this piece was to listen to the story that was being told, and create something that many veterans could see and relate to their own experiences. The main character
- [About Us](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/about-us/) - Our Mission We provide veterans a platform to speak their truth and guarantee that truth is heard. Through storytelling, collaboration with writers and artists, and public exhibitions, we empower veterans to share their journeys, connect with others, and promote empathy across communities. Our Vision We envision a world where the stories of veterans are understood,
- [Who Benefits?](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/about-us/who-benefits/) - Bullets and Bandaids benefits the veterans, writers, and artists we work with, event attendees who experience our work, communities, and the broader society.
- [Board of Directors](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/about-us/board/) - Robert LeHeup – Founder Having joined the Marine Corps infantry in 2000, Robert was part of the initial push into Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom, where he received a Certificate of Commendation for his participation in the capture of the Kandahar Airport, as well as a Navy Achievement Medal for the taking of the Embassy
- [Our Participants](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/about-us/our-participants/) - Veterans, writers, and artists make up the lifeblood of our organization. We are grateful for our participants' ongoing support.
- [A History](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/about-us/history/) - Our History When I first left the Marine Corps infantry in 2004, having two combat tours under my belt, I experienced several common issues of returning veterans. Alcohol abuse, violence, and the sort of despair that can lead to an abrupt finality, the worst part being that I thought I was alone. That the things
- [About Us Original](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/about-us-original/) - Click Here to Learn About our Approach The Problems We Address At Bullets and Bandaids, we address a multitude of issues faced by veterans, including social isolation, mental health challenges, societal stigmatization, and the lack of platforms for their voices to be heard. We tackle these problems through our innovative approach of collaborative storytelling and
- [Contact](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/contact/) - Bullets and Bandaids701 Gervais St.Suite 150 Box 414Columbia, SC 29201 Subject Sign me up for newsletters, please!I’d like to VolunteerI’d like to Donate ArtI’d like to Share a StoryI’d like to Become a Major SupporterI’d like to Discuss Partnerships and CollaborationsI’d like to be an Ambassador for Bullets and BandaidsSomething Else Your name Your email
- [Volume 1](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/volume-1/) - Volume 1 2012 Bullets and Bandaids Hidden Wounds 701 Whaley Piensa Art Company Veterans Stories and Select Artwork
- [Bullets and Bandaids Vol. 4 - The Next Step](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/volume-4-the-next-step-original/) - Volume 4 “The Next Step” Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Join us for an art and story telling experience, featuring collaborations between veterans and civilian writers and artists. Bullets and Bandaids – Volume 4: The Next Step is a continuance of our living anthology, this time with 115 participants, stories ranging from WW II to the
- [Bullets and Bandaids Vol. 3 - What Now?](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/volume-3-what-now-original/) - Volume 3 Now on Tour “What Now?” Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn “What Now?” – It’s a question every veteran asks themselves when returning to civilian life. Even the best made plans can fall flat when faced with reality. Why is there such a visceral disconnect between returning
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- [Join the Volunteer Corp](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/volunteer/) - Thank you for expressing interest in supporting Bullets and Bandaids. Your willingness to donate your most valuable asset—your time—means a great deal to us. We believe that time is the most precious gift you can offer, and it’s vital to our mission. To help us understand how you can best contribute, please share your skills,
- [Our Approach](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/about-us-original/our-approach/) - Our Approach What sets us apart from other veteran-centric art therapy organizations? We believe in the power of self-expression and offer programs that provide creative outlets. We also recognize the importance of dialogue between veterans and civilians. Our touring art program, spanning the Southeast United States, fosters this dialogue while reinforcing our shared human experience.
- [23025](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23025/) - Inspired by the experiences of Sue Rebar “The Hope of Home” Cheryl Johnson 40″ x 30″ • Mixed Media Artist Statement “The Hope of Home” Was created to celebrate the returning soldiers from combat. It is a piece to make you think of home and all of the blessings we have here, and all of
- [12002-2](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/12002-2/) - Inspired by the experiences of Robert Taylor Chambers “Robert Chambers” Margey Bolen Acrylic on Canvas18″ X 24″ The Hope in Fading by Robert LeHeup Though things may fade, nothing ever fully ends. The life of a newborn fades from the world of Nothing, blossoming from sweet, sticky conception, to grow, thrive and make a lineage
- [12001](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb12001/) - Inspired by the experiences of Robert LeHeup “The Sound of Snow” Sammy Lopez Artist Statement Having spent months at the embassy in Kabul in 2002, Robert has difficulty reconciling his warrior mentality with his objective humanity. The Sound of Snow by Robert LeHeup “We should go forth on the shortest of walks, perchance, in the
- [23034](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23034/) - Inspired by the experiences of Michelle Rosenthal “Portrait of Michelle Rosenthal” Melvin Toledo 36″ x 24″ • Oil on aluminum panel Artist Statement Michelle Rosenthal still carries the weight of the trauma she experienced as a private in the US Army as a result of her commanders’ disgusting and hateful words. Her resilience has allowed
- [16006](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb16006/) - Inspired by the experiences of Masten Robeson “Untitled” Jim DukesPhotograph12″ X 24″ Mastin Robeson by Robert LeHeup Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. Proverbs 11:14 War affects all of us. Not just those who lose limbs and lives. Not just those lucky enough to
- [16007](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb16007/) - Inspired by the experiences of Jonathan Burgess “Three Little Birds” Sammy Lopez Acrylic on Canvas12″ X 24″ Holy War by Robert Leheup “Be broken, O peoples, and be shattered; And give ear, all remote places of the earth. Gird yourselves, yet be shattered; Gird yourselves, yet be shattered.”Isaiah 8:9 The heat didn’t give a shit.
- [23023](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb23023/) - Inspired by the experiences of Jesse Gould “Off Center of Balance” Jason Henry Anderson 3″ x 12″ • Mild steel, 1″ solid bar Artist Statement This work of art is a metal sculpture that captures the journey of a veteran who found his spiritual center through the use of ayahuasca. The spiral shape represents the
- [16003](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb16003/) - Inspired by the experiences of Christopher Pace “Feets of Will and of Sacrifice” Chris Pace17 ” x 23 ” • Photograph Artist Statement I was born in the Bronx, joined the Marine Corps in the summer of2000, after I got out, I went to Montclair State University to study art, andam still pursuing a career
- [16001](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb16001/) - Inspired by the experiences of Brett Claycamp “Hold Me Fast” Dre Lopez Hold Me Fast by Robert Chambers “If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths,you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side ofthe
- [16005](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb16005/) - Veteran Inspired Art by Dwight Rose “Hamburger Hill” Dwight RoseWater Color Artist Statement The Battle of Hamburger Hill was fought from May 10–20, 1969 withinthe Vietnam War. The involvement of United States armed forces to aidSouth Vietnam against North Vietnamese forces was highly controversialand divided Americans, especially the youth and the establishment. Ourheroic troops, mostly
- [12003](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb12003/) - Inspired by the experiences of Anonymous “Heroes” Whitney LejeuneWatercolor on Canvas36″ x 48″ Diptych Heroes by Robert LeHeulp I’d begged for war. Its romantic violence beat through my heart; coursed through every portion of me. The thrill of blood and victory sung me lullabies while I slept, while my waking hours were filled with fantasies
- [21003](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb21003/) - Inspired by the experiences of Andrew Cooke ” Bombs & Books “ Dumah Morgan30” x 24” • Acrylic on Canvas Hearts and Minds by Jes Sdao What does it mean for someone to be considered a hero? By most measures, Andrew Cooke is a hero for sure. Heroism in spades. Valor coming out the ears.
