Miami Dolphins Football Illustration c. 1990

This image is by Jack Davis; it’s a ‘Miami Dolphins Football Illustration.’ It must have been such fun to make! I love the cartoonish style and the vibrant colors. The artist’s hand is so present, and the marks are direct, playful, and energetic. The confident black outlines help to define each character. I can almost feel the artist's excitement as he brought this wacky scene to life. I wonder, did he start with the dolphin or the football player? Did the idea for one lead to the other, or did he have the whole composition in his mind from the beginning? I admire the way he balances detail with simplicity, capturing the essence of movement and humor in every stroke.