Football Paintings Patrick Willis #52, Linebacker San Francisco 49ers Art
Patrick L. Willis (born January 25, 1985) is a linebacker
for the
I did this painting recently for my cardiologist as a gift
for his good care. His favorite team is the 49ers and his favorite player is
Willis. When I was having stitches removed by him after my procedure the pain
brought tears to my eyes. I asked him if he had a stick to bite down on and he,
in his best bedside manner, said, "I'm not taking your leg off". That
really gave me comfort but I still continued to whine and cry. The hospital
nurse, who held me down as I squirmed with the pain, was very sympathetic to my
agony. Pinning my shoulders onto the bed, and In a very soft and loving voice
she whispered in my ear, "try child birth"
Patrick Willis is a
pretty spectacular football player. In 2007 Willis was drafted by the 49ers in the first round.
He played college football for ("Ole Miss") the University of Mississippi San Francisco 49ers. (Info from Wikipedia)
As some of you know I was contracted to paint five paintings
for the San Francisco
49ers Levi's Stadium art collection.
I had hoped to have the opportunity to paint Patrick Willis for the
stadium but they had me do some other paintings. This painting for my Dr. was a great
opportunity to paint one of my favorite players playing in the NFL now. The photo at the left is of me in the owner's suite at Levi's Stadium with my painting on the wall.