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Portrait of Champions commemorates the 2000 Open at St Andrews. The 27 golfers portrayed are the living past champions...22 of whom took part in a four hole, fun contest, the day before the  Open Championship began. This limited edition litho print measures 600 x 400mm(image size). Each print is signed by the artist and also has his authenticating treble d embossed stamp. The loose print is priced at £95 which includes delivery.

The original painting was done using acrylic/chalk pastel resulting in a colourful and dynamic image. I started in the centre with a depiction the Claret Jug ...the Holy Grail of golf... which radiates its brilliance outwards towards it's past winners. Above the trophy I chose to place the backdrop of the Royal and Ancient building representing St Andrews...the home of golf. To emphasize the Old Course, the venue of the Millennium Open, on the finished print... below and to the left and right... I have added 2 scanned drawings - the Swilken Bridge and the Starter's Hut.
The golfers themselves were fitted into place jigsaw style from the centre to the picture's edges.
Figures were placed facing inwards with 5 time winners Peter Thomson and Tom Watson side by side. The 3 times winners were grouped around the centre.
I tried to make the image as strong,colourful and contrasting as possible using the pastel strokes to create movement and vitality. I am happy to say the resulting striking group portrait has been well received worldwide and remaining print numbers are low. Please contact me to order a copy.

Dod Dow
 

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