August 21, 2026 - Together We Turf Campaign and Fundraiser: A Night of Neon

The project was initially inspired by a large collection of European stamps given to me years ago by my friend and art framer, Mindy Williams. While sorting through them, I found many soccer stamps and originally saved them for my son, Nolan. However, this fundraiser felt like the perfect opportunity to use them.
 

To create the piece, I applied the stamps to the soccer ball first, keeping as many complete as possible and only cutting duplicates to create borders and defined sections. Next, I added word finds, which established the theme: "Live What We Love!" I incorporated materials from an old soccer catalog of Nolan's and painted one of his favorite post-game treats—a gourmet ice cream shake.
 

The rest of the design details fell into place from there, representing different elements of the sport: partial clocks symbolize the relationship to time during a match; a butterfly represents growth, change, and hot summer games; and the remaining imagery captures the deep passion, pride, and devotion shared by players, coaches, parents, and fans.
 

I hope this vividly painted soccer ball elevates your spirit and keeps your passion on track.