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          • Poster by J. Craig Thorpe (1948-) - Holland America Westours Alaska
            Oct. 26, 2024

            Poster by J. Craig Thorpe (1948-) - Holland America Westours Alaska

            Est: €30 - €100

            Holland America Westours Alaska - 91x61,5, ca. 1990 by J. Craig Thorpe (1948-)

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Sep. 15, 2024

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $500 - $650

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) TITLE: Train - Missouri Locomotive YEAR: 1994 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Missouri Commemorative Cover postmarked September 1, 1994. Intended as "a modern version of a feudal gateway," St. Louis' Union Station provided an impressive welcome to train travelers entering Missouri's largest city. Designed in Romanesque style, the Station was said to have been inspired by the walled city of Carcasonne, France. One of the most outstanding features of the railroad terminal is its 230-foot clock tower. Four faces, with massive dials measuring 10 feet in diameter, provide a 360-degree view of the time. Reminiscent of a medieval castle, the station's main entrance is flanked by handsome turrets. Perhaps this structure's most awe-inspiring sight is the Grand Hall. Constructed with a 65-foot-high, barrel-vault ceiling suspended over a massive 8,500-square-foot floor, it was originally intended as a haven for travelers who had long layovers between trains. Another impressive component of the station was the trainshed. At the time of its construction, it was the largest in the world, capable of accommodating the trains of 22 railroad companies on its 30 tracks. At 1:45 a.m. on September 2, 1894 -- one day after Union Station's official opening -- a fast mail of the Vandalia line became the first train to enter the terminal. Locomotives like the No. 15, an 0-6-0 switching engine built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1880, shuffled cars moving between the platform tracks and servicing areas. Today this marvelous building has been renovated into a hotel and shopping complex. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 125131 US SHIPPING: $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe (born 1948) is a modern American commercial and landscape artist. Much of his work depicts trains and the rail transport industry in the Western United States and Alaska. He has advocated greater use of rail transport, especially in contrast with automobiles, and has served as a director of the rail advocacy group All Aboard Washington. Thorpe was commissioned to paint an image celebrating the 2006 centennial of King Street Station in Seattle, Washington.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            May. 19, 2024

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $450 - $575

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: British Train - Evening Star YEAR: 1996 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Damage to lower right corner of the paper. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c British Railways 2-10-0 stamp issued August 23, 1996. In 1948 Great Britain's four large railways were nationalized to form a single, government-owned network called British Railways. BR then implemented a series of standardized designs for steam locomotives. The heavy freight design was the Class 9. Two hundred and fifty-one were built from 1954 to 1960. Primarily intended to transport heavy goods, Class 9s were sometimes used for fast passenger transportation at speeds up to 90 mph. Probably the most famous of the Class 9s, the Evening Star was the last steam locomotive built in Britain. The Evening Star, recently restored to operating condition to pull excursion trains, is now the pride of the National Railway Museum in York, England. Although rugged and versatile, the Evening Star appropriately conveyed the impending twilight for the era of steam locomotives. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122285 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            May. 19, 2024

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $425 - $525

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - German DB Class 01 YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Missing lower left corner of the paper. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c stamp issued August 23, 1996. The German DB Class 01 steam passenger express locomotive was constructed by AEG and Borsig of Berlin between 1925 and 1937. Designed by Richard Wagner, 01s emphasized ease of maintenance, durability and a minimal level of stress to both locomotive and track. The Class 01s had a single smokestack, since detachable smokestack extensions and low power requirements dispensed with the need for double smokestacks. Round-topped copper fireboxes were standard and the engines had bar frames rather than plate. Many 01s were built in the 1950s with new and larger welded boilers. In the 1950s, Class 01s were commonly running 150,000 miles annually. Many converted the 1970s. Class 01s were Wagner's best-known design in the interwar period and were considered the epitome of the successful passenger locomotive. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122284 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Apr. 14, 2024

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $425 - $525

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Spanish Renfe Express Messenger YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c Spanish Renfe 4-8-4 stamp issued August 23, 1996. Only 10 Class 242s were built for Spain's Rede Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Espanoles (RENFE). Constructed by La Maquinista Terrestre y Maritima of Barcelona in 1955 to 1956, they were finished in resplendent green -- the only RENFE locomotives to wear this color. Class 242s were used on express passenger trains between Medina and Avila and on non-electrified portions of the run from Madrid to Irun at the French border. They burned oil portions rather than coal and were wide-gauge engines -- the Spanish gauge being 5 feet 6 in instead of the more customary 4 feet 8 1/2 in. Rolling on 75-inch spoked driving wheels, 242s exceeded 200 tons and were intended for climbing hills. They could run at speeds of 84 mph while carrying loads of 480 tons. Class 242s were among the last steam locomotives built in Western Europe and were the last European express locomotive class built. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122283 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Apr. 14, 2024

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $500 - $650

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Italian 691 Passenger YEAR: 1996 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c Italian 4-6-2 stamp issued August 23, 1996. From 1928 to 1933, the Italian State Railway or Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) constructed the Group 691s, the largest Italian passenger locomotives ever built Group 691s were also among the last Italian steam engines constructed, since none were built for domestic use after the 1930s. Group 691 boilers were interchangeable with those of Group 746 freight engines and the sandbox was located around the steam dome -- a common feature of Italian locomotives. Though powerful, a 19 ton axle-load limited the 691's range to a few main lines including Venice to Rome and Venice to Udine. Although Italy was among the first countries to use diesel and electric locomotives due in part to abundant hydro power and Italy's proximity to oil supplies -- steam locomotives continued to play an important role in that country well into the 1970s. Only 33 Group 691s were built and their longevity is a testimony to the simple and efficient design. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122278 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Mar. 17, 2024

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $450 - $575

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Alabama Locomotive YEAR: 1994 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting is the original which appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Alabama Commemorative Cover postmarked September 6, 1994. "The Lord put the mountains between Birmingham and the sea, and the man who tries to bring them together undertakes heroic work." On September 6, 1908, such a railroad line was completed, and soon thereafter, Harry M. Atkinson, president of the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad (AB&A), spoke these dramatic words at the dedication of his new railway. Piercing the mountains of eastern Alabama, the AB&A's workers created a link that eventually connected Birmingham and the Midwest to Georgia and Florida. The route was one of the last main rail lines constructed in the United States, thus it is comparatively well engineered. Despite the mountainous stretch in the middle of the route, all curves were held to a maximum of just six degrees. This translated into a mere restriction of 40 miles per hour for freight trains negotiating bends, even those chiseled into the jagged walls of the Appalachian Mountains. Traffic on this route increased in 1926 when the system was reorganized and taken over by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. In 1967, that line merged with another railway to become the Seaboard Coast Line. Today, the original AB&A is part of CSX Transportation. Presently it is heavily used by CSX's diesel-powered freight trains, continuing to be a vital link between the Midwest and the South. The "Bee Line," as it was once touted, is handsomely commemorated by this artwork, which depicts the 4-6-0 type engine, No. 1501, at Birmingham Station's arched train shed. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119479 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Jan. 07, 2024

