"Awesome Dawson"

[TimCarrollArt]

So....while on my trip to Toronto with Upper Deck for the Fall Expo, I was pleasantly surprised to see HOFer Andre Dawson standing in front of me watching me work. After a little discussion, he came back over to let me know that he was all in on me doing a piece for him. Below are a couple of pics - the first pic was taken by UD when he first approached my table, and the second is the completed piece of Mr. Dawson that was shipped to him yesterday.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg64/timcarrollart/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps4994f1e3.jpg

22" x 28"; Cut baseball cards

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg64/timcarrollart/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps70d872df.jpg


Tim

[39special]

That is really cool Tim! Have you ever done anything for any other ball players?

[TimCarrollArt]

That is really cool Tim! Have you ever done anything for any other ball players?

Thanks! This one was commissioned by the Commissioner's Office for Joe Torre's HOF induction.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg64/timcarrollart/photo-6_zps0677bbe3.jpg


Tim

[39special]

Great stuff Tim! They look great.

[Econteachert205]

The Dawson is probably my favorite of your works I've seen. Great color palette.

[D. Bergin]

Great piece. That type of art always boggled my mind with the perception one has to have to be able to pull that off, and still be completely recognizable.

[Jantz]

Tim

Neat experience you had with Andre!

Andre was the first major leaguer I ever asked for an autograph thru the mail. I sent a short letter, a check for his charity and put some extra cards inside for him. I received my signed card back in 5 days along with a hand written letter from Andre, thanking me for the donation and offering to sign anything else I wanted to send him for free. That was years ago, but it is a hobby experience that I'll never forget.

The Dawson & Torre pieces are great!

Always enjoy looking at your work.


Jantz

[TimCarrollArt]

Thank you all! Jantz - that has been my experience working with him as well. Very nice; extremely polite. I know this will be something I will never forget as well!

Tim

[packs]

Dawson was a really nice guy when he was still coaching with the Marlins. He signed for everyone at spring training when I was there.