1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle Mosaic made from baseball cards Print

Ryan Smith is a self-taught mosaic artist with a passion for transforming thousands of baseball cards into vibrant pieces of art. What began as a serendipitous moment in 2019, when I stumbled upon my childhood baseball card collection, has blossomed into a remarkable artistic journey. Instead of discarding these cards of sentimental value but little monetary worth, I took scissors to them and embarked on a creative adventure like no other. My mosaic creations have garnered recognition from major professional teams, Hall of Fame players, current athletes, and art enthusiasts from around the globe. They have been featured prominently in reputable publications such as ESPN, New York Post, LA Times, CNN, FOX, ABC, and NBC, among others. Despite never having taken a formal art class, I have honed my craft through passion, dedication, and a keen eye for detail. In just five years, I have seen my art displayed in auctions, acquired by collectors worldwide, and earned a well-deserved place in a prestigious professional sports team’s Hall of Fame. Each piece I create is a labor of love and a testament to the infinite possibilities of artistic expression.