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‘All In The Game’ by Howard William Steer
‘All In The Game’ by Howard William Steer (1947-current), depicts a comical cricket game being played, with a Royal Flying Doctor Service rescue plane flying overhead. Meanwhile, there are cyclones whipping up a storm in the background.
It reflects Steer’s strong personal connection to the RFDS. As a young man growing up in remote New South Wales, Steer saw how important the Flying Doctor Service was for people living far from hospitals. It inspired him deeply, and this admiration appears in many of his works.
Throughout his career, Steer has painted the RFDS many times. He often shows their aircraft flying over wide, dry landscapes or landing in the middle of nowhere to help someone in need. His paintings are full of colour, humour, and heart, showing both the loneliness and strength of life in the outback.
Howard William Steer is well known for using comedy and bold images to tell real Australian stories. His unique style combines cartoon-like characters with strong colours of the Australian outback. He brings joy and energy to scenes that also carry deeper meanings.
All In The Game is another great example of Steer’s gift for mixing laughter and love with the reality of outback life. It reminds us how vital the RFDS is to outback communities—and how art can celebrate both the land and the heroes who serve it.