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $450 - $575

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Alabama Locomotive YEAR: 1994 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting is the original which appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Alabama Commemorative Cover postmarked September 6, 1994. "The Lord put the mountains between Birmingham and the sea, and the man who tries to bring them together undertakes heroic work." On September 6, 1908, such a railroad line was completed, and soon thereafter, Harry M. Atkinson, president of the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad (AB&A), spoke these dramatic words at the dedication of his new railway. Piercing the mountains of eastern Alabama, the AB&A's workers created a link that eventually connected Birmingham and the Midwest to Georgia and Florida. The route was one of the last main rail lines constructed in the United States, thus it is comparatively well engineered. Despite the mountainous stretch in the middle of the route, all curves were held to a maximum of just six degrees. This translated into a mere restriction of 40 miles per hour for freight trains negotiating bends, even those chiseled into the jagged walls of the Appalachian Mountains. Traffic on this route increased in 1926 when the system was reorganized and taken over by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. In 1967, that line merged with another railway to become the Seaboard Coast Line. Today, the original AB&A is part of CSX Transportation. Presently it is heavily used by CSX's diesel-powered freight trains, continuing to be a vital link between the Midwest and the South. The "Bee Line," as it was once touted, is handsomely commemorated by this artwork, which depicts the 4-6-0 type engine, No. 1501, at Birmingham Station's arched train shed. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119479 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Jan. 07, 2024

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $500 - $650

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) TITLE: Train - Missouri Locomotive YEAR: 1994 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Missouri Commemorative Cover postmarked September 1, 1994. Intended as "a modern version of a feudal gateway," St. Louis' Union Station provided an impressive welcome to train travelers entering Missouri's largest city. Designed in Romanesque style, the Station was said to have been inspired by the walled city of Carcasonne, France. One of the most outstanding features of the railroad terminal is its 230-foot clock tower. Four faces, with massive dials measuring 10 feet in diameter, provide a 360-degree view of the time. Reminiscent of a medieval castle, the station's main entrance is flanked by handsome turrets. Perhaps this structure's most awe-inspiring sight is the Grand Hall. Constructed with a 65-foot-high, barrel-vault ceiling suspended over a massive 8,500-square-foot floor, it was originally intended as a haven for travelers who had long layovers between trains. Another impressive component of the station was the trainshed. At the time of its construction, it was the largest in the world, capable of accommodating the trains of 22 railroad companies on its 30 tracks. At 1:45 a.m. on September 2, 1894 -- one day after Union Station's official opening -- a fast mail of the Vandalia line became the first train to enter the terminal. Locomotives like the No. 15, an 0-6-0 switching engine built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1880, shuffled cars moving between the platform tracks and servicing areas. Today this marvelous building has been renovated into a hotel and shopping complex. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 125131 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe (born 1948) is a modern American commercial and landscape artist. Much of his work depicts trains and the rail transport industry in the Western United States and Alaska. He has advocated greater use of rail transport, especially in contrast with automobiles, and has served as a director of the rail advocacy group All Aboard Washington. Thorpe was commissioned to paint an image celebrating the 2006 centennial of King Street Station in Seattle, Washington.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Dec. 17, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $475 - $625

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: British Train - Evening Star YEAR: 1996 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Damage to lower right corner of the paper. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c British Railways 2-10-0 stamp issued August 23, 1996. In 1948 Great Britain's four large railways were nationalized to form a single, government-owned network called British Railways. BR then implemented a series of standardized designs for steam locomotives. The heavy freight design was the Class 9. Two hundred and fifty-one were built from 1954 to 1960. Primarily intended to transport heavy goods, Class 9s were sometimes used for fast passenger transportation at speeds up to 90 mph. Probably the most famous of the Class 9s, the Evening Star was the last steam locomotive built in Britain. The Evening Star, recently restored to operating condition to pull excursion trains, is now the pride of the National Railway Museum in York, England. Although rugged and versatile, the Evening Star appropriately conveyed the impending twilight for the era of steam locomotives. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122285 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Dec. 17, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $425 - $550

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - German DB Class 01 YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Missing lower left corner of the paper. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c stamp issued August 23, 1996. The German DB Class 01 steam passenger express locomotive was constructed by AEG and Borsig of Berlin between 1925 and 1937. Designed by Richard Wagner, 01s emphasized ease of maintenance, durability and a minimal level of stress to both locomotive and track. The Class 01s had a single smokestack, since detachable smokestack extensions and low power requirements dispensed with the need for double smokestacks. Round-topped copper fireboxes were standard and the engines had bar frames rather than plate. Many 01s were built in the 1950s with new and larger welded boilers. In the 1950s, Class 01s were commonly running 150,000 miles annually. Many converted the 1970s. Class 01s were Wagner's best-known design in the interwar period and were considered the epitome of the successful passenger locomotive. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122284 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Dec. 17, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $425 - $550

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Spanish Renfe Express Messenger YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c Spanish Renfe 4-8-4 stamp issued August 23, 1996. Only 10 Class 242s were built for Spain's Rede Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Espanoles (RENFE). Constructed by La Maquinista Terrestre y Maritima of Barcelona in 1955 to 1956, they were finished in resplendent green -- the only RENFE locomotives to wear this color. Class 242s were used on express passenger trains between Medina and Avila and on non-electrified portions of the run from Madrid to Irun at the French border. They burned oil portions rather than coal and were wide-gauge engines -- the Spanish gauge being 5 feet 6 in instead of the more customary 4 feet 8 1/2 in. Rolling on 75-inch spoked driving wheels, 242s exceeded 200 tons and were intended for climbing hills. They could run at speeds of 84 mph while carrying loads of 480 tons. Class 242s were among the last steam locomotives built in Western Europe and were the last European express locomotive class built. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122283 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Dec. 17, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $525 - $675

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Italian 691 Passenger YEAR: 1996 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c Italian 4-6-2 stamp issued August 23, 1996. From 1928 to 1933, the Italian State Railway or Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) constructed the Group 691s, the largest Italian passenger locomotives ever built Group 691s were also among the last Italian steam engines constructed, since none were built for domestic use after the 1930s. Group 691 boilers were interchangeable with those of Group 746 freight engines and the sandbox was located around the steam dome -- a common feature of Italian locomotives. Though powerful, a 19 ton axle-load limited the 691's range to a few main lines including Venice to Rome and Venice to Udine. Although Italy was among the first countries to use diesel and electric locomotives due in part to abundant hydro power and Italy's proximity to oil supplies -- steam locomotives continued to play an important role in that country well into the 1970s. Only 33 Group 691s were built and their longevity is a testimony to the simple and efficient design. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122278 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Oct. 08, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $475 - $600

