I intended to show a player with great passion and love for the game. I wanted to show a struggle, but that he has the heart and determination to keep going and never give up no matter what challenge he faces. I wanted to freeze a highlight in time so it can be remembered forever. My painting contains the home team quarterback backpedaling to dodge the best player he has ever faced. The curved lines in the shoulders and arms of both players leads the eyes from a single side of a player to the center point of contact. Different values were used to show shadows, movement, creases, and shape. I made the choice to not include extensive detail in the faces. I felt that it would take away from the feel of the painting. I chose to not include the
