Baseball Glove Art Unboxing

Here's a glimpse of what it's typically like to receive a Painted Glove:

This unboxing video should give a pretty good example of what you or a gift recipient should expect upon delivery of a custom glove or glove from my shop.

Each Baseball Glove Artwork arrives in a well-protected shipping box. Inside of that is an archival museum storage box with metal edges.

Inside the gift box is a canvas "equipment bag" with the Sean Kane Baseball Art logo patch on the outside. The glove is on the inside!

Also included is a display stand for the glove. Depending on the glove style, the stand will either be a wooden easel or a wire stand. In this case, the museum wire stand is shown in the video.

A photo is included to show how to place artwork on the display stand.

A personalized note can be included for gift recipients. And an artwork info card or "back label" is included with title, date, contact info and care instructions.

Just let me know if you have any questions about packaging for Painted Gloves or special requests if ordering a special gift. I'm happy to accommodate requests, if possible.

Shoeless Joe Jackson Painting on 100 year-old Glove

Shoeless Joe featured on artwork for The National Pastime Museum

Famed slugger "Shoeless" Joe Jackson depicted on 100-year old baseball glove from the era in which he played.

A couple of career details and name are included in type reminiscent of that used in print design during his playing days.

This is my sketch for the ribbon and name lettering.

I chose a sepia color palette for this painting to help capture the look of the era, when news about teams was poured over by fans in newspapers and magazines.

Shoeless Joe hit for a .356 average in his career, including .408 in 1911. He led the Chicago White Sox to the 1917 World Series title. And, of course, he's maybe best known for the 1919 Black Sox Scandal.

This painted baseball glove portrait of Jackson is in the collection of The National Pastime Museum, an online museum based on a private collection of baseball artifacts.

This Painted Glove has been sold.

Interested in a baseball glove painting? I can create custom glove art.  Just Let Me Know.

Sean Kane's painted baseball glove art has been exhibited at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City and has been the subject of a solo gallery show in New York City, and is in private collections across the U.S.

His glove paintings have been featured on ESPN.com, NBC Sports.com, and MLB Network Radio.

Sean has been a professional artist for over 20 years and a baseball fan since he was old enough to wear his dad's old mitt.  More info >

Baseball Glove Art Newsletters - Past Issues

February 2017 Newsletter

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October 2017 Newsletter

Sean Kane's baseball glove art is in the collection of the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and was part of the "Chasing Dreams" exhibit at the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art. Sean was recognized as “Artist of the Month” by the National Art Museum of Sport. His work has been commissioned by the Philadelphia Phillies, Cal Ripken Sr Foundation and The Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. More about Sean

Inquires about paintings and commissioning glove artworks are welcome. Please contact sean@seankane.com or telephone 519-836-5647.

Astros Jeff Bagwell Featured on Hand-Painted Baseball Glove

Hall of Famer Bagwell Receives Glove Artwork

I recently had the honor of being asked to create a one-of-a-kind painting as a special gift for 2017 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Bagwell.

One of Bagwell's close friends commissioned this painted glove, which was given to him this week to coincide with his induction festivities in Cooperstown.

Jeff with his hand-painted baseball glove.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rawlings Mitt as Canvas for Bagwell Art

The painting is on a new Rawlings first base mitt, the Pro JB5 model, named for Bagwell.

The glove was made expressly for this project and has his name stitched on it. (Somewhat reminiscent to the Ryan Howard glove painted for the Phillies last year.)

Bagwell Painted Glove Design

With a 15-year baseball career full of milestones, a big challenge was deciding how to best use the space on the mitt to organize all of the info necessary to convey Bagwell's MLB achievements.

Pouring over the graphic elements relating to Bagwell's time with the Astros from 1991 to 2005, I decided the star element and his uniform number 5 -- along with his iconic batting stance that the client requested -- would be the key anchors of the design.

The Astros color palette of burgundy and black towards the end of Bagwell's career seems to best compliment the glove's black and tan appearance.

Bagwell Batting Portrait

Since the person being depicted is also the recipient of this painting, getting Bagwell's likeness as close as possible was key and the biggest challenge.

(The fabric held in place by masking tape covers areas of the glove I've already painted, keeping those parts protected from sweaty hands and fingers that might (probably!) have paint on them.)

Even though the portrait is only about the size of my thumb, there's no mistaking which "Killer B" is up to bat.

The painting is created using acrylic paints and varnishes -- and many fine-tipped brushes.

