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• Smokey Joe Smokey Joe

  • From: bcormalisjr
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     In June I was notified that my artwork "Smokey" Joe Williams from my series "A" Game In The "B" Leagues, took first place (Profesional artist category) at the annual Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. I am humbled and honored, as my work was chosen from participants around the United States. My winning entry along with the other winners work will be on display at the National Art Museum of Sport in Indianapolis, Indiana from June 21st until October 2011. I also would like to give Ovation a shout out, because they supported my series "A" Game In The "B" League during it's stay at The Museum of Tolerance during the first quarter of 2011. The exhibition was exposed to thousands of people. One of those people being author Byron Motley, whose father was a Negro League umpire. He held a lecture at the museum, and my exhibit was made part of that lecture. I was able to give the museum director and the participants of the lecture a detailed tour/discussion of the exhibit. Byron was amazed at my work and encouraged me to enter the contest. I did and got the results I wanted.

    I do encourage everyone on Ovation to go to "A" Game In The "B" Leagues to learn more about the Negro Leagues and the players that made it legendary. Thanks for your support!

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  • 2 years ago
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• My Solo Art Exhibition @ The M My Solo Art Exhibition @ The Museum Of Tolerance

  • From: bcormalisjr
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     The reception to my solo exhibition "A" Game In The B Leagues" was Sunday, February 20th at the Museum Of Tolerance, in Los Angeles. Thanks to Ovation for their generous support! I will be posting pics of the event. I was notified that my exhibition was extended through the end of March! On March 27th, the MOT has scheduled a former Negro League player to speak. My exhibit and me will be introduced when the player is introduced! I am very honored...

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• Thanks to Ovation! Thanks to Ovation!

  • From: bcormalisjr
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    Thanks to Ovation for coming through with some much needed help in getting my solo show "A Game In The B Leagues" up at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, and for showing up to have a look. Stay tuned for my interview with Ovation which will be ready to listen to soon.

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  • 2 years ago
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• A Game In The B Leagues A Game In The B Leagues

  • From: bcormalisjr
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    My Series "A Game In The B Leagues" will be on display at the Los Angeles Museum of Tolerance from January 16 2011 until the end of February. If you havent been to the MOT yet, go, its a beautiful place to visit and there is something to be learned form your visit. 

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• The CottonField Of Dreams The CottonField Of Dreams

  • From: bcormalisjr
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    Jud Wilson is considered one of baseballs best hitters and most feared power hitters. Satchel Paige said Jud was one of his toughest outs. Josh Gibson considered him to be a better hitter than himself. Jud was part of four Negro League Championship teams. Won two Batting Championships in the Cuban Winter Leagues. Batting .441 one of those seasons. Served in WWI.

    

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• CottonField of Dreams CottonField of Dreams

  • From: bcormalisjr
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     By next Black History Month and the begining of next baseball season, I hope to have the complete set of eighteen (two teams worth, at each position) players, which were stars in the Negro Leagues of baseball. The prime of this league was in the early to mid 1900's. Negroes were kept out of major league baseball until 1947, when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he was called up by the Brooklyn Dodgers. 

      The Negro Leagues players were rich with talent, and many colorful personalities played in the league as well. Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston and Judy Johnson are just some of the stars that the Negro Leagues employed. Most of these players had the opportunity to compete in exhibition games against major leaguers, sometimes referred to as barnstorming games. Major League Legend Babe Ruth called John Henry "Pop" Lloyd, "The greatest player he had ever seen", and Joe DiMaggio said Satchel Paige, "was the greatest pitcher he had ever faced". It's a shame these men didn't get a shot in their prime, but that didn't stop these mens passion for the game of baseball. To me, passion is what this project is about. I grew up with baseball. I also witnessed a strike in the 80's, 90's, the banishment of the Alltime Hits King Pete Rose for gambling (form your own opinion on that subject), and the whole steroids saga. So, basically the modern era of baseball is tarnished with all the messes I just metioned. Anyhow the men of the Negro Leagues were every bit as talented, and baseball smart as major league players. The respect they earned from the big name MLB players of the day is testament to the quality of players they were. One of them broke Babe Ruth's homerun record in 1974....

      In school we were blessed to learn of Jackie Robinson, Satchel Paige and maybe some on Josh Gibson. I did not know of Josh Gibson from school. The research I have done in regards to gathering statistics, photographs, first hand accounts from people who were on the same teams as some of these greats, and to the Major Leaguers who competed against these players in exhibition games, has given me a much better understanding of the men who were slighted the opportunity to play along with the best of the day, due to their skin color. What I am trying to do here with the series is pass along the data I have gathered in a unique and interesting way. I have a son, and a stable of nephews that love the game of baseball, and they only play it because its fun. To be excluded from playing because of the hue of your skin seems silly in 2010. My boys do not even understand the concept of racism, yet in 2010 racism still exists.

