Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Michael Phelps


American swimmer Michael Phelps, winner of 9 career gold medals (tied with Spitz), 3 for 3 in Beijing and counting.

I'm a huge fan of the Olympics. I witnessed the miracle on ice in the 1980 Lake Placid games when the U.S. defeated the Soviet Union, and I've been hooked ever since. The thrill of victory. The agony of defeat. I'm already looking forward to Vancouver in 2010.

9 comments:

Dan Bob said...

really nice.

Dorota said...

Nice work. Phelbs is my favorite but Lizak isn't bad either.

Dorota said...

Lezak.

J.H. Jordan said...
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J.H. Jordan said...

These portraits are great, Jeff.

Your entries bring back good memories. I miss being able to watch the Super Bowl with you and Ben like we did at CalArts. You guys were nuts. Good times.

By the way, I was sure you were a Patriots fan. ;)

Leeanna Butcher said...

Nice one Jeff! We are getting a huge kick out of watching him swim. Genius. I keep hoping for my Canadians, but it seems I have to cheer them on not to come in last in all the swim events... *sigh* Oh well, I prefer the Winter Games myself! :D

Jamal O said...

Great sketchie

Craig Mackay said...

Really great Phelps caricature!

Jeff Harter said...

Thanks Dan.

Dorota, I was glued to the TV during the entire Olympics. Phelps was a phenom.

Jesse, yeah, good times in that rent a rec room (wish I could have played the piano for real!)

Leanna, can't wait for 2010. You going?

Jamal, Craig, glad you likey!