- [Exhibit](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/) - Previous Shows Volume 1 – PDF Volume 2 – PDF Donate Now TSOS2 The Devil in Me Steve Diaz Sophie Brennan Roy Smith Final Rachel No Limits Miranda Man Up Lion (Andrew) Lightning (Andrew) Laura6 Laura5 Laura4 Laura3 Laura2 Laura1 JJ5 JJ4 JJ3 JJ2 JJ1 Jess Rene IMG_2021 IMG_0854 IMG_0852 IMG_0851 IMG_0846 Got You fragments
- [21002](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/exhibit/bb21002/) - Inspired by the experiences of Alton Whitley “531st and Beyond” Lori Isom Acrylic, Charcoal, and Collage on Canvas24″X 36″ SCRAMBLE TWO RAMRODS by Alton Whitley It was the spring of 1970. I had just completed a post flight debriefing following a close air support mission in the F-100 Supersabre with the 531st Tactical Fighter Squadron
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- [What To Expect As A Veteran](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/submissions/what-to-expect-as-a-veteran/) - Things to Know as a Veteran Participant First and foremost, your dignity is paramount to us. The strength it takes to own your story, and beyond that, to have the courage to share it for the benefit of others, will always be recognized and appreciated throughout the process. Regardless of the subject matter, be it
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- [What To Expect As An Artist](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/submissions/what-to-expect-as-an-artist/) - Things to Know as an Artist Participant First and foremost, we are entirely grateful for your interest and consideration. Our cause is one reliant upon the motivations of others do help us do something objectively Good. We literally couldn’t do it without you. So from all of us at Bullets and Bandaids, thank you. We
- [Vol. 4 Artwork Submission Details](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/art-submission/) - Artist Name Title of Artwork Artwork Medium Dimensions (if it hasn't already been delivered to us) Price (Remember, if it doesn't sell outright during the tour, the auction price drops dramatically in order to glean interest) Artist Statement, Less than 2 paragraphs(Focused specifically on the piece you've provided) Website Social Media accounts Think Fast: 2
- [What To Expect As A Writer](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/submissions/what-to-expect-as-a-writer/) - Your name Your email Your phone number Things to Know as a Writer Participant First and foremost, sincerely, thank you for your interest and consideration. It is through stories that we know not only those around us, but ourselves. They are how we evolve. How we grow and become better, both individually and as a
- [Bullets, Bandaids, and Bourbon - Silent Auction and Fundraiser](https://secure.givelively.org/event/bullets-and-bandaids/volume-4-what-next/bullets-bandaids-and-bourbon-2022#new_tab) - Sunday • June 26, 2022 • 6 p.m. An event to raise funds for Bullets and Bandaids Volume 4 - a touring art and storytelling experience that will visit cities in SC, NC, and GA. Live Music from Cola Jazz, Food and Drinks Included! Silent Art Auction. Tickets also available at the door. We are
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- [Bullets & Bandaids Terms and Conditions for Curators, Veterans, Artists, and Writers](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/terms/) - Bullets and Bandaids701 Gervais StSuite 150Box 414Columbia, SC 29201Represented by: Robert LeHeup, PresidentEmail: contact@bulletsandbandaids.org Applying for consideration to be involved in the Bullets and Bandaids events implies express agreement to the terms and conditions as outlined below: ARTIST, WRITER, AND VETERAN TERMSFor the purpose of commissioning works of art or writing (“Art Work”) to sell
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- [Videos](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/videos-landing-page/) - Talks & Presentations Title: It Began With Summary: Bullets&Bandaids Presentation video. Date: July 2019 Published: 5/23/2012 Source: TEDx Talks Title: The sound of snow: Robert LeHeup at TEDxColumbiaSC PodCasts Source: Lost in the Midlands Published: 9/22/2020 Title: Lost in the Midlands Episode 10 – Bullets and Bandaids Source: Stuff I Heard with Joshua Peek Published:
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- [I Pledge To Support](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/pledge/) - Preparation are in full swing for our next touring show, Bullets and Bandaids Vol. III “What Now?” Starting in November, we are bringing this exhibit to Asheville (NC), Charleston (SC), Charlotte (NC), Columbia (SC), and Spartanburg (SC), concluding with an online auction. We need your support to insure that we present these touching
- [Types of Stories We Tell](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/types-of-stories-we-tell/) - Style of stories. Bullets and Bandaids is looking for veteran-centric, poignant stories about what it is to be human. It’s like handing a storyteller carte blanche to express their own developed voice. Here’s an in-depth breakdown of exactly what we mean. Given that we are a product of nature, and that nature is inherently reliant
- [Show 1 : Heroes](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-1-heroes/) - Veteran: Anonymous Writer: R. Chambers LeHeup Artist: Whitney Lejeune Medium: Oils Show: Vol. 1 Heroes I’d begged for war. Its romantic violence beat through my heart; coursed through every portion of me. The thrill of blood and victory sung me lullabies while I slept, while my waking hours were filled with fantasies of justified brutality. I wasn’t special.
- [Submissions](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/submissions/) - S​ubmission Guidelines Thank you for taking the time and consideration to be a part of Bullets and Bandaids! Our world is peppered with veteran-centric art therapy nonprofits whose focuses are simply to get veterans to create art. Though that is entirely a valid and noble pursuit, our goal is to reinforce social cohesion by creating
- [Show 2 : Vivianne Lee Carey](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-vivianne-lee-carey/) - Vivianne Lee Carey Medium: Multimedia Sculpture Show: Vol. 2 This sculpture entitled The Things They Carried, based on the novel with the same title by Tim O’Brien , represents the physical and emotional journey of a soldier. The visual narrative addresses transformation by means of mundane and precious objects that soldiers often carry; transformation on many levels, from life
- [Show 2 : Through Smoke and Fire to Order and Peace](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-through-smoke-and-fire-to-order-and-peace/) - Through Smoke and Fire to Order and Peace. Veteran: Donny Ng Writer: Jonathan Burgess Artist: Jessica Rene Show: Vol. 2 Tobias Wolff once wrote, “We are made to persist. That’s how we find out who we are.” That rings especially true in Donny Ng’s life. His journey to that self-defining persistence began long before his service as a young
- [Show 2 : Sophie Brenneman](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-sophie-brenneman/) - Sophie Brenneman Medium: Oil Show: Vol. 2 I grew up in the rural Appalachian terrain of central Pennsylvania, and moved to Mississippi in 2010, where I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Southern Mississippi. In the fall of 2015, I moved back to Pennsylvania and am currently pursuing my Master of Fine Arts degree at
- [Show 2 : Sammy Lopez](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-sammy-lopez/) - Sammy Lopez Medium: Mix medium Show: Vol. 2 I earned my BFA in 2007 from the University of South Carolina. After graduating, I helped start PIENSA: Art Company with Robert Chambers and my brother, Dre Lopez. As a multimedia art/design studio, I worked in the local arts community to set up art events in which I was able to collaborate
- [Show 2 : Roy Smith](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-roy-smith/) - Artist: Roy Smith Medium: Acrylic Show: Vol. 2 I have spent over half my life in the Upstate of South Carolina. I am a resident and artist in Spartanburg and I and the IT Operations Manager at Spartanburg Community College. I am a member of the Spartanburg Artists’ Guild and continue to promote my works both locally and throughout
- [Show 2 : Rachel Thomason](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-rachel-thomason/) - Artist: Rachel Thomason Medium: Acrylic Show: Vol. 2 I studied art throughout my schooling and graduated from Winthrop University with a degree in Art History. Afterward, I dedicated myself to working in every medium. From developing film by hand to paper book arts, oil painting to video editing – I’ve found I could release my creativity through all of
- [Show 2 : Patricia Blackwell](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-patricia-blackwell/) - Veteran: Patricia Blackwell Writer: Patricia Blackwell Artist: Miranda Peterson Show: Vol. 2 “There is no justice in the laws of Nature, no term for fairness in the equations of motion. The universe is neither evil, nor good, it simply does not care. The stars don’t care, nor the Sun, nor the sky. But they don’t have to. We
- [Show 2 : Mastin Robeson](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-mastin-robeson/) - Veteran: Mastin Robeson Writer: Robert Chambers Artist: Jim Dukes Show: Vol. 2 Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. Proverbs 11:14 War affects all of us. Not just those who lose limbs and lives. Not just those lucky enough to return with a nest of demons in their souls
- [Show 2 : Laura Garner Pencil 4](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-laura-garner-pencil-4/) - Artist: Laura Garner Medium: Pencil Show: Vol. 2 I was raised in the city of Columbia, South Carolina. For as long as I can remember, I have always had a fascination for all things odd, strange, old, beautiful, and insignificant (well, depending on whose perspective). I love the visual arts, and always have. My deep-rooted appreciation and passion for the
- [Show 2 : Laura Garner Pencil 3](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-laura-garner-pencil-3/) - Artist: Laura Garner Medium: Pencil Show: Vol. 2 I was raised in the city of Columbia, South Carolina. For as long as I can remember, I have always had a fascination for all things odd, strange, old, beautiful, and insignificant (well, depending on whose perspective). I love the visual arts, and always have. My deep-rooted appreciation and passion for the
- [Show 2 : Laura Garner Pencil 2](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-laura-garner-pencil-2/) - Artist: Laura Garner Medium: Pencil Show: Vol. 2 I was raised in the city of Columbia, South Carolina. For as long as I can remember, I have always had a fascination for all things odd, strange, old, beautiful, and insignificant (well, depending on whose perspective). I love the visual arts, and always have. My deep-rooted appreciation and passion for the
- [Show 2 : Laura Garner Charcoal](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-laura-garner-charcoal/) - Artist: Laura Garner Medium: Charcoal Show: Vol. 2 I was raised in the city of Columbia, South Carolina. For as long as I can remember, I have always had a fascination for all things odd, strange, old, beautiful, and insignificant (well, depending on whose perspective). I love the visual arts, and always have. My deep-rooted appreciation and passion for the
- [Show 2 : Laura Garner Acrylic](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-laura-garner-acrylic/) - Artist: Laura Garner Medium: Acrylic Show: Vol. 2 I was raised in the city of Columbia, South Carolina. For as long as I can remember, I have always had a fascination for all things odd, strange, old, beautiful, and insignificant (well, depending on whose perspective). I love the visual arts, and always have. My deep-rooted appreciation and passion for the
- [Show 2 : Laura Garner](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-laura-garner/) - Artist: Laura Garner Medium: Oil Show: Vol. 2 I was raised in the city of Columbia, South Carolina. For as long as I can remember, I have always had a fascination for all things odd, strange, old, beautiful, and insignificant (well, depending on whose perspective). I love the visual arts, and always have. My deep-rooted appreciation and passion for the
- [Show 2 : Lacey Musgrave Navy](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-lacey-musgrave-navy/) - Artist: Lacey Musgrave Medium: Mixed media Show: Vol. 2 I was born on a Wednesday in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in December of 1987. From a very young age I was drawn to colors; how they mingle and dance together, how they create different versions and shades of themselves without effort, and how they can express palpable emotions without words.
- [Show 2 : Lacey Musgrave Marines](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-lacey-musgrave-marines/) - Artist: Lacey Musgrave Medium: Mixed media Show: Vol. 2 I was born on a Wednesday in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in December of 1987. From a very young age I was drawn to colors; how they mingle and dance together, how they create different versions and shades of themselves without effort, and how they can express palpable emotions without words.
- [Show 2 : Lacey Musgrave Army](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-lacey-musgrave-army/) - Artist: Lacey Musgrave Medium: Mixed media Show: Vol. 2 I was born on a Wednesday in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in December of 1987. From a very young age I was drawn to colors; how they mingle and dance together, how they create different versions and shades of themselves without effort, and how they can express palpable emotions without words.
- [Show 2 : Jonathan Burgess](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-jonathan-burgess/) - Ghost Veteran: Jonathan Burgess Writer: Robert Chambers Artist: Sammy Lopez Show: Vol. 2 “Be broken, O peoples, and be shattered; And give ear, all remote places of the earth. Gird yourselves, yet be shattered; Gird yourselves, yet be shattered.” Isaiah 8:9 The heat didn’t give a shit. Not about the weight I was already carrying or my pregnant wife
- [Show 2 : JJ Llanes Rifle](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/jj-llanes-rifle/) - Artist: JJ Lanes Medium: Colored Pencil Show: Vol. 2 I am a US Army veteran who served with the 1221 st Engineer Battalion in Afghanistan in 2010 and 2011 as a member of a CounterIED task force. I have always thought of my artwork as an outlet to relieve stress and anxiety. My work has become an important role
- [Show 2 : JJ Llanes Pointillism II](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/jj-llanes-pointilism-ii/) - Artist: JJ Lanes Medium: ink Show: Vol. 2 I am a US Army veteran who served with the 1221 st Engineer Battalion in Afghanistan in 2010 and 2011 as a member of a CounterIED task force. I have always thought of my artwork as an outlet to relieve stress and anxiety. My work has become an important role in
- [Show 2 : JJ Llanes Pointillism](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/jj-llanes-pointilism/) - Artist: JJ Llanes Medium: Ink Show: Vol. 2 I am a US Army veteran who served with the 1221 st Engineer Battalion in Afghanistan in 2010 and 2011 as a member of a CounterIED task force. I have always thought of my artwork as an outlet to relieve stress and anxiety. My work has become an important role in
- [Show 2 : JJ Llanes Charcoal](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/jj-llanes-charcoal/) - Artist: JJ Lanes Medium: Charcoal Show: Vol. 2 I am a US Army veteran who served with the 1221 st Engineer Battalion in Afghanistan in 2010 and 2011 as a member of a CounterIED task force. I have always thought of my artwork as an outlet to relieve stress and anxiety. My work has become an important role in
- [Show 2 : JJ Llanes](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-jj-lanes/) - Artist: JJ Lanes Medium: Charcoal Show: Vol. 2 I am a US Army veteran who served with the 1221 st Engineer Battalion in Afghanistan in 2010 and 2011 as a member of a CounterIED task force. I have always thought of my artwork as an outlet to relieve stress and anxiety. My work has become an important role in
- [Show 2 : Jim Dukes No Limit](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/jim-dukes-no-limit/) - No Limit Artist: Jim Dukes Medium: Photography B&W Show: Vol. 2 I was born in 1971, raised in Cary, NC, in a Wonder Bread, conservative Catholic household, the 3 rd of 4 kids and the only boy. I attended public schools, was an average student who always thought there was something bigger out there for me. I started
- [Show 2 : Jim Dukes Got You](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/got-you-2/) - Got You Artist: Jim Dukes Medium: Photography B&W Show: Vol. 2 I was born in 1971, raised in Cary, NC, in a Wonder Bread, conservative Catholic household, the 3 rd of 4 kids and the only boy. I attended public schools, was an average student who always thought there was something bigger out there for me. I started
- [Show 2 : Jim Dukes](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-jim-dukes/) - Jim Dukes Medium: Photography B&W Show: Vol. 2 I was born in 1971, raised in Cary, NC, in a Wonder Bread, conservative Catholic household, the 3 rd of 4 kids and the only boy. I attended public schools, was an average student who always thought there was something bigger out there for me. I started working at age
