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United States
Drawing, Pencil on Paper
Size: 12 W x 18 H x 0.1 D in
About The Artwork
Why should my first - and maybe only - piece of the Legendary Muhammad Ali be a scene from well after the prime of his life? To move beyond the dancing poet who 'floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee' and arrive at the man, battered but not beaten, defamed but not defeated, called a coward, only to be celebrated as champion. Why this image? One of the most iconic and memorable moments in Olympic history was when Muhammad Ali lit the torch of the Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996. Ali, who had won a gold medal as a boxer in Rome in 1960, was a global symbol of courage, conviction and compassion. He had overcome many challenges in his life, including his refusal to join the army during the Vietnam War, his conversion to Islam, and his battle with Parkinson's disease. By lighting the torch, Ali showed the world that he was still the Greatest, and that he embodied the Olympic spirit of peace and brotherhood. His appearance was a well-kept secret that surprised and moved millions of people around the world. It was a fitting tribute to a man who had inspired generations with his skill, charisma and activism. This piece is one of the earliest in the Legends of the Game' series and, by artist admission, does not reach the color pencil success of other works in this series. Nonetheless, the image, it's spacing, the context, and the subject, hold its own in the series. The challenging application of skin tone resulted in visible disparate strands of application. I have reworked it many times, only to see the unique colors stand out. Either I failed to blend the colors perfectly, or this was the way the piece demands to remain.
Details & Dimensions
Drawing:Pencil on Paper
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:12 W x 18 H x 0.1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:No
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United States
My name is Jeremy Phelps and I have been an artist practically since birth. Though all kids are natural artists, most of us put down the artistic tools and 'grow' out of it at a certain age. I never did. I have always appreciated the animation in cartoons and games, the way Disney makes magic happen on the big screen, and mostly the way fine artists make us feel with their two- and three-dimensional extensions of themselves. I've always known that this is my gift and my place in the world, to be an artist. I love to experiment with different mediums and subjects. I can create beautiful landscapes with colored pencils, vibrant portraits with pastels, and abstract compositions with acrylics. I enjoy the challenge of switching between different techniques and styles, and I feel like each medium has its own charm and personality. Sometimes I wonder if I should focus on one medium and master it, or if I should keep exploring and learning new things. Maybe I am afraid of missing out on something, or maybe I am just too curious and adventurous. The same dilemma applies to my subject interest. I like to draw animals, women, celebrities, historical narratives, plants, and anything that catches my eye. I don't want to limit myself to one theme or genre, but I also don't want to confuse my audience or lose my identity as an artist. How do you balance variety and consistency in art? That's a question that only time will tell for me.
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