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Own a Rich Eagle Painting:
Rich has generously donated one of his most beautiful paintings, a 16 X 20 acrylic titled “By the Lake” to support the MTFCA Youth Tour Program. Funds will allow Youth (17 and under) to attend the MTFCA National Tour in Manhattan, KS June 18-23,2023 FREE of charge.
Tickets for the painting will be available starting March 1 through June 12, from the MTFCA Business Office at 765-373-3106.
Tickets will also be available at the National Tour June 18-23.

TAKE A CHANCE TO OWN AN ORIGINAL RICH EAGLE PAINTING. The winner will be drawn and announced at the National Tour’s closing banquet. The painting will be shipped to the winner at no cost. Tickets are $25 each or 5/$100. All proceeds go to support the Youth Tour Program. Join Rich to help us pass on the history and love of the Model T to the next generation.

This wonderful painting will look great in your study, shop office, man "T" cave, or presented as a gift to that special Model T enthusiast.

Please message me if you have any questions or refer to the Vintage Ford Jan/Feb edition now arriving in your mailbox. The MTFCA and our Youth thank you for your continued unwavering support.

Kathy Tagert

Hello Rich:
Do you have a photo that your painting was created from....if so, can you post it please?
Scott

Rich, Is that maybe you and your Wife in the car? Just wondering.....
BTW, It's a beautiful painting and I will be buying tickets for it!!!
Keith

I have thought this illustration from the sheet music was particularly nice. Joy and I have driven by lakes you can see through the trees like that many times. The shade and breeze off the water are a pleasant relief on a warm day. This photo was posted, and the car and couple seemed just right for the painting. I did make it a touring car rather than the Tourabout. Several photos were found for details of the trees, lake and portions of the Model T. Trying to put color that is believable is always a challenge. I always hope to keep the charm that the black & white photos have.
I think many of us hope to share the fun of the Model T with youngsters. We wonder where these cars will be going in years to come. It is commendable that folks are encouraging our youth and I'm pleased I can add a little to their efforts.
Thanks
Rich Eagle.

Many thanks Rich. I was curious about the lamps and the long generator feed line. Lamps are Indiana Lamp Co. I believe, which could have been OEM for mid 1909, although being a Tourabout, that would date the car as a 1910. The photo appears to show black tires, vs white or gray, presumeably dating the photo to post 1915.
Scott

Thanks for the information, Scott. It's nice to know more about the car. I didn't realize Indiana Lamps were used. I knew of Brown and E&J. It's good that the detail showed in the painting. I couldn't tell what color the tires may have been from the photo. There are lots of shades there. Of course, white is always fun to paint.
Rich

I took the liberty of taking the color out to see the look compared to an old black and white photo. I am amazed at your level of expertise in representing fact. I can see the 1pc. axle and can tell the steering wheel is the small 09-10 unit. And the people are right out of the old photo. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

Beautiful painting. The Man looks much older in the painting than in the photo. The woman looks young in both.

Thanks for the kind words.
Tom, your wonderful photos inspire a lot of this.
Jim, my ability to paint people is far behind my recognition of mechanicals but I try. The age difference wasn't intentional. I am happy if they look human.
Here it is with a bit of sepia tone.

I have always enjoyed Rich Eagles art. Most tell a story or leave it up to the viewer to make up a story that fits the painting. The couple in the early Model T in the woods by the lake have a story to tell. The individual who wins the raffle will be the one to tell the story. I will be buying tickets and if I should win, I will tell what happened on that day with the T in the woods by the lake.

Tickets for the painting will be available starting March 1 through June 12, from the MTFCA Business Office at 765-373-3106.
Tickets will also be available at the National Tour June 18-23. All the proceeds will go to support the Youth Tour Program.
George Akin