Artistic Expression at Sea

Department of Defense | Jan. 21, 2022

By Press Operations

Sailors assigned to the USS Carl Vinson had the opportunity to show their true colors during a recent paint night aboard the aircraft carrier as it traveled in the Sulu Sea. 

A sailor smiles and holds a paint brush while sitting next to a painting.
Navy Petty Officer 1st Class MaryLea Toledo participates in an art event aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Sulu Sea, Jan. 10, 2022
Two sailors sit at tables and paint using easels.
Navy Seaman Leon Vonguyen participates in an art event aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Sulu Sea, Jan. 10, 2022.
A sailor paints on a canvas while sitting near others doing the same.
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Nelson participates in an art event aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Sulu Sea, Jan. 10, 2022
A sailor works on a painting while seated at a table with painting tools.A sailor sits and paints a landscape painting at a table.
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua Dadivas participates in an art event aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Sulu Sea, Jan. 10, 2022.

The ship and its carrier strike group are on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, working to enhance alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force supporting a free and open Indo-Pacific region. 

The Navy provides recreation and social activities for sailors and Marines to enhance their quality of life while they work to keep the seas safe and secure.

Paintings sit out on long tables.
Sailors lay out artworks following an art event aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Sulu Sea, Jan. 10, 2022.

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