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Card of the Day: Sylvester Stallone “Rocky Balboa” 2016 Topps The Mint Auto
Card of the Day: Rocky Balboa 2015 Topps Allen & Ginter #258
Card of the Day: Rocky Colavito 1965 Topps #380
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Behind The Art Card: Interview With Sport Kings Lead Portrait Painter Jared Kelley
- What is it about portraiture that you find so interesting?
- When capturing an individual’s portrait, what do you find to be the most difficult part of the painting process?
When you understand that a portrait is essentially a puzzle with varying numbers of pieces, then no painting is difficult because it’s a “portrait” per se. The difficulty for me is more in determining how many “pieces” the puzzle will require to be complete. This is always a case by case situation and can be affected by deadlines, time constraints, ability to focus on any given day, and of course the person posing. All of these elements can affect the production of a portrait. If a portrait seems “difficult” on any given day, I find that an added measure of shear determination is the best remedy. The work’s gotta get done; no excuses!
- If you would have had instructors proficient in portraiture, how do you think your work might differ from what it is today?
- Since becoming involved in the trading card industry, what has been your favorite miniature sports art project that you have worked on? Why?
- Is there anything special you have to keep in mind when working on a project for a trading card manufacturer?
- What upcoming projects within the trading card industry are you currently working on and look forward to seeing hit collectors’ hands? Why?
- Looking back, what are some of the more memorable pieces of work that you have done? Why?
- Are you a collector? If so, what do you collect?
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Big 33’s – 2011 Big Memorabilia & Autograph Show
The Big 33 Scholarship Foundation held their Big Memorabilia & Autograph Show this weekend at the Harrisburg Mall. The autograph guests included former Steelers RB Jerome “The Bus” Bettis, current Steelers WR Antonio Brown, legendary Steelers RB Rocky Bleier, and former Flyers goalie Bernie Parent.
This was the first time I had attended this event. I will definitely be going back next year. It was very well put together and I’ve never seen a more secure setup for an autograph signing.
In addition to the autograph guests, there were a handful of vendors setup selling all kinds of memorabilia, shirts, and cards. One of the vendors, who I see a lot of the mall shows was there selling boxes. I purchased (2) boxes of 2011 Leaf Pete Rose Legacy. I will be reviewing them later.
4x Super Bowl Champion Rocky Bleier – he was very social with everyone and seemed to enjoy interacting with his fans.
All four of Bleier’s Super Bowl rings
Antonio Brown
As you can see, it was well attended.
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“Pin-Up” of the Week: Philadelphia Phillies Rocky Balboa Statue Pin
It doesn’t get much more American when you combine the Phillies with Rocky Balboa. Earlier this year I picked up a pin like this when I visited Citizens Bank Park to watch the Phillies take on the Braves. Apparently its quite popular. The last one sold for $21.50.
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