- [Show 2 : Jessica Rene](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-jessica-rene/) - Jessica Rene Medium: Colored pencil Show: Vol. 2 Fine art has spoken to me my whole life, and through the years I have come to speak through it. I began my formal training under Russell Jewell in 2008 and continued on to the Greenville Technical College to receive an Associate’s Degree in Fine Art in 2013. Through my
- [Show 2 : Dwight Rose](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-dwight-rose/) - Dwight Rose Medium: Water Color Show: Vol. 2 The Battle of Hamburger Hill was fought from May 10–20, 1969 within the Vietnam War. The involvement of United States armed forces to aid South Vietnam against North Vietnamese forces was highly controversial and divided Americans, especially the youth and the establishment. Our heroic troops, mostly infantry in hand to hand
- [Show 2 : Dre Lopez](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-dre-lopez/) - Artist: Dre Lopez Medium: Acrylic Show: Vol. 2 The piece deals with sacrifice, personal big and small. Sacrificing for something bigger, sacrificing who we think we are for what we are supposed to be. An awakening, transformation by fire, purity both good and bad. Acceptance, honesty, peace. Dre Lopez is the founder and Lead Artist/Creative Director for PIENSA:
- [Show 2 : Chris Pace](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-chris-pace/) - Artist: Chris Pace Medium: Photography B&W Show: Vol. 2 I was born in the Bronx, joined the Marine Corps in the summer of 2000, after I got out, I went to Montclair State University to study art, and am still pursuing a career in it. I currently work as a Virginia State Trooper, which helps me stay independent
- [Show 2 : Charlie Hall](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-charlie-hall/) - Veteran: Charlie Hall Writer: Robert Chambers Artist: Melinda Hoffman Medium: Acrylic Show: Vol. 2 “I am the master of my own Destiny. I am the Captain of my soul.” William Ernest Henley A real man (or woman) doesn’t rely on the world to define them, but rather they define themselves and, in time, the world. This is
- [Show 2 : Brett Claycamp](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-brett-claycamp/) - Veteran: Brett Claycamp Writer: Robert Chambers Artist: Dre Lopez Medium: Mixed Show: Vol. 2 “If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your
- [Show 2 : Brad Carraway](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-brad-carraway/) - The Devil In Me Artist: Brad Carraway Medium: Color Pencil Show: Vol. 2 SSG Brad Carraway (Ret.) served in the SC National Guard 1/178 Field Artillery unit and retired in 2008. He was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) from 200405 as a Combat MP Convoy Security Platform. Decorations: Bronze Star w V Device, Combat Action Badge. He is a
- [Show 2 : Anonymous](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-anonymous/) - Veteran: Anonymous Writer: Robert Chambers Artist: Rachel Thomason Medium: Oil Show: Vol. 2 “Out of the night that covers me, black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable soul.” William Ernest Henley Dealing with the loss of innocence can make you strong or break you. The fleeting nature of it,
- [Show 2 : Andrew Cooke Lion](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-andrew-cooke-lion/) - Lion Artist: Andrew Cooke Medium: Photography Show: Vol. 2 Born in Darlington SC, April 19th 1982, I started photography back in 2005, first picking up a camera for investigative purposes for the Air Force using long lenses and highend cameras to monitor nearby mountains in Kandahar. Given that my father’s a photographer, I have a natural, comfortable inclination toward the
- [Show 2 : Andrew Cooke Lightning](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-andrew-cooke-lightning/) - Lightning Artist: Andrew Cooke Medium: Photography Show: Vol. 2 Born in Darlington SC, April 19th 1982, I started photography back in 2005, first picking up a camera for investigative purposes for the Air Force using long lenses and highend cameras to monitor nearby mountains in Kandahar. Given that my father’s a photographer, I have a natural, comfortable inclination toward the
- [Show 2 : Andrew Cooke](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-andrew-cooke/) - Artist: Andrew Cooke Medium: Photography Show: Vol. 2 Born in Darlington SC, April 19th 1982, I started photography back in 2005, first picking up a camera for investigative purposes for the Air Force using long lenses and highend cameras to monitor nearby mountains in Kandahar. Given that my father’s a photographer, I have a natural, comfortable inclination toward the medium.
- [Show 1 : Luke Brannon](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-1-luke-brannon/) - Veteran: Luke Brannon Writer: Luke Brannon Artist: N/A Medium: N/A Show: Vol. 1 It was the 16th of December. The Germans had unleashed the greatest counter-offensive of World War II, now known as The Battle of the Bulge. My unit, D Co., 1st Battalion, 395th Inf. Regt., was part of the 395th Regimental Combat Team who began an offensive;
- [Show 1 : Jason Greene](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-1-jason-greene/) - Veteran: Jason Greene Writer: Jason Greene Artist: N/A Medium: N/A Show: Vol. 1 I will never get to tell my grandkids about large battles that I participated in. There are no awe inspiring names like Normandy, Iwo Jima, Hue City, or Tarawa that stir or instill great patriotic or other kinds of emotion, sentiments that invoke an incredulous sense
- [Show 1 : Deserters Abeche, Chad, 2008](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-1-deserters-abeche-chad-2008/) - Veteran: David Axe Writer: David Axe Artist: N/A Medium: N/A Show: Vol. 1 It started with singing. I was in my sweltering hovel – I mean, typical Chadian room – at a guest house in Abeche in eastern Chad on Friday evening when I heard the women’s voices harmonizing. My photographer Anne bustled over. “Do you hear it?
- [Show 1 : Dennis John Norgaard](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-1-dennis-john-norgaard/) - Veteran: Dennis John Norgaard Writer: Dennis John Norgaard Artist: N/A Medium: N/A Show: Vol. 1 I started my career in the army in February 1969 when I was 18 years old. I enlisted about two months before I was going to get drafted. I took my Basic Training in Fort Ord, California, and then was trained as cannoneer
- [Show 1 : Alive Day](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-1-alive-day/) - Alive Day Veteran: Steven Diaz Writer: Steven Diaz Artist: N/A Medium: N/A Show: Vol. 1 It all started while we were driving down a poorly maintained road in western Iraq. I was the A driver, the front passenger, in an unarmored humvee. Not all our humvees were like that, just this one, because the armor weighed us down too
- [Show 2 : Alexander Coco](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-2-alexander-coco/) - Artist: Alexander Coco Medium: Acrylic Show: Vol. 2 I hail from a family of builders. Born to an engineer and the youngest of six sons, I was raised in an environment of making. From my father’s sketches, I learned the importance of looking. I began to recognize the integrity in drawing. I learned how to wrap my hands
- [Show 1 : The Sound of Snow](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-1-the-sound-of-snow/) - The Sound of Snow Veteran: Robert Chambers LeHeup Writer: R. Chambers LeHeup Artist: Sammy Lopez Medium: Mixed “We should go forth on the shortest of walks, perchance, in the spirit of undying adventure, never to return, prepared to send back our embalmed hearts only as relics to our desolate kingdoms. If you are ready to leave father and
- [Show 1 : Robert Taylor Chambers](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-1-robert-taylor-chambers/) - Veteran: Robert Taylor Chambers Writer: R. Chambers LeHeup Artist: Margey Bolen Medium: Mixed Show: Vol. 1 Though things may fade, nothing ever fully ends. The life of a newborn fades from the world of Nothing, blossoming from sweet, sticky conception, to grow, thrive and make a lineage of their own. In time, they fade from the world of
- [Show 1 : Mills Palmer Bigham](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-1-mills-palmer-bigham/) - Veteran: Mills Palmer Bigham Writer: Mills Palmer Bigham Artist: Alex Coco Medium: Acrylic Show: Vol. 1 Let me tell you about my first kill, so you can understand the way death may or may not affect the living party. It took place in Hit, Iraq, on February 13th, 2006. I was on point, patrolling south, and searching for
- [Show 1 : JT Fowler](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/show-1-jt-fowler/) - Veteran: JT Fowler Written: R. Chambers LeHeup Artist: Dre Lopez Medium: Acrylic Show: Vol. 1 “Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever cannot take care of himself without that law is both. For a wounded man shall say to his assailant, ‘If I live, I will kill you.