Hand-Lettered Awards and Stats

The glove is hand-lettered with highlights of Bagwell's many awards, including 1991 NL Rookie of the Year, 1994 National League MVP, 4-time All-Star, Gold Glove winner, and 1994 Player of the Year Award.

I used the Astros uniform font as the basis for my hand-lettered type with some artistic license, including italicizing/tilting it a bit.

A few career statistics totals are listed on the thumb side of the glove: Batting average .297, Hits 2,314, Home Runs 449, RBI 1,529 and Fielding .993 .

Recognizing Bagwell's close relationship with Darryl Kile, the client requested that the design include a reference to the "DK 57" memorial patch that was worn on uniforms upon Kile's death in 2002.

Design Details on Bagwell Baseball Glove Art

While not a member of the Astros during the prime 'Tequila Sunrise' uniform days (more about this at Uni-watch.com -- external link), the iconic red/orange/yellow rainbow is so linked to the visual identity of the Houston franchise, I wanted to be sure to reference it on the painting -- especially as Bagwell played his entire career with the team.

Bagwell is synonymous with wearing number 5 in Houston and the Astros retired his number in 2007. Taking design cues from the glove's design, the web lends itself ideally as placement for a number 5.

A reference to the Astros 2005 NL Championship and Bagwell's appearance in the World Series is placed in the webbing as well.

Lastly, once painted and a light matte finish is applied to protect the work, the first base mitt is displayed on a museum stand.

Hopefully this artwork will be a cherished keepsake enjoyed by Jeff and his family for many years to come!

This Glove art is sold.

It's among nearly two-dozen painted gloves created over the years that have been collected into this portfolio book, "Sean Kane Baseball Art", Available HERE.

Sean Kane Baseball Art: Paintings of Ballpark Heroes on Classic Baseball Gloves

Commissioning Custom Glove Art

If you'd like to learn more about commissioning a custom painted glove for yourself or as a gift, you can learn more here and contact me for more information.

Sean Kane's painted baseball glove art is in the permanent collection of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, The National Pastime Museum and is in private collections across the U.S.

His clients include the Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers Fantasy Camp.

Sean's glove paintings have been featured on ESPN.com, NBC Sports.com, and MLB Network Radio and have recognized by the National Art Museum of Sport.

Sean has been a professional artist for over 20 years and a baseball fan since he was old enough to wear his dad's childhood mitt.

Yogi Berra Baseball Glove Painting

Legendary Yogi Berra featured on Painted Glove

Framed One-of-a-kind artwork by Sean Kane

Features Yogi’s portrait and career milestones, all hand-painted on a classic, signature model mitt.

$3900

Shipping included.

Shipping included. No sales tax for deliveries to the U.S.

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Delivery, Payment, Gifting info & more below.

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Berra Depicted on a Vintage Catcher’s Mitt

Berra is celebrated with this hand-painted depiction on a mitt from the era in which he helped the Bronx Bombers win ten World Series championships.

Berra's three MVP seasons and 15 straight All-Star appearances are noted, as is his Hall of Fame induction in 1972.

Berra's career stats are included next to his retired number 8.

The Spalding catcher's mitt has a stamped Larry "Yogi" Berra signature below a stamped illustration of a catcher.

Artwork Details

Hall of Fame catcher's career is celebrated on this vintage baseball glove by artist Sean Kane.

• Original acrylic painting on 1950s mitt

• Approximately 10 inches x 9 inches

• Hand-painted portrait and lettering highlighting Berra's career

• Framed in brushed bronze color wood frame, 17 x 17 inches. Frame is about 3 inches deep.

• Framed and ready to hang and enjoy in your office, living room, fan cave, you name it!

• Created with top quality materials to protect its longevity and lifetime of enjoyment

This Yogi keepsake is sure to be a conversation-starter!

Artist Sean Kane

Baseball Glove Artist Sean Kane

Sean Kane's baseball glove art is in the collection of the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and was part of the "Chasing Dreams" exhibit at the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art. Sean was recognized as “Artist of the Month” by the National Art Museum of Sport. His work has been commissioned by the Philadelphia Phillies, Cal Ripken Sr Foundation and The Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. More about Sean

Inquires about paintings and commissioning glove artworks are welcome. Contact Me.

Delivery

• Standard Delivery is included and NO sales tax for U.S. deliveries. (13% GST/HST tax for Canadian deliveries is included in the price.)

