Giants Madison Bumgarner Baseball Glove Art

MadBum Painting Celebrates 2014 World Series MVP

Madison Bumgarner baseball glove art.

2014 World Series MVP highlighted with portrait and hand-lettering.

Commissioned by a big Giants fan, of course.

Challenge getting my hand in there to paint the portrait in the middle of the very deep pocket of this glove.

On a Rawlings glove just like MadBum used in 2014 (as far as I could tell). Love that orange on black leather!

• This Painted Glove has been sold. •

Interested in a custom baseball glove painting?  Just Let Me Know.

Sean Kane's painted baseball glove art has been exhibited at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art, Tulsa, 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 >

Cal Ripken Gold Glove Artwork

One-of-a-Kind Painting Celebrates Iron Man Ripken

Cal Ripken, Jr and his consecutive games played record-breaking achievement celebrated on a Pro-size Rawlings Gold Glove.

The Cal Ripken Sr Foundation commissioned this painted glove for their 14th Annual Aspire Gala in 2018.

• This Painting is has been sold. •

The Ripken Foundation gala event honors sports and community leaders and raises funds for the foundation's work around the country supporting programs for at-risk youths.

They plan to build their 100th ball field this year, state-of-the-art facilities for communities around the U.S., among other programs.

The artwork helps to capture the moment when Ripken surpassed Lou Gehrig's consecutive games played streak on September 6, 1995 at Oriole Field at Camden Yards in Baltimore.

The 2131 banners unveiled on the warehouse wall indicate Cal's record-breaking game. He went on to play 2632 straight games.

Rawlings and the Ripken Foundation provided the pro-sized 13-inch authentic Gold Glove that was used for the painting.

The scoreboard at Camden Yards is used as the backdrop for details about the record-breaking night.

Ripken's illustrious, Hall of Fame career achievements are featured along the left side. These include Rookie of the Year, MVP, All-Star, Gold Glove Awards, Silver Slugger and All-Star Game MVP awards.

Glove painting in progress. It took over 120 hours to complete the artwork, including research, design, preparing the glove and then the detailed painting.

Also the Orioles bird is there with a 1983 World Series champions banner.

Reference for the portrait is the iconic photograph by Scott Wachter.

Big thanks to the Ripken Foundation for inviting me to have a role in their efforts and putting this artwork to good use.

Robert Smith Photography

Artist, meet Iron Man; Iron Man, meet Artist. A brief chance to say hello to Cal at the Ripken Foundation event in Baltimore.

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

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, Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art, Tulsa, 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 >

Ryan Braun Featured on 2008 Brewers Glove Artwork

Braun Painting Celebrates Wild Card Brew Crew

Hand-painted baseball glove featuring Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers.

The glove art Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Brewers 2008 Wild Card team and Braun's impact on their success.

This painting was created for the 2018 Brewers Fantasy Camp as a fundraising item and fun item for a lucky camper to take home. Fantasy Camp featured players from the 2008 Brewers team as coaches for the week.

This year's recipient of funds generously raised by campers was Amber's Last Promise, a Wisconsin-based organization seeking to better the lives of those affected by mental illness, including through suicide prevention efforts.

The artwork is painted on an Easton personalized model donated by Ryan.

To complete the painting, including research, design, preparing the glove and, finally, getting out the tiny brushes took over 100 hours to complete.

Art Includes portraits of Ryan at bat, him rounding first base after 2008 final game home run and (very small!) high-fiving fellow "untucked" '08 teammates Corey Hart and Mike Cameron after a victory. 

As a final touch, Corey Hart helped to determine which camper would go home with the Braun painted glove, drawing the winner's name. (In '08 Brewers style, I went untucked in my attempt to reach Corey's long reach.)

The happy winner of the painting was a player on Corey's team during the week who plans to proudly display the glove in his Milwaukee office.

• This Painted Glove has been sold. •

In addition to the Braun glove art featured at Brewers Fantasy Camp, a special commission was presented to Brewers TV broadcaster and former catcher, Bill Schroeder.

"Rock" has run Fantasy Camp for over a decade and campers showed their appreciation for the amazing experience he helps create each year.

The painting features his career in baseball, including catching the Brewers only no-hitter, on a Rawlings orange target mitt just like the kind he wore behind the plate in the 1980's.

Thanks to Bill and the Brewers Fantasy Camp for inviting me and my work to be part of their annual week of baseball fun.

Interested in a custom baseball glove painting?  Just Let Me Know.

Sean Kane's painted baseball glove art has been exhibited at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art, Tulsa, 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 >

Custom “Portrait Card” Baseball Art on Classic Glove Leather

These are examples ONLY – Your Custom artwork will be of the player of your choice.