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- ["Too Much Heavy Weight"](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21037/) - James Love 20” x 16” • Mixed Media “Too Much Heavy Weight” was inspired by the suffocating feeling I felt as I read through Thomas Cannon’s account, “Heavy Weight.” I felt smothered by the materials he carried, and even more weighed down by the burden of war he carried. As I read, I found my reading interrupted by the image in my mind of a man crushed under rocks. I felt that the image was a simple, yet powerful metaphor to describe the crushing weight that I felt figuratively.
- ["Weary"](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21035/) - James Sisk 16” x 12” • Acrylic and Oil on Canvas Everyone who’s ever served in uniform is all-too-familiar with long hours of arduous work to the point of sheer exhaustion. Excessive exertion and lack of sleep takes its toll on anyone; but add the emotional and adrenaline-charged environment of combat- the weariness only grows deeper. The figure in this piece represents the overwhelming exhaustion that can come from just a few hours of incredible adversity. He’s engulfed in a surreal environment of bloodshed and anguish illustrated by a hazy background and choice of color. His personal pain indelibly connected to it. James Sisk, MAJ, US Army (ret)
- ["Memento"](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21034/) - Ashley Warthen 24” x 12” • Mixed Media on paper What struck me most about Ruben Jager’s story from his youth – the image that lingered in my head – was the contrast between the life and color of nature as he roamed through the French wilderness toward the mountains, with vibrant visions of swallowtails and lavender fields, versus the dark, gray chalky remnants of history that almost quite literally crumbled between his fingers. Blending media like the textured, dry charcoals and charcoal powder with more vibrant acrylic inks and water was necessary to illustrate that the beauty of life as we know it has only grown out of those ruins. Flowers can root through the ashes and become beautiful again. And in that moment of realization, as the ancestors keep an eye on him from a distance, while holding the remnants of a skull too small to make sense, a young man became a blend of a memory of a horrific past and a symbol of hope for a brighter future. Ashley Warthen is a portrait artist, arts librarian and published illustrator from Columbia, SC who is known for her splashy, vibrant acrylic ink paintings of animals and people. Ashley enjoys mixing media and trying new techniques, which allows her style to evolve naturally. Though her figurative work often explores aspects of the female experience, she is drawn to storytelling through the art of picture books for children.
- ["Minefield"](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21032/) - Ginny Merett 12” x 36” • Multimedia Analog Collage I’m honored to participate in the Bullets and Bandaids exhibit this year. I’m doing so in honor of my dad and uncle’s memory and for their service to our country. I created this piece after reading the story of a Marine who served in Afghanistan as an officer. It wasn’t easy reading this story or making this piece, and I certainly feel like I didn’t do his story true justice, but my intention was to show his dedication to leadership under terrible circumstances. This multimedia collage was made with photocopies, acrylic paint, and photo skins. I repeated shapes and content to represent patterns in war as referred to by the veteran whose story I depicted, and to emphasize the casualties of war. And I referenced the Marine Corps traits and principles of leadership using text.
- ["Chosen Ones"](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21031/) - Susan Lenz 19” x 23” • Mixed Media This piece was created to confront viewers with this question: Who really are the “Chosen Ones”?
- ["Not Forgotten"](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21030/) - Beth Sellers 12” x 18” • Felt The story of Bertrand is full of depth, feeling and sorrow, but the last 2 words were the ones that summed the whole piece for me -’Not Forgotten’. Thunder road, misty skies, thunderous clouds are the background scenes, but ‘Not Forgotten’ touched me and I really wanted to bring that forward to honor everyone in the military. Sacrifices by some, the luck of making a small maneuver by others makes you realize that things can change in just an instant.
- [Exploding All Boundaries; Expanding Opportunities](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21013/) - Ida Mae Irby 24” x 12” • Acrylic on Canvas This painting is inspired by a female marine who served as an artillery sergeant in the Marine Corps. Camouflage is an element of disguise, while a portrait highlights unique features. Here the female patriot is highlighted and distorted. She blends into the military culture, but one cannot ignore her unique individuality. Fine art has adjusted to technological augmentation, which is an essential tool for telling the history of our nation. Many public interfaces involve the creation of an interface between the human and technology. New ideas, symbols, values, perceptions, and beliefs are shared through digital rapid public communication. Today the aesthetics of digital art cannot be separated from its social and political context. These multidisciplinary methods can be seen in my illustrations and paintings.
- [Untitled](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21006/) - Jennifer Emswiler 15” x 20” • Acrylic on Canvas After reading what Brian wrote about his experiences concerning the unfortunate side effects of Mefloquine, the drug used for Malaria prevention, I felt the issues were invasive and overpowering, much like a kudzu vine. Introduced in the US as erosion prevention, kudzu quickly became an invasive species that causes destruction to whatever it grows near. As it thrives, all else around it is deprived of what it needs. Like Kudzu, Mefloquine can potentially have side effects that could impact the overall mental health and well-being of a person. The horrors of war and the lack of needed support can truly add fuel to the already raging fire within. It is our turn to actually support our troops by listening and trying to be a part of the changes that need to happen.
- ["Behind You"](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21014/) - Zachary Diaz 20” x 24” • Graphite on Paper My work is a constant reinterpretation of life’s experiences. I create large graphite and charcoal drawings on paper, and oil paintings on canvas and linen that use symbols, figures, and cloudy atmospheres to convey an emotion, a memory, or an idea. My art is process driven; inspired first by writings in my diary, then sketched briefly before progressing to a larger format. I believe artists are gardeners; we create roses from the recycled parts of life. In my attempt to connect with viewers, I encourage their curiosity by creating compositions with hidden symbols throughout each piece. Some of these symbols connect present and past work, which illustrates my belief that life is one interconnected story, and we all play a small part in everyone else’s. Solidarity is not just a beautiful idea, but a meaningful pursuit; one in which we subconsciously take part in every day. ABOUT MY ENTRY While creating this piece for Bullets and Bandaids, I chuckled while reading the beautifully illustrated memory. Imagine thinking you know a person, only to have them surprise you; surprise you in a way that they warned you about months prior. I chose the moments of Doc’s pursuit, while the main character was silently making rounds. Hand on his weapon, focus on his mission, while his friend was focused on him. I can’t picture the experience and anxiety that war brings... but I know a good story when I come across it.
