That 51 Mick is outta this world. Woulda love that in my room.
Any plans on a Hank Aaron 54 RC??

Thank you, Chris. I can't seem to get the picture to load directly at the moment, but here is a link on my site to the '54 Aaron. Sorry for the bad photo, I took it long ago when this was just a hobby and not a career. FWIW, the Aaron was sold a few years ago.

http://www.timcarrollart.com/apps/ph...toid=183500437

Thanks Tim! Unfortunately, that collection is a little smaller these days 😉😉

Those are amazing ! Great work

I must say, I am enjoying the Ryan, Bench, and Aaron!:)

Thank you!

I'm still going over and cleaning this one up, but the commissioned 1953 Topps Mantle is complete! Several more coming soon, including a Dockman & Sons Mathewson, Cracker Jack Cobb, T205 Joss, & a T205 Cy Young (among others).

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New game, try and identify the players and/or cards used. I say that's Todd Benzinger on his jaw line just above his shoulder looking up.

WINNER!

Shoot me your address and I'll send the rest of the Benzinger.;)

Tim

Another gem :)
Thank you

Can I call it a Tim Carroll original?

Absolutely, Scott. But if the cut cards themselves are originals, I am one of the most prolific artists of all time.

I actually do look at the cards used and try to identify them. Those red cards in the nameplate aren't familiar though. A little help?

Another great piece btw, and looking forward to the others you mentioned

PS: You mentioned a 53 Paige was in the works a couple months ago? Any update on that?

Nice centering. Very important on Mantles. :eek:

Trying to guess the sometimes obscure players on the pieces is certainly another element of fun within each piece. The red nameplate cards are from a more recent Topps Lineage set. I'm not as fluent with the recent issues, but I believe this one was from 2011 or 2012. As for Satch, he's definitely going to be finished at some point. I'm catching up now on some commission work and will get back to that one as soon as time allows.

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Important on all cards that I own/plan to own. On the other end of the spectrum, the word miscut takes a whole new meaning in my studio. That's how I lose a tip of an index finger.

Finished with another......

1909 Dockman & Sons (E92) Christy Mathewson. Piece measures 31.5" x 16.75":

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Wow, what a talent you have!

First T205 in the books!
 

Commissioned Addie Joss....I'm touching this one up, and it will be at the frameshop soon.

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Sensational. :eek:

1947 Bond Bread Jackie Robinson White Sleeves
 

Finished with a commissioned 1947 Bond Bread Jackie Robinson (batting/white sleeves). This one measures just larger than 19"x30". I used cut early-mid 90's Conlon cards for this piece:

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Nice tim...another unbelievable creation from "nothing!" I love the b&w look!!!

Thanks, Pete! Expect a few more b&w images to come due the creation of this one. It definitely inspired more.

I really love your art. I have been wanting to try my hand at something like this since seeing yours. I know I just don't have the patience (nor the artistic talent) to do it justice. I just think it would be a fun use of a bunch of cards that will have no future value and I think my children would love doing this with me.

Another commission in the books! I also expect to have a Cracker Jack Cobb finished in the next couple of days.


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Here is another that I think I forgot to post:


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Tim outstanding as always I really like both of the new commissions. The owners are very lucky. Thank you for posting them.

'68 Ryan is too well-centered...

In addition, the Griffey is slightly off-center, making it only a 9, and not the prestigious Gem Mint 10.

Getting sloppy over there, Tim. ;)

I saw a link to an article the other day talking about things to do with worthless 80's-present cards and tim was mentioned...and I must say your work has dramatically improved since your earliest of works! The ryan is AWESOME!!!!!!

Thank you, Jason!

My apologies, guys.....figured the surfaces would keep the grades low anyway.:)

Thank you, Pete!

Tim, you must have the steadiest hands in your community.

Thanks, John! Not sure about steadiest hands, as the process usually goes: cut, glue, assess, cuss, tear something off, cut, glue......;)

Finished with this commissioned Cracker Jack Ty Cobb.....the background/border was made from cut 2004 Topps CJ's.

