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THE ORIGINAL by Beth Beam

Beth Beam is an Arkansas-based Art Educator currently teaching at Bauxite Middle School. Beth is currently living in Bryant, AR and is the Vice-President of Saline County Arts Project. You may contact Beth at LRStarvingArtist@yahoo.com or call 501.744.9486. Other works can be seen at BethBeamArt.wordpress.com

TRIPLE PLAY by Theresa Cates-McFadden

Not having any formal training, my own style has been developed. The moment I sit on the floor and grab my paints, I pull my canvas close to me. Through creating each particular piece, I find myself having to look in all different directions. I feel a sense of having to convey what's on the inside of me to the canvas; I realize I must feel each piece and once I'm finished a relationship has been established and I have completed what I set out to do. I not only want my paintings to be beautiful but I want them to be able to set the atmosphere where ever it's place to hang. Faith, joy, color and soul are most of the themse found in each painting, which is what I believe are the medicines of life. My work can be found at Red Door Gallery in North Little Rock, Arkansas. reddoorgalleryonline.com

THE GAME OF BASEBALL by Rhonda Reeves Converse

This home plate was transformed into a game. Everything looks vintage- the top of the box, the players, the board, the spinner and the rules. However, the attached soundboard is a modern twist and features Jim Elder's calls from actual Arkansas Traveler games. Incredible. Self taught Arkansas artist. Creating art jewelry, painting in oils & acrylics, clay & sculpting in clay & metals. To contact the artist. rhonda@canvasjunkie.com

STARS, STRIPES, AND KNUCKLEBALLS by Eular Davis

Eular Davis attended college in Long Beach, CA where she won numerous awards for fashion design and artistic skill, including the prestigious French Curve. She went on to become an independent designer and also worked at "Cast of Thousands" a local costumier. Currently she resides in Little Rock where she produces one of a kind hand stitched quilts and also spends time with her grandchildren.

HOMAGE TO JOSH GIBSON by Rex DeLoney

My goal as an artist is to create images that convey messages of hope, faith, and the everyday joys and struggles of life. I intentionally paint to explore the symbolic meanings and responses to the use of color. My imagery is created from spiritual themes and meaningful, thought-provoking expressions of humanity as it relates to the African-American Culture. Rex DeLoney is an Art Instructor and Fine Arts Department chairman at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. DeLoney holds a B.A. in commercial art from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and an M.Ed from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington. mr. DeLoney's colorful images have garnered many awards, including the Brown-Forman Purchase Award from the 15th Annual African-American Art Exhibition held in Louisville, Kentucky, in 2008.

GREEN MAN - by Janet Donnangelo

Janet Donnangelo creates handcrafted pottery in Russellville, Arkansas donnangelopottery.com or on facebook as Donnangelo Pottery.

THE CATCH by Elijah Talley

Elijah Talley is an 11 year old artist from Little Rock. His interest in art began at Arkansas Children's Hospital when he was 4 years old. Elijah was inspired to learn more about becoming an artist when he met Stephano Sutherlin, who is now his teacher. Elijah is a 6th grader at Pulaski Heights Middle School.

THREADLY TABLE by Joel Tanner

Joel is a proud graduate of Auburn, and the proud husband of Candace Weekly.

I HEART BASEBALL by Kathryn Alderfer

Kathryn is a creative and vibrant young professional with a career in sales and marketing. She is an alumna of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts. A Little Rock native, she is a seventh generation Arkansan who is proud of her southern roots. She enjoys spending her time outdoors hiking and kayaking, gardening, and watching the Travs. She has always been drawn to the visual and performing arts, which she attributes to her parents and the children’s art classes she took in her childhood at the Arkansas Arts Center. Her love of baseball began as a young girl, listening to her grandfather tell stories of going to baseball games at Ray Winder Field. Kathryn’s life-long love of the arts as well as her life-long love of baseball inspired her to participate for the first time ever in this year’s “Home Plate Heroes.”

