SPRING 2018 Newsletter—The Art of James Fiorentino
Dwight Gooden VIP Event -June 15
On Friday June 15th James will also be hosting a private event with Dwight Gooden and new Yankee and Mets art will be available for him to sign. Limited edition giclees will be available for $200 (pre-price) of Doc as a 1986 Met and his no -hitter as a Yankee. There will be 16 available of each piece and if interested in purchasing a giclee in advance or attending this event please contact James through www.jamesfiorentino.com
There will also be some really cool exclusive Gooden giveaways and you will be able to also get a photo with Doc at the event.
Major League Baseball umpire Al Clark will also be on hand to talk about James’s new original artwork “Iconic History Called by Al Clark” which has been made into limited edition giclees that are signed by James and Al, who inscribed each moment with the date and description that he was there. The moments include Bucky Dent’s famous home run in Fenway Park, Dave Righetti’s no hitter at Yankee Stadium, Randy Johnsons first no hitter, Nolan Ryans 3ooth win, Cal Ripken Jr’s 2130 and 2131 game and the 1989 World Series (Earthquake series) final out.
Saratoga Race Track-July 2018
This summer there will be a first time event where if you purchase the original artwork you will also get a trip with it! It will be the 25th Anniversary of the Saratoga event James paints for every year which he has have done for fifteen years in a row. Along with this years art james will be creating an original of the track with a race going on. This can also be signed by any great jockey who has participated at Saratoga. Along with the purchase of the original you can join James with a guest for the party that kicks off Saratoga the night before it opens on July 19 and it all comes with your own hotel room as well. Details coming soon and if interested please contact me.
Earlier this Spring….
Casa Colombo Show
James is honored to be showcasing his paintings at Casa Colombo this year. He is also very proud to be an Italian American and be recognized for it through his artwork. In recent years James has been involved with helping many Italian American organizations and he knows that his family is very proud.
Wildlife Artist of The Year Exhibition -London, England
James’s Snow Leopard painting was selected to travel to London to be displayed in a juried exhibition at the Mall Galleries from May 1-6 , 2018. The original artwork is still available.
“Solitary Strength” Selected for Splash 20 book as well as Society of Animal Artists Show
It was an honor to Present Vice President Joe Biden with an original portrait at Drew University
Presenting Michael Strahan with Painting at his Good Morning America Office
Francisco Lindor received the Latino MVP Award along with this James Fiorentino original in Puerto Rico this April
Lindor and his fans were totally surprised when they saw the painting, reported Latino Sports, adding that when asked to whom was he giving the award, Lindor replied, “This award is going home with me!”
James, who has been painting these awards for over ten years now, extends his heartfelt congratulations to Lindor and regrets that he couldn’t be present for the ceremony.
Al Clark & James Fiorentino Event: RC Collectibles Saturday May 5
On Saturday May 5 mark your calendars for a very fun day and night of baseball where Veteran and former MLB umpire Al Clark and james will debut the artwork he is creating on his career. Al will speak about these moments and other amazing stories of his time in the Majors. The painting will commemorate the greatest moments in Al’s career including games like Bucky Dents famous Home Run against the Red Sox, Righetti’s no hitter, 1989 WS earthquake series, Ripken 2130-2131, Nolan Ryans 300th win Randy Johnson first no hitter. Limited edition giclees signed by Al with inscriptions on every moment will retail for $195 (16 x 20 pre- price) and Artist Proofs (22 x 30) with original drawing remarque $250.
We will be traveling the next few years to some great venues to sell the giclees and also speak about the moments and our careers in baseball. If interested now in reserving a giclee or attending the event please let us know and we will be saving specific numbers. You may also visit http://rccollectibles.com
Original Artwork and Limited Edition Giclees for Sale
In James’s collection there are also some great original paintings and giclees available including some new pieces from last years Black and White Baseball show including smaller originals of Honus Wagner , Jackie Robinson, Ernie Lombardi with autograph cut signatures and Travis Jackson. There are originals signed by Gordie Howe, Don Mattingly, Derek Jeter, and Big Pappi just to name a few.
You’ll find direct links to these works in our store and available art section on website.
Commission James Fiorentino, who has painted and met Yogi Berra, Cal Ripken Jr., Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Muhammed Ali, Congressman John Lewis, Buzz Aldrin, President Gorbahev, Desmond Tutu and hundreds of contemporary athletes, to paint an original work for YOU.
Some examples of James’ commissions range from your favorite athlete in any sport to family portraits or your child playing sports. One of the more popular gifts is to have your child painted whether they play Little League or college. James’s work also includes animals with many commissions representing his national recognized wildlife art.
More about commissioning an original….
Thanks so much,
James