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- [Volume 4 • The Next Step • Bullets and Bandaids](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/volume-4-the-next-step-bullets-and-bandaids/) - A full-color, 178 page, perfect-bound book containing 45 stories or poems, paired with 45 photographs of original artwork based on the experience of a veteran. Our process gives a platform for veterans to tell their stories using the talents and perspectives of supportive civilians. This allows for healing, not just for our veterans, but for
- [531st and Beyond](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21002/) - Lori Isom 12” x 24” • Acrylic, Charcoal, and Collage on Canvas My deep desire as an artist is to present my subject in the most honest and sincere way. Like any artist, I wasnt the viewer to feel the emotion behind the painting, not just see a pretty picture. I am stimulated by interesting composition, structure, and color usage when contemplating a painting. However, emotion is really what drives me.
- [Hope](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21027/) - Joseph Berliner 16” x 22” • Oil on Canvas The world is evolving at an increasingly rapid pace and I strive to allow my work to parallel that change. “Emotionalist” is the term I like to use when defining myself as an artist. If I am capable of drawing some sense or feeling from the viewer, I consider my endeavor successful.
- [When The Cork Pops](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21028/) - Sophie Angela 18” x 18” • Ink and Watercolor on paper As a young artist I am experimenting with my material boundaries, exploring different mediums according to thematic concepts. Through my artworks I like to explore what life means to me, both personally and at large. I believe that by going inward and studying those around me I can find universality. Because of this I gravitate towards the human form, depicting faces in seeming neutrality to capture the subtleties of human emotion. I hope to allow my viewer to project themselves onto these characters and question their purpose. In my ink and watercolor works I apply my semi-realist approach to draw patchworks of bodies, forms, and material objects to create what I like to call “artificial still-lifes.” These capture aspects of identity through direct representation or through symbolic objects. Every fabricated composition of mine is an exercise and expression of life itself, a beauty that I believe can only exist with the presence of mortality and decay.
- [Keep Me True](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21026/) - Shelby LeBlanc 36” x 48” • Acrylic and Paper Mixed Media When you first see this painting its easy to think it just represents American patriotism and freedom... But “Keep Me True” is meant to pay homage to the life of Lee McClay. It is made up strips of photographs, maps, and interview transcripts from a man who was an eagle scout and marine and now lives in Wisconsin as a civilian. The eagle represents his life before his service as an eagle scout and his time as a marine. The paper media was deconstructed to depict how memories change over time as they get distorted, opinions of those events alter as we age or as time passes, or they are simply forgotten. However, all these memories and experiences shape us as individuals when they are pieced together. Keep Me True also highlights how certain aspects of our past alter the way we see ourselves and how others see us in the world. They become more prominent, they can open doors and close others, but they seem to shape the direction life goes moving forward. I wanted this painting to represent his life outside of his service as well which is why I chose to paint the blue background; it was one of his and his wife’s wedding colors.
- [Untitled](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21012/) - Sharon Funderburk 12” x 12” • Mixed Media on Canvas To begin my past influenced my styles. I am somewhat of a loner. My childhood Was filled with isolation. As a child I collected rocks, dug mud out of the clay pits Next to my house. When I create it seems to get stuck in my brain and will not let me rest until it is released and escapes thru my hands like poetry. That is why I am a mixed media artist. Originally, I grew up outside Phila, Pa. and moved south in the late 1970’s I went to school for Commercial art. And worked at a graphic art company doing maps and drafting work. My grandmother was my greatest influence. She was the greatest artist I knew. Her hands could make anything out of trash. The mixed media bug is in my blood. Past projects include Richland County art commission door project. SAMA Mosaic Show 2003 Miami Show 2nd place. SC state fair several purchase awards, 2 place award, Dot Ryall Award. Tapps Show Midlands Clay and self-show windows. Artist Guilds: Trenholm Artist Guild, Cayce artist guild, South Carolina artist guild
- [Untitled](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21016/) - BA Hohman 26” x 20” • Mixed Media on Canvas I believe I was born three weeks later than my mother’s due date because I am the consummate Aquarian. The third of three siblings, I was the creative in the mix. Art was and still is my constant companion. A product of the Baby Boomer generation, I lived through the Viet Nam era and watched that conflict splash across the TV screen nearly every night back when the journalists were on the ground filming alongside the troops. It was a time of protests, hippies and amazing music. At Ohio University I met several veterans returning from Nam and it was clear that the transition to college life was a huge challenge. One of these is a very dear friend to this day. I graduated with a degree in Studio Arts, married a very creative man, bore and raised two girls, worked in various creative positions, went back to school, became an Art teacher and then began my mural and trompe l’oiel painting career. My art defies categories. Through painting my clients dreams and visions, I discovered inherent capabilities beyond what I thought possible. “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” ~ Edward Degas My life has been one of many blessings and constant evolution as regards my art as well as my spiritual beliefs. Synchronicity is everywhere. This leads me to this project. It is very unlike my usual style and came out of nowhere. Then I was approached to contribute to Bullets and Bandaids. No brainer. My heart goes out to all who have suffered, endured, sacrificed, and lost. We are all human no matter our experience in this life. We are all one.
- [Storm](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21017/) - Lucas Sams 24” x 18” • Mixed Media on Canvas When tasked with creating something based on Heath Smith’s “Clash in the Desert,” I was taken by the image of a sandstorm. I chose to paint the Storm to distill a feeling of an experience very far from my own. Like a sandstorm, an undertaking that is big and overwhelming, and potentially full of great peril. In the sky, beyond the horizon, a star or heavenly body offers guidance and protection through the trials and tribulations of the oncoming front.
- [The Butterfly Effect](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21019/) - Lauren Chapman 26” x 40” • Framed Mixed Media on Paper Ida was a junior soldier and photojournalist for the military. She joined in 2009 in order to find job security and work on paying off her student loans. At the age thirty she was able to pay off thirty thousand dollars of her debt. She was active five years and three years in the reserves. She spent eight years photographing soldiers and writing for the local news. She used her creativity to enhance her experience, “I loved photographing them training because I would just ride with the craziest soldiers and take pictures of them jumping out of humvees with the rifle in their hands and that’s always fun when you have like little kids trying to pretend the GI Joe training in the army.” Ida spent one year in Afghanistan, which sounded like a chilling experience. There seemed to be so much anxiety being on base and seeing soldiers leave in humvees and not make it back alive. Ida told herself, “This is what I have to do, and I’m going to make the best of it.” Ida is passionate about equal rights for women in the military, “Female veterans are very unique because the military wasn’t built for them. They have redefined the landscape of the military and I do think that our country, our military, the life of service members, is better because women who served demanded to be just considered like me in every way. I feel like that consideration has ripped the initial essence of what It means to be a soldier and destroyed it, women want equality.” Reading Ida Mae’s interview for Bullets and bandaids was eye opening. I loved how honest and humble Ida was retelling her experiences and now I feel a connection to her. Ida and I have a lot in common so I felt from the beginning it was the perfect match for me since my work is primarily inspired by female stories. She calls herself a horrible soldier who didn’t deal well with leadership. I found this interesting since she is an artist who now has a masters in painting. It was so cool reading what it was like being in such an authoritarian experience from the perspective of a creative person. Ida mentioned the butterfly effect and how women are adapting and overcoming in the military. For her piece I painted Ida in the middle of an Afghanistan inspired base. She holds her camera up pointed towards young women playing with military toys. The girls on each side represent the change happening currently in the military as women are aspiring more and more to serve their country. The butterflies represent Ida’s story. Her strength and growth as a veteran, an artist, and those she continues to inspire, myself included. Thank you Ida Mae for serving our country.
