John Elway Denver Broncos

Working on his first colored pencil composition during his junior year at Jasper High School in 1994, Fall captures the dynamic energy of Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway evading a Houston Oilers defender. Created on black illustration board, the piece demonstrates Fall's early experimentation with Prismacolor pencils, particularly in rendering the contrasting team uniforms - from the Broncos' crisp orange jersey to the Oilers' distinctive Columbia blue and white. Though lacking the photorealistic refinement of his later work, this pivotal piece showcases Fall's natural talent for sports illustration and laid the foundation for his signature style, making it especially fitting that it features Elway, his childhood hero and most frequently portrayed subject.