Gately picked up a paintbrush at 36 years old and is passionate about exploring and creating feelings of nostalgia for lovers of aviation and beyond.

 He attended his first airshow at just months old and an obsession was born. Gately was the kid saving his allowance money for airplane models and drawing planes whenever pencil was in hand. 

To Gately, his path was clear, and he would end up serving in Army Aviation, supporting air operations for Army helicopters.

Oil painting of a small plane in landing, with abstract figures in yellow, green, and blue.
Oil painting of the front view of a helicopter, done in soft blues and whites with black shadows.
Oil painting of a helicopter and rudders, done in shades of black and white.
Oil painting of a closer view at a helicopter from the front, done in blues and shadows.
Oil painting of a plane done in monochrome blues with a touch of yellow for implied lighting.
Oil painting of a plane in takeoff position, done in monochrome blue with touches of yellow for lighting.
Oil painting of a top-down view of an Apache helicopter in flight, done in monochrome blacks and whites.
Oil painting of a red & white helicopter in air above a red & white boat. A mountain is in the background. Done in blues and whites.
Oil painting of the front of a plane in flight, done in muddy shades of blue, grey, pink, and green.
Oil painting of the front view of a plane's nose and cockpit, done in black, green, and pink.