GOD'S GLORY...FREE by LizBeth Bartell

During my whole life I have been blessed with the gift of being always involved in the field of the Arts. The Lord has given me the determination, strength and talent to excel as an Artist and as featured performers in many roles over an 18 year period of time at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. I was part of the “Disney Dream” with the honor of portraying Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and many other characters during my career with Disney. As a student at Northeast I excelled in art. I received and art scholarship from the Arkansas league of Artists in high school. I attended UALR and was selected for the Disney summer college program leading to full time employment in Entertainment at Walt Disney World. A very special Disney memory occured when I was part of the “Make-A-Wish” program visiting hospitals around the country and appearing as Cinderella to visit with the little children who were very ill and neede Disney to come to the hospital. My art reflects all the experiences of my life that would not have been possible if the Lord had not blessed me in the field of Art. Throughout my life I have said to myself which is reflected in my art: “I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me.” Phillipians 4:13

HOME by Amy Kelley Bell

Amy Kelley Bell was born and raised in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Her creative spirit led her to leave the state, where she practiced a variety of talents in both Missoula, Montana and Austin, Texas. Amy was compelled to return to Arkansas in 2006, and has been happy to make her home here once again. Among many of her hobbies, Amy creates and sells handcrafted jewelry, which you can purchase from her website -www.dimestorediamonds.etsy.com

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN by Linda Caillouet and Charles Haymes

Collage includes photos taken at last game played at Ray Winder Field by Charles Haymes. Linda Caillouet of Little Rock is a columnist and features writer for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Charles Haymes of Beebe is a longtime syndicated music columnist for Stephens Media and other publications. He is a voting member of the Country Music Association and a member of the International Bluegrass Music Association. His lifelong love is baseball and he is in his 16th year of serving as an umpire for Dixie youth baseball in Searcy.

MOON SHOT by Fred Chilcote

Fred Chilcote is an oil painting student at Arkansas Arts Center. MOON SHOT is his third contribution to Home Plate Heroes.

A FEW FAMOUS PLAYERS by Clinton Museum Store

This collage of baseball cards from the recent Clinton Library baseball exhibit about the St. Louis Cardinals was crafted by Doug Purifoy. Featured players include Dizzy Dean and Lou Brock.

PRESIDENT CLINTON BASEBALL CARD COLLAGE by Clinton Museum Store

This collage of baseball cards featuring President Bill Clinton throwing out the first pitch of the season at a Baltimore Orioles game was crafted by Doug Purifoy. A photograph of an autographed ball is featured in the middle of the plate.

GAME TIME by Riley Marie Craig

Riley is an 8 year old young lady and loves art! She is in the 3rd grade and loves to read, ride horses, play soccer and gymnastics. Riley loves to hang out with her friends and her younger sister Reese.

THE FLAG

Donated by the Arkansas chapter of the American Diabetes Association.

DEER by Lizzie Gillum

Lizzie Giillum is a senior art student at Little Rock Central High School. she is President of Dentral’s Art Club, senior class vice President, a member of Central’s varsity soccer team, and works at a local pottery studio, Firefly studio. Lizzie has attended summer art programs at the Kansas City Art Institute and Arkansas Governor’s School. Lizzie’s art is very often inspired by nature and is usually done in a very expressive manner. After graduating, she hopes to go to the Rhode Island School of Design and purse a career in the visual arts.

RED PIG by Oscar Guajardo

My art is based on emotion. I feel my own emotions tranfer into my work. Please check out more at facebook.com/oscarguajardoart

CLIFF LEE JERSEY by Preston Haymes, age 7

This plate is perfectly suited for an autograph from Arkansas's own Cy Young winner Cliff Lee. Preston Haymes is a second-grader at Mayflower Elementary School. He loves baseball, turles and Legos.

SLIDIN INTO HOME by Humphrey

NEW BEGINNINGS by Jill Gadberry Johnson

SWEET VICTORY by Laman Library Children's Department

Tissue paper and glue collage. “SWEET VICTORY” was created by the Children’s Department of the William F. Laman Public Library. The work represents all the sugar and glory of a post game snow cone. The snow cone themed piece was created using recycled paper and lots of little fingers and glue sticks. The children worked together on the mosaic work of art and also created their own miniature versions of the “big snow cone.” A page of photos of the children in the midst of their creative process is included.

PLAY BALL! by Laman Library Teen Center

The Teen Center at the Laman Library in North Little Rock created this mixed media, two-dimensional plate. Each teen artist signed the work along the outer rim of the home plate.

SWING! by Alex Layland

This was done in Betsy Clemons 7th-8th grade art class at Lakewood Middle School in Spring 2012.