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Alabama Locomotive YEAR: 1994 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting is the original which appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Alabama Commemorative Cover postmarked September 6, 1994. "The Lord put the mountains between Birmingham and the sea, and the man who tries to bring them together undertakes heroic work." On September 6, 1908, such a railroad line was completed, and soon thereafter, Harry M. Atkinson, president of the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad (AB&A), spoke these dramatic words at the dedication of his new railway. Piercing the mountains of eastern Alabama, the AB&A's workers created a link that eventually connected Birmingham and the Midwest to Georgia and Florida. The route was one of the last main rail lines constructed in the United States, thus it is comparatively well engineered. Despite the mountainous stretch in the middle of the route, all curves were held to a maximum of just six degrees. This translated into a mere restriction of 40 miles per hour for freight trains negotiating bends, even those chiseled into the jagged walls of the Appalachian Mountains. Traffic on this route increased in 1926 when the system was reorganized and taken over by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. In 1967, that line merged with another railway to become the Seaboard Coast Line. Today, the original AB&A is part of CSX Transportation. Presently it is heavily used by CSX's diesel-powered freight trains, continuing to be a vital link between the Midwest and the South. The "Bee Line," as it was once touted, is handsomely commemorated by this artwork, which depicts the 4-6-0 type engine, No. 1501, at Birmingham Station's arched train shed. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119479 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Sep. 10, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $425 - $550

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - German DB Class 01 YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Missing lower left corner of the paper. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c stamp issued August 23, 1996. The German DB Class 01 steam passenger express locomotive was constructed by AEG and Borsig of Berlin between 1925 and 1937. Designed by Richard Wagner, 01s emphasized ease of maintenance, durability and a minimal level of stress to both locomotive and track. The Class 01s had a single smokestack, since detachable smokestack extensions and low power requirements dispensed with the need for double smokestacks. Round-topped copper fireboxes were standard and the engines had bar frames rather than plate. Many 01s were built in the 1950s with new and larger welded boilers. In the 1950s, Class 01s were commonly running 150,000 miles annually. Many converted the 1970s. Class 01s were Wagner's best-known design in the interwar period and were considered the epitome of the successful passenger locomotive. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122284 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Sep. 10, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $425 - $550

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Spanish Renfe Express Messenger YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c Spanish Renfe 4-8-4 stamp issued August 23, 1996. Only 10 Class 242s were built for Spain's Rede Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Espanoles (RENFE). Constructed by La Maquinista Terrestre y Maritima of Barcelona in 1955 to 1956, they were finished in resplendent green -- the only RENFE locomotives to wear this color. Class 242s were used on express passenger trains between Medina and Avila and on non-electrified portions of the run from Madrid to Irun at the French border. They burned oil portions rather than coal and were wide-gauge engines -- the Spanish gauge being 5 feet 6 in instead of the more customary 4 feet 8 1/2 in. Rolling on 75-inch spoked driving wheels, 242s exceeded 200 tons and were intended for climbing hills. They could run at speeds of 84 mph while carrying loads of 480 tons. Class 242s were among the last steam locomotives built in Western Europe and were the last European express locomotive class built. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122283 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Sep. 10, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $425 - $550

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - British LNER Mallard YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Missing lower left corner of the paper. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c British Liner "Mallard" 4-6-2 stamp issued August 23, 1996. Only 34 British A4s were built, from 1935-1938, by Doncaster Works for the London and North Eastern Railway. One of these, the Mallard, achieved the distinction of attaining the fastest authenticated speed in the world by a steam locomotive. In a special test run, Number 4468 earned ever-lasting fame on July 3,1938 when it reached a speed of 126 mph. Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, the Mallard's streamlined shell gave it a unique appearance. Streamlining a new concept in locomotive design and was construction after independent wind-tunnel tests indicated that a savings of 97 horsepower at 80 mph and 138 horsepower at 90 mph could be obtained. The front of the Mallard was designed in the shape of a horizontal wedge, forcing air up and over the engine rather than out the sides like a conventional locomotive. The Mallard has been preserved at the National Railway Museum in York, England. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122282 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Sep. 10, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $475 - $600

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Iowa Locomotive YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Very good. Damage to lower right corner of paper (painting by intself is not damaged). No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Iowa Commemorative Cover postmarked March 11, 1995. In early 1884, the U.S. Post Office Department approached the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad (the CB&Q or the Burlington) seeking a Fast Mail train to make the Chicago to Council Bluffs, Iowa, run of its transcontinental postal route. Although the postmaster general had unsuccessfully proposed this run to two other railroads, CB&Q wisely grasped the opportunity. The very next morning, on March 11, 1884, Burlington's first Fast Mail headed for Council Bluffs carrying a mail car from New York, a baggage car filled with Chicago newspapers and a special car bearing the postmaster general, his party and an official of the railroad. That evening the mail train made a timely arrival at its Iowa destination. For more than 75 years, Burlington trains continued to make this run, improving service as equipment became more advanced. When the Fast Mail celebrated its 75th Anniversary in 1959, diesel-powered fliers pulling 15 cars had long replaced the steam locomotives of bygone days. Displayed on this artwork is the CB&Q's No. 590 -- a Class N-1, 2-4-2 passenger type engine built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1895. Modeled after an engine exhibited at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, this locomotive's unique design led to the development of the Atlantic-type high-speed passenger engines ultimately used on the Burlington Railroad. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120058 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Sep. 10, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $475 - $625

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: British Train - Evening Star YEAR: 1996 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Damage to lower right corner of the paper. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c British Railways 2-10-0 stamp issued August 23, 1996. In 1948 Great Britain's four large railways were nationalized to form a single, government-owned network called British Railways. BR then implemented a series of standardized designs for steam locomotives. The heavy freight design was the Class 9. Two hundred and fifty-one were built from 1954 to 1960. Primarily intended to transport heavy goods, Class 9s were sometimes used for fast passenger transportation at speeds up to 90 mph. Probably the most famous of the Class 9s, the Evening Star was the last steam locomotive built in Britain. The Evening Star, recently restored to operating condition to pull excursion trains, is now the pride of the National Railway Museum in York, England. Although rugged and versatile, the Evening Star appropriately conveyed the impending twilight for the era of steam locomotives. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122285 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) gouache painting
            Sep. 10, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) gouache painting

            Est: $475 - $625

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Kansas Locomotive YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: gouache on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting is the original which appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Kansas Commemorative Cover postmarked April 1, 1995. Shortly after the turn of the century, railroad promoter Arthur Stilwell began building the Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad (KCM&O). Claiming that he had "designed a railroad 1,600 miles long which will bring the Pacific Ocean 400 miles nearer to Kansas City than any other present route," Stilwell set out to construct a rail system that would link the Midwest to the port city of Topolobampo, Mexico, which was intended as an entrepot for shipping American goods to the Orient. The line was built in five disconnected sections throughout the United States and Mexico. On April 1, 1903, 74 miles of track -- linking Milton, Kansas, to Carmen, Oklahoma -- became the first completed American segment of the line. Although construction of the KCM&O was fairly rapid at first, in 1910 the Mexican Revolution halted operations on the southern leg of the route. In fact, Francisco "Pancho" Villa -- one of the principal leaders of the revolution -- was one of Stilwell's contractors. By spring of 1912, the troubled KCM&O entered receivership and Stilwell's dream went unfulfilled. In 1928, the Santa Fe Railway acquired the American portion of the KCM&O, and the Mexican segment eventually came under government control. The line wasn't finally completed until 1961. Pictured here is the No. 208 -- one of 15 engines built by the Pittsburgh Locomotive works for the KCM&O between 1909 and 1911. This 2-8-0 engine became Santa Fe's No. 2542, and today is on display in Arkansas City, Kansas. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120444 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Sep. 10, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $525 - $675

