Cal Ripken Jr. Baltimore Orioles

Colored pencil and watercolor portrait of Cal Ripken Jr making a defensive play in Orioles uniform, featuring his number 8 against vibrant orange and black background with geometric design elements

Cal Ripken Jr, Baltimore Orioles, colored pencil and watercolor 16in x 20in, (2006). Private Collection

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This mixed-media portrait honors Cal Ripken Jr.'s legendary career with the Baltimore Orioles, featuring his iconic number 8 and signature defensive prowess at shortstop. The 16" x 20" piece combines precisely detailed colored pencil work with a flowing watercolor background, where the Orioles' colors were applied to wet paper and manipulated with alcohol droplets to create organic patterns. This technique represents Fall's exploration of more efficient approaches to background creation while maintaining the photorealistic detail in his subject matter.