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"Charles Conlon"; 40"x 30"; Cut early 90's Sporting News Conlon cards; SOLD.

How about a little love for the photographer himself? After using those Conlon cards for the Jackie Bond Bread piece, I knew I had to get this done.

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Tim,

Have you reached out to players and shown them the art work you have done?

It's very impressive, and I would think they would believe the same.

Incredible work Tim! This is museum quality material.

Thank you! I've been fortunate enough to be put in situations where my work has been given to former players, commissioned by former players, and through my work with Upper Deck, has been signed by some of the big guys in the modern sports world (Gretzky, Lebron, Griffey). Here are a few of my encounters...

Omar and his commission:

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Andre Dawson stopped at the UD booth during the Fall Expo in Toronto. We talked for a couple days, and then afterwards by phone and email. He commissioned this one:

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Lanny McDonald signing a piece of himself:

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Gretzky's signed piece:

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Joe Torre with his gift from his friends in the MLB Commissioner's Office:

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Coach Gary Gilmore with his piece long before winning the 2016 College World Series:

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Miguel Cabrera (this was done for the Tiger Foundation/Miguel Cabrera Foundation):

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Minor League Baseball's all-time HR king, Mike Hessman. This was commissioned by his family as a retirement gift:

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Thank you, Jay! Always appreciate your kind words!

Tim

That's great to see your work has been recognized and adored by the players!

You definitely have some talent!

Thanks for sharing. :)

This stuff is just so far beyond the pale amazing. My god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Standing ovation follows.)

These are unreal. They are more impressive to view than the actual iconic cards themselves...

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Wow, thanks for the compliments!:)

Tim

Finished with this commissioned Jeter....21" x 29":

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That piece is AWESOME!

Thank you, Ben!

This is a great idea with some cool results. Have you ever used a single card to make that same card? For example, using a pile of the "regular" Fleer Ripkens (none of the rare variations) to make a large version of the FF card?

If it wasn't so much work, I think it would be great to use junk era commons to make a giant junk era common. Love your work.

Thanks! I haven't used a single card to make that same card yet. I've been approached about it before (1988 Donruss Diamond Kings Andre Dawson), but I passed because it would be too tedious and time consuming to cut the small sections of red, etc. to replicate that on a larger level. I'd rather cut jerseys off of Cardinals and Reds players to make those red swatches (same for the other colors). Hope that makes sense!

I'm currently working on a commission of something similar! Without going into many details (it is a gift from a family member and I am unsure if the recipient is on this board).....I can tell you it is a common card from the 1987 Topps set. The goal is to complete it by only using 87 Topps.

Tim

I like that you said "yet" :)

:)

I can't wait to see the 1987 Topps card. That was my favorite year for collecting and the set I have way too many cards of still. So you taking a large group off the market while making a giant 1987 Topps, makes me a happy soul.

Tim,

your work is absolutely awesome! Unique. Beautiful. Pretty much perfect.

THANK YOU for continuing to post your work... maybe someday, I'll be able to get one made for me... but in the meantime, keep going!

All the best!

This set is also a favorite for me, as it was the first pack of cards I ever bought. I also love using the set in my work now due to the amount of portraits, grass, sky,red/blue/white jerseys......it has most of what I need for my art. The stock is also thin, making the scissor work easier on the wrists!

Thank you for the kind words!

Tim

I'm almost finished with my 1987 Topps common commission, but I finally got around to finishing something I was working on "just because." Cut 2010-2013 A&G commons and cut 1982 Topps commons. 16.5" x 29"


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Beautiful! LEts see the front!

Thanks, Pete. The front will be finished down the road, but I'm looking froward to having them framed side by side.

Just read through this for the first time. I'm speechless, other than "WOW!"

One of my favorite threads ever.

Wish I was at the National this year, but since I'm not......might as well get some work done! I'll have the 1987 Topps common uploaded Saturday evening (it is being given as a gift that morning). Also just finished this one - my version of the 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson:

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I know you have a "regular" job, but I have to think the National would be a great investment for you.