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Italian 691 Passenger YEAR: 1996 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c Italian 4-6-2 stamp issued August 23, 1996. From 1928 to 1933, the Italian State Railway or Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) constructed the Group 691s, the largest Italian passenger locomotives ever built Group 691s were also among the last Italian steam engines constructed, since none were built for domestic use after the 1930s. Group 691 boilers were interchangeable with those of Group 746 freight engines and the sandbox was located around the steam dome -- a common feature of Italian locomotives. Though powerful, a 19 ton axle-load limited the 691's range to a few main lines including Venice to Rome and Venice to Udine. Although Italy was among the first countries to use diesel and electric locomotives due in part to abundant hydro power and Italy's proximity to oil supplies -- steam locomotives continued to play an important role in that country well into the 1970s. Only 33 Group 691s were built and their longevity is a testimony to the simple and efficient design. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122278 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Sep. 10, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $525 - $675

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Illinois Locomotive YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Illinois Commemorative Cover postmarked September 11, 1995. The Chicago & Alton Railway -- known for building and operating the first Pullman sleeping car -- was also noted for its fabulous "Red Train." The Alton Limited, running between Chicago and St. Louis, was a daylight train distinguished by its luxurious accommodations as well as its distinctive maroon and red exterior. Throughout the six-hour journey between St. Louis and Chicago, passengers on the Red Train had the use of handsomely appointed smoking cars, dining cars and even observation-parlor cars, where afternoon tea was served by Japanese maidens dressed in traditional attire. Introduced in 1899, the Alton Limited was re-equipped in 1905 and again nearly 20 years later. On September 11, 1924, the newly-refurbished Red Train was put on display in the Windy City. The public was encouraged to tour the luxurious train, including the impressive observation car appropriately dubbed "Chicago." Such an exhibition was intended to drum up business on a route where the competition for riders had long been fierce. The Chicago & Eastern Illinois, the Wabash and the Illinois Central all vied with the Alton for a share of the Chicago-to-St. Louis business. Displayed here is engine No. 659, a 4-6-2 Pacific type built in 1913 by the American Locomotive Company. It has been handsomely portrayed pulling the famed red-colored cars through a stretch of Illinois farmland. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122277 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Jul. 02, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $500 - $625

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Delaware Locomotive YEAR: 1994 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting is the original which appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Delaware Commemorative Cover postmarked December 14, 1994. The New York, Philadelphia & Norfolk Railroad (NYP&N) was the first and most profitable line to operate within Maryland's borders on the Delmarva Peninsula. Originally called the Eastern Shore Railroad, it ran south from the Delaware-Maryland border at Delmar to the small fishing village of Crisfield, Maryland, on the shores of Chesapeake Bay. A branch to the Pocomoke River was also built, giving the railroad an important secondary road terminating at a navigable river. The Eastern Shore Railroad became the NYP&N when entrepreneur William L. Scott and railroad executive Alexander J. Cassatt took it over with the vision of linking all of Dixie with the bustling cities of the Eastern Shore. They succeeded, building 65 miles of line through swamp, stream and thicket south to Cape Charles, Virginia. And when the railroad-operated ferry running from Cape Charles to Norfolk was completed, their dream was realized. Eventually, Cassatt came to head the powerful Pennsylvania Railroad; but he continued to conduct the NYP&N as a separate road, saying he would not allow the "Standard Railroad of the World" to acquire it. Nevertheless, on December 14, 1920, the Pennsy did take control of the NYP&N, assimilating all NYP&N operations on the Eastern Shore and the Delmarva Peninsula. The Pennsylvania now had full control of a direct route from Wilmington, Delaware, to Norfolk, Virginia. The 4-4-2 passenger locomotive featured on this artwork was built by the Pennsylvania for NYP&N. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119480 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Jul. 02, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $500 - $625

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Alabama Locomotive YEAR: 1994 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting is the original which appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Alabama Commemorative Cover postmarked September 6, 1994. "The Lord put the mountains between Birmingham and the sea, and the man who tries to bring them together undertakes heroic work." On September 6, 1908, such a railroad line was completed, and soon thereafter, Harry M. Atkinson, president of the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad (AB&A), spoke these dramatic words at the dedication of his new railway. Piercing the mountains of eastern Alabama, the AB&A's workers created a link that eventually connected Birmingham and the Midwest to Georgia and Florida. The route was one of the last main rail lines constructed in the United States, thus it is comparatively well engineered. Despite the mountainous stretch in the middle of the route, all curves were held to a maximum of just six degrees. This translated into a mere restriction of 40 miles per hour for freight trains negotiating bends, even those chiseled into the jagged walls of the Appalachian Mountains. Traffic on this route increased in 1926 when the system was reorganized and taken over by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. In 1967, that line merged with another railway to become the Seaboard Coast Line. Today, the original AB&A is part of CSX Transportation. Presently it is heavily used by CSX's diesel-powered freight trains, continuing to be a vital link between the Midwest and the South. The "Bee Line," as it was once touted, is handsomely commemorated by this artwork, which depicts the 4-6-0 type engine, No. 1501, at Birmingham Station's arched train shed. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119479 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Jul. 02, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $525 - $675

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) TITLE: Train - Ohio Locomotive YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Damage to lower left corner of paper. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Ohio Commemorative Cover postmarked June 12, 1995. During the predawn hours of June 12, 1905, engineer Jerry McCarthy received a call imploring him to make up time on the Pennsylvania Special's much-publicized inaugural run. McCarthy was assigned to engine No. 7002 and given the formidable task of shaving time off the next leg of the westbound trip. Because the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railway (a subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Railroad) was locked in a speed war with its rival, the New York Central, a timely run was imperative. Both companies were vying to trim their Chicago-to-New York schedules to 18 hours. While McCarthy was pulling out all the stops with No. 7002, switch-tower operators compared timings and estimated his train's speed along a three-mile stretch between AY Tower and Elida, Ohio. Although they concluded that the engineer had achieved a world-record speed of 127.1 miles per hour, it is now believed that this finding was speculative at best. Nonetheless, McCarthy was traveling at a tremendous clip and did indeed make up a sizable amount of time on the lagging Pennsylvania Special's maiden run. In this painting, No. 7002 is steaming across flat lands in western Ohio. This storied E2-class 4-4-2 engine was built in the Pennsylvania Railroad's Juniata Works in 1902. To avoid confusion with its similarly-named Pennsylvania Limited, the Pennsy in November 1912 renamed the Special to become its flagship Broadway Limited -- a name it has held ever since. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 125130 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe (born 1948) is a modern American commercial and landscape artist. Much of his work depicts trains and the rail transport industry in the Western United States and Alaska. He has advocated greater use of rail transport, especially in contrast with automobiles, and has served as a director of the rail advocacy group All Aboard Washington. Thorpe was commissioned to paint an image celebrating the 2006 centennial of King Street Station in Seattle, Washington.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Jul. 02, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $525 - $675

