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Prudhomme Portraits Salute Local Veterans at Free Art Hop Reception
The Old Veteran
A free reception is set for 6-9 tonight at Old City Hall Gallery, 1313 Market St. in Redding, for “A Portrait in Time: Portraying the Faces of the Second World War.”
Military-chopper-pilot-turned-local-artist Chuck Prudhomme has learned the stories and painted the portraits of 20 WWII veterans to honor their service to their country. Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Prudhomme, 61, recently spoke at my Rotary Club of Redding, which includes many of the veterans he painted, such as Ray Williams, Bill King, Bob Dicker, Bob Jones and Bill Holmes (who recently passed away).
“There’s more history in a town like Redding than we know of,” he said. “Incredible history. Incredible stories.” Brief biographies accompany the series of portraits. Framing was donated.
All the surviving veterans will attend the reception, he said. After the show (it runs through Nov. 14), he will give the portraits to the veterans and their families.
“It needs to be said: You literally put your lives on the line for a cause that was nationwide, worldwide,” he said. “You did a hell of a job. As a Vietnam veteran, I don’t want anybody to forget that.”
Prudhomme as profiled by Jim Dyar.
Prudhomme at Hawkman Studios.
Prudhomme at Art & Soul Gallery.
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Thanks, Mr. Prudhomme. Those portraits are wonderful. I hope to be able to see them before they leave.
Our thanks to all the veterans. They have served well!
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This was a wonderful tribute to our veterans! Thank you Mr. Prudhomme! It’s been hours since I viewed the exhibit. and still I see the faces (past and present) of our friends and neighbors who gave their service to our nation. Bravo!
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This was a wonderful tribute to our veterans! Thank you Mr. Prudhomme! It’s been hours since I viewed the exhibit. and still I see the faces (past and present) of our friends and neighbors who gave their service to our nation. Bravo!
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Thank you Mr. Prudhomme, not only for your beautiful, selfless work. But also for your contribution as a veteran to this country! We are so lucky to have had a man like you remember the lives of just a few, including our late Irma! You are truly one of a kind!
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