Here's just a small sampling of the art created for Fundraisers and Events.
“Bruno Sammartino - The Living Legend”
Bruno and Carol Sammartino Foundation
This 30”x 30” painting of Bruno shows his inner strength along with his heritage and some outstanding accomplishments.
It was commissioned by HM3 Partners Independence Fund and presented to him at the Celebrity Care Fest 2017.
Bruno Sammartino was one of the finest men you could meet.
Contact: “Bruno and Carol Sammartino Foundation” to support.
Art and Greta Rooney “Under the Black and Gold Umbrella”
“Under the Black and Gold Umbrella”
This 28”x 34” painting of Art and Greta Rooney shows only but a few legacies of their numerous Charities that are shielded under the umbrella of “Steelers in the Community”.
From the scoreboard the late Dan Rooney looks on in support of all the positive involvement the Steelers have had throughout the years.
Commissioned by HM3 Partners Independence Fund and a print was presented to the Rooney’s at the Celebrity Care Fest 2018.
Contact: “Steelers Community” to support the programs
“Steelers Stepping Stone” Steelers 11, Chargers 10 - Nov 16, 2008
“Steelers Stepping Stone”
This 24”x 30” painting was printed and donated several times to various Golf outings, Charities and Special Functions.
A noted event was The Fan Kick Off at Cioppino Cigar Bar Pittsburgh, benefitting Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. It was during a live auction were radio personality Larry Richert drove the price up to $6000.00 utilizing his inherent savvy.
The Game and Larry were a thrill to watch!.
Contact: “Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh” to donate.
Mario Lemieux Foundation - “Twenty Five”
Mario Lemieux “Twenty Five”
This 56”x 38” painting was composed to celebrate Mario Lemieux’s milestone of being cancer free. The painting consists of a few of the many UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh doctors and researchers instrumental in eradicating cancer. Looking closely you will find Mario and his wife Nathalie side by side with their hands grasping what is truly important to them. The fantasy open air arena with all of the Championships the Pittsburgh Penguins have won and many of the Programs the Penguins sponsor floating above with balloons.
The penguins in the foreground represent the Lemieux Family.
A print was gifted to the Mario Lemieux Foundation.
Contact: “Mario Lemiux Foundation” to support the programs.
The Jerome Bettis Foundation - “ The Bus Stops Here”
“The Bus Stops Here”
This 24”x 48” painting expresses many of the programs Jerome is passionate about. The research really paid off in the painting.
Jerome has made it easy for me by tailoring his programs in the Foundation so perfectly that I wanted to put that same excitement and enthusiasm he expresses into this painting.
I had the opportunity to meet Jerome and his wife Trameka. Both of them enjoyed the painting along with the hidden personal subtleties.
Contact “The Jerome Bettis Foundation” to support the programs
The Dan Marino Foundation - “Opening Doors”
“Opening Doors”
This 24”x 48” painting shows a complex chess game representing how many students are navigating and preparing for real world careers.
The Marino Campus helps provide students with experience for employment and independence.
The Dan Marino Foundation programs and services also help people break the barriers of Autism and move through the “Opening Doors” of a rich fulfilled life.
Contact: “The Dan Marino Foundation” to support the programs.
“Andrews Avengers” 34”x 48”
“Andrews Avengers”
Andrews Avengers was a special painting to me. The best way to understand this painting and put life into perspective is visit Andrews Avengers on Facebook.
Courage, Love and Heartbreak.
The life of a very special boy.
Andrew O’Neil
Contact: “Andrews Avengers Foundation” to support.