This handsome artwork was created by artist Scott Mills. It is a proud declaration to all who see it that you were there as a veteran of Vietnam.
You may order the print as is or select both of the personalized options. The ammunition crate lid can be stenciled with your name, rank, unit, etc and the letter can be personalized as if from a friend or relative. This makes a truly unique and timeless gift for you or your veteran.
Print Size: 25" wide by 17.5" tall
After you checkout, you receive a link to the order form for the art you selected, "I Was There-Vietnam" Personalized Military Campaign Art. You can see the personalization option in the photo carousel above. When you get the form, fill in your choices as prompted and hit 'submit ' at the bottom of the form. In a couple of days a proof will be sent to your email for you to review. Our goal is to honor your life of service so the artwork only goes to print when you give the final okay. That means we work with you until you are pleased, guaranteed!
Scott was born in 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. By an early age, Scott's parents, teachers, and fellow classmates all recognized his outstanding artistic talent. He dazzled everyone with his natural gift of drawing with exact precision and amazing accuracy. Growing up, Scott would occasionally take art classes, but sooner or later was always told the same thing by his teachers, "There is nothing more we can teach you. In fact, you should be teaching us!"
As Scott matured, another distinct quality set him apart from his peers; his enthusiastic patriotism and unwavering love of country. As a teenager he set his heart on becoming an officer in the United States Marine Corps. Scott achieved that goal in 1969 and went on to serve in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1972. Although his artistic talent and patriotism were clearly evident, a third thing would eventually characterize and come to define the man Scott B. Mills. That was his love of God. Scott was a Christian and his faith was reflected in his artwork.
Remarkably, these three elements in Scott's life came together to produce a business of which he was immensely proud. Scott was keenly aware his art ability was a God-given gift and he passionately used it to honor and dignify all military veterans and the men and women of the police and fire-fighting professions.
One of Scott's greatest joys was to hear the war stories of those he painted. He counted it a privilege to listen to their tales of courage and valor and his heart's desire was to, through his work, pay homage to those who so deeply deserve our recognition and respect. Scott was married to Gail and they have three children: Michelle, Merilee, and David. Sadly, in May of 2007, Scott was killed in an automobile accident in the San Bernardino Mountains near his home in Redlands, California.
Today, the family of Scott B. Mills is proud to continue his life's work through this website.
The cost to ship unframed artwork is $17. The current cost to ship framed artwork is $40. There have been recent increases from the shipping carriers that may necessitate increasing the shipping costs but as of now 9/18/2020 we are doing our best to keep it as the current rate. We value our customers and their ongoing efforts to protect us so it's our desire to keep the cost of this honoring artwork affordable.
The Certificate of Authenticity that comes with the order guarantees that the artwork you purchased is from the original oil paintings by Scott Mills. It guarantees that the artwork is genuine, of the highest quality and will meet or exceed the customer's expectations. If anything is found to be different than promised, Mills Custom Art promises to make things right. If any damages are caused during transit we will replace the entire order.