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) TITLE: Train - Missouri Locomotive YEAR: 1994 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Missouri Commemorative Cover postmarked September 1, 1994. Intended as "a modern version of a feudal gateway," St. Louis' Union Station provided an impressive welcome to train travelers entering Missouri's largest city. Designed in Romanesque style, the Station was said to have been inspired by the walled city of Carcasonne, France. One of the most outstanding features of the railroad terminal is its 230-foot clock tower. Four faces, with massive dials measuring 10 feet in diameter, provide a 360-degree view of the time. Reminiscent of a medieval castle, the station's main entrance is flanked by handsome turrets. Perhaps this structure's most awe-inspiring sight is the Grand Hall. Constructed with a 65-foot-high, barrel-vault ceiling suspended over a massive 8,500-square-foot floor, it was originally intended as a haven for travelers who had long layovers between trains. Another impressive component of the station was the trainshed. At the time of its construction, it was the largest in the world, capable of accommodating the trains of 22 railroad companies on its 30 tracks. At 1:45 a.m. on September 2, 1894 -- one day after Union Station's official opening -- a fast mail of the Vandalia line became the first train to enter the terminal. Locomotives like the No. 15, an 0-6-0 switching engine built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1880, shuffled cars moving between the platform tracks and servicing areas. Today this marvelous building has been renovated into a hotel and shopping complex. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 125131 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe (born 1948) is a modern American commercial and landscape artist. Much of his work depicts trains and the rail transport industry in the Western United States and Alaska. He has advocated greater use of rail transport, especially in contrast with automobiles, and has served as a director of the rail advocacy group All Aboard Washington. Thorpe was commissioned to paint an image celebrating the 2006 centennial of King Street Station in Seattle, Washington.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Jun. 11, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $450 - $600

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - German DB Class 01 YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Missing lower left corner of the paper. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c stamp issued August 23, 1996. The German DB Class 01 steam passenger express locomotive was constructed by AEG and Borsig of Berlin between 1925 and 1937. Designed by Richard Wagner, 01s emphasized ease of maintenance, durability and a minimal level of stress to both locomotive and track. The Class 01s had a single smokestack, since detachable smokestack extensions and low power requirements dispensed with the need for double smokestacks. Round-topped copper fireboxes were standard and the engines had bar frames rather than plate. Many 01s were built in the 1950s with new and larger welded boilers. In the 1950s, Class 01s were commonly running 150,000 miles annually. Many converted the 1970s. Class 01s were Wagner's best-known design in the interwar period and were considered the epitome of the successful passenger locomotive. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122284 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Jun. 11, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $450 - $600

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Spanish Renfe Express Messenger YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c Spanish Renfe 4-8-4 stamp issued August 23, 1996. Only 10 Class 242s were built for Spain's Rede Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Espanoles (RENFE). Constructed by La Maquinista Terrestre y Maritima of Barcelona in 1955 to 1956, they were finished in resplendent green -- the only RENFE locomotives to wear this color. Class 242s were used on express passenger trains between Medina and Avila and on non-electrified portions of the run from Madrid to Irun at the French border. They burned oil portions rather than coal and were wide-gauge engines -- the Spanish gauge being 5 feet 6 in instead of the more customary 4 feet 8 1/2 in. Rolling on 75-inch spoked driving wheels, 242s exceeded 200 tons and were intended for climbing hills. They could run at speeds of 84 mph while carrying loads of 480 tons. Class 242s were among the last steam locomotives built in Western Europe and were the last European express locomotive class built. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122283 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Jun. 11, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $450 - $600

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - British LNER Mallard YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Missing lower left corner of the paper. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c British Liner "Mallard" 4-6-2 stamp issued August 23, 1996. Only 34 British A4s were built, from 1935-1938, by Doncaster Works for the London and North Eastern Railway. One of these, the Mallard, achieved the distinction of attaining the fastest authenticated speed in the world by a steam locomotive. In a special test run, Number 4468 earned ever-lasting fame on July 3,1938 when it reached a speed of 126 mph. Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, the Mallard's streamlined shell gave it a unique appearance. Streamlining a new concept in locomotive design and was construction after independent wind-tunnel tests indicated that a savings of 97 horsepower at 80 mph and 138 horsepower at 90 mph could be obtained. The front of the Mallard was designed in the shape of a horizontal wedge, forcing air up and over the engine rather than out the sides like a conventional locomotive. The Mallard has been preserved at the National Railway Museum in York, England. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122282 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Jun. 11, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $500 - $625

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Iowa Locomotive YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Very good. Damage to lower right corner of paper (painting by intself is not damaged). No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Iowa Commemorative Cover postmarked March 11, 1995. In early 1884, the U.S. Post Office Department approached the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad (the CB&Q or the Burlington) seeking a Fast Mail train to make the Chicago to Council Bluffs, Iowa, run of its transcontinental postal route. Although the postmaster general had unsuccessfully proposed this run to two other railroads, CB&Q wisely grasped the opportunity. The very next morning, on March 11, 1884, Burlington's first Fast Mail headed for Council Bluffs carrying a mail car from New York, a baggage car filled with Chicago newspapers and a special car bearing the postmaster general, his party and an official of the railroad. That evening the mail train made a timely arrival at its Iowa destination. For more than 75 years, Burlington trains continued to make this run, improving service as equipment became more advanced. When the Fast Mail celebrated its 75th Anniversary in 1959, diesel-powered fliers pulling 15 cars had long replaced the steam locomotives of bygone days. Displayed on this artwork is the CB&Q's No. 590 -- a Class N-1, 2-4-2 passenger type engine built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1895. Modeled after an engine exhibited at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, this locomotive's unique design led to the development of the Atlantic-type high-speed passenger engines ultimately used on the Burlington Railroad. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120058 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Jun. 11, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $500 - $650

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: British Train - Evening Star YEAR: 1996 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Damage to lower right corner of the paper. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c British Railways 2-10-0 stamp issued August 23, 1996. In 1948 Great Britain's four large railways were nationalized to form a single, government-owned network called British Railways. BR then implemented a series of standardized designs for steam locomotives. The heavy freight design was the Class 9. Two hundred and fifty-one were built from 1954 to 1960. Primarily intended to transport heavy goods, Class 9s were sometimes used for fast passenger transportation at speeds up to 90 mph. Probably the most famous of the Class 9s, the Evening Star was the last steam locomotive built in Britain. The Evening Star, recently restored to operating condition to pull excursion trains, is now the pride of the National Railway Museum in York, England. Although rugged and versatile, the Evening Star appropriately conveyed the impending twilight for the era of steam locomotives. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122285 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) gouache painting
            Jun. 11, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) gouache painting

