Seattle Seahawks c. 1990s

This drawing of the Seattle Seahawks was made by Jack Davis, though I'm not sure exactly when. Look at this feathered whirlwind of blue, green, and white! There's so much energy in the lines, it's like the drawing is about to burst off the page. The colors give the image a crisp, dynamic feeling. It's as if the very act of drawing was a high-speed chase, with Davis capturing the raw power and intensity of the game with each stroke. I wonder what he was thinking when he drew this? Did he want to capture the raw energy and speed of the game? The way the lines blur and fade, like the rush of wind, is a reminder that the best art doesn't just represent something, it embodies it. Artists are always chatting with one another from across the ages. They push each other to see things in new ways. For me, it's all about the conversation.