- [Trying to Scrub It All Away](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21021/) - Kate Frost 36” x 24” • Painting and Drawing on Engraved Plaster The baggage and weight that veterans carry back home can restrain them from being free from their past. For years they can try to push back the many visions of pain, suffering, and violence they witnessed and endured. This work acts as a visual advocate for the voice of this veteran. It magnifies it through plaster and other techniques, in hope to raise awareness about what veterans face when returning home.
- [Untitled](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21036/) - Samantha Edmiston 20” x 16” • Oil on Canvas
- [Untitled](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21010/) - Holly Suchonel Rauch 16” x 16” • Acrylic on Canvas My journey with art began about 5 years ago as just a hobby, and now it is my passion! My medium of choice is acrylics and my style is mostly abstract. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of my works benefit the Lyssa Rauch Memorial Scholarship at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This scholarship is in memory of my beautiful daughter and who lost her battle with cancer in 2006 at the age of 20. The scholarship is awarded annually to deserving students in the Department of Theater and Dance and is funded entirely by private donations. I have decided to turn my passion for art into a way to financially support the scholarship. When an opportunity presented itself to help another very worthy organization - Bullets and Bandaids - I couldn’t pass it up. I was honored to be able to represent the story “Christmas Eve” and the poem “Combat Fairy” with unique interpretations through art.
- [Combat Fairy](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21025/) - Holly Suchonel Rauch 16” x 16” • Acrylic on Canvas
- [All We’re Missin’ is the Jury](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21042/) - Amy Brown 22.5” x 14” • Acrylic on Canvas
- [Untitled](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21039/) - Ryan O’Sullivan 8” x 8” • Oil on Canvas
- [Rank and File](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21007/) - Steve White 24” x 20” • Acrylic on Canvas More and more these days, the creative world is seeing an emergence of artists creating positive spaces and shapes that, in turn, cleverly carve out shapes in negative space intentionally. Negative space is, quite simply, the space that surrounds the subject in an image or painting. Just as important as that subject itself, negative space helps to define the boundaries of positive space and brings balance to a composition. My most recent painting, “Rank and File”, is a classic example of negative space use. Providing a place for the eye to rest, the striking white space matched with the beautiful, eccentric black make it, what I hope to be, an unforgettable execution of the technique. In “Rank and File”, the sleeve of the sailor in the foreground is decorated with a perched eagle over three chevrons, which indicates that he’s a Petty Officer First Class (E-6). As we move down the line of sailors, the faces appear to fade into obscurity as the rank of each sailor descends into a predictable need to know basis - All hands on deck!
- [Vietnam Veterans Memorial Opening Day 1982](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21009/) - Caylin Paige Stansberry 12” x 16” • Acrylic paint, markers, and Varnish on Canvas Thank you, Craig Burnette for sharing your story with me. Thank you, Bullets and Band-Aids for creating such a wonderful network and project. For my painting I chose the Vietnam Memorial from Craig’s story. My Medium was acrylic paint, markers, and varnish. My objective was to focus in on the walls reflectiveness, the grief and complexity that the wall represents. I would like to note that I have never seen this monument in person. I have only seen it in pictures and through Craig’s story. I chose to keep the background in black, gray, white and metallic colors to express grief, time past, and keep true to the wall’s actual color. I chose to include the flag in the foreground in color to express honor and valor. I learned through Craig’s story that the names were not in alphabetical order, but in order of casualty. This made his role at the memorial, in 1982, very important to assist the grieving families. I used a black and white reference photo from the event in 1982, as well as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund website to find the names of that spot. It posed a challenge to include the names as legibly as possible, but it was important for me to try. Thank you, again Craig for your story and your service to our country. It was so moving to read your story. I am honored to have participated in this project for Bullets and Band-Aids
- [Mid Confronting the Goddess of Death](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21022/) - Robert Matheson 38.5” x 25” • Acrylic, Graphite, Charcoal, and Crayon on Canvas with a lighter Mid losing his best friend Randy is a powerful example of the sacrifice our service members and their family and friends endure every day. I was tempted to try and illustrate a cliche image of triumph over evil, but in my mind there is no sugar coating this experience. This is the reality of living in an era of war, especially for those thrust into the middle of it. Mid writes “This is my account of real life and it is all true. So use it as you will. Then try to find peace inside. Something I will never know and could care less.” I did not find peace with Mid’s story, but I do care deeply about it. I’ve done my best to honor Randy through the interpretation of these events. As Mid hovers in defiance of The Goddess of Death, she swirls, using his own words to entice him to join Randy. But Mid is the light. In as much, I’ve included a cigarette lighter with this painting and will not be offended if it burns in honor of Mid’s lost friend and patriot. So use it as you will.
- [13 E](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21011/) - Anthony Lewis 30” x 40” • Mixed Media on Gallery Canvas Original Artwork, created for Bullets and Bandaids Vol. 3 (2021) Shipping: $100 flate rate, continental US (shipping insurance included) Anthony Lewis enjoys setting the tone in his abstract fiqurative pantings by the use of bold colors that express individuality, movement and the representation of life. Most of his paintings have no facial features and this is to bring awareness to self identification as it may fit to the viewer.
- [The Mayor of Glenville](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21040/) - Wilma R. King 16” x 20” • Acrylics on Canvas
- [Bombs & Books](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21003/) - Dumah Morgan 30” x 24” • Acrylic on Canvas Original Artwork, created for Bullets and Bandaids Vol. 3 (2021) Shipping: $100 flate rate, continental US (shipping insurance included) My art is inspired by positive energy. The world that we live in needs more positivity and I believe that starts with each of us. In my work I choose subjects that are rich in positive healing energy. Using swirls of color and lively brush strokes I capture this energy onto canvas. Nature and live music are two of my favorite sources of this healing energy. Painting nature scenes in Plein Air gives me the special opportunity to connect directly with nature and literally paint what I am feeling and seeing at that moment. Live music is even more energetic. The reciprocal connection between musicians and their fans is like no other art form. My live paintings record this live experience in a way that you can see the music and feel the good vibes. My mission as an artist is to create pieces of art that people can connect with and instantly feel a positive vibe. When I read the Veteran’s interview for the first time, one thing that stood out to me was the story of soldiers passing out school supplies to children in bombed out school buildings. That contrast of relentless bombings and eager school kids was very interesting to me. At first I could not even read the remainder of the interview. I just kept getting visions of this painting and the contrast both visually and metaphorically. To me it could just as well be a contrast of peace & war, love &. hate, or good & evil.
- [On the Side of the Righteous](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21004/) - Michaela Pilar Brown 10” x 12” • Paper and Repurposed Objects My installations, collage and photographs address issues attendant to the black body. I use nontraditional materials and their juxtaposition to each other, and or dissimilar objects to make statements about the body and its relationship to larger cultural themes of age, gender, race, sexuality, history, and violence. Recent studies of Black grief mine personal and familial histories through an archiving of objects and the personal mythologies associated with these objects. I explore the ritualized use of materials, objects, and architectural spaces, often queering their size, orientation or form to blur the line between memory, dream and experience, plotting the relationship between normative considerations of the body and its function within specified spaces and roles.
