was bored so i decided to scan a book i own, i use this to aid in drawing
link includes the full 63 page PDF copy of "How to Draw Locomotives" By Paul B Mann (1944)
I hope this book can be useful for anyone learning to draw steam locomotives
https://t.co/MJkFtbqAqQ
It is with profound sorrow that we bid farewell to Jeanne Gibson, our beloved Rosie the Riveter, has passed away today, July 29, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100. With her passing, we don't simply mourn the loss of a beloved friend, we honor the life of an American hero whose courage, dedication, and unwavering spirit helped shape history, and will continue to inspire generations to come.📷📷
At just 18 years old, Jeanne left her home in Minnesota in the summer of 1944 and answered her nation's call, becoming a welder at Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle. With determination and grit, she helped build destroyers that strengthened the Allied war effort during World War II. She later continued her service with the Army Transportation Corps in Juneau, Alaska, embodying the resilience and patriotism of the Greatest Generation.
Yet Jeanne's legacy extended far beyond the war. She earned her Ph.D., dedicated three decades to teaching, earned her private pilot license, and spent the rest of her life proving that courage, determination, and purpose know no age.
In 2024, Jeanne and her fellow Rosies were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, one of our nation's highest civilian honors, recognizing the extraordinary women whose sacrifices and determination helped secure victory during World War II.
To all of us at Pacific Historic Parks, Jeanne was far more than a Rosie, she was family. She traveled to Hawaiʻi time and again to share her remarkable story with visitors, inspire local students, and ensure that the sacrifices of the Home Front would never be forgotten. Her radiant smile, generous heart, and boundless enthusiasm touched every life she encountered.
She had a special gift for encouraging young girls, reminding them that no dream was too big and no obstacle too great. Through her words and her example, she inspired generations to believe in themselves and pursue lives of courage, service, and purpose.
Jeanne remained a tireless advocate for preserving the legacy of the Rosies, volunteering at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park on "Rosie Fridays" and ensuring the stories of the women who helped win the war would continue to inspire future generations.
In one of life's poignant moments, just days before her passing, Jeanne was celebrated with a Wall of Honor banner at the park she loved so dearly and recognized during a San Jose Earthquakes halftime ceremony honoring Bay Area heroes. It was a fitting tribute to a woman whose life was defined by selfless service, quiet strength, and extraordinary grace.
Though Jeanne has taken her final flight, her legacy will never fade. It lives on in every story she shared, every young person she inspired, every life she touched, and in the enduring example of courage she leaves behind.
Our hearts are with Jeanne's family, her fellow Rosies, and all who were blessed to know and love her.
Rest in peace, Jeanne Gibson.
Thank you for answering the call when your country needed you most. Thank you for showing generations what courage looks like. We will remember you always
🧡The Last Embrace🧡
Hector, Andromache, and Astyanax in what I imagine as more realistic clothing, not ancient Greek, not Mycenaean, but more Hittite-inspired given that they were their neighbourghs during the war.
The Judgment of Paris, or Paris' declaration of Aphrodite as the fairest goddess...the fateful decision that would eventually lead to Trojan War and destruction of Troy.
Aphrodite, Hera and Athena.
On left, the goddesses are depicted in the Bronze Age fashion of the Aegean, a mix of Mycenaean style, with some Minoan influences.
On, the right, more recognizable classical robes. We got neither from Nolan...
Great illustrations by @SanioArt
non-greeks mad at this cause theyre “too brown” while the first thing i did was gasp at finally seeing greeks that look like my cousins…and yes bby, greeks were like this during the bronze age too.
Been holding off posting about this for a little bit but here it is, it’s a rough interpretation of Tidmouth’s coaling stage, obviously not 100% accurate but it can be used for any setting really!
Go check this out should it interest you, definitely been lovely to make.
Seeing one of gods most majestic and divine creatures, fight so valiantly against the destruction and rampaging of his home should do untold psychic damage to your psyche. We should be radicalized by this.