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Dick Butkus
is an American former professional football player, sports commentator, and actor. He played football as a linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1965 to 1973. Through those nine seasons he was invited to eight Pro Bowls, named a first-team All-Pro six times, and was twice recognized by his peers as the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year. Renowned as a fierce tackler and for the relentless effort with which he played, Butkus is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most intimidating linebackers in pro football history.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Butkus played his entire football career in his home state, which began at Chicago Vocational High School. As a college football player at the University of Illinois, he was a linebacker and center for the Fighting Illini. A two-time consensus All-American, he led the Illini to a Rose Bowl victory in 1963 and was deemed the most valuable player in the Big Ten Conference, and in 1964 he was named college football’s Lineman of the Year by United Press International (UPI). He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983.
Butkus was drafted by the Bears as the third overall pick in the 1965 NFL Draft. He soon established himself as a ball hawk with his penchant for forcing turnovers. In his NFL career, he intercepted 22 passes, recovered 27 fumbles (a record when he retired),[a] and was responsible for causing many more fumbles with his jarring tackles. His tackling ability earned him both admiration and trepidation from opposing players. According to Hall of Fame defensive end Deacon Jones, Butkus “was a well-conditioned animal, and every time he hit you, he tried to put you in the cemetery, not the hospital.”[1] In 2009, the NFL Network named Butkus the most feared tackler of all time.
Butkus is credited with having defined the middle linebacker position, and is still viewed as the “gold standard by which other middle linebackers are measured.”[2] He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979, and his No. 51 jersey is retired by the Bears. Following his playing career, Butkus began careers in acting, sports commentary, and celebrity endorsement. He is active in philanthropy through the Butkus Foundation, which manages various charitable causes.
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Caricature Commission
Contact me today about getting a caricature commission for family, friends, book illustrations, avatars, or anything else you can think of! It’s a great and unique gift. Here are some caricature illustrations for a book on baseball home run hitters. Also, check out the gallery section!
Art On The Town – South Jordan
The city of South Jordan put on a great farmer’s market-like event for artists. It was great! There were many different artists and it was great to see so much talent. South Jordan hired me to draw caricatures or cartoons for all those who attended. It was great fun!
Studio Caricature Painting – Red Hot Chili Peppers
Digital WIP studio caricature painting of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Let us know if you’d like a commissioned studio caricature for you!!
Learn more about the band:
Red Hot Chili Peppers (commonly abbreviated as RHCP) are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1983. Their music incorporates elements of alternative rock, funk, punk rock and psychedelic rock. The band consists of vocalist Anthony Kiedis, guitarist John Frusciante, bassist Flea, and drummer Chad Smith. With over 80 million records sold worldwide, Red Hot Chili Peppers are one of the best-selling bands of all time. They are the most successful band in the history of alternative rock radio, with the records for most number-one singles (13), most cumulative weeks at number one (85) and most top-ten songs (25) on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. They have won six Grammy Awards, and in 2012 were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Red Hot Chili Peppers were formed in Los Angeles by Kiedis, Flea, guitarist Hillel Slovak, and drummer Jack Irons. Because of commitments to other bands, Slovak and Irons did not play on the band’s 1984 self-titled debut album; instead, the album featured Jack Sherman on guitar and Cliff Martinez on drums. However, Slovak rejoined shortly after its release and performed on the albums Freaky Styley (1985) and The Uplift Mofo Party Plan (1987), the latter of which saw a reunion of the original lineup. Slovak died of a drug overdose on June 25, 1988; Irons, devastated, left the band.
With new recruits Frusciante and Smith, Red Hot Chili Peppers recorded Mother’s Milk (1989) and their first major commercial success, Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991). Frusciante was uncomfortable with their newfound popularity and left abruptly during the 1992 Blood Sugar Sex Magik tour. His replacement, Dave Navarro, played on the sixth Red Hot Chili Peppers album, One Hot Minute (1995). Although commercially successful, the album failed to match the critical or popular acclaim of Blood Sugar Sex Magik, selling less than half as many copies.
Company Christmas Party Caricatures
Caricatures are a huge hit, especially, at company events. So, when you are thinking of what to do for your next company party make sure you contact Doug Stout at Doodle Art Studios to provide the best gift you can give at your next event! Christmas is a perfect time too! Company Christmas party caricatures are a great and unique gift for your employees.
Continue reading “Company Christmas Party Caricatures”Utah caricature artist – Sleep Number Company Party
Utah caricature artist – Sleep Number is a repeat customer who I love to draw for. Every year they through a big employee appreciation party. They are fantastic. Hope to see them next year!
Continue reading “Utah caricature artist – Sleep Number Company Party”Caricature Utah Salt Lake – Westlake Grad Night
caricature utah salt lake – Westlake High School honored me by inviting me back again to draw caricatures at their Senior Grad Night event. These high school seniors were awesome! I had a blast drawing them all night long. Check out my other live caricatures in my gallery section.
Continue reading “Caricature Utah Salt Lake – Westlake Grad Night”Caricature Salt Lake- Jane.com Anniversary Event
Caricature Salt Lake – Hired for Jane.com’s company anniversary party! It was a blast! The caricatures were a huge hit.
Jane.com’s story:
Providing the most high-end products, from the most trusted companies to the most loyal customers, is not just a mission, it’s a promise. With a highly structured selling platform and multiple integrations, jane.com provides both online sellers and brick and mortar shops the perfect marketplace to showcase their boutique and creates an attentive audience for new innovative products.
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Thumbtack Event
Hired by Thumbtack to perform live caricatures for their employee appreciation day. Everyone loved their caricature those watching added to the excitement. Live caricatures are a fun and creative source of entertainment for your next company event. I service Salt Lake, Utah, Davis and Weber counties so don’t hesitate to contact me soon for your next event!
