Santa in Afghanistan

Santa in Afghanistan , an oil painting on cotton canvas, was completed in December of 2012. The original painting measuring 20 x 24 inches was released for prints on acid free paper the following winter.
The magic of Santa Claus, and the excitement his eminent arrival stirred, are among my fondest childhood memories. The wonder and joy he brought into our home has never been forgotten.
As an adult I continue to fantasize about Santa and his magic. Yearly, I paint Santa, not only to satisfy my own passion, but in the hope of sparking that same enthusiasm in a small child, somewhere.
Santa in Afghanistan was created for my youngest son, who serves in the United States National Guard. My painting portrays Santa standing in the snow of the mountainous country of Afghanistan, where so many of our military men have spent Christmas serving our country these past few years.
Dressed in the uniform of the United States Army with its universal camouflage pattern, and wearing the familiar back pack and ammunition, he represents an American soldier, and proudly carries the flag of the United States of America.

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