87. How To Keep Calm & Color On With Duluth Artist Tim Cortes

The market for colored pencils is surprisingly hot, with hundreds of millions sold every single year and then some. When it comes to some of the most well-known artists famous for their use of them, we don’t have to search too far: one of the most prominent is a born and raised Duluthian named Tim Cortes. His niche? Creating limited-edition lithographs and commissioned works of art for some of the most elite athletes in American sports, including Wayne Gretzky, Dale Earnhardt and Shaquille O’Neal, names even the average non-sports fan knows and appreciates. You can also see his art in the flesh at some of the most incredible sports venues in the country, including the U.S. Hockey Hall Of Fame, the Franklin Mint and Target Field. It is Tim’s insane ability to capture a moment in time and his impeccable eye for detail that truly make his art a slam dunk, sports pun intended. Today, we are blessed to have Tim creating these beautiful art pieces in our own backyard, sketching unforgettable works as one of the nation’s premiere commemorative artists right here in the Zenith City. Whether a major sports fan or an art lover, there's something for everyone in this special episode featuring artist Tim Cortes.