This is Troy Polamalu. To date, this is the highest profile commission that I have had to do. For some of you "Die-hard Steeler Fans," you already know who Troy Polamalu is. For those of you who do not, Troy is one of the hardest working, most talented players to play the game of football. He just re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Troy was the 16th overall choice in the draft a few years ago. He received a five- year, $8.275 million contract. There is also a total of $3.2 million in performance incentives over the course of the contract that could push the potential value to $11.475 million! This makes him the highest paid strong safety in the entire league! In my opinion, no one deserves this more than this young man. Visually, there is no mistaking #43 on the field and no one covers a playing field like Troy, no one!

Original is Sold. Owners-John Heinz History Museum, Pittsburgh, PA

This is a pencil study for the oil painting. The original is 11" x 16".