If I hear the term “3-D” before anything, I get skeptical. 3-D movies can he hard to watch and 3-D TV never really took hold the way that many thought it would. After meeting “accidental artist” Steven Walden at the 2018 National, I'm “all in” in his 3-D art. Born and raised in Arkansas, but now living in St. Louis, Walden had one of the most colorful booths at this year's … [Read more...]
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Proceeds from Signed Brady Painting, Prints Benefit Best Buddies
A Massachusetts autograph dealer is hoping to turn some exclusive artwork into a fundraiser for a charity that helps people with disabilities. JG Autographs partnered with artist Jace McTier for the project. McTier, an accomplished sports artist whose work might remind you a little of LeRoy Neiman, created an original 24"x36” acrylic painting of New England Patriots’ … [Read more...]
Joy in Glove-ville: Artist’s Paintings on Mitts Join Museum Collection
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...]
Ramblings: A Little Selling, a Lot of Promoting
Recently the Dallas Card Show returned to the LaQuinta located at Walnut Hill and Central (Highway 75) in Dallas. As usual, the show had free admission and even had some free packs at the door courtesy of Panini. As a seller I did fine for the day but as usual there were several interesting occurrences. Flyers for the show seemed to arrive via email not far ahead of time … [Read more...]
Hidden Talent: Florida Man a Top Notch Sports Artist
John Prince used to draw a little bit growing up in the UK, but he wasn't very impressed by his own work. Patience was one problem. He just didn't have very much of it. He grew up, moved to the U.S., and had a daughter. A little interior decorating on her walls revealed that he actually was a pretty good artist. One thing led to another and pretty soon he was putting … [Read more...]
