USS Lexington – Honoring a Veteran’s Legacy
A quiet tribute to service and memory.
The USS Lexington sails in all her glory in this meticulously hand-burned pyrography on birch plywood, measuring 10" × 14". With careful layering of burning techniques and rich pigments, the artist captures the carrier’s majestic scale, the bustling activity on her decks, and the vast sea surrounding her. This powerful piece serves as both a striking portrait of a legendary naval vessel and a profound testament to the enduring strength, sacrifice, and memory of the United States Naval fleet that helped shape our nation’s history.
Materials: Birch plywood, pyrography, layered pigments and specialty colored pencils.
Dimensions: 10” × 14”.
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Price: $950.
*This original artwork includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity signed by both artists, verifying its authenticity and provenance.
Location: Louisiana, USA
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USS Lexington pyrography by Art Illusions by Young from Folsom, Louisiana. The historic aircraft carrier cuts through deep blue waters with a white wake, rendered in meticulous pyrography and layered pigments on birch plywood. A dramatic sunset sky adds warmth and emotion to this tribute honoring a Navy veteran’s service and cherished memories.
Studio process view of the USS Lexington pyrography by Art Illusions by Young. The birch plywood piece rests on the workbench amid paints, pencils, and tools, showing the early stages of burning and coloring the carrier’s deck, superstructure, and surrounding sea — a deeply personal commission born from conversations with the veteran’s family.
Early pyrography stage of the USS Lexington by Art Illusions by Young. The carrier’s outline and structural details are carefully burned into birch plywood before pigment layers are added, demonstrating the precise line work and planning that bring dignity and power to this 10” × 14” tribute to naval service.
Angled studio view in process of creating the USS Lexington pyrography by Art Illusions by Young. The aircraft carrier appears in motion on the sea with fine burn details and layered pigments capturing scale, deck activity, and vast ocean surroundings, reflecting the enduring legacy of the ship and the veteran’s stories.
In progress studio photo of the USS Lexington pyrography by Art Illusions by Young on birch plywood. The carrier sails across turquoise waters under a clear sky, with every line and shadow burned with care and enhanced by layered pigments and specialty colored pencils. This quiet tribute measures 10” × 14” and now stands as both historical portrait and testament to memory.