Jakob Sliding into 2nd Base, 2022, oil on canvas, 18 x 24 in. / 45.72 x 60.96 cm.

Jakob Sliding into 2nd Base, Emma Laskin, 2022, oil on canvas, 18 x 24 in. / 45.72 x 60.96 cm.

My son has played Little League and high school baseball for close to 10 years, always sporting his number "3" jersey. In this painting, he is sliding into 2nd base, as observed by fans in the stands along the 1st base line. The dust swirls around his legs as he bears his weight with his right arm.