RICHIE ALLEN WEEPS by Philip Martin

“There once was a ballpark” Philip Martin is the chief movie critic and a columnist for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, as well as the monkey in the nose cone of blood, dirt & angels.com. He’s the author of several books, including The Shortstop’s Son and The Artificial Southerner. He was a page one columnist for the Shreveport Journal in the 1980s, an investigative reporter for Phoenix New Times and executive editor of the defunct Little Rock alternative weekly Spectrum. He’s played professional baseball and rhythm guitar in rock bands. In the past 18 years he’s won more than 30 state, regional and national awards for his columns and criticism. He lives and occasionally paints in Hillcrest with his wife Karen and three rescue dogs.

THE FAMOUS HOGARITA by Cami McCluskey

Cheer on those Hogs!

CROSSED BATS by Marissa McQuay

Marissa is a 2011 graduate of North Little Rock High School

ROSIE by Mallory Morris

Oil on wood.

LOTS OF LOGOS by Lainey Necessary

This was done in Betsy Clemons' art class at Lakewood Middle School in North Little Rock.

ALL STAR by Lesa Pettit

Mixed media collage.

LOU GEHRIG COLLAGE by Doug Purifoy

Doug Purifoy is the Assistant Manager of the Clinton Museum Store. He compiled some other information and memorabilia about Lou Gehrig, which is included with the plate.

ENDINGS by Aleeta Reed

"So comes the snow after fire, and even dragons have their ending." J. R. R. Tolkien Aleeta Reed is a native Arkansas, born and raised in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. She has had a life-long love of art which she passed on to her daughters, Heather and Kyna Hockenberry. Kyna was encouraged to study art in High School and at University of Central Arkansas and has become an accomplished artist. Aleeta had her own dream of creating art and studeied stained glass design until she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis which limited the use of her hands. Then it was Kyna's turn to encourage her mother to pick up a paint brush and paint. Aleeta now paints almost daily and finds great joy in creating paintings for her family and friends. She plans to take art classes at a nearby college.

HOME OF THE BRAVE by Will Sandefur

“The reason I made this picture is because of the Olympics. I wanted to support the U.S. team by painting the American flag.” Will Sandefur, age 9 years.

WOO PIG SOOIE by Wynter Bresaw

My name is Wynter Bresaw. I’m 16 and from Conway, Arkansas. I love art and have done it my whole life. I really hope my piece will raise lots of money and help others out there. I Corinthians 1:4-6

FLOWERING NEWSPAPER by Kristy Smith

Kristy is a 2011 graduate of North Little Rock High School.

TUSKby Becki Swindell

When Becki Swindell is not busy managing the American Diabetes Association, she spends her spare time dabbling in the arts. In addition to her paintings, she sells her line of wire and beaded glassware in local shops. Becki and her husband Chris have two teenagers, Ashley and Dalton. she received her B.A. from henderson State University.

HUMMINGBIRD by Willy Vanrossum-Nowell

Painted by Willy Nowell in loving memory of her dad, Hank van Rossumm. Willy is a local artist from Perryville, Arkansas and her paintings are featured in the Hidden Gallery there.

GEARS by Anonymous

This home plate features both painting and carving, and features hardware, including movable gears.

SWIRLS by Stephanie Goins

Stephanie Goins is a licensed clinical social worker at the Little Rock Veterans health Administration. She has a backgrounnd in studio art with an emphasis on sculpture. Stephanie is currently working with homeless veterans by using the arts to facilitate therapeutic groups.

SYMBOLS by anonymous veteran 1

This home plate was painted at the VA Center in Little Rock as part of a program to use the arts to facilitate therapeutic groups.

UNTITLED by anonymous veteran 2

This home plate was painted at the VA Center in Little Rock as part of a program to use the arts to facilitate therapeutic groups.

FIELDER by Emmanuelle Esters

Emmanuelle is a Senior at North Little Rock High School.

MOON ON A HOME PLATE by Suzzette Patterson

Suzette Patterson teaches art at North Little Rock High School.

SPACEPLATE by Keith Gaynor

IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME by Joy Schultz

Joy Schultz is Art Director and Upper School Art Specialist at Episcopal Collegiate School in Little Rock.

BALLPARK MEMORIES by Jane Sims

Jane grew up watching baseball in Wichita, Kansas on the banks of the Arkansas River. Her first job was at the concession stand there. She is now the manager of the Crystal Hill RV Park. If you look closely you'll find all kinds of little treasures in her collage.

