Category Archives: Phoenix Suns
The Hawk
“After learning about Connie Hawkins as a teenager, there were a lot of comparisons, but there is only one Connie Hawkins.” – Julius Erving
This is available as an open edition print in the Dark Wing Store.
The Dunk
“Little man, you got me little man…that was good little man…that was a nice dunk…don’t bring it in again little man!” – Hakeem Olajuwon
There’s not much to cheer about when it comes to the Phoenix Suns these days so this is to remind Suns fans of the good times…you know, before Robert Sarver, Lon Babby and Lance Blanks.
This is an open edition print available in the Dark Wing Store.
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James Harden: Houston Rockets
James Harden is now a member of the Houston Rockets. To commemorate the change, I’ve decided to update my illustration of my fellow ASU alum even if I was hoping he’d find his way back to the valley and my beloved Suns.
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Dark Wing Illustration: Self Promotion
A basketball-centered promo I put together. Thinking I’ll put together a pop-culture version next.
B-Easy
My beloved Phoenix Suns have officially started the post-Steve Nash era. When the Canadian who facilitated one of the best and most fun stretches in Phoenix Suns history turned heel and left to join the Los Angeles Lakers, it left a team that just 3 seasons ago played in the Western Conference Finals with a huge void. The Suns made a lot of moves this summer to try and fill that hole. Some I liked (getting Scola on one of the best contracts in the NBA was a nice grab) and some I didn’t (I won’t get into it here but I’m not a fan of Goran Dragic).
However, with all the moves my favorite was bringing in the smooth-scoring lefty known as B*Easy aka Michael Beasley. What can I say? I’m a sucker for players who can score with ease. If we had brought him in pre-Hollywood Steve Nash he could have easily averaged 25 points a night. As is, I see him being a huge part of the revamped Suns offense and I’m excited.
This is available as an open edition print.
Counter Point: Kendall Marshall
With basketball season coming up, I was asked by a friend with the Suns to provide some artwork for their in-game publication, “Free Throw”. I’ve been providing artwork for the Suns since 2007 and up until a game late last season any time my artwork was featured on the cover the Suns would win (now the record stands at 12 wins and 1 loss).
This season brings a lot of change to the Suns organization. The biggest change being the loss of 2-time MVP, Steve Nash. However, with the exit of one of the greatest passers in the history of the game comes the arrival of the greatest passer in this year’s draft, Kendall Marshall. I decided that for the first of what I’m sure will be several Suns pieces during this season I would portray the man who as of right now represents hope for the future.
This is available as an open edition print.
The Rookie: Markieff Morris
While his rookie campaign has not been flawless, I have enjoyed watching Markieff Morris play this season and felt it was time to pay tribute to the rookie.
Open edition prints are available.
Junkyard Dog: Jared Dudley
It’s only fitting that an illustration of Phoenix Suns Forward Jared Dudley be a little gritty.
This is available as an open edition print.
St. Marcin
In case the darker superhero style “Polish Hammer” wasn’t your cup of tea, here’s a version I like to call St. Marcin.
