Charlie Hustle 2015

Charlie Hustle Drawing

One of the greatest baseball players of all time, Pete Rose will probably never be inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His record 4256 base hits will probably never be broken, and he still holds 17 MLB records.

As a youth Baseball coach for many years, I wish all my players would play the game like Pete.

New Blogsite for my Equine Art

Proud of my Drawings and Photos of  Horses and Photos from the tracks that I have visited. I have been building a new Blog Site. www.bardsleyequineart.blogspot.com

Bobby Thomson and Willie Mays 2015

 Bobby Thomson and Willie Mays Drawing 

Recently I went to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown NY with my Father and my two sons. This drawing  and story, were inspired by that trip, and they are both for my Pop.

Cooperstown

As I walked around the Baseball Hall of Fame, and the town of Cooperstown NY., I could see that this place has a magical effect. I watched one young boy as he looked for his heroes, and looked for souvenirs from them. He knew his baseball history, and spoke of players and games he had seen. As he stood before the plaque of Willie Mays, he told the other boys that "Willie had made him a baseball fan." He told them about Willie and "The Catch", and he told them about Bobby Thomson of the New York Giants, and the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" in the 1951 National League pennant race against the Brooklyn Dodgers, "The Giants win the pennant, the Giants win the pennant" he said.
Later in one of the memorabilia shops, he found a Mays autographed baseball. Disappointed, he knew it was too much money, and handed it back to the man at the counter. In another shop however, he did find a Thomson signed ball that he would buy. For the first time ever, he possessed a baseball treasure that he had wanted for many years.
That little boy was my Pop, and the other little boys were me and my two sons. He is 76 now, I am 50, and the boys are 16 and 11. For just a couple days though, Cooperstown NY. had turned us all into little boys again. Discovering and loving the amazing game of  baseball together.
 MAGICAL!!!

Miesha Tate 2015

Miesha Tate Drawing THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Miesha nicknamed Cup Cake, is an MMA Fighter. She is currently the No.1 ranked in the UFC bantanweight division. Her MMA record is 17 wins with only 5 losses. 

Novak Djokovic 2015

Novak Jokavic Drawing

I am not a tennis fan. I rarely watch tennis. Over the years however, I have watched matches, and have an understanding of the game. This past Sunday night I turned on the television to watch the ESPN Sunday Night Baseball featuring my Baltimore Orioles. Due to a three hour rain delay, ESPN was still broadcasting the US Open Finals featuring Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. I dont think I have ever enjoyed watching tennis as much!

Novak won in four sets, claiming his tenth Grand Slam Singles Title. He is currently ranked No.1 in the world (164 weeks), while Roger Federer is considered by many as the greatest tennis player of all time. Roger has won 17 Grand Slam Titles.

Manny Machado 2015

Manny Machado Drawing

Manny is the starting Third Baseman for the Baltimore Orioles. Manny was drafted by the Orioles with the third overall pick in the 2010 MLB draft. Now at the age of 23, he has already been to two All Star games and won the 2013 AL Gold Glove Award for third base, as well as the 2013 AL Platinum Glove Award given to the best defensive player at any position, 

Jeff Gordon 2015

Jeff Gordon Drawing

Jeff Gordon is in his final year as a NASCAR racing driver. He is a four time Cup Champion. 

Chyna 2015

Chyna Drawing

Chyna (Born Joan Laurer) if a former professional wrestler. Chyna (knicknamed the Ninth Wonder of the World), rose to prominence in the WWF in 1997. She is considered the most dominant female wrestler of all time. 

Steve Eells 2 2015

Steve Eells Drawing

This was the second commission drawing of Steve that I have done. This pose was from the 2015 NPC  Maryland State & East Coast Classic. Steve placed third in the Light Heavyweight Division. 

UPRiSE Music Festival Poster 2015

UPRiSE Music Festival Poster

UPRiSE Poster Drawing with Performer Tattoo Names

UPRiSE Poster Drawing with no GRAPHICS

In May, my son Joshua Founded UPRiSE Productions, a collective of up and coming young musicians and song writers. They held the UPRiSE festival on May 9,2015. Joshua asked me to do the Festival  Poster.  This is what I came up with. A body builder upper body with the performers names on the torso as tattoo names. 

Alex Morgan 2015

Alex Morgan Drawing

American Pharoah and Victor Espinoza 2015

American Pharoah and Vicor Espinoza Drawiing

On Saturday June 6,2015 American Pharoah won the Belmont Stakes the third leg of the Triple Crown. Over the previous 5 weeks he had won the Kentucky Derby; and the Preakness, the first two legs. American Pharoah ended a 37 year drought becoming the 12th winner of the Triple Crown. The Jockey Victor Espinoza won the Triple Crown on his third attempt, winning the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness twice before on the same horse, only to lose in the Belmont Stakes. The last Triple Crown Winner was Affirmed in 1978. American Pharoah is owned by Zayat Stables, and was trained by Bob Baffert. 

Caleb Joseph 2015

Caleb Joseph Drawing

Caleb is the starting catcher for the Baltimore Orioles. Caleb was drafted by the Orioles in the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. After playing for the Bowie Baysox (AA) and Norfolk Tides (AAA), Caleb was moved up the the majors in 2014 when Matt Wieters had season ending surgery.On August 9, Caleb hit a home run against the St. Louis Cardinals to become the first Oriole Catcher ever to Homer in 5 consecutive games.