GAME ON by William Bruce

Oil painting. Bill Bruce is a self-taught artist born in Little Rock, AR in 1960. Bill has spent thirty years as a graphic artist in central Arkansas and is now focusing on painting in oils and watercolors. Bill does commission work including portraits. You can see more of his work at williambrucefineart.blogspot.com or facebook.com/william bruce.

POP FLY by Tod Crites

Growing up in North Little Rock I always was encouraged and inspired by my mother to explore many creative outlets. I can remember at an early age that I seemed to always think outside of the box when it came to creative projects in school. I always seemed to be the student that wanted to change the guidelines of the assignment to be able to add my own creative flair. I was the student that never wanted to color between the lines. At the age of twenty I decided one day to take up painting. With a small canvas, one tube of black paint, one tube of white paint and one brush the passion for painting began. Over the next several years I began the journey that has brought me where I am today. I have always been drawn to the use of bright colors and sharp angles with hard lines when it comes to my style of painting. With much trial and some error I have developed a style with the use of many vibrant colors and a somewhat whimsical subject matter. I always said I did not take my art seriously but over the last few years I realized that I did take my are very seriously it was the subject matter that I seemed to keep light and not so serious. Tod’s work can be seen at Red Door Gallery in North Little Rock. reddoorgalleryonline.com

OLD SKOOL PLAYERS by Angela Davis Johnson

Angela Davis Johnson is an artist, wife and mother who resides in Little Rock, Arkansas. She executes her vibrant stylized figurative art in oil, oil pastel, collage, watercolor, and mixed media. Davis Johnson"s work has exhibited in several show local and regional shows including Baton Rouge Gallery for Contemporary Art. Formerly represented by the Arkansas Studies Institute, currently her work can be seen at Gallery 26, the Cox Creative Center and in private collections throughout the United States. http://artist.to/angeladdavis/ and www.angeladdavis.lrarts.com

NEW SKOOL PLAYERS by Angela Davis Johnson

Angela Davis Johnson is an artist, wife and mother who resides in Little Rock, Arkansas. She executes her vibrant stylized figurative art in oil, oil pastel, collage, watercolor, and mixed media. Davis Johnson"s work has exhibited in several show local and regional shows including Baton Rouge Gallery for Contemporary Art. Formerly represented by the Arkansas Studies Institute, currently her work can be seen at Gallery 26, the Cox Creative Center and in private collections throughout the United States. http://artist.to/angeladdavis/ and www.angeladdavis.lrarts.com

CARDINAL GIRL by Eular Davis

Eular Davis attended college in Long Beach, CA where she won numerous awards for fashion design and artistic skill, including the prestigious French Curve. She went on to become an independent designer and also worked at "Cast of Thousands" a local costumier. Currently she resides in Little Rock where she produces one of a kind hand stitched quilts and also spends time with her grandchildren.

BLUE BOTTLES by George Elrod

George Elrod is a Senior at Little Rock Central High. He is the Student Body President and a member of the National Art Honor Society and LRCH Art Club. He recently attended Arkansas Governor School for visual arts where he created an installation about women portrayed in the media. He would like to thank his parents and his incredible art teachers including Mr. Rex Deloney who taught him to "love his art."

CARDINAL by London Farrar

London Farrar is a Junior at Little Rock Christian Academy.

CHAGALL BALL by Tanya Fitzgerald

CHAGALL BALL is Tanya's third contribution to Home Plate Heroes, following PICASSO AT BAT and BAS-QUIAT BALL. Tanya Fitzgerald is a Little Rock designer and artist and co-owner of the Paint/Party business, BottleTree. See the website at www.bottletreeinhillcrest.com

FIRST BASE by Brennan Henson

Mixed media collage. Brennan is a Senior at Little Rock Central High School.

