OT - Sports Paintings & Illustrations

[allstarsplus]

Re: OT - Sports Paintings & Illustrations

There is actually a Sports Art museum in Alabama called The American Sport Art Museum and Archives (ASAMA).

Each year they recognize a top "Sports" artist. It is a great eclectic collection so there is something for everyone. Art is so subjective so like joelsabi who finds Peter Max cheesy; however, he likes Dick Perez or perhaps may like another photo realistic artist.

http://www.asama.org/awards/sportArtists/index.html

Also in this next Huggins and Scott auction they have several pages dedicated to sports art. I consigned 5 pieces of art to them since they were doing so much art. Probably some good bargains to be had!

http://www.hugginsandscott.com/cgi-bin/category.pl?mode=b

[joelsabi]

Re: OT - Sports Paintings & Illustrations

JOELSABI THE ARTIST NAME IS JAMES FIORENTINO

HERE IS HIS WEBSITE

http://www.jamesfiorentino.com/news.php?select=8

thanks suave,

i took that photo from his website. maybe he drew something similar before. that reverential pose is my favorite shot of his.

anyone know if there a famous photo of clemente that served as the inspiration of this artwork?

[Tedw9]

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Art is so subjective so like joelsabi who finds Peter Max cheesy; however, he likes Dick Perez or perhaps may like another photo realistic artist.

Very well put when it comes to art. It is very subjective and not everyones taste runs in the same vein. I only have one piece, it was done by an artist out of Denver whos name is Rob Wood. I've always wanted a true piece of art and his was affordable enough so I could have one. His work is along the lines of Peter Max I believe. I would post a pic, but the last time I posted it on a board everyone told me they hated it. But that's ok, I like it. And last month I was able to get it signed by the athlete, so now I really love it.

A few weeks ago, SCD's website had art of some lady from Canada. It was amazing. I saved a pic, here is a copy of it. If I remember correctly this was done with pencil.

[suave1477]

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One of my favorite sports artists is Gary Longordo - hes art uses vibrant colors. Click at the bottom of his page to (shop online) and you can see all his sports artwork.

http://longordo.com/gary-LITE.swf

[suave1477]

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Another amazinf artist is Stephen Holland- his work is a bit pricey but I think worth it if you have a sports memorabilia room to put one in.

I recommend looking up these pieces he did.

Alex Rodriguez
Babe Ruth
Albert Pujols
Lou Gherig
Nolan Ryan
Michael Jordan
Tiger Woods
Roger Clemens
Sandy Koufax

[allstarsplus]

Re: OT - Sports Paintings & Illustrations

Another amazinf artist is Stephen Holland- his work is a bit pricey but I think worth it if you have a sports memorabilia room to put one in.

I recommend looking up these pieces he did.

Alex Rodriguez
Babe Ruth
Albert Pujols
Lou Gherig
Nolan Ryan
Michael Jordan
Tiger Woods
Roger Clemens
Sandy Koufax

Suave - Great pieces!!! I have all of those in inventory except the Nolan Ryan. If I can help you out with a GUF discount, let me know!!!

http://www.allstarsart.com/Artist.aspx?artist=holland

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[suave1477]

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Andrew unfortunately at those prices I can't do it.

[allstarsplus]

Re: OT - Sports Paintings & Illustrations

Andrew unfortunately at those prices I can't do it.

That's why there is the GUF discount!!!

[suave1477]

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Andrew I am sure even with the discount it is still way out of my range of what I would be willing to pay.

Unless your doing a recession after christmas discount like the department stores up to 90% off lol lol

Thanks but I appreciate the offer.

[allstarsplus]

Re: Slightly OT: Sports Art - Any Opinions?

Outside The Lines and Jeremy Schaap on ESPN did a great piece on the impact of the black athlete on society such as Jackie Robinson, Ali, Jesse Owens, Joe Louis, Doug Williams, and others.

As I am watching the show, over Jeremy Schaaps' shoulder is a Stephen Holland painting of Jackie Robinson he did last year.

It was cool to see as we have sold many of those paintings directly to some well known African American athletes and to see this in Rachel Robinson's home was special.

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=3835575

[chicagoglen]

Re: Slightly OT: Sports Art - Any Opinions?

I do not claim to be an artist but I did paint one sports painting that I hang in my sports room.

Some days I like it and others I don't. I thought about having him sign it.

In case you can't tell I tried to do an abstract Buehrle.

[encinorick]

Re: Slightly OT: Sports Art - Any Opinions?

I suspect most of the so-call art goes to sports bars or hang in the basement of someone's "man-cave."

The Godfather of Sports Art is LeRoy Newman, and most of his pieces, while expensive to many, isn't really conisdered art, but abstract illustrations. Their monetary appreication isn't very much, especially his litho's.

As far as the painting of that White Sox pitcher (what's his name?), nice try, not bad. By the way, do you also do bathrooms and kitchens?

[allstarsplus]

Re: Slightly OT: Sports Art - Any Opinions?

I suspect most of the so-call art goes to sports bars or hang in the basement of someone's "man-cave."

The Godfather of Sports Art is LeRoy Newman, and most of his pieces, while expensive to many, isn't really conisdered art, but abstract illustrations. Their monetary appreication isn't very much, especially his litho's.

Glen, very nice!!!

Rick - I like your choice for the Godfather of Sports Art but you botched his name as it is LeRoy Neiman. In 2007, Neiman was named Sports Artist of the Year by The American Sport Art Museum and Archives (ASAMA) and the Smithsonian will house a LeRoy Neiman display upon his passing. www.LeRoyNeiman.com

Where I disagree with you is on the subject of monetary appreciation. Usually the greatest appreciation is discovering an artist early in his career. In 1978 if you purchased a Willie Mays for $500 you could sell it today for $5,000 to $10,000 in mint condition, but the greatest appreciation is in some of his original works of art. Now contrast that with his Roger Clemens that was released in 2003 for $3,200 and now tainted with Roger's off the field issues and that serigraph is probably 1/2 the original Retail value.

[both-teams-played-hard]

Re: Slightly OT: Sports Art - Any Opinions?

I suspect most of the so-call art goes to sports bars or hang in the basement of someone's "man-cave."

The Godfather of Sports Art is LeRoy Newman, and most of his pieces, while expensive to many, isn't really conisdered art, but abstract illustrations. Their monetary appreication isn't very much, especially his litho's.

As far as the painting of that White Sox pitcher (what's his name?), nice try, not bad. By the way, do you also do bathrooms and kitchens?

Rick
Are you an artiste? You're obviously not a comedian. I like the White Sox painting. Even if you don't, the house-painter crack is weak.
In my humble opinion, Leroy Neiman blows. But, I am not familiar with Leroy Newman.

[GarkoCollector]

Re: Slightly OT: Sports Art - Any Opinions?

Heres a piece of my art. Its just pencil on thick cardstock. Its 11x18. Its also been sprayed to prevent the pencil from smearing. I'd sell it if I got a nice offer. I have one of Patrick Roy too.