Are you ready for some baseball...sketch cards that is

plempa13 · 10-22-2008, 01:37 PM

OK so as I posted a few weeks ago, I got to do some sketch cards for Topps. The first product which is Topps Updates is out now and here are my sketches for that.

After awhile I got tired of drawing faces and wanted to try something different, so I did these.

I kind of like the colors and the look, and I added to it to make a set that would be my return cards. The bottom 8 are those.

I also did Stadium Club sketches which comes out in a few weeks, but I see scans online so I guess it is cool to show these as well. The Duke Snider was the first sketch card I ever did(hopefully I can find it on ebay some day). Just so you know I did most of the Stadium Club cards before I got the Update cards, so you can see why I was tired of drawing faces.

Then I drew some more.

Then I added color. These were the first sketches I ever did with markers.

Then I went all out on my return cards, even painting the bottom 4 here. Took way too long.

Krusin · 10-22-2008, 01:40 PM

Awsome work

must be cool seeing your work in commercial form.

plempa13 · 10-22-2008, 01:43 PM

Once I see one on ebay, then it will be official.

Thanks!

Bounty13 · 10-22-2008, 04:16 PM

That Ted Williams looks awesome!

I don't know if you have seen sketches from non-sports, but they like to make panel cards, I pulled this out of a case:

Have you considered making panel cards? Maybe a bunch of teammates together or a pitcher and a batter...

Cano Collector · 10-22-2008, 04:25 PM

DAYUM MAN! Those are AWESOME!!! If I get some and send them to you, would you sign them for me?

Any news on doing some for football? I would love an original for my Sports Room of Bengals and autographed stuff.

redandpewter55 · 10-22-2008, 04:52 PM

That is amazing.

plempa13 · 10-22-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bounty13

That Ted Williams looks awesome!

I don't know if you have seen sketches from non-sports, but they like to make panel cards, I pulled this out of a case:

Have you considered making panel cards? Maybe a bunch of teammates together or a pitcher and a batter...

That is awesome. I thought about it, but couldn't find the right photos. I really like those. Maybe in the future.

Thanks

plempa13 · 10-22-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cano Collector

DAYUM MAN! Those are AWESOME!!! If I get some and send them to you, would you sign them for me?

Any news on doing some for football? I would love an original for my Sports Room of Bengals and autographed stuff.

None yet. I keep asking though. I am doing Hard Court Basketball right now.

Thanks.

northcutt_fan · 10-22-2008, 06:39 PM

Paul - Sick work. Wish you would've done a Liriano or Josh Johnson, but Billy the Marlin will have to do

Congrats and can't wait to see if they pop up on the 'bay

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ernieren · 10-22-2008, 06:45 PM

Great Stuff

Cano Collector · 10-22-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by plempa13

None yet. I keep asking though. I am doing Hard Court Basketball right now.

Thanks.

When that Yankee Stadium goes on or any of the Yanks, I am gonna try to snag one.

I hope you do football, because I would love a Bengal or 2 for my PC and hopefully a Raider for my Bro-in-law.
Do you do work for people? Can you PM me what price ranges you have if you do?

cmixer · 10-23-2008, 04:28 PM

NUTS sketches, all!

I'll trade for any - including that Indy Jones one ....

oregonweim · 10-23-2008, 08:53 PM

wonder if any have hit the bay yet :o)

Cano Collector · 10-23-2008, 09:02 PM

Yup, the Reyes hit today as well as a few Paul put up himself

Zeeck · 10-23-2008, 09:05 PM

Here's on on eBay drawn by some guy named "Paul Lempo."

http://cgi.ebay.com/2008-Topps-Updat...d=p3286.c0.m14

plempa13 · 10-23-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeeck

Here's on on eBay drawn by some guy named "Paul Lempo."

http://cgi.ebay.com/2008-Topps-Updat...d=p3286.c0.m14

I think he is the guy that send me all of my mispelled junk mail. At least it's not lumpa.

plempa13 · 10-23-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cano Collector

Yup, the Reyes hit today as well as a few Paul put up himself

I am interested to see how they do. I put some high bins, which I am sure won't get hit. First time for everything I guess.

oregonweim · 10-24-2008, 06:58 AM

I bid on one put up by the artist....

Hey, figure all hippies need some support

Cano Collector · 10-24-2008, 07:38 AM

As much as I would LOVE the Yankee Staium one, NO WAY I will be able to afford it. It has to be awesome to see your work and name on eBay

plempa13 · 10-24-2008, 01:10 PM

It is fun. From what I have seen so far, it seems collectors are not sure what to make of them yet.

I wish I could have made all of my sketches full color, but time and money were definitely factors.