- [PTSD Visibly](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21005/) - Cleaster Cotton 16” x 20” • Mixed Media Painting on Canvas “Life has been generous with trauma and tribulations. PTSD is no stranger to me.” Cleaster Cotton (2021) This three-toothed portrait is a marker for the indescribable, larger-than-life concept and cause of a combat veteran’s post trauma stress disorder, known as PTSD. The contrasts and textural noise within this composition represent the intrusive, invasive characteristics of PTSD. This painting was created to be a safe physical container where ‘you’ can witness, transform, transmute and defuse chaos. It serves to remind you to, “lay your burdens down.”
- [Untitled](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21008/) - Ashley Berendzen-Russell 37” x 37” • Mixed media on Canvas I have always been interested in collaborations in art but also in other aspects in life. In my experience, collaborations, especially multidisciplinary, promote growth for all parties by getting individuals out of their own usual comfort zone and process of doing things. This requires each individual to get out of their own headspace and look from a press perspective at a subject or idea. It usually encourages empathy and research to gain knowledge on the subject so that each collaborator is on the same page. For this particular project I found myself doing research in all different aspects from policies, to period accurate material details and perspective from the time period. It made me think of the topic more deeply than I have before. Immersing myself in the situations of the Vietnam War. In turn, I have grown as a person and as an artist. My process began and went down a different path than I would normally take which helps me to learn and help shape my future ideas as a person and as an artist. Most of all, I have a deeper understanding and appreciation for what some other people go through helping to remind me that I am a very lucky and appreciative to have the freedom and opportunities that I do and I’m reminded to notice the sacrifices that some others make with their job choices and life choices. Someone has to do these jobs and I applaud those who do. Thank you to all of our men and women in jobs of public service.
- [Untitled](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21015/) - David Sheldon 38” x 46” • Oil on Canvas After reading Gabriel Garcia’s moving piece about seeing the thousands of boots of fallen heroes from Afghanistan, I immediately knew the piece for me had to have a raw, grittiness of war to it, but also a feeling of light - of the light of all these souls who had sacrificed their lives for others. I decided to depict the boots as if they had just come off the feet of the soldier who owned them, rather have them polished-up for presentation. I wanted the boots to look like they had really been lived and died in. I decided to bring some of Gabriel’s actual words into the painting, as I felt that would add a feeling of personal story and sacrifice to the work. Finally, as mentioned, I chose to emphasize the strong presence of light as an embodiment of hope.
- [They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21018/) - Laura Garner Hine 16” x 20” • Oil and Gold Leaf of Canvas
- [Caduceus](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21020/) - Morgan Shaley Renew 24” x 18” • Acrylic on Canvas Within this piece, I wanted to pay homage to Jake’s medical service, as well as his service to our country. Therefore I chose to portray an American soldier in anatomical position, wrapped in the snake and wings of a caduceus. I wanted these specific aspects of the painting to be in black and white to represent the mental hardships of both occupations. As for the patches the soldier bears on his chest, I wanted them to be colorful, proud, and commanding. I chose to place an American flag on the right side of his chest, and a Pride flag on the left over his heart as a symbol of strength in adversity. I was so honored to be able to listen to Jake’s story and creating this painting was truly a joy. I will remember this experience fondly for years to come.
- [Untitled](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21024/) - Joseph Pearson 36” x 36” • Acrylic on Canvas Original Artwork, created for Bullets and Bandaids Vol. 3 (2021) Shipping: $100 flat rate, continental US (shipping insurance included)
- [Gilded Chains](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21023/) - Rob Shaw 20” x 24” • Acrylic and Gold Leaf on Canvass This piece is about confinement. Having something inside of you that you need to get out but cannot find the proper outlet. I chose to use gold leaf and a monochromatic color scheme. The gold leaf has a prestigious quality to it, at the same time the reflectiveness lets it change under different lighting conditions. I chose the monochromatic color scheme for simplicity so as to not overwhelm the subject. My goal with this piece was to show that we’re all held back by certain things, the trick is to figure out how to overcome these obstacles.
- [3/6 Kilo Company](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21029/) - Karl Zurfluh 33.5” x 33.5” • charcoal, acrylic and aerosol on board Original Artwork, created for Bullets and Bandaids Vol. 3 (2021) Shipping: $100 flat rate, continental US (shipping insurance included) This painting represents Peter Lindenthal’s story about his third tour in Afghanistan as a squad leader. It is a caught moment before he left his squad and his unexpected show of affection. The image goes beyond just that particular moment, it is a representation of the Marine Corp family. It shows that beyond the tough love, it is family first. The painting is oriented into a blue diamond shape and includes a white star in the background to represent the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment patch. The light (or the glow) symbolizes the good, and the loving bond between all people, present and past.
- [Untitled](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21033/) - Will South 36” x 36” • Oil on Canvas Making art reminds me what a grain of sand—or less—I really am. Brush in hand, there’s this idea I should be going somewhere, that is, creating something. If working to get somewhere, anywhere, it sure would be nice to have a compass. Instead, there’s this knowledge that others have done all of this before and that I make art because others before me made it, here on this planet that is so impossibly inscrutable. I can ask myself: Well, what did all these past people achieve? A safer, more beautiful world, or one more cluttered with self-interest? It’s an impossible situation, standing before a canvas because I feel the grim weight of history, and, at the same time, feel the ongoing indifference of a universe so large that it, too, is impossible. Anything I could do in that moment of “now” feels miniscule or worse—unnecessary. And yet, somehow—I have no idea why—holding that brush feels like holding a lifeline, that I’m hanging on to something that matters, that someone is on the other end of this line, pulling me on. In that moment, I’m participating in something, putting in my tiniest of tiny two cents. I know we’re small, me and this canvas. But, for better and worse, we were part of it all, even if for just that moment. In the most infinitesimal of ways, painting feels like I touched the universe, and maybe that is the most one can do.
- [Terra Incognito, Terra Firma](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21038/) - Melinda Fine 12” x 12” • Mixed Media on Canvas Concentrating on the themes of discovery and return, the moon phases indicate the month of traveling. The arm of the outstretched man depicts a reach for knowledge. A map of Lebanon, marked with an X is a treasure map guarded by the image of a man in late 19th/early 20th century dress. The femur, the largest and strongest bone in the human body indicates bone marrow–the very stuff of our genetic heritage. For me, birds are symbols of spirit and the falcon, a bird of prey, can be trained in falconry in which the bird returns to his handler with his quarry.
- [Troops to Vietnam](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/21041/) - Ron Hagell 30” x 11” • Acrylic and Paper Digital Images on Canvas
- ["Intertwangled"](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/bb23018/) - Inspired by the experiences of Kevin Brewer Gina Langston Brewer 26″ x 20″ • Acrylic on Canvas Board
- [“Voices that Rose”](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/bb23043/) - Inspired by the experiences of Tom Baker Sara Scott14″ x 10″ x 2.5″ • Stoneware Ceramics
- ["Requiem of War"](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/bb23017/) - Inspired by the experiences of Sergio Alarcon G. David Burnell 30″ x 22″ • Oil and Glass shards on board
- [Volume 3 • What Now? • Bullets and Bandaids](https://bulletsandbandaids.org/merch/volume-3-what-now-bullets-and-bandaids/) - A full-color, 148 page, perfect-bound book containing 41 stories or poems, paired with 42 photographs of original artwork based on the experience of a veteran. Our process gives a platform for veterans to tell their stories using the talents and perspectives of supportive civilians. This allows for healing, not just for our veterans, but for
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