"Pavlik vs. Taylor II" Official artwork
2008
Image size: 16” x 20”
Original Painting; Acrylic and Enamel on canvas; signed by the artist.
Status of Original: SOLD

SLONE COMMISSIONED TO PAINT OFFICIAL
PAVLIK vs TAYLOR ARTWORK

PRESS RELEASE

Las Vegas, NV (Feb. 14, 2008) - One of the world’s most collected young artists, Richard T. Slone, has been selected to paint the Official Kelly Pavlik vs. Jermain Taylor Artwork. The spectacular painting pits the two middleweight boxers in full action prior to their rematch which will be held Saturday, February 16, 2008 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fight will be shown live on HBO Pay-Per-View.

“This fight has all the elements of a classic and I am honored they wanted to use my work” said Slone, who’s artwork is becoming a staple at high profile fights. Collectors of his art range from celebrity clients and high-roller gamblers, to college kids who collect Slone designed apparel. Slone is best known for his vividly colored images that capture detailed expression and motion. Considered to be a leader in the new generation of sports artists Slone follows a long tradition of artist’s who have painting boxing such as Thomas Eakins and in more recent decades, LeRoy Neiman.

The Memorabilia Museum in Las Vegas will showcase Slone’s original artwork in addition to past works  from Feb 14-18 at the museum located inside the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The artwork will be featured on the cover of the event program.

Richard T. Slone has been hailed by the media as the next great artist. His work is widely collected by art collectors and high-society. Owners of his originals include Donald Trump, Nelson Mandela, Hugh Hefner and Muhammad Ali. He is the official artist of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, an official artist of the UFC and at only 34 years of age is one of the most accomplished emerging artist’s in the world. Earlier this year the National Geographic came to an agreement to publish his work over the next ten years.  He is nominated for Sports Artist of the Year 2008.

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Status of Original: SOLD

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