SNEAK A PEEK by Kyna Hockenberry

Kyna Hockenberry is a 27 year old Arkansas native. She attributes her love of art to her rural upbringing and supportive family. By attending a small school, Kyna’s talents were recognized as early as kindergarten. Teachers found ways to incorporate her art into their classrooms and activities. By the 4th grade she had already created a school calendar and the sets for several school plays. The support and lessons from her artistic family also helped Kyna create her own individual style. By high school, she won several awards in art competitions including first place in the Arkansas Young Artist Association competition. Kyna attended University of Central Arkansas where she obtained degrees in Psychology, art history and art. College allowed her to recognize and improve her own skills by taking invaluable art courses. Today Kyna is a Young Adult Librarian at the William F. Laman Public Library in North Little Rock where she is able to incorporate her artists skills and share her passion for art. In her spare time she continues to create pieces in various mediums and subjects. She recently began taking commissions and has seen a positive response to her art within the community. Kyna hopes to someday have her work exhibited in her own show. Kyna Hockenberry’s works are easily accessible on facebook. www.facebook.com/KynaHockenberry

JACK-IN-THE-BOX by Jim Jolly

"I need to laugh and when the sun is out, I've got something I can laugh about." A line from an old Beatle's song quickly sums up what I am as an artist and as a man. Humor is medicine to me and a powerful weapon/shield against all manner of darkness. Not in everything I paint, but for the majority of my work there is something I have smiled or laughed about and wish to pass along. Jolly IS my real name. jimjolly.net

OUT! SAFE! A TRIBUTE TO “BASEBALL BUGS” by Philip Kirkpatrick

Being a cartoonist, I wanted to do some kind of cartoon art for my home plate. This is a tribute to one of my favorite Warner Bros. Classics, “Baseball Bugs,” with Bugs Bunny arguing a call with an umpire.

BASEBALL IS MY BEST FRIEND by Laurie and Caleb Mergenschroer

Miracle League mom and player. I have been called an artist my whole life. My mother has always said she saw the gift as early as 3 years old. Ive taken lessons my whole life and through High School took 3 years of advanced art. I was a scholastic art winner in the state of Tennessee and have had my Art work displayed in New York. I continued my passion after High School into mural work. My work is in several homes and my latest mural completed in 2011 is located in a church. As for Caleb, the plate explains him and baseball. Since Miracle League came into our life, this is the only sport that has embraced us and it's a major part of our lives during the Fall/Spring months. To bring our lives together in this home plate was an honor and we had a blast. We hope the message came across loud and clear. - Laurie Mergenschroer

FRONT ROW SEAT by Laura Brainard Raborn

After studying English and Fine Art at Rollins College in Florida, Laura worked in marketing for six years while taking evening classes at the Arkansas Arts Center. She is now a mother and full time artist as well as a graduate student at UALR, studying painting. In her small home studio in Little Rock, she focuses on home portraits and landscapes which can be viewed atwww.paintingsofhome.com. She welcomes commission work as well.

PAINTED STRIKES by Alex Roberts

Alex is 11 years old. She loves playing in the Miracle League.

LOU GEHRIG, THE IRON HORSE by Stephano

Stephano is the owner of Stephano Fine Art Gallery in The Heights in Little Rock. He painted this portrait of Lou Gehrig as a tribute to his sister Sally, who died last year of A.L.S. More info on facebook or at stephanostudios.com

TRIBAL TABLE by Candace Weekly

Wood stain, metal frame base Candace Weekly is the Development Officer for Centers for Youth and Families. Her invaluable assistance with the set up and organization for Home Plate Heroes is greatly appreciated.

DIZZY DEAN by Jennifer Wilson

Jennifer Wilson followed up last year's Honus Wagner card with this image of Arkansas' own Dizzy Dean. One of Dizzy's famous quotes is written in script along the side of the plate. "It ain't braggin if you can do it." My interest in art began in childhood. I have always loved to draw. I began painting in high school mainly working in acrylics. After graduating from Auburn University with a BFA, I worked in marketing and advertising for 10 years doing graphic design and illustration. Several years ago, I returned to painting, working in oils and acrylic. I have taken workshops from Barry Thomas, Matt Coburn, Stephen Cefalo and Patrick Cunningham. I really enjoy painting the human figure and face among many other things. My constant pursuit is to see color and translate it to the canvas. jenniferwilsonart.com

FRAGILE PLATE by Endia Bumgarner

Encaustic wax, string, eggshells Endia is an instructor at the Arkansas Arts Center and a student at UALR. endiabumgarnerartwork.com

THE VILLA MARRE by Pete Laven

Pete is the General Manager of the Arkansas Travelers. The historic Villa Marre home was once featured on "Designing Women" and is now an event venue in Little Rock.

JOSH by Kim Corbet

Digital image Kim Corbet is a creative artist and educator in Richardson, Tx. SMU Jazz and Rock History professor by day, visual artist by night and musician by calling, Kim loves his Rangers, Mavs and Cowboys.