Episode 13: Bill Merklein
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In this episode, Barry and Jim talk with veteran East Coast painter, sculptor, educator, and miniatures enthusiast Bill Merklein, a thoughtful artist and great raconteur. A towering figure in the world of G.I. Joe collectors, he brings a truly unique perspective to the world we cover in Small Subjects.
You can visit Bill on the Web here, find a thorough examination of his G.I. Joe work here, and watch him tell some more fine stories in the video here.
Below, you’ll find a few pictures of Bill’s work. Thanks as always for listening, and we’ll “see” you next year!
An example of Bill’s military painting. Barry traded him one of his box dioramas for this canvas.
An ad from Campaigns magazine, featuring a figure Bill sculpted as a subscriber bonus.
One of Bill’s G.I. Joe sculpts, “Thrasher” from 1986.
Some examples of Bill’s sculpts from our world of miniatures.
Bill Merklein, self-portrait.