Chris "Crush" Davis 2015

 

My Chris Davis Drawing

My Son Jacobs Chris Davis Drawing

Chris is the first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles. Chris played for the Texas Rangers from 2008-2011. Nicknamed Crush because of his power, Chris lead the American League in Home Runs in 2013.He also lead the AL in RBI's, as well as being named an Allstar that season.

The Drawing on the bottom was done by my 10 year old son Jacob. 

Louise Rogers 2015

 Louise Rogers Drawing

Louise Rogers Drawing

Louise on Twitter

Louise is an IFBB Pro Figure Bodyfitness Champion. She also won Miss Great Britain. She lives in England on the southern coast at the beach.

Isabelle Turell Posing-2015

 Isabelle Turell Posing Drawing

 In progress pic

Isabelle Portrait

This is the second blog entry of Isabelle Turell. She is a Professional IFBB Bodybuilder and she is making a comeback this year. Check her out on the web at www.isabelleturellblog.blogspot.com and also at www.gofundme.com/isabelleturell

Torrey Smith 2- 2015

Torrey Smith Drawing

I have drawn Torrey before, and have an entry in this blog from an autograph signing that I went to with my boys. Torrey played for the Maryland Terrapins before playing for the Baltimore Ravens. This week he signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He has never caught a pass for the 49ers as pictured in my drawing.

Oksana Grishina 2015

Oksana Grishina Drawing

Oksana Drawing in progress

 Oksana Twitter Favorite

Oksana is a Russian born former Gymnast, and current professional fitness competitor. In 2014 Oksana won the IFBB Olympia Fitness Division, she also won the 2014 Arnold Classic Fitness Division. This past Friday night, she defended her title and for the second year in a row won the 2015 Arnold Classic Fitness Division. I started this drawing on Friday during the day, and finished it during the evening watching the fitness competition. Shortly after Okana won, I posted the picture to Twitter. That same night, Oksana favorited the drawing. The face makeup in the drawing was from the 2013 Arnold Classic Europe and her "Joker" routine.

Julie "Fireball" Kedzie 2015

Julie "Fireball" Kedzie Drawing

Julie is a retired Mixed Martial Artist fighter. She is a third degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She is currently the matchmaker for Invicta FC, and also personal assistant to Greg Jackson at Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts. 

Isabelle Selena Turell 2015

Isabelle Turell Drawing

Twitter Reaction

Isabelle is an IFBB Professional Womans Body Builder. Isabelle was one of the first Female Body Builders that I became a fan of. Recently she followed me on Twitter, and I did this drawing for her. She is in the process of getting back into competition shape, and hopes to take the stage this season.

Dwight Clark "The Catch" 2015

Dwight Clark "The Catch" Drawing

On January 10,1982 The San Francisco 49ers played the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game. With 58 seconds left in the game, the 49ers faced a third and three on the Cowboys six yard line. Joe Montana hit Dwight Clark, covered by Everson Walls in the back of the end zone to tie the game with 51 seconds left. Ray Werschings extra point game the 49ers the 28-27 win. 

Wikipedia says. "The Catch is widely regarded as one of  the most memorable events in NFL history. The game represented the end of Dallas's domination in the NFC since its inception in 1970, and the beginning of San Francisco's rise as both NFC and Super Bowl power in the 1980's."

Angela Salvagno Veins 2015

Angela Salvagno Vein Drawing

I have drawn Angela before. She is once again getting her body ready for competition. This drawing was from an update photo that she posted on Twitter.

More Aleesha Drawings 2015

 Aleesha Right Arm Drawing

 Aleesha Left Arm Drawing

Aleesha sitting with wine glass

The Aleesha Collection

Aleesha Young 2 2015

 Aleesha in Water Drawing

 Strelitzia Preliminary Sketch

Aleeshas Twitter Reaction

Here is my second drawing of Aleesha Young. While I was doing the drawing, I wanted to add a flower to the top left of the drawing. I thought it would be nice compositionally, as well as add to the artistry and contrast of a woman who is as beautiful, but as hard as Aleesha. I asked her what her favorite flower is, fully expecting her to say something like a rose or hibiscus. Instead she said Strelitzia. I couldn't have liked the choice more, and after doing a preliminary sketch of the flower, added it to the final drawing. I think her reaction to it is the only, and best reaction that I could hope for!

Steve Eells 2015

Steve Eells Drawing

Steve is a local bodybuilder, and this was a commission drawing. The picture was Steve posing this year in the 2014 NPC Maryland State/East Coast Classic. 

Aleesha Young 2015

Aleesha Young Drawing

Aleesha Young Drawing in progress

Twitter Response

Aleesha is a professional womens bodybuilder in the heavyweight division. In 2014 she competed in the NPC USA Championships and won the Womens Heavyweight Division, as well as being named the Womens Overall Champion. Two weeks later, she competed in the IFBB Tampa Pro where she placed ninth. She is also the Mother of a little girl.

In this drawing, I combined her face and hair from her Twitter profile picture, and the body from a Tampa Pro posing picture.