• Complimentary ground shipping within 1 to 7 business days via UPS or FedEx

• Express delivery options also available; Please Contact

• Framed artwork delivered in a standard shipping box

Payment

• By credit card processed by PayPal or via PayPal balance

• All prices on this site are quoted in USD and your credit card company may charge a conversion fee if you are not paying in USD funds.

Materials

• Highest grade professional artist quality acrylic paints selected for their compatibility with painting on leather and long-lasting quality.

• Polymer Matte Varnish protects the artwork and helps shield it from UV damage.

• Leather baseball gloves and mitts vary in age and condition, as seen in product photos.

Gifting

Painted glove arrives:

• Framed with a signed Sean Kane Baseball Art Certificate of Authenticity.

Not quite sure what to expect? See video of Painted Glove being unpacked.

Care

• Dust with soft, dry, lint-free cloth or feather duster.

• Display out of direct sun.

• Don't apply glove treatment or oil.

• Keep tape and other adhesives away from surface.

• And, of course, Don't play catch with it!

Commitment

• I am committed to delivering quality, one-of-a-kind art with satisfaction 100% guaranteed. Details at FAQs.

Questions and inquiries: Contact via Email or phone at 519-836-5647.

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Lou Gehrig Baseball Glove Painting

"The Iron Horse" Featured on a Vintage First Base Mitt

The Pride of the Yankees, Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig is portrayed on this vintage baseball glove painted by artist Sean Kane.

• Original acrylic painting on late 1920s-early '30s baseball glove
• First base mitt is approximately 7.5 inches x 8.5 inches
• Displayed in leather-wrapped wood frame, outside dimensions 12 x 13 inches
• Hand-painted portrait and lettering highlighting Gehrig's career

This painting has been sold.

For questions about other artwork and creating new custom glove paintings, I'd be happy to talk with you. Please phone 519-836-5647 or email sean@seankane.com

Yankees Great Lou Gehrig

Gehrig is celebrated with this hand-painted depiction on a mitt from the era in which he helped the Bronx Bombers win six World Series championships.

The Iron Horse's 2130 consecutive games streak is noted as are his 1927 and 1936 MVP seasons.

Gehrig helped lead the Yankees to World Championships in 1927, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1937 and 1938, which is hand-lettered on the ribbon under his name.

The buckle-back, paneled mitt is for a left-handed thrower, like Gehrig.

The mitt is from the late '20s - early '30s era.

Pictured below is Gehrig's 1928 R315 baseball card showing him wearing a glove similar in style to the one used for this painting.

The inspirational Gehrig played for the Yankees from 1923 until 1939, when he was forced to retire at age 36 due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), now commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease.

Gehrig was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939 after a career that included 493 home runs, 1995 RBIs, and a career .340 batting average.  And his fielding percentage at first base was .991, all the more reason to depict him on a mitt!

The frame is made in Italy, angus waxed-leather finish in dutch black. The glove is wire-mounted with a cloth mat. Handsome and classic, ideally complimenting the glove artwork.

Ideal centerpiece for an office or man-cave centerpiece, this baseball keepsake is sure to be a conversation-starter.

This Glove art is sold.

It's among nearly two-dozen painted gloves created over the years that have been collected into this portfolio book, "Sean Kane Baseball Art", Available HERE.

Sean Kane Baseball Art: Paintings of Ballpark Heroes on Classic Baseball Gloves

While this painting has been sold, questions and inquiries about available and custom glove art are welcomed. Contact via Email or by phone at 519-836.5647 to make purchase and shipping arrangements.

Sean Kane's baseball glove art is in the collection of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and is part of the "Chasing Dreams" exhibit at the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art. Sean was recognized as “Artist of the Month” by the National Art Museum of Sport. His work has been commissioned by the Philadelphia Phillies and The National Pastime Museum.

Inquires about paintings and commissioning glove artworks are welcome. Please contact sean@seankane.com or telephone 519-836-5647.

Milwaukee Brewers 1987 Team Streak Glove Painting

30th Anniversary '87 Team Celebrated on Art at Brewers Fantasy Camp 2017

The latest Brewers Fantasy Camp featured art I created which focused on the legendary 1987 Milwaukee Brewers, who began their season with a 13-game winning streak.

"Team Streak", as they became known, is probably one of my most ambitious glove art paintings so far.

Incorporated in the design are five players key to the excitement of the 1987 Brewers:

Paul Molitor had a 39-game hit streak that season and is depicted coming out of the batters box after his hit in the last game of his streak.

Juan Nieves is depicted throwing the Brewers first no-hitter, a game caught by Bill Schroeder.