            Est: $500 - $650

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Kansas Locomotive YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: gouache on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting is the original which appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Kansas Commemorative Cover postmarked April 1, 1995. Shortly after the turn of the century, railroad promoter Arthur Stilwell began building the Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad (KCM&O). Claiming that he had "designed a railroad 1,600 miles long which will bring the Pacific Ocean 400 miles nearer to Kansas City than any other present route," Stilwell set out to construct a rail system that would link the Midwest to the port city of Topolobampo, Mexico, which was intended as an entrepot for shipping American goods to the Orient. The line was built in five disconnected sections throughout the United States and Mexico. On April 1, 1903, 74 miles of track -- linking Milton, Kansas, to Carmen, Oklahoma -- became the first completed American segment of the line. Although construction of the KCM&O was fairly rapid at first, in 1910 the Mexican Revolution halted operations on the southern leg of the route. In fact, Francisco "Pancho" Villa -- one of the principal leaders of the revolution -- was one of Stilwell's contractors. By spring of 1912, the troubled KCM&O entered receivership and Stilwell's dream went unfulfilled. In 1928, the Santa Fe Railway acquired the American portion of the KCM&O, and the Mexican segment eventually came under government control. The line wasn't finally completed until 1961. Pictured here is the No. 208 -- one of 15 engines built by the Pittsburgh Locomotive works for the KCM&O between 1909 and 1911. This 2-8-0 engine became Santa Fe's No. 2542, and today is on display in Arkansas City, Kansas. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120444 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Jun. 11, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $550 - $700

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Italian 691 Passenger YEAR: 1996 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c Italian 4-6-2 stamp issued August 23, 1996. From 1928 to 1933, the Italian State Railway or Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) constructed the Group 691s, the largest Italian passenger locomotives ever built Group 691s were also among the last Italian steam engines constructed, since none were built for domestic use after the 1930s. Group 691 boilers were interchangeable with those of Group 746 freight engines and the sandbox was located around the steam dome -- a common feature of Italian locomotives. Though powerful, a 19 ton axle-load limited the 691's range to a few main lines including Venice to Rome and Venice to Udine. Although Italy was among the first countries to use diesel and electric locomotives due in part to abundant hydro power and Italy's proximity to oil supplies -- steam locomotives continued to play an important role in that country well into the 1970s. Only 33 Group 691s were built and their longevity is a testimony to the simple and efficient design. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122278 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Jun. 11, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $550 - $700

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Illinois Locomotive YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Illinois Commemorative Cover postmarked September 11, 1995. The Chicago & Alton Railway -- known for building and operating the first Pullman sleeping car -- was also noted for its fabulous "Red Train." The Alton Limited, running between Chicago and St. Louis, was a daylight train distinguished by its luxurious accommodations as well as its distinctive maroon and red exterior. Throughout the six-hour journey between St. Louis and Chicago, passengers on the Red Train had the use of handsomely appointed smoking cars, dining cars and even observation-parlor cars, where afternoon tea was served by Japanese maidens dressed in traditional attire. Introduced in 1899, the Alton Limited was re-equipped in 1905 and again nearly 20 years later. On September 11, 1924, the newly-refurbished Red Train was put on display in the Windy City. The public was encouraged to tour the luxurious train, including the impressive observation car appropriately dubbed "Chicago." Such an exhibition was intended to drum up business on a route where the competition for riders had long been fierce. The Chicago & Eastern Illinois, the Wabash and the Illinois Central all vied with the Alton for a share of the Chicago-to-St. Louis business. Displayed here is engine No. 659, a 4-6-2 Pacific type built in 1913 by the American Locomotive Company. It has been handsomely portrayed pulling the famed red-colored cars through a stretch of Illinois farmland. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122277 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Apr. 09, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $525 - $650

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Delaware Locomotive YEAR: 1994 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting is the original which appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Delaware Commemorative Cover postmarked December 14, 1994. The New York, Philadelphia & Norfolk Railroad (NYP&N) was the first and most profitable line to operate within Maryland's borders on the Delmarva Peninsula. Originally called the Eastern Shore Railroad, it ran south from the Delaware-Maryland border at Delmar to the small fishing village of Crisfield, Maryland, on the shores of Chesapeake Bay. A branch to the Pocomoke River was also built, giving the railroad an important secondary road terminating at a navigable river. The Eastern Shore Railroad became the NYP&N when entrepreneur William L. Scott and railroad executive Alexander J. Cassatt took it over with the vision of linking all of Dixie with the bustling cities of the Eastern Shore. They succeeded, building 65 miles of line through swamp, stream and thicket south to Cape Charles, Virginia. And when the railroad-operated ferry running from Cape Charles to Norfolk was completed, their dream was realized. Eventually, Cassatt came to head the powerful Pennsylvania Railroad; but he continued to conduct the NYP&N as a separate road, saying he would not allow the "Standard Railroad of the World" to acquire it. Nevertheless, on December 14, 1920, the Pennsy did take control of the NYP&N, assimilating all NYP&N operations on the Eastern Shore and the Delmarva Peninsula. The Pennsylvania now had full control of a direct route from Wilmington, Delaware, to Norfolk, Virginia. The 4-4-2 passenger locomotive featured on this artwork was built by the Pennsylvania for NYP&N. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119480 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Apr. 09, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $525 - $650

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Alabama Locomotive YEAR: 1994 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting is the original which appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Alabama Commemorative Cover postmarked September 6, 1994. "The Lord put the mountains between Birmingham and the sea, and the man who tries to bring them together undertakes heroic work." On September 6, 1908, such a railroad line was completed, and soon thereafter, Harry M. Atkinson, president of the Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad (AB&A), spoke these dramatic words at the dedication of his new railway. Piercing the mountains of eastern Alabama, the AB&A's workers created a link that eventually connected Birmingham and the Midwest to Georgia and Florida. The route was one of the last main rail lines constructed in the United States, thus it is comparatively well engineered. Despite the mountainous stretch in the middle of the route, all curves were held to a maximum of just six degrees. This translated into a mere restriction of 40 miles per hour for freight trains negotiating bends, even those chiseled into the jagged walls of the Appalachian Mountains. Traffic on this route increased in 1926 when the system was reorganized and taken over by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. In 1967, that line merged with another railway to become the Seaboard Coast Line. Today, the original AB&A is part of CSX Transportation. Presently it is heavily used by CSX's diesel-powered freight trains, continuing to be a vital link between the Midwest and the South. The "Bee Line," as it was once touted, is handsomely commemorated by this artwork, which depicts the 4-6-0 type engine, No. 1501, at Birmingham Station's arched train shed. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 119479 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Mar. 12, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $475 - $625

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - German DB Class 01 YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Missing lower left corner of the paper. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c stamp issued August 23, 1996. The German DB Class 01 steam passenger express locomotive was constructed by AEG and Borsig of Berlin between 1925 and 1937. Designed by Richard Wagner, 01s emphasized ease of maintenance, durability and a minimal level of stress to both locomotive and track. The Class 01s had a single smokestack, since detachable smokestack extensions and low power requirements dispensed with the need for double smokestacks. Round-topped copper fireboxes were standard and the engines had bar frames rather than plate. Many 01s were built in the 1950s with new and larger welded boilers. In the 1950s, Class 01s were commonly running 150,000 miles annually. Many converted the 1970s. Class 01s were Wagner's best-known design in the interwar period and were considered the epitome of the successful passenger locomotive. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122284 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Mar. 12, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $475 - $625

