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  Greatness Remembered- Sandy Kofax.jpg -         Canvas Size and Frame Options (Read the FAQ  for answers)      30x20 Canvas Unframed $250.00  30x20 Gallery Wrap Frame (1.5" depth) $400.00  30x20 Black Aluminum Floater Frame (1.5" depth) $520.00  24x16 Canvas Unframed $180.00  24x16 Gallery Wrap Frame (depth 1.5") $330.00  24x16 Black Aluminum Floater Frame (depth 1.5") $450.00            (Click   FAQ   For Frequently Asked Questions & Answers) International shipment costs will vary, click  Contact Us  before purchase.    Title:    Greatness Remembered: Sandy Kofax   |   Limited Edition 25   Sandy Kofax was one of the greatest pitchers in baseball and left an indelible mark through his relatively short career that ended with continuing arthritis.  This painting was done to capture a past era where achievements were earned on the field of play.  I used a color palette that is more often found in impressionistic paintings however retained a contemporary style.  I used a heavier brushstroke and impasto layering of color to reflect the intensity of the subject.  The intensity of Sandy's expression as he strategizes his next pitch is the compelling element.  As a result, I blended his uniform with the background so his expression is the singular focus of the viewer's eye.  Sandy played for the Brooklyn/ LA Dodgers between 1955-1966.  Some of his achievemements would include the following:  »  Second in career no-hitters at 14  »  1 of 17 pitchers to throw a perfect game (1965).  »  Second behind Nolan Ryan with single season strikeouts of 382.  »  Led the National League ERA 5 consecutive years; strikeouts 4 years  »  Averaged a .95 ERA in 4 World Series.  »  Won the Cy Young Award 3 times unanimously; World Series MVP 2 times.   

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Title: Greatness Remembered: Sandy Kofax  |  Limited Edition 25

Sandy Kofax was one of the greatest pitchers in baseball and left an indelible mark through his relatively short career that ended with continuing arthritis. This painting was done to capture a past era where achievements were earned on the field of play. I used a color palette that is more often found in impressionistic paintings however retained a contemporary style. I used a heavier brushstroke and impasto layering of color to reflect the intensity of the subject. The intensity of Sandy's expression as he strategizes his next pitch is the compelling element. As a result, I blended his uniform with the background so his expression is the singular focus of the viewer's eye.

Sandy played for the Brooklyn/ LA Dodgers between 1955-1966. Some of his achievemements would include the following:

»  Second in career no-hitters at 14

»  1 of 17 pitchers to throw a perfect game (1965).

»  Second behind Nolan Ryan with single season strikeouts of 382.

»  Led the National League ERA 5 consecutive years; strikeouts 4 years

»  Averaged a .95 ERA in 4 World Series.

»  Won the Cy Young Award 3 times unanimously; World Series MVP 2 times.

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