Teddy Higuera threw 32 consecutive scoreless innings in 1987.

Dale Sveum had the game winning home run on Easter Sunday, keeping the Brewers winning streak alive.

And Rob Deer led the way on the Sports Illustrated cover story about the hot Milwaukee team. The image of him on the cover of SI was the basis for my portrait of him.

Being a painting about a team, it seemed natural that the whole team should be represented. All player names from the '87 Brewers roster plus manager Tom Trebelhorn are included in the design.

The catcher's mitt is a pro model 1980s Rawlings, matching the era of the team depicted. While not the exact style used by Bill Schroeder the night he caught the Nieves no-hitter, the mitt did make for an ideal canvas for this painting

This glove art was part of the fundraising efforts of Brewers Fantasy Camp. The raffle for the "Team Streak" art raised money for Stars and Stripes Honor Flight of Wisconsin.

The winner of the framed painted glove was Fantasy Camper Scott F., who says he already knows exactly where it's going to hang in his home.

Framed "Team Streak" Baseball Glove Art with artist Sean Kane and winner of the painting.

While not raised as a native Brewers fan, it's hard not to root for such a great group of guys and the opportunity to share my work with them in the desert the past few winters.

Maryvale Stadium, Phoenix, getting ready for Brewers Fantasy Camp game.

Cecil Cooper at clubhouse meeting

Previous paintings for the Brewers Fantasy Camp included '82 Brew Crew and Cecil Cooper glove art. 

Bill Schroeder addressing Q&A Night

Big thanks to Brewers TV analyst and fantasy camp organizer Bill Schroeder, ace photographer Rick Ramirez and the Brewers camp staff and former players for welcoming me back to Phoenix for the third year in a row.

Sean Kane's baseball glove art has been commissioned by the Philadelphia Phillies, is in the collection of The National Pastime Museum and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and private collections across the country.  Sean was recognized as “Artist of the Month” by the National Art Museum of Sport.

Baseball Glove Art Featuring Bob Uecker

Bob Uecker Baseball Glove Painting on Vintage Catchers Mitt

Framed One-of-a-kind artwork by Sean Kane

THIS ARTWORK HAS SOLD

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“Mr. Baseball” featured on one-of-a-kind Baseball Art

Bob Uecker is probably best known for his roles as radio announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers and as a comedic actor.

From 1962 to 1967, Uecker was a catcher for the Milwaukee Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves.

He was part of the 1964 St. Louis Cardinals World Championship team.

Bob Uecker was inducted into the broadcaster wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.

Uecker starred in the popular "Major League" movies as the announcer Harry Doyle.

He appeared regularly in the sitcom "Mr. Belvedere". Uecker was also a frequent guest on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show".  Uecker is also known for his role in the popular Miller Lite commercials.

In a nod to Mr. Uecker's sense of humor, this depiction of him is based on one of his Topps baseball card photos. In the baseball card photo he is shown in a left-handed batting pose -- even though he was a right-handed batter. Classic Uke.

Given Bob Uecker's connection to Milwaukee -- being raised there, making his MLB debut with the Milwaukee Braves and long tenure as Brewers play-by-play announcer -- it seemed natural to portray him with a Milwaukee cap on in this detailed painted portrait.

The glove is a '60s era Rawlings HOH X professional model glove, approximately 11 inches wide by 10.5 inches tall.

Artwork Details

Baseball announcer, retired baseball player and comedic actor Bob Uecker is portrayed as a member of the Milwaukee Braves on this vintage baseball glove painted by artist Sean Kane.

• Original acrylic painting on classic leather baseball mitt

• 1960's Rawlings mitt is approximately 11 in. w x 10.5 in. h

• Hand-painted portrait and lettering of Uecker from his playing days.

• Mitt arrives with wood display easel, ready to be displayed

• For gifts, a card with your personalized message can be included

• Created with top quality materials to protect its longevity and lifetime of enjoyment

  

  this museum-quality baseball keepsake is sure to turn heads and start conversations.

Artist Sean Kane

Sean Kane's baseball glove art is in the collection of the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and was part of the "Chasing Dreams" exhibit at the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art. Sean was recognized as “Artist of the Month” by the National Art Museum of Sport. His work has been commissioned by the Philadelphia Phillies, Cal Ripken Sr Foundation and The Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. More about Sean

Inquires about paintings and commissioning glove artworks are welcome. Contact Me.

(On a fun personal note, I was fortunate to get to sit "in the front row" with Mr. Uecker at Brewers Fantasy Camp in 2016!)

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