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Product Identifiers
PublisherAbrams, Inc.
ISBN-101419749439
ISBN-139781419749438
eBay Product ID (ePID)15050382480
Product Key Features
Book TitlePigskins to Paintbrushes : the Story of Football-Playing Artist Ernie Barnes
Number of Pages48 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2021
TopicSports & Recreation / Football, People & Places / United States / African American, Biography & Autobiography / Art
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorDon Tate
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight20 oz
Item Length11.3 in
Item Width9.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2021-931987
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsTate weaves Barnes' own voice into his smoothly told narrative, to great effect. Will inspire young readers to stay true to themselves.
Grade FromFirst Grade
Grade ToFifth Grade
Dewey Decimal759.13
SynopsisThe inspiring true story of Ernie Barnes, who defined himself on his own terms and pushed the boundaries of "possible," from the football field to the painting canvas. Young Ernie Barnes was bullied for being shy, overweight, and uninterested in sports. He instead took refuge in his sketchbook, in vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, and flowing lines. But growing up in a poor, Black neighborhood during the 1930s, opportunities to learn about art were rare, and art museums were off-limits because of segregation laws. Discouraged and tired of being teased, Ernie joined the school football team. Although reluctant at first, he soon become a star. But art remained in Ernie's heart and followed him through high school, college, and into the NFL. Ernie saw art all around him: in the dynamic energy of the game, the precision of plays, and the nimble movement of his teammates. He poured his passion into his game and his craft and became famous as both a professional athlete and as an artist, whose paintings reflected his love of the sport and celebrated Black bodies as graceful and beautiful. After a successful pro football career, Barnes became so well known as an artist that one of his paintings was featured in the opening credits of the TV show Good Times , and he was commissioned to create official posters for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. The back matter of award-winning author-illustrator Don Tate's picture book biography includes Barnes's photograph and his official Topps trading card. Also included are an author's note, endnotes, a bibliography, and a list of websites where Barnes's work can be seen. He realized how football and art were one and the same. Both required rhythm. Both required technique. Passing, pulling, breaking down the field--that was an art., He realized how football and art were one and the same. Both required rhythm. Both required technique. Passing, pulling, breaking down the field-that was an art. Young Ernie Barnes wasn't like other boys his age. Bullied for being shy, overweight, and uninterested in sports like boys were "supposed" to be, he instead took refuge in his sketchbook, in vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, and flowing lines. But growing up in a poor, Black neighborhood during the 1930s, opportunities to learn about art were rare, and art museums were off-limits because of segregation laws. Discouraged and tired of being teased, Ernie joined the school football team. Although reluctant at first, he would soon become a star. But art remained in Ernie's heart and followed him through high school, college, and into the NFL. Ernie saw art all around him: in the dynamic energy of the game, the precision of plays, and the nimble movement of his teammates. He poured his passion into his game and his craft, and became famous as both a professional athlete and as an artist whose paintings reflected his love of the sport and celebrated Black bodies as graceful and beautiful. He played for the Baltimore Colts (1959-60), Titans of New York (1960), San Diego Chargers (1960-62), and the Denver Broncos (1963-64). In 1965, Barnes signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canada, but fractured his right foot, which ended his professional football career. Soon after, he met New York Jets owner Sonny Werblin, who was impressed by Barnes and his art. In 1966, Barnes had a debut solo exhibition in New York City, sponsored by Werblin at the Grand Central Art Galleries; all the paintings were sold. Barnes became so well-known as an artist that one of his paintings was featured in the opening credits of the TV show Good Times , and he was commissioned to create official posters for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. From award-winning author and illustrator Don Tate, Pigskins to Paintbrushes is the inspiring story of Ernie Barnes, who defined himself on his own terms and pushed the boundaries of "possible," from the field to the canvas. The back matter includes Barnes's photograph and his official Topps trading card. Also included are an author's note, endnotes, a bibliography, and a list of websites where Barnes's work can be seen.
LC Classification NumberGV939.B376T37 2021
