wrigley

My son Jeff is a dyed-in-the-wool Cubs fan. He has been asking me to do this painting for a long time. A year ago, Jeff came out of the orthodontist’s office with his new braces. He had chosen red and blue rubber bands which attach the metal bands to his teeth. I said “Oh, how patriotic! Red, white teeth and blue.. nice Jeff!” He replied “Duh Mom…Cubs!” I decided it was time to start this painting.

Special thanks go to my son Jeff (age 14), Zach Anderson (age 17) and Nathaniel Gier (age 12), for their expertise and research help. I could not have completed many of the details involved in this painting without the help of these expert Wrigley and Cubs aficionados. They have all been included in the painting along with their families.

Included in this painting:  “Ball hawks” waiting to catch an out-of-the-ballpark homerun on Waveland Avenue, fans enjoying the view from rooftops, Wrigleyville Fire Station and Engine #78, the “El” train, a plane taking off from O’Hare, an open fire hydrant with children playing in the water as the firemen watch, Sheffield Avenue with the TORCO sign, many cheering fans, some with “K” signs, the “EAMUS CATULI” rooftop sign and fans, the “Bleacher Bum Band” is playing next to Harry Caray’s statue, Santa is in the bleachers enjoying the game too….ETC.