Pastel on Panel20 x 30 x 1/8 $2,000.00 USDPrivate Collection
Artist Comments
here’s nothing quite like that feeling after a big win—the mix of exhaustion, adrenaline, and sheer joy that settles in as a team huddles up, taking it all in. That’s the moment I wanted to capture here.
This painting is all about the Beloit College Baseball Team celebrating their conference championship, a win that sent them to the NCAA tournament. You can see it in the way they’re standing—shoulder to shoulder, some patting backs, others just soaking it in. It’s more than just a team at that moment; it’s a family, a unit that fought through every inning together. The coach is right there with them, a steady presence, just as much a part of the victory as the players.
The background is calm—just trees standing tall beyond the field, the quiet presence of the ballpark itself. No bright stadium lights, no dramatic shadows—just natural daylight casting a soft, even glow over the moment. You can almost feel the weight of it, that deep sense of accomplishment settling in as they take a breath and let it all sink in.
I worked with wax-based soft pastels, watercolors, and ink on board to give this piece a raw, textured feel, something that brings out the movement and emotion in the scene. It’s not just a painting of a team; it’s a snapshot of a hard-fought journey, of passion, resilience, and the kind of win that stays with you forever.
This one’s for Beloit—because moments like this are what make a team, a school, and a community proud.
here’s nothing quite like that feeling after a big win—the mix of exhaustion, adrenaline, and sheer joy that settles in as a team huddles up, taking it all in. That’s the moment I wanted to capture here.
This painting is all about the Beloit College Baseball Team celebrating their conference championship, a win that sent them to the NCAA tournament. You can see it in the way they’re standing—shoulder to shoulder, some patting backs, others just soaking it in. It’s more than just a team at that moment; it’s a family, a unit that fought through every inning together. The coach is right there with them, a steady presence, just as much a part of the victory as the players.
The background is calm—just trees standing tall beyond the field, the quiet presence of the ballpark itself. No bright stadium lights, no dramatic shadows—just natural daylight casting a soft, even glow over the moment. You can almost feel the weight of it, that deep sense of accomplishment settling in as they take a breath and let it all sink in.
I worked with wax-based soft pastels, watercolors, and ink on board to give this piece a raw, textured feel, something that brings out the movement and emotion in the scene. It’s not just a painting of a team; it’s a snapshot of a hard-fought journey, of passion, resilience, and the kind of win that stays with you forever.
This one’s for Beloit—because moments like this are what make a team, a school, and a community proud.