Al Oerter Paintings

Since there will be no more original al oerter paintings we are pleased to offer giclees of high resolution scans. Our collection is an authentic limited edition series which is stamped. His olympic accomplishments are legend enough but the man al oerter is remembered by family friends and fans as a man of integrity humility.

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Al oerter paintings. This painting was created by olympic discus thrower al oerter for charity for the 1980 olympics. This and other paintings he made would spark his love for painting he would continue making art for the rest of his life. On march 7 2009 the al oerter recreation center operated by new york city department of parks and recreation opened in flushing meadows corona park in flushing queens. Art of the olympians continued to grow 10 years after their first exhibition.

This painting was created by olympic discus thrower al oerter for charity for the 1980 olympics. Oerter is an inductee of the iaaf hall of fame. At this time he developed the technique of pouring paint onto the canvas and then throwing his discus at the pooled up paint to create a splatter all over the canvas. In 1980 four time consecutive olympic discus gold medalist al oerter was asked by anheuser busch a major supporter of the 1984 olympic games to create an original work of art for a unique.

With a selection of over 3 000 000 images allposters has something for every budget and decorating style. Born and raised in new york city al s heroes were the weight throwers of the new york athletic club and the abstract artists that were breaking new ground in the 1930 s 40 s and 50 s. This is the painting and the discus al oerter was the first athlete to win the same olympic event four times in a row setting olympic records each time. Al oerter artist it was a joy finding out what capabilities lie within al oerter.

Find your favorite art prints from classic masters and discover up and coming artists. His first known painting was in 1980 for a unique fundraising project for the usoc to raise money for athletes. He later founded the organization art of the olympians which showcased artwork by olympians old and new. Our unique platform shows the connection between sport art and the olympics and celebrates the olympic and paralympic athlete while promoting olympic ideals and values.

He created his first impact painting throwing a discus at a puddle of multi colored paint poured out onto a canvas lying on the ground.