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Rick Broome Pioneered the
Class Painting Project in 1974. Below are all of our past Class
Prints, both the Official Class Prints, and Commemorative Editions.
They are listed from the most Recent to the Oldest. Many of these
editions are Sold Out!
NOTE: We have
discontinued ALL Paper editions and have limited availability on past
lithographs. We are currently offering a "Buyback" upgrade program where
you can upgrade your paper lithograph or paper Giclee to a Canvas edition
and Keep your original paper edition. The Buyback is a $400 credit for
lithographs, and $1K credit on paper Starlites towards the purchase of our
most popular size canvas edition, or canvas Starlite, 20x24 (estimated
size). If you are interested in one of our Lithographs from past years, or
want to upgrade, please
contact us or visit our
Online Store
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2018 Class Painting:
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2017
Official class painting
"a new day!"
in progress
Digital Sketch of proposed layout. Images
coming soon...
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Payment Plans available, as well as special Cadet Plans.
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The 2017 Class Painting, "A New Day" is currently in progress. The
original painting is scheduled to be unveiled at Ring Dance in May, 2016.
This painting is a tribute to the 2017 Exemplar Col. Bud Day. Featuring
his MISTY FAC F-100 flying low over the Academy. The painting is set at
the dawn of a new day with a brilliant sunrise capturing the spirit of the
Academy and paying tribute to all the classes. The Class of 17 wanted to
capture this by having the sunrise go from Gold to Red to Silver to Blue.
This is an extra large Original measuring approximately 4 feet by 4 feet.
We are currently accepting pre
orders. Available in Canvas Only in several sizes and types to include
Rick's trademark Starlite Edition and other special editions like the
Lifetime edition and Gift edition.
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The 2016 Class Painting, "Fire &
Ice" is a historical painting capturing the trials and tribulations of the
Class of 2016. The painting is heavy with symbolism from Mark Welsh's
Desert Storm F-16 to the Waldo Canyon Fire and Pikes Peak under a blanket
of Ice and Snow. Maj. David "Klepto" Brodeurs F-16 Lizard Jet is also
hidden in the background. The Fire represents a brief moment in time when
the Waldo Canyon Fire blew out and came over the ridge to affect so many
in Colorado Springs in 2012.
The Original is a large piece
measuring approximately 4 feet by 3 feet and is a full Starlite Original.
The 2016 Class Painting took roughly 1200 hours to complete.
We are in our final push for
availability at the current pricing for graduation. After graduation, all
canvas editions will increase to fair market value and some editions will
be closed.
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2016 official class painting
"fire & ice"
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Payment Plans available, as well as special Cadet Plans.
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2015
official class painting
"One fight, one team"
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Payment Plans available, as well as special Cadet Plans.
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The 2015 Official Class Painting,
"One Fight, One Team" is an incredible vibrant painting capturing the Gold
in a Colorado Sunset. The painting is a reflection of the Class of 2015
with the large F-15 Strike Eagle the dominant force in the painting. The
F-15 is being followed by an F-22 and F-35 signifying the 57th graduating
class.
The painting took 1500 hours to
complete and is filled with hidden meanings and trademarked hidden
vignettes. The class of 2015 was greatly involved with the creation of the
painting and this shows in the dramatic scene depicted.
"One Fight, One Team" is still
available for purchase in several sizes including the Starlite Edition. We
also are offering the Lifetime Edition and Gift edition to those that did
not get a chance to order when released at the Academy in 2014.
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The 2014 Official Legacy Class
Painting, "The Moment of Truth" is a historical painting from which no
photography was captured. This painting captures the "moment in time" that
Jay Zeamer earned the Medal of Honor. The B-17, Old #666 was put together
using parts from others that only Zeamer would fly. Attacked by 5
Japaneese Zeros, they successfully completed their mission although Zeamer
was gravely injured.
This painting was commissioned by
the Class of 2014 but did not get released or offered to the Cadets and
Parents until late in the year. This painting is still available for
purchase.
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2014 official Legacy class painting
"the moment of truth"
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Payment Plans available, as well as special Cadet Plans.
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2013
official class painting
"Above & beyond ii"
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Payment Plans available, as well as special Cadet Plans.
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The 2013 Official Class Painting,
"Above & Beyond" captured the grit of the "Bomber Class". Although the
class had two A-10's and the F-35 to add up to the 55th graduating class,
they were known as the "Bomber Class" after their Exemplar Kurt LeMay. The
class chose to have the B-1, B-52 and B-2 to add up to 55 with the two
A-10's and F-35 hidden below above the bombers.
2013 was one of the few classes that
had both an Exemplar Class Painting and an Official Class Painting.
These two works are a great compliment to
each other capturing the history of the class and what made them great!
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The 2012 Official Class Painting,
"Attention to Detail" was inspired by a speech made by General Mark Welsh
where he talked about exactly that. This highly detailed original painting
took approximately 1200 hours to create and features two F-22 Raptors and
an A-10 flying low over the Academy.
The view of the Academy was captured
during a photo mission where Rick actually was flying a Cessna 172 on the
10th anniversary of 9/11. The time of day was exactly when our country was
attacked on that fateful day.
This painting was meant to attain
greatness as it was the first class painting created by Rick Broome after
four years of losing the project. After not having done an original for a
graduating class in almost five years, Rick was able to get back into the
groove and put out an active stunning piece. Later that year, the Class
had Rick take out the F-22's and put in Air Force One as a gift to the
President who spoke at graduation. From what we heard, he loved the
painting!
The Class of 2012 was also the first
class to commission Rick to do an Exemplar Painting which featured Hap
Arnold.
President Obama receiving a special gift edition featuring
AF1 over the Academy in the 2012 Background.
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2012
official class painting
"attention to detail"
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Payment Plans available, as well as special Cadet Plans.
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