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Originally Posted by phikappapsi
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Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards
Tim I have to say I get excited whenever this thread bumps. I know I'm going to be treated to something that has nothing to do with any of the negativity in the hobby right now, and man is that a good feeling.
The power of art.
Scott
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Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards
Tim,
Have any of the subjects seen your work? If so what was the reaction?
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Scott, thanks so much for the words of encouragement! Several have seen it (Dawson and Vizquel even commissioned pieces after seeing other work), with the best reaction coming from Bo Jackson. I was told he took the time to go over the piece, naming players he saw throughout. He paused when he got to Kirby Puckett and said that Kirby was his friend....mumbled how he missed him. He didn't say anything directly about the art itself, but he didn't have to. It's those kind of reactions that make the difference - evoking some memories and emotion.
As for my latest piece, here you go, Joe.....the Black Swamp Find E98 Honus Wagner:
