As promised, I just wanted to post a quick pic of the Jason Heyward painting. So, here you go:




I am also offering a pre-sale for autographed prints of this painting...if you'd like to see more about that, Click Here

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Current Mood: busy
Current Music: 96 rock

Well, unfortunately with all the social networking out there, I've neglected my blog of late...so, sorry for that. I do have some updates to pass along -- just no photographic evidence to post yet though. I'll try and get on that in the next few days or so.

I just recently finished a commissioned piece where I actually added onto a lithograph. Something I had never done before, and in a completely different style than I typically work -- so it was a welcomed challenge for me, and it turned out rather nicely.

I haven't been working on the Strasburg painting of late, as there are still no dates for any signings with him in the near future that I've heard of. I finished the Matt Forte painting, which, actually, you know what, I can post a pic of that on here. So, I've got that going for me.



I've also started a very small watercolor painting of BA's #1 prospect, Jason Heyward. He is doing a signing with Tri-Star in '10, and wanted to knock something out for that signing. I will quite possibly be running some prints of this painting, and offering a pre-order on autographed prints, so stay tuned for that!

Well, I think that's all I've got for the time being. I'll try and stay a little more up to date next time!

Later,
Jason

Just wanted to post a new pic of the Strasburg painting.  Enjoy!

As promised, I wanted to upload some pics of the Carl Crawford & Stephen Strasburg paintings.  So, here you go.  The Crawford painting is nearing completion, and the Strasburg painting is obviously "on-hold" until the Crawford one is finished.

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Current Location: studio
Current Mood: busy
Current Music: 96.5 the rock

Sorry, I guess it's been quite a while since I've posted anything on here.

I do have 2 current projects going -- 1 in-progress right now, and the other one was pretty much on-hold, until Stephen Strasburg signed with the Nationals last night at the deadline.

The painting currently in-progress features Carl Crawford and his catch from the All-Star Game.  I will try and post some pics on here very soon, so you can see how it's shaping up.  It is set up as a replica to a 1956 Topps baseball card -- featuring his "catch" as the background element, and then a larger profile shot of Carl as the "foreground" element.  I'm nearly finished with all the background elements, and have already drawn in and started to add color to the "profile" portion of the painting.

In regards to the Strasburg painting, I started it, thinking that he almost certainly would NOT sign with the Nationals, so I took my time, first starting with only his face, hands, glove, etc., and left his uniform blank so that I could later fill that in with whomever team he signed with's uniform.  With that mystery solved, once the Crawford painting is finished, I will more than likely continue on with that project.  I will try and post a couple pics of this project very soon as well.

Thanks for stopping by.

Later,
Jason

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My girlfriend and I were invited to attend the DWF's charity event in New York City, and gladly accepted.  The event was held at Bridgewaters at the South Street Seaport.  It was a beautiful location, and everything about the event was tremendous.  The food was outstanding, and who can complain about free drinks?!  I even tried a flavor of Vitamin Water that was previously undiscovered by my taste buds.

I was able to meet David very briefly, and take a quick photo with him towards the end of the night/event.  Tons of thanks to Cathy of making sure that happened.  She was amazing throughout the whole event making sure we were having a great time.

I also met Ron Darling as well, and took a quick photo with him too.  He was very gracious with everyone, taking photos and signing autographs.

Here are a few of the photos from the event.

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Current Mood: busy
Current Music: None

Today, a friend and I headed down I-75, to take in a Lexington Legends game against the Bowling Green HotRods.  Much to our chagrin, the weather forcasts for Lexington weren't exactly accurate.  The last report I had read said it was going to be mostly cloudly, with a 30-40% chance of isolated thunderstorms.  So, going into it, we were prepared for rain, and not necessarily "ideal" baseball viewing conditions.  Well, we got there, and the weather wasn't friendly...but not in a rainy fashion.  It was now mostly sunny, and at game time a balmy 80 degrees.  By the time it reached the 8th inning, it was 88 degress.  Much thanks to the lady sitting next to us in the front row with the sunscreen, because I would have been Fu-Bared otherwise.  I did, however, to compensate by getting sunburnt on my arm and neck on the nearly 2 hr. drive home.  Always nice.