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Spanish Renfe Express Messenger YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c Spanish Renfe 4-8-4 stamp issued August 23, 1996. Only 10 Class 242s were built for Spain's Rede Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Espanoles (RENFE). Constructed by La Maquinista Terrestre y Maritima of Barcelona in 1955 to 1956, they were finished in resplendent green -- the only RENFE locomotives to wear this color. Class 242s were used on express passenger trains between Medina and Avila and on non-electrified portions of the run from Madrid to Irun at the French border. They burned oil portions rather than coal and were wide-gauge engines -- the Spanish gauge being 5 feet 6 in instead of the more customary 4 feet 8 1/2 in. Rolling on 75-inch spoked driving wheels, 242s exceeded 200 tons and were intended for climbing hills. They could run at speeds of 84 mph while carrying loads of 480 tons. Class 242s were among the last steam locomotives built in Western Europe and were the last European express locomotive class built. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122283 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Mar. 12, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $475 - $625

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - British LNER Mallard YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Missing lower left corner of the paper. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c British Liner "Mallard" 4-6-2 stamp issued August 23, 1996. Only 34 British A4s were built, from 1935-1938, by Doncaster Works for the London and North Eastern Railway. One of these, the Mallard, achieved the distinction of attaining the fastest authenticated speed in the world by a steam locomotive. In a special test run, Number 4468 earned ever-lasting fame on July 3,1938 when it reached a speed of 126 mph. Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, the Mallard's streamlined shell gave it a unique appearance. Streamlining a new concept in locomotive design and was construction after independent wind-tunnel tests indicated that a savings of 97 horsepower at 80 mph and 138 horsepower at 90 mph could be obtained. The front of the Mallard was designed in the shape of a horizontal wedge, forcing air up and over the engine rather than out the sides like a conventional locomotive. The Mallard has been preserved at the National Railway Museum in York, England. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122282 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) gouache painting
            Mar. 12, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) gouache painting

            Est: $525 - $675

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Kansas Locomotive YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: gouache on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting is the original which appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Kansas Commemorative Cover postmarked April 1, 1995. Shortly after the turn of the century, railroad promoter Arthur Stilwell began building the Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad (KCM&O). Claiming that he had "designed a railroad 1,600 miles long which will bring the Pacific Ocean 400 miles nearer to Kansas City than any other present route," Stilwell set out to construct a rail system that would link the Midwest to the port city of Topolobampo, Mexico, which was intended as an entrepot for shipping American goods to the Orient. The line was built in five disconnected sections throughout the United States and Mexico. On April 1, 1903, 74 miles of track -- linking Milton, Kansas, to Carmen, Oklahoma -- became the first completed American segment of the line. Although construction of the KCM&O was fairly rapid at first, in 1910 the Mexican Revolution halted operations on the southern leg of the route. In fact, Francisco "Pancho" Villa -- one of the principal leaders of the revolution -- was one of Stilwell's contractors. By spring of 1912, the troubled KCM&O entered receivership and Stilwell's dream went unfulfilled. In 1928, the Santa Fe Railway acquired the American portion of the KCM&O, and the Mexican segment eventually came under government control. The line wasn't finally completed until 1961. Pictured here is the No. 208 -- one of 15 engines built by the Pittsburgh Locomotive works for the KCM&O between 1909 and 1911. This 2-8-0 engine became Santa Fe's No. 2542, and today is on display in Arkansas City, Kansas. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120444 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Mar. 12, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $525 - $675

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: British Train - Evening Star YEAR: 1996 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Damage to lower right corner of the paper. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c British Railways 2-10-0 stamp issued August 23, 1996. In 1948 Great Britain's four large railways were nationalized to form a single, government-owned network called British Railways. BR then implemented a series of standardized designs for steam locomotives. The heavy freight design was the Class 9. Two hundred and fifty-one were built from 1954 to 1960. Primarily intended to transport heavy goods, Class 9s were sometimes used for fast passenger transportation at speeds up to 90 mph. Probably the most famous of the Class 9s, the Evening Star was the last steam locomotive built in Britain. The Evening Star, recently restored to operating condition to pull excursion trains, is now the pride of the National Railway Museum in York, England. Although rugged and versatile, the Evening Star appropriately conveyed the impending twilight for the era of steam locomotives. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122285 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Mar. 12, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $600 - $750

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Italian 691 Passenger YEAR: 1996 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c Italian 4-6-2 stamp issued August 23, 1996. From 1928 to 1933, the Italian State Railway or Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) constructed the Group 691s, the largest Italian passenger locomotives ever built Group 691s were also among the last Italian steam engines constructed, since none were built for domestic use after the 1930s. Group 691 boilers were interchangeable with those of Group 746 freight engines and the sandbox was located around the steam dome -- a common feature of Italian locomotives. Though powerful, a 19 ton axle-load limited the 691's range to a few main lines including Venice to Rome and Venice to Udine. Although Italy was among the first countries to use diesel and electric locomotives due in part to abundant hydro power and Italy's proximity to oil supplies -- steam locomotives continued to play an important role in that country well into the 1970s. Only 33 Group 691s were built and their longevity is a testimony to the simple and efficient design. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122278 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Mar. 12, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $600 - $750

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Illinois Locomotive YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Illinois Commemorative Cover postmarked September 11, 1995. The Chicago & Alton Railway -- known for building and operating the first Pullman sleeping car -- was also noted for its fabulous "Red Train." The Alton Limited, running between Chicago and St. Louis, was a daylight train distinguished by its luxurious accommodations as well as its distinctive maroon and red exterior. Throughout the six-hour journey between St. Louis and Chicago, passengers on the Red Train had the use of handsomely appointed smoking cars, dining cars and even observation-parlor cars, where afternoon tea was served by Japanese maidens dressed in traditional attire. Introduced in 1899, the Alton Limited was re-equipped in 1905 and again nearly 20 years later. On September 11, 1924, the newly-refurbished Red Train was put on display in the Windy City. The public was encouraged to tour the luxurious train, including the impressive observation car appropriately dubbed "Chicago." Such an exhibition was intended to drum up business on a route where the competition for riders had long been fierce. The Chicago & Eastern Illinois, the Wabash and the Illinois Central all vied with the Alton for a share of the Chicago-to-St. Louis business. Displayed here is engine No. 659, a 4-6-2 Pacific type built in 1913 by the American Locomotive Company. It has been handsomely portrayed pulling the famed red-colored cars through a stretch of Illinois farmland. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. SKU#: 122277 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Mar. 12, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $525 - $650

