Four baseball-themed paintings by artist Sean Kane have recently been acquired for the permanent collection of The National Pastime Museum, one of which is currently featured in a Special Exhibition. The artworks, painted on 100-year-old baseball gloves, include an interpretation of the famous baseball poem, "Casey at the Bat", and depictions of early baseball stars Shoeless … [Read more...] about Joy in Glove-ville: Artist’s Paintings on Mitts Join Museum Collection
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Young Aussie’s Designs Behind Topps Fire Football
You may have seen Tyson Beck’s artwork without realizing it – at NBA games, on ESPN’s SportsCenter – and now they are on Topps trading cards. Topps Fire Football released last week with the Australian artist’s creations throughout the set. “Football cards are modern and progressive,” said Topps Football Brand Manager Kevin Eger. “We wanted something that captured that. … [Read more...] about Young Aussie’s Designs Behind Topps Fire Football
Acclaimed Sports Artist Brian Kong Appearing at The National
You’ve seen his cards in various trading card issues over the last few years. Now you can meet the man who created them. Sports artist Brian Kong, best known for his work on the Topps, Leaf and In The Game sports properties will be appearing at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago July 31-August 4. Kong will be at booth #787, offering limited edition … [Read more...] about Acclaimed Sports Artist Brian Kong Appearing at The National
Series of New Ron Lewis Signed Lithographs Feature Greatest Living Jewish Players
Ron Lewis, well known among collectors for his iconic artwork featuring living members of baseball’s 500 home run club, 3,000 hit club, its 3,000-strikeout pitchers, and hockey’s 500 goal scorers, has completed a new lithograph presenting 26 living Jewish baseball players. The signed pieces, available for purchase in five editions, are presented by Art O Graphs Limited of … [Read more...] about Series of New Ron Lewis Signed Lithographs Feature Greatest Living Jewish Players
USPS Play Ball! Book Includes Graig Kreindler Paintings
If you don’t have one yet, here’s something to put at the top of your Christmas list. The United States Postal Service is offering a softbound book is filled with the vivid paintings of artist Graig Kreindler, whose extraordinarily detailed work captures our national pastime's biggest icons. Entitled Play Ball!, the book was first published in July and comes with the latest … [Read more...] about USPS Play Ball! Book Includes Graig Kreindler Paintings