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Originally Posted by GKreindler

Thank you so much, guys!!

Believe me, boxing would definitely be something I'd LOVE to paint. I just think I need more of an education with the sport before I can really pick something that would resonate. They're some great photographers from the 50s that took exceptional shots for Sports Illustrated - maybe they'd be good to start looking at.

Either way, I don't know if I'd ever be able to paint something as good as this:



Bellows never fails. And then there's this guy:


God, I LOVE Rockwell. NO one told a story like him. Look at that staging! That narrative! That emotion!! The warm, red note on the blonde's flower!! What a monster he was.

Boxing has such a rich, painted tradition. One day I'll crack it.

Graig

The Ali/Liston image at the Lewiston, Maine fight would be awesome.