Player of Your Choice

Enhance your baseball collection with custom, one-of-a-kind card art featuring hand-painted portrait on retired/repurposed baseball glove web leather by artist Sean Kane.

Baseball Card Size • Portrait mounted on archival mat board, displayed in protective card case.

You pick the player!

$425

Artwork ships in 6-8 weeks from time of order. *Current status: Your custom Portrait Card will ship by April 30, 2024.

Enter Player (& team) to Paint

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Welcome Japanball Visitor!

Here’s your opportunity to add a unique piece of baseball art to your collection

Just like my full-sized Painted Gloves, these detailed artworks are all researched, designed and hand-painted by me on genuine baseball glove leather.

Baseball card sized– an ideal fit for any occasion, collection, bookshelf or proud desk display.

Let me know which favorite player you’d like to have in your collection – a Japanese star or journeyman utility player, an MVP or youth player – it’s your call!

"All I can really say is, “WOW!” Nothing else better describes my box opening experience. Just beautiful. It will be a part of my personal collection for as long as I live." – Jim, from Kentucky

Artwork Highlights

• Portrait is on 2.5 inch round baseball glove leather repurposed from manufacturers using retired ball gloves for other products.

• Baseball Card size: 2.5 x 3.5 inch 4-ply archival mounting board with embossed back.

• Hand-painted using professional-quality acrylic paints.

• Artist signed/dated on the front • Back of card is embossed Sean Kane logo and art details.

• Arrives with a mini display easel, boxed, in a cotton drawstring bag – perfect for gifting to your favorite fan!

• Displayed in UV-resistant, no-PVC and acid free sports card case with magnetic opening. Overall case size is 2.875 x 4.3 inches. Case thickness is .5 to .625 inches, depending on the leather thickness inside.

EXAMPLE OF a Painted Glove “Portrait Card”. Your Card will have the player you choose!

Each Painted Glove Portrait Card is a one-of-a-kind collectible using classic baseball glove leather as its canvas – I may paint the same player more than once, but never repeating a pose or design.

“I got the Mike Schmidt card and opened it, LOVE IT! Thank you for such a beautiful piece of artwork that is truly one of a kind”

– Chris, from Philadelphia.

Portrait card arrives boxed in a cotton bag with magnetic card case and mini display easel.

Artwork ships in 6-8 weeks from time of order. Current status:

Your custom order WILL LEAVE MY STUDIO BY April 30, 2024

Now $425

Enter Player (& team) to Paint

Upon payment, you’ll receive a receipt followed soon after by a confirmation detailing specifics and shipping date for your one-of-a-kind Portrait Card.

I look forward to creating something special for you to be enjoyed now and for many years to come!

Artist Sean Kane

Sean Kane's baseball glove art is in the collection of the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum, and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. 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, among others. Sean’s glove art is in the collections of big league ball players and fans across North America.

Sean roots for the Cubs and, more recently, the Hanshin Tigers in the NPB, from his studio near Toronto.

More about Sean

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

Delivery

• Please allow 1-2 weeks for your order to arrive via the mail from the day it ships.

• Delivery is via Tracked Packet Mail and a tracking number will be sent to you.

• Delivered in protected envelope.

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.

Gifting

Please let me know if you’d like a complimentary gift note included. I’ll do my best to make it special! Contact info below.

Care

Best practices:

Treat it like it’s a T-206 Honus Wagner or ‘52 Topps Mantle and you’ll be good to go!

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

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Custom Baseball Art for a Detroit Tigers Fan on Vintage Glove

A Big Tigers Fan Gets Special Baseball Gift

I was asked to create this one-of-a-kind baseball glove painting for a Detroit Tigers fan.

The artwork includes portraits of four favorite players, the Tigers famous old english "D" logo, mentions of their championship years, a custom logo for the recipient's family and a 1984 World Series ball.

The painting is on a vintage glove just like Chet Lemon (the recipient's favorite player!) used during his career with the Tigers and Chicago White Sox in the 1970's and 80s.

The four player portraits include Chet Lemon, Ty Cobb, Miguel Cabrera and Justin Verlander (who was traded after the painting was delivered).

The banners include references to the Tigers World Series championships and to their Hall of Fame announcer, Ernie Harwell, and his famous home run call, "It's Long Gone!".

The gift commemorates the recipient's family's first game at Comerica Park and I created a custom logo for the occasion with interlocking family initials.

Finally, the icing on the cake is the 1984 World Series baseball, placed in the web of the glove. The '84 team was a big part of the recipient's youth and it also incorporates another aspect of Chet Lemon's career.

Design Notes

This is among the busiest designs I've created for a baseball glove painting, but is also one of the most personal creations. It's an honor knowing that it will be enjoyed by an avid Tigers fan.

A big thanks to the family that commissioned me to create this!

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 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 >