Iconic Collegiate Classics painter Daniel Moore has released a preliminary pencil drawing of his special tribute artwork to departing University of Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
Moore, well-known for capturing famed Bama moments, players and coaches throughout the ages, has also opened preordering for the limited edition painting to be entitled ”Mahalo Tua.”
Mahalo is an Hawaiian expression of gratitude.
A description of the artwork that accompanies the preorder form states, Tua Tagovailoa’s record-setting career with the Tide alone makes the case that he is the greatest Alabama quarterback of all time. But his contributions are immeasurable. Coach Saban has stated that Tua made “as great of an impact as any player ever at Alabama” — and that this is not just because of his ability as a player, but because of the kind of leader he is and because of the Spirit that he has.”
The work will be a full-color oil painting “in celebration of the love and memories he has given to his Alabama family.”
The estimated release of the painting is late spring of this year, however Moore is offering 10% of preorders placed by February 28. Discounted prices range from $175 for a regular edition lithograph to $2325 for an artist edition canvas.
“Each limited edition print and canvas is hand-signed and numbered by the artist and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Each print will come with a gold seal(s) to enhance framing, and each canvas will come with a brass title plate,” the preorder form states.
Installment payment plans are available.
Sean Ross is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @sean_yhn
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