OT - Sports Paintings & Illustrations

[rose14]

Re: OT: Show off your original sports artwork.

Great topic. I just had to show you some paintings done by a friend of mine, Graig Kreindler. I have seen alot of original sports artwork but his talent is second to none. The following pictures really don't do him justice as you should see them in person as the details just pop out. Graig really does alot of research to get every little detail right. I know right now he is booked about two years out but I will be commissioning him to do a piece for me real soon.

The Christy Mathewson is my favorite and blows me away.

[GarkoCollector]

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Garko Rookie Sketch done by a friend of mine (who does this inexpensively by the way)

My artwork:




I have one of Mike Vick I did a few years back but cant find a scan.

[rj_lucas]

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1) Original painting of Mark McGwire from the 2001 Topps Gallery set, by Bill Purdom.

2) Original watercolor of Joe Jackson, purchased at auction about a dozen years ago. I want to say it's by Rick Rush, but do not remember for certain. Signature is hidden under the mat.

3) Original watercolor study of Mickey Mantle, painted by my wife. Signed by Mickey in 1991. Not only did he not hesitate to sign a piece of original art, but was very complementary. What a great guy.

Rick
rickjlucas@gmail.com

[chicagoglen]

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I know I posted this somewhere before but what the hell.

This is my own personel attempt at abstract art. (Mark Buehrle)

Oil on Canvas 16" x 20"

By ME!

[MSpecht]

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By Southern California artist Niles Palmer. Original oil painting circa 1971 purchased at the Laguna Beach Arts festival in 1971 or 1972. If I remember correctly, it is Pete Rose sliding into second base avoiding Dave Cash's tag. 18 inches by 24 inches.
Mike Jackitout7@aol.com

[LastingsMilledge85]

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I originally went to college for Art. It's Dale Earnhardt Jr. and I drew it like 6 years ago. Pencil drawing and then painted with oil pastels. Hope you like it.

I did that same style drawing for my art class, I had to do a superhero and my choices were limited. Can be seen in this picture.

[gingi79]

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I originally went to college for Art. It's Dale Earnhardt Jr. and I drew it like 6 years ago. Pencil drawing and then painted with oil pastels. Hope you like it.

[xpress34]

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I should add that the Ryan pieces are signed by the Artist - C Paulsen - and they are the artwork used for the Nolan Ryan 1990 Bowman Art Insert.

[xpress34]

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Les -

Not sure who the artist is (I can always look on the piece) but the is the Original Oil Painting that Matt Holliday's 2005 Diamond King Card was made from:



And me with Matt the day he signed the matte:



The Nick Swisher and a few others like this SOLD for over $1,500 each - unsigned!

Now these two aren't 'originals', but one is an Artist's Proof (10 made) and one is a Hobby Proof (500 made)... the Hobby Proof has a BV of $250... so what is the Artist's Proof worth???





All the best -

Christopher R Smith (Smitty)

[allstarsplus]

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One of the things about posting art work is that a picture doesn't do it justice.

Here is a painting I commissioned of the Washington Nationals titled "Father's Day Walk Off" The artist is Opie Otterstad who does amazing vintage paintings and sports celebration pieces. It measures about 40x30 inches and the picture I took is not great.



Here are a bunch of my originals on my art website.

http://www.allstarsart.com/Search.aspx?Keyword=original

This is a HR Derby piece on a mini-Homeplate by an artist named Charles Fazzino.

[frikativ54]

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You guys must have original sports artwork. If so, please post pics...I would love to see them. Tell me also who your artist was.

[cohibasmoker]

Re: Slightly OT: Sports Art - Any Opinions?

Love those prints ! Got one myself.

Bill,

Nice pickup. I've never seen a Steelers print before. Very cool.

[cjw]

Re: Slightly OT: Sports Art - Any Opinions?

I have a Vernon Wells original of Craig Biggio and a litho of the Biggio/Bagwell combo. Both are incredible! His airbursh looks like photographs.

Does anyone have a copy of the Detroit Lions version from this set, or perhaps a link to other team images from the set. Not a Lions fan (who would admit that they were right now?) but may have had one of the these. Would like a Dolphins version if one exists?

Thanks..chris

[encinorick]

Re: Slightly OT: Sports Art - Any Opinions?

Now, now gentlemen, an art critic, like myself, knows he is friendless. It is a thankless job, but necessary. Especially, in the world of sports.

I spoke with Hef just the other day and he and the girls, especially Kendra, love LeRoy's body of work. Pastels add just the kind of grittiness an artist needs for a good football image. I personally like the boxing pictures in pastels, they are so realistic, they almost scare me.

As far as the other comment I made, please excuse my insensitivity. Now if you can paint that what's-his-name Chicago White Sox pitcher in pastels, well, you may have something there.

I'm sure Dave at Mastroauctions would enjoy it very much.

[b.heagy]

Re: Slightly OT: Sports Art - Any Opinions?

In the early 1970's, there were a series of prints distributed and done by a guy named David Boss. They were pretty cool items because they came already mounted on a antique looking frame and the process used to manufacture the prints made the pieces look like original artwork. Most of the major NFL teams were reproduced and now and again, they show-up on eBay anywhere from $25-$100 bucks.

Jim

flaa1a@comcast.net

Love those prints ! Got one myself.