The Shot Print

Michael Jordan’s shot over Craig Ehlo was significant because: It was the first massive game-winner of Jordan’s NBA career. It clinched the Bulls’ first round playoff victory and sent Jordan into even deeper stardom. It symbolized the beginning of the ascent of the Jordan-led Chicago Bulls. Previously the bulls had a looser reputation. It was one of the most memorable shots in NBA history, with six lead changes in the final minute and Jordan hanging in the air for a long while before releasing the jumper. It was an upset win for the Bulls, who had lost all six regular-season games against the Cavaliers and had a worse record. Michael Jordan is both legend and brand, his name is synonymous with top level excellence in any field. If one wishes to express that a patron is good at their art, we simply state they are the 'Michael Jordan' of that art. Kids across playgrounds and in gyms the world over strive to be 'Like Mike.' There is no pathway to that goal without talking the shot. She when I sat down to conceptualize my Legends of the Game series, of course Jordan was a sure fire to lead the series. While there are dozens, if not hundreds, of memorable images to depict, I chose 'The Shot' because it is one of the earliest images of Mike succeeding, while still an underdog. Today's underdog might be tomorrows legend. I hope this pop art, cartooned version of the Shot will hang in some kid's bedroom, or someone's mancave, as a reminder to get in the game, don't watch from the sidelines. Life is too short, take the shot. The legends of the game series is done thus far completely in color pencils on drawing paper. Perhaps future efforts might expand to pastels and acrylics, but for reasons I cannot explain, this art series has called to me in pencil.

Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper

Size:8 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in

Size with Frame:13.25 W x 17.25 H x 1.2 D in

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