Nelson may paint scenes from bygone eras, but his style is fresh, contemporary, and Pluralist, combining the best of classic, modern, and contemporary art styles to convey his visual …

Kadir Nelson is an award-winning artist and illustrator whose works have been published by Sports Illustrated, The New Yorker, Coca-Cola, The New York Times, Major League Baseball, …

Mar 10, 2008 · Luminous paintings by Kadir Nelson re-create the power and majesty of the Negro leagues, in a time when some of the game's greats played in undeserved obscurity—but with …

Kadir Nelson (b. 1974) is an award-winning American author and artist based in Los Angeles, California. His paintings are in the permanent collections of several notable institutions …

The image above entitled "Mighty Casey: The Vincible Hero of Mudville" is Kadir Nelson's re-imagining of the classic scene, using from the famed baseball poem entitled "Casey at the Bat: …

Sep 22, 2011 · Kadir Nelson’s paints Jackie Robinson larger than life. Q: “We Are the Ship” is such an intensely striking book with images that make you feel like you’re right there in the …

Kadir Nelson is widely acclaimed for his memorable sport art, including portraits of individual players as well as teams, and for his award-winning book illustrations. His artworks are held in …

Mar 8, 2022 · WE ARE THE SHIP: The Story of Negro League Baseball By: Kadir Nelson, Paintings by Kadir Nelson; Jump at the Sun Hyperion; 2008 Picture Book format, 88 pp, …

Jun 10, 2012 · On view are thirty-three paintings and thirteen sketches from the book We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball (2008) by award-winning artist and author Kadir …

Jul 11, 2005 · The Painting, by Kadir Nelson, is called Willie Foster and Young Fans. In it the Hall of Fame pitcher, who played for the Chicago American Giants of the Negro leagues in the …