I would definitely be at the National working live any other summer. I am leaving next week to move my daughter in to college (oldest child, first semester). Dad is having a tough time, lol.....so I'm spending as much time around the house and at the beach with her as possible.

Tim, great replication of the face on this one.

Thank you, Peter. Great to hear from you!

Really Tim, 40 years from now, when you look back on life, are you going to wish you spent more time with your family, or with a bunch of guys who collect little pieces of cardboard? Priorities man. :)

Hi Pete,
That Jackie looks spot on. Great work as usual. Enjoy your family

:)

Thank you, Ruben! Will do. Never had my kid(s) 650 miles from me for longer than a week. The fall should be very interesting around here!

Not a classic, but I had a ton of fun with this commission.....1987 Topps Mookie Wilson. For 99% of the piece, I used 1987 Topps commons.

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woulda been wild to make it out of just mookies, I notice he makes at least one appearance on his collar.

Finished with another.....
 

Started rolling on this one, and just couldn't stop. I have a feeling I will complete many more renditions from the 1964 Topps Giants set before I am done. This Clemente measures 20" x 28", and is available:

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Tim do you have any pieces for sale or is just about everything you do commission work now? I can't imagine you having any in inventory for long?

Is is okay to ask what the general cost of one of these pieces would be? Say a "somewhere between $50 and $50 million", but maybe narrowed down a bit more? ha ha

I went through this thread for the 3rd time today, page 1 to the end. I'm still amazed at what I see!

Thanks, Chris! I just sent a PM with specifics, but if anyone else is wondering....I have the following existing pieces available (and I love commission work;)):

1952 Topps Mickey Mantle
Ty Cobb Back Tobacco Ad
1953 Topps Jackie Robinson
1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson
1972 Topps Nolan Ryan
1964 Topps Giants Roberto Clemente (cropped)

Another down.....

1915 M101-5 Sporting News Babe Ruth; 15.5" x 28.75"; Cut A&G and Conlon Collection commons; Original Available.

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Tim, what a cool Ruth!

ya tim that ruth is off the hook...u continue to amaze! Love the b/w look and the image is spot on!!!

Fantastic job, Tim. Nice to see you getting more mileage out of those Conlons.

Hope you are doing well.

Greg

Thank you, Jay!

Thanks, Pete! Greg turned me on to cutting the Conlon cards, and I can't get enough. I will be doing a commissioned 1990 Score B&W Bo Jackson along with at least one Conlon photo from those same cards.....too fun!

Yes sir! Everything is good here, and I hope the same for you.

Wow!
 

Hi Pete,
Glad to see you share your latest masterpiece. Keep them coming :D
Hope all is well
Ruben

Deconstructed reconstruction
 

Cool work all around. This Mookie piece made me think...have you ever considered making a piece strictly from the exact card featured? For example, this 1987 Topps Mookie Wilson piece would have to be only made out of 1987 Topps Mookie Wilson cards.

Brian

That'd be a lot of mookies :)

Don't think he could get the right colors or shading that way.

Tom C

Thank you, Ruben!

I've considered it, but there are some problems. Same problems exist no matter the card, but I will continue with Mookie as the example. The biggest issue is the areas of black within the Wilson. To land that much black, I would only be getting small slivers from a regular size Mookie (ditto for the lighter areas of Wilson's skin, etc.). The amount of tedious work involved with that just isn't economical, and even then I believe the final result would look more like a representation of the original image as opposed to a piece having realistic qualities.

I have about 400-450K commons at my disposal, which makes my work easier. Narrowing a project down to a single set tends to be a bit more difficult (I still do this, however, with positive results), and deducing the palette to an individual card would be downright tough. Not to mention the cost.....I would charge an obscene amount for a piece that required that much eye strain!:)

Spending the evening working on Eddie Murray. 20.5" x 28"; SOLD. I'll update when it is finished, but I thought some may like to see the piece while it is being worked on.

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