The challenge word this week on another illustration blog is "soar".
Hank Soar played nine seasons for the New York Giants and caught the game-winning touchdown pass in the 1938 NFL Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers at the Polo Grounds.
He coached the Providence Steamrollers in the Basketball Association of America (the forerunner to the NBA) in 1947.
His officiating in a baseball game during World War II drew the attention of Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack, who recommended him for an umpiring career. He became an American League umpire in 1950. He was the first base umpire when Yankees' Don Larsen pitched a perfect game in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series. He was again at first base on June 1, 1975 when Nolan Ryan of the California Angels pitched his fourth no-hitter. Soar also officiated in four All-Star Games, as well as the American League Championship Series in 1971. His on-field career ended in 1975, but was an assistant supervisor of umpires into the mid-1980s. He was greatly respected by players, a rarity among umpires, prompting Ted Williams to say "He's absolutely consistent, that's the most important thing in calling a pitch.''
Hank Soar died on Christmas Eve, 2001 at age 87.
Hank Soar played nine seasons for the New York Giants and caught the game-winning touchdown pass in the 1938 NFL Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers at the Polo Grounds.
He coached the Providence Steamrollers in the Basketball Association of America (the forerunner to the NBA) in 1947.
His officiating in a baseball game during World War II drew the attention of Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack, who recommended him for an umpiring career. He became an American League umpire in 1950. He was the first base umpire when Yankees' Don Larsen pitched a perfect game in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series. He was again at first base on June 1, 1975 when Nolan Ryan of the California Angels pitched his fourth no-hitter. Soar also officiated in four All-Star Games, as well as the American League Championship Series in 1971. His on-field career ended in 1975, but was an assistant supervisor of umpires into the mid-1980s. He was greatly respected by players, a rarity among umpires, prompting Ted Williams to say "He's absolutely consistent, that's the most important thing in calling a pitch.''
Hank Soar died on Christmas Eve, 2001 at age 87.
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so beautiful ginger esp the second one
i like the second one too ;oP
Beautiful work, Ginger! Happy 2008!
Beautiful work. Your colors are gorgeous!
I really like how the viewer sees from above in the second one. Very well done.
you really capture the magic and lightness that is fairies.....blessings for the new year !!!
Wouldn't it be fantastic to hold a fairy in your hand? Great job Ginger!
I thought about having my own fairy when I was little. This illustration is amazing.
I looove the 2nd one. It brings back memories of my childhood when I actually went in search of fairies...
Beautiful Ginger, you know I like the Fairies! Great job!
Santa (below) looks great too! I also like your new "Ginger" icon!
Happy 2008!
Ohh... That's magic! I love fairies, too.
Happy New Year Ginger!
Aaah Ginger, both are filled with wonder and delight! You really captured the magic here! I hope you capture even more in 2008! You are such a special and talented artist!!!
These are wonderful!
Happy New Year.
love
"Quick, Henry, the Flit!" :)
LOVE this!! Absolutely fun and magical!
Beautiful, colorful and clever depiction of the word, Ginger.
Wonderful, both of them!
Wow! Wonderful. I always enjoy the "glow" in your work.
Fantastic illos! So full of hope and wonder - Happy New Year!