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Accomplished commercial artist specializing in, but not limited to, sports illustration; artwork is characterized by action and realism, demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of human anatomy in motion. Works with a variety of media, with acrylic paints most often being the media of choice. Has also created art of animals amd landscapes.
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Commissioned annually since its 1963 opening by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio to produce illustrations of enshrinees for display in the Hall. As of 2009, has illustrated 168 of the 253 enshrinees, including Jim Brown, Vince Lombardi, Pete Rozelle, Bobby Mitchell, Marion Motley, Jim Thorpe, Alan Page, Walter Payton, and Joe Montana.
In 1984, was commissioned to create twleve five-foot square murals depicting "Twelve Great Moments in Bowling" for the newly built Bowling Hall of Fame & Museum, St. Louis, Mo.
Chosen as artist for the U. S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 1984. As of 1995, painted 54 of the 78 enshrinees, including Carl Lewis, Greg Louganis, Wyomia Tyus, Ralph Boston, Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Patterson, Donna DeVarona, and Edwin Moses.
Commissioned by the following universities and colleges to create sports releated paintings and drawings: Ohio State University, University of Notre Dame, Grambling College, and Miami University of Ohio.
In conjunction with Goal Line Art, has produced 21 sets of limited edition collectors' art cards depicting all of the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees through 2009.
In 2005 began providing art for the Gateway Stamp Company's autographed silk cachets.