Painting and Drawings
This gallery showcases a remarkable collection of artworks depicting the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) through various artistic lenses. Featured artists include Ian Coate, a former military illustrator and photographer who has transitioned to a prolific civilian career, and Corporal S, a currently serving SASR soldier. These artists, along with others, offer a diverse range of perspectives on SAS life and operations. This collection provides a unique and multifaceted visual narrative of SASR history, experiences, and the personal stories of those who have served, offering viewers an intimate and powerful glimpse into the world of Australia's elite special forces.
Ian Coate
Ian Coate is a military artist and freelance illustrator. He joined the Royal Australian Survey Corps in the late 1980s and was trained as an illustrator and military photographer. In the mid-90s, Ian left the army to become a home-dad and pursue a career as an artist/illustrator. Since then, Ian has produced an endless volume and variety of illustrations for magazines and books.
Diggers' Shiralee - Oil on canvas by Ian Coate
The Australian SAS (Golden Jubilee 2007) - Oil on canvas by Ian Coate
Taking Shelter - Water colour by Ian Coate
Long Walk Home - Pencil by Ian Coate
The Sentinel - Oil on canvas by Ian Coate
Refuelling Dam - Ink & wash by Ian Coate
Jeff Isaacs
Main Gate - Gouache by Jeff Isaacs
SASR Counter Terrorism Training - Oil on canvas by Jeff Isaacs
Corporal S.
Corporal S is currently a serving soldier in SASR. His artworks are based on first hand experiences.
Baluchi - Oil on canvas by Corporal S.
On the Trucks - Pastel by Corporal S.
Sniper - Pastel by Corporal S.
Over the Horizon - Charcoal by Corporal S
Various Artists
Over the years, there have been many artists that have contributed artworks to the SASR. Below is a sampling of the fine artworks that depict people, moments and places that are important to the history of the Australian SAS. Some of these paintings were commissioned whilst others were presented to the SASR by former members.
Rwanda Peacekeeping - Oil on canvas by H. Jorrison
Mogadishu - Oil on canvas by H. Jorrison
The Roles - Charcoal by R. Ellis
Main Parade Ground - Oil on canvas by G. Aitken
MAJGEN Michael Jeffery (Governor-General) - Oil on canvas by Sally Robinson
TPR Mark Donaldson VC - Oil on canvas by Lee Harnden
Third Her - Pastel by A. Cape
Band E Sardeh Sunrise - Oil on canvas by Andy Dolphin
Over the Horizon - Charcoal by Corporal S