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Train - Iowa Locomotive YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Very good. Damage to lower right corner of paper (painting by intself is not damaged). No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Iowa Commemorative Cover postmarked March 11, 1995. In early 1884, the U.S. Post Office Department approached the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad (the CB&Q or the Burlington) seeking a Fast Mail train to make the Chicago to Council Bluffs, Iowa, run of its transcontinental postal route. Although the postmaster general had unsuccessfully proposed this run to two other railroads, CB&Q wisely grasped the opportunity. The very next morning, on March 11, 1884, Burlington's first Fast Mail headed for Council Bluffs carrying a mail car from New York, a baggage car filled with Chicago newspapers and a special car bearing the postmaster general, his party and an official of the railroad. That evening the mail train made a timely arrival at its Iowa destination. For more than 75 years, Burlington trains continued to make this run, improving service as equipment became more advanced. When the Fast Mail celebrated its 75th Anniversary in 1959, diesel-powered fliers pulling 15 cars had long replaced the steam locomotives of bygone days. Displayed on this artwork is the CB&Q's No. 590 -- a Class N-1, 2-4-2 passenger type engine built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1895. Modeled after an engine exhibited at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, this locomotive's unique design led to the development of the Atlantic-type high-speed passenger engines ultimately used on the Burlington Railroad. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 120058 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, “Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Feb. 12, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $475 - $625

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) TITLE: Train - Japanese Class C-62 YEAR: 1996 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 10 x 13 inches / 25 x 33 cm PAPER SIZE: 13 x 18 inches / 33 x 45 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting was originally published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands First Day Cover for the 55c Japanese C-62 Class 4-6-4 Hudson stamp issued August 23, 1996. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122932 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, "Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Feb. 12, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $525 - $675

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) TITLE: Georgia Locomotive YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Georgia Commemorative Cover postmarked April 12, 1995. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122931 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, "Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Feb. 12, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $525 - $675

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: Tennessee Locomotive YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower right NOTE: This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Tennessee Commemorative Cover postmarked June 3, 1995. On June 3, 1896, several small railroads merged to become the Atlanta, Knoxville & Northern Railroad. With this new organization came a directive from owner Henry K. McHarg to devise a more efficient method for crossing Tennessee's Bald Mountain -- located 16 miles north of Copperhill. Although his predecessors had devised a series of switchbacks to solve this dilemma, McHarg was not satisfied with that solution because the system allowed only three or four cars to cross at one time. Thus, in 1898, the Hiwassee Loop was born. Measuring some 8,000 feet long, it was once considered to be the world's third-longest railroad loop. In the six miles between the Tennessee towns of Farrier and Appalachia, the loop accomplished a drop of 426 feet. From the south, the line completely encircled Bald Mountain and crossed under itself through an opening in a 62-foot-high, 195-foot-long wooden trestle to reach the gorge of the Hiwassee River. At the top of the loop, riders were afforded perhaps the most impressive view in the South. From that vantage point they could see three states: Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina. Today, the line has been relegated to use only by freight trains. Displayed here is engine No. 25 -- a Vauclain Compound 2-8-0 built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works -- steaming through the opening in the wooden trestle on the Hiwassee Loop. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122088 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, "Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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          • J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting
            Feb. 12, 2023

            J Craig Thorpe (WA,b 1948) oil painting

            Est: $525 - $675

            ARTIST: J Craig Thorpe (Washington, born 1948) NAME: New Mexico Locomotive YEAR: 1995 MEDIUM: oil on heavy paper CONDITION: Excellent. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 14 x 12 inches / 35 x 30 cm PAPER SIZE: 18 x 15 inches / 45 x 38 cm SIGNATURE: lower left NOTE: This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States New Mexico Commemorative Cover postmarked July 10, 1995. "Young man, the Santa Fe will put you in Chicago in 46 hours, if steam and steel will hold together. We've got the roadbed, the equipment, and the men." That was the promise made by J.J. Bryne -- General Passenger Agent of the Santa Fe Railway in Los Angeles -- to Walter Scott on July 8, 1905. Scott -- better known as Death Valley Scotty, once a rider for Buffalo Bill -- had requested that the railroad pull out all the stops to get him to Chicago in record time. Obsessed with speed, Scotty plunked down $5,500 and drawled, "Pardner, I like your talk. It sounds good to me. Line 'em up along the way and tell 'em we're comin'." The following afternoon, Scott, his wife, the Santa Fe's Frank Newton Holman and a press association correspondent boarded the Coyote Special bound for the Windy City. Assigned to handle the engines that would speed the Special on its mission were the "Nervy Nineteen," men who "had been picked because they thought there were no curves in the Santa Fe!" Steaming through the mountains and breaking records all along the 2,265-mile route, these engineers each took over the reins of the succession of iron horses that put the Special into Chicago's Dearborn Station at 11:54 a.m. on July 11 -- just 44 hours and 54 minutes after the odyssey had begun. Shown here is Santa Fe's No. 1000, which made the run from Winslow, Arizona, to Gallup, New Mexico. This four-cylinder, 2-6-2, "Prairie" type engine was built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1901. PROVENANCE: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 122087 US Shipping $49 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: J. Craig Thorpe is a nationally recognized artist specializing in conceptual renderings and landscape paintings. Says Robert Eaton, Mayor of Leavenworth, WA, "Craig understands the history, needs, and mission of our community. Our investment in his talents has more than paid for itself. Craig's interest in art dates from his formative years in Pittsburgh, PA. The landscapes of the area, with its undulating topography, rivers, industrial plants and railroads captured his imagination. The imagery of those experiences shaped the foundation of a career.Thorpe studied at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a BFA in Industrial Design. Following a short stint in the US Army Transportation Corps, he worked for architects in Virginia. After graduate school in New England, where he earned a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Thorpe moved to Seattle, WA and served as a Presbyterian pastor.In 1985 he chose to leave parish work to begin free-lance architectural and transportation illustration. When Amtrak featured his painting of the new Olympia, WA station on its 1993 corporate calendar, Thorpe's rail art began to be recognized nationally. He continues to produce commissioned works for Amtrak including the commemorative centennial paintings of Washington D.C. Union Station (2008) and Glacier National Park (2010). His most recent work is a collection of vignettes celebrating Amtrak's 40th anniversary in 2011.Craig is widely known for these and commissions by other rail clients such as the White Pass & Yukon Route in Alaska. Says Michael Brandt, the railway's Vice President, Craig has embraced the WP&YR brand and created iconic legacy artworks for us. They reflect his relationship with the company, its people, history and future. Other noted Alaskan clients include Holland America Line and Alaska Marine Lines. The grandeur and scale of Alaska and indeed all the west itself have expanded his literal and figurative horizons. A new series of smaller Northwest landscapes is growing in popularity.Thorpe is foremost a landscape painter and even his industrial commissions set the subjects in their unique settings. Says the artist, "The haste, cynicism and expediency of our age has blurred an ability to see beauty. These paintings help people refocus." He combines a technical accuracy with a painterly style evoking an emotional response from the viewer: "That painting makes me want to be right there!" He partners with clients to create art which honors tradition, celebrates the present and creates a legacy. While working in a variety of media, most of Thorpe's published works are oil-on-canvas.His paintings have appeared on calendars, posters, cards, menus, timetables and a host of other items.J. Craig Thorpe's work has been published in various papers and journals such as the Arizona Republic, Denver Post, and USA Today, National Parks Magazine, Audubon and books such as Alfred Runte's Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation and Trains of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks. Thorpe and his wife Cathy, a counselor in private practice, live in Bellevue, Washington and have three grown children, each an artist in his own way.

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