So, anyways, back to the reason we headed down there.  I wanted to see 2008 #1 overall pick, Tim Beckham, play in-person for the first time, to see what he had going on.  I also had hoped to arrange a photo opportunity with Tim, as he was the subject of one of my paintings this Spring.  He signed the painting, and I sent along some free prints for him to give to family and friends.  I was in contact with the HotRods to try and make something work, and they were great.  They asked more than once, just to be sure, so I appreciate their attempts to make it happen.  Unfortunately, he apparently he didn't like the prints as much as he had let on originally at the signing, as he was unwilling to partake in a "photo opp" with me.  It falls under that parental thing (although I'm thankfully not one, haha)...I'm not so much mad, as I am disappointed. 

So, with that in mind, I did take some shots at the game, and thought I'd post those on here.  We did see a no-hitter through nearly 7 innings of work from Rays prospect, Matt Moore.  He was fantastic.  Great changeup and fastball mix.  I will add another "famous" amateur scouting report on my "tool shed" portion of the site very soon...so check back for that!  Just a shame he got the no-decision in a great outing.  As a side note, Moore turns 20 tomorrow, so early b-day wishes for him!



You'll notice from here on out, all photos posted on my website and anything posted on the web will contain my distinct copyright marks, etc. -- thereby not leaving it up for others to use their judgement in not stealing anything of mine that's not rightfully obtained.  So, thanks for that vendor who stole from me...ruined it for everyone else.

Current Mood: disappointed

I believe I'm ready to call the David Wright painting "finished" finally.  I've sent it off to have it scanned this time around, so hopefully everyone who contacted me about prints regarding the last one, will buy prints of this one when they're available!

I should get the painting back in a little over a week, and then it's off to NYC for the event -- to be followed by my arrival in the Big Apple...for the first time in over a decade!  Yes, I will be attending the event this time around, thanks to Cathy and the wonderful people of the David Wright Foundation!

Well, without further ado, here's the updated photo(s) of the painting:





There's a little bit of glare on the first one, and the second pic is kind of dark...but I took these at like 1:30am last night, so you'll have to forgive some lighting shortcomings I'm afraid.  Thanks for checking these out!

Later,
Jason

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Current Mood: tired

As a part-time sports artist, I was hoping I'd never have to deal with any sort of copyright issues -- but apparently that's not going to happen. 

About a year and a half ago, I worked with a photographer based out of the SF, CA, area, named Lizzy.  She had taken some really great shots of Tim Lincecum and his throwing motion.  I contacted her and obtained her persmission to use the images in creating a "collage"/composite photo of Lincecum.

Upon completion, I uploaded a copy of the image to my Flickr page, with all the necessary copyright marks, etc. on the photo.

I was contacted today, informing me that this image was being illegally sold outside of the Giants AT&T Park in San Francisco, California.  Not only do they not have my permission to use the image for any sort of use, but they definitely do not have my permission to sell the image.  The company that is illegally doing this is Sports Gallery Sports & Entertainment Collectibles.  Their website is: www.sportsgalleryweb.com/

I have sent an e-mail asking that they cease and desist immediately.  Feel free to e-mail them at:
info@sportsgalleryweb.com to voice your opinion on the matter.  I would certainly appreciate any support you could provide during this frustrating time.

I'm currently in the process of pursuing legal action, and if necessary, obtaining an injunction against this company to prevent any further sales of the photograph.

Thanks,

Jason

 

Current Mood: pissed off

Well, I do have some exciting news to pass along -- I was able to have my Matt Wieters painting autographed last week...with the great help of Heather and the Norfolk Tides!!  I can't thank Heather enough...she was a great help.  And, looks like we did it just in time, as Matt is slated to make his Major League debut tomorrow (Friday) for the Orioles.

I'll try and take some shots of the painting, and get them uploaded sometime soon.

In the meantime, I'm going to try and finish up the David Wright painting very soon, and after that, don't actually have too many projects planned, so I'm open to suggestions.

Later all,
Jason

Current Mood: happy