JTDixon

This is one of the best Sgt Rocks that has ever been produced outside of the Man "Mr. Joe" himself. The influence from father to sons did not fall far from the tree. I love when an artist has the vision to use other than white paper. So much can be accomplished by using this technique, as seen here. The contrasts with the greyish paper, to the black and white, is truly a mark of distinction. Andy captured Sgt Rock in his true essence. A tough no bull soldier that does not fear for his life when the chips are down, but knows that men like him don't die in battle. They can't! If he falls, the line falls, and there is no place in battle for that. The eyes and mouth show the war weary soldier while the scars on the arm show his devotion to his cause. The grey coloring that floats behind the smoking barrel adds to bringing "Sarge" from the background. The simple lines surrounding him give the feeling of the tiger cages that so many of our men spent time in during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. The only thing that I know is wrong with this picture is that it is not hanging next to my drawing board so that I may gain inspiration from it! But I am working on your Correspondence Courses and I hope one day to be able to produce a work of art like this. Thank you for a vision from the past!

Wow is almost all I can say about this Sgt. Rock. Mr. Joe has taken an ordinary piece of cardboard and turned it into a tribute to our heroes - past, present and future. Simple lines and shading are used to make this drawing true work of art. Magnificent use of basic shades to show the weary but strong face of Rock and his men after what no doubt was a hard day's battle. But what stands out is the rifle and helmet that we as Americans know all too well. All of the critique standards are there. Mr. Joe saw the vision to place the war tattered men in the background, still ready for battle. The originality of the piece is what makes it so realistic. The techniques used show a lifetime of hard work and discipline to the form and finally the impact hits you square in the heart! Mr. Joe, you have touched a part of my soul with this piece. I am a Disabled Veteran and I sent you the children's book "Mommy, What Is A POW/MIA?" in January and I know Veteran's issues from benefits to the true meaning of POW/MIA's and the sacrifices that are paid for this Great Country to remain free. Your Sgt. Rock work should a part of every Military Museum in the United States and maybe all over the world. As I said with Andy's Sgt. Rock, the only thing wrong with this piece is that it is not on my wall! God Bless you for your patriotism throughout the years!

Mr. Berry,
I was, and still am a huge fan of this great guitar virtuoso. You were a lucky man to have known him, to photograph him and you have done his memory justice. The black and white photo lays out the Vintage-ness that was Stevie Ray. He could play and leave an audience in amazement and wanting more, just as you leave me wanting more of these shots. You captured a loving lifetime memory for his loved ones! Thank you for your forethought to hit that shutter a few more times! Stevie would have been proud of these pics!

God Bless!
John

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