Imagekind Gallery Sports

Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain Dunk by Edward Vela

Ted Williams MLB Boston Red Sox Art

Ted Williams is depicted here exploding a baseball with one of his pattented home run swings.

RGIII Robert Griffin III NFL Washington Redskins A

Robert Griffin III (RGIII) is depicted scrambling in a Heismen-esque pose, surrounded in artist Edward Vela's trademark "Fog of War."

Kevin Garnett NBA Boston Celtics Art

Kevin Garnett is depicted here slamming the ball through the net, surrounded in artist Edward Vela's signature, "Fog of War."

Jared Allen NFL Minnesota Vikings Art

Jared Allen celebrates a sack, surrounded by artist Edward Vela's Signature "Fog of War."

Franco Harris NFL Pittsburgh Steelers Art

Franco Harris is depicted churning for every tough yard. It's a play on the old adage, "3 yards and a cloud of dust".

Cal Ripken Jr MLB Baltimore Orioles Art

Cal Ripken Jr answers a curtain call from the fans.

Willie Mays MLB San Francisco Giants Art

Giants Legend, Willie Mays, watches one leave the park. Here he's depicted surrounded in artist Edward Vela's signature fog of war.

Colin Kaepernick ( Kaepernicking ), NFL 49ers

Colin Kaepernick in his trademark pose.

Roberto Clemente MLB Pittsubrgh Pirates Art

Portrait featuring former Pittsburgh Pirates legend, Right Fielder, Roberto Clemente.

Pat Tillman, NFL Arizona Cardinals Hero

NFL Legend Pat Tillman is depicted carrying the American Flag, showing courage under fire, by artist E. Vela.

Junior Seau NFL San Diego Chargers Art

Portrait of the sun setting on former San Diego Chargers legend, Junior Seau. In this painting, he's depicted surrounded in artist Ed Vela's trademark clouds.

Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers MLB Steal

Jackie Robinson is depicted here during one of his patented slides.

Bart Starr, NFL Green Bay Packers Painting

Legendary Green Bay Packers Quarterback, Bart Starr prepares to hand off the ball. This Acrylic painting was created as part of artist E. L. Vela's hand painted trading card series available at aovcards.com

Barry Sanders, NFL Detroit Lions

Legendary Running back for the Detroit Lions, Barry Sanders was always adept at finding the smallest cracks of daylight to run through. This painting is artist E. L. Vela's rendition of Barry Sander's unique essence. Created as part of a continuing series of hand painted art trading cards - available at aovcards.com

Lou Gehrig, MLB New York Yankees Art

Portrait of New York legend, Lou Gehrig. It features Gehrig in his famous farewell speech. Created as part of an ongoing series of hand painted trading cards by E. L. Vela.

Joe DiMaggio, New York Yankees, By E. L. Vela

Portrait of Legendary Yankee, Joe DiMaggio. This art was created as part of my hand painted trading card series available at aovcards.com

Julius Erving, Dr. J ABA New Jersey Nets Portrait

This retro potrait features Dr. J, Julius Erving, as he spins a vintage ABA basketball on his finger.

Jim Brown NFL Cleveland Browns Art by E. Vela

Action painting of Legendary Cleveland Browns Running Back, Jim Brown. Created as part of my art trading card series, it features Jim Brown gaining the tough yards through heavy mud.

Mickey Mantle New York Yankees by E. L. Vela

Portrait of Legendary New York Yankee, Mickey Mantle. By Sports Artist E. L. Vela

Larry Bird, Boston Celtics, NBA Art by E. L. Vela

This painting was created as part of my art trading card series and features legendary Boston Celtic Larry Bird celebrating victory.

Nolan Ryan, Texas Rangers, MLB Art by E. L. Vela

Legendary pitcher, Nolan Ryan, readies a throw.

LeBron James, Miami Heat, NBA Art by E. L. Vela

LeBron James is on fire!

Randy Johnson, Arizona Diamondbacks, MLB Big Unit

The Big Unit, Randy Johnson waving to the fans.

Troy Aikman, Dallas Cowboys, NFL Art

Troy Aikman showing his typical poise.

Wayne Gretzky, Los Angeles Kings, NHL Art

The Great One, Wayne Gretzky.

Doug Gilmour, Toronto Maple Leafs, NHL Art

Doug Gilmour as he would appear if he were captain of the Maple Leafs today.

Jerry Rice, San Francisco 49ers, NFL Art

Jerry Rice, making it look easy.

Emmitt Smith, Dallas Cowboys, NFL Art

Portrait of Emmitt Smith, hall of fame Running back for the Dallas Cowboys

Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers NFL Art

Brett Favre celebrates a touchdown

Babe Ruth, Sultan of Swat, New York Yankees Art

Babe Ruth depicted as a genie slugging from the magic lamp.

Magic Johnson Vs Michael Jordan, Lakers/Bulls NBA

Magic Johnson battles Michael Jordan in an epic clash of legendary NBA super stars.

Shaq, Shaquille O'neal, Los Angeles Lakers Art

Shaquille O'neal slams it down with authority.

Ken Griffey, Jr. Seattle Mariners, Sweet Swing, ar

Ken Griffey, Jr. the former MLB legendary Centerfielder for the Seattle Mariner's at the end of his patented sweet swing.

NFL, Tom Brady, New England Patriots Art

New England Patriot's Quarterback, Tom Brady, featuring a captain america-esque motif.

Derek Jeter, New York Yankees, MLB # 2

This is a painting of New York Yankees short stop, Derek Jeter. It was originally created as an Acrylic painting. You can also buy this and all my other work as trading cards at http://artofvela.webstore.com

Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls NBA Art

Painting of Legendary Chicago Bulls point guard Michael Jordan.

Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA # 24

This is a painting of Kobe Bryant, star shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. This and all my other paintings are available for purchase as signed trading cards at artovela.webstore.com

Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL SS # 43

This is a portrait of Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu. This and all my other art will be available as signed trading cards at artofvela.webstore.com

NFL Aaron Rodgers Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers dropping back to pass.

NFL Colts Peyton Manning "The field General"

Indianapolis Colts Quarterback, Peyton Manning, is the quintessential field general.

Joe Montana San Francisco 49ers NFL Art

Portrait of NFL legend and 49ers Quarterback Joe Montana

Sweetness Walter Payton Chicago Bears Portrait Art

NFL Legend Walter Payton high-steps, in trademark fashion, over powdery white snow. If you're like me then you admire Sweetness for both his on-field talent as well as who he was as a person. I created this painting to honor Walter Payton's memory. You can honor your hero as well when you purchase this piece, and add it to your collection of Football memorabilia. This art is also available as a collectible trading card if you're interested.

Dallas Cowboys Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman superbowl

Art Painting of the Dallas Cowboys, "Triplets", Emmitt Smith, Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin, riding off into the Texas sunset.

NFL Dallas Cowboys Tony Romo The Gunslinger

Action portrait of one of Tony Romo's patented scrambles.

NFL Dallas Cowboys Jason Witten lone star jersey

Art Portrait of Dallas Cowboys Tight End Jason Witten. Created in an Oil Painting style. Witten is depicted infront of a blue star logo.

Darren Woodson Dallas Cowboys Safety

Portrait depicting former Dallas Cowboys great, Darren Woodson.

NFL New Orleans Saints Drew Brees Super Bowl MVP

Portrait commemorating New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees' Super Bowl MVP award

NFL Dallas Cowboys DeMarcus Ware throwback jersey

Dallas Cowboys' Star Linebacker DeMarcus Ware Portrait Art