Little Slugger and Muhammad Ali

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Original artwork is ink on 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper, framed and matted in a standard black frame
Giclée print is an 11 × 15 inch archival watercolor paper reproduction, framed and matted in a standard black frame, and part of a limited edition of 7
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Little Slugger and Muhammad Ali
 
This illustration captures a quiet yet affirming exchange between a young child and Muhammad Ali as their fists meet in a gentle moment of connection. The figures face one another with intention. The child reaches forward with curiosity and belief, while Ali responds with steadiness and care. The space between them is small, but charged with encouragement.
 
The drawing speaks to mentorship, aspiration, and the power of presence. Muhammad Ali is not depicted in motion or spectacle, but in guidance. He becomes a living symbol of possibility, showing that greatness is not distant or untouchable. In this moment, strength is shared rather than performed. Confidence is transferred through a simple gesture.
 
Within Life in Black Ink, this work documents how legacy is formed through contact and example. It honors the role of cultural icons not only as figures of history, but as sources of affirmation for the next generation. The illustration preserves a moment where belief is quietly passed forward, reminding us that sometimes the smallest gestures shape the biggest futures.