     

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  • 3 years ago
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• The CottonField of Dreams The CottonField of Dreams

  • From: bcormalisjr
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      By next Black History Month and the begining of next baseball season, I hope to have the complete set of eighteen (two teams worth, at each position) players, which were stars in the Negro Leagues of baseball. The prime of this league was in the early to mid 1900's. Negroes were kept out of major league baseball until 1947, when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he was called up by the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Negro Leagues players were rich with talent, and many colorful personalities played in the league as well. Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston and Judy Johnson are just some of the stars that the Negro Leagues employed. Most of these players had the opportunity to compete in exhibition games against major leaguers, sometimes referred to as barnstorming games. Major League Legend Babe Ruth called John Henry "Pop" Lloyd, "The greatest player he had ever seen", and Joe DiMaggio said Satchel Paige, "was the greatest pitcher he had ever faced". It's a shame these men didn't get a shot in their prime, but that didn't stop these mens passion for the game of baseball. To me, passion is what this project is about. I grew up with baseball. I also witnessed a strike in the 80's, 90's, the banishment of the Alltime Hits King Pete Rose for gambling (form your own opinion on that subject), and the whole steroids saga. So, basically the modern era of baseball is tarnished with all the messes I just metioned. Anyhow the men of the Negro Leagues were every bit as talented, and baseball smart as major league players. The respect they earned from the big name MLB players of the day is testament to the quality of players they were. One of them broke Babe Ruth's homerun record in 1974....

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  • 3 years ago
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• The Gentlemens Agreement The Gentlemens Agreement

  • From: bcormalisjr
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    By next Black History Month and the begining of next baseball season, I hope to have the complete set of eighteen (two teams worth, at each position) players, which were stars in the Negro Leagues of baseball. The prime of this league was in the early to mid 1900's. Negroes were kept out of major league baseball until 1947, when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier when he was called up by the Brooklyn Dodgers. The Negro Leagues players were rich with talent, and many colorful personalities played in the league as well. Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston and Judy Johnson are just some of the stars that the Negro Leagues employed. Most of these players had the opportunity to compete in exhibition games against major leaguers, sometimes referred to as barnstorming games. Major League Legend Babe Ruth called John Henry "Pop" Lloyd, "The greatest player he had ever seen", and Joe DiMaggio said Satchel Paige, "was the greatest pitcher he had ever faced". It's a shame these men didn't get a shot in their prime, but that didn't stop these mens passion for the game of baseball. To me, passion is what this project is about. I grew up with baseball. I also witnessed a strike in the 80's, 90's, the banishment of the Alltime Hits King Pete Rose for gambling (form your own opinion on that subject), and the whole steroids saga. So, basically the modern era of baseball is tarnished with all the messes I just metioned. Anyhow the men of the Negro Leagues were every bit as talented, and baseball smart as major league players. The respect they earned from the big name MLB players of the day is testament to the quality of players they were. One of them broke Babe Ruth's homerun record in 1974....

    

    
    

     

     

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  • 3 years ago
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• Cumm unit y amb ass a dor Cumm unit y amb ass a dor

  • From: bcormalisjr
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    If you spend all day uploading disposable art and making one word comments on other art, then a community ambassador position awaits you. Aim High! Now thats reaching for the top of the curb. Inner circle? Wow!

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  • 3 years ago
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• Museum of Tolerance, Los Angel Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles

  • From: bcormalisjr
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    Hi all, it is Bill Cormalis Jr, and wanted to let you know about about an event I'm participating in at the Museum of Tolerance, for Black History month. It will take place Sunday, February 21st.  Here is a link to the event  http://www.museumoftolerance.com/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=tmL6KfNVLtH&b=5052337&content_id={0377C3D5-A416-47EA-8468-47FA0A5EB23E}&notoc=1  Thanks for your support! Bill

    

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  • 3 years ago
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• Featured Portfolio! Featured Portfolio!

  • From: bcormalisjr
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    Hi, Ovation Communtity members! My portfolio was chosen as the Portfolio of the Day on ArtBistro.com. Go to Artbistro.com and you will see my portfolio on the homepage. It will be featured all week. Artbistro is another Artist social network associated with Monster.com jobs, so employers have access to your work..Thats an added bonus. Thanks, Bill Cormalis Jr

    

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  • 4 years ago
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• Los Angeles Museum of Toleranc Los Angeles Museum of Tolerance

  • From: bcormalisjr
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     I wanted to share some good news with my Ovation TV community.. Here it is. I was just notified of my acceptance to exhibit some paintings and collages at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. The exhibit begins in January, and ends in February sometime. I will have all the details shortly. The exhibition is for Black History Month. This artwork is one of mine to be exhibited!

    

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  • 4 years ago
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• I Spy.. I Spy..

  • From: bcormalisjr
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    I spy some Ovation Community members uploading their design submissions for a chance at some cash and prizes at Tattooedsteel.com. Do it, I did, and became the first ever winner in Tattooed Steels 777 Limited Design contest. Good Luck!  Here is my winning design, Bill Cormalis Jr.

    

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  • 4 years ago
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• A Wish for the Holidays. A Wish for the Holidays.

  • From: bcormalisjr
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    I dont have many wishes for X-mas, but one wish I have is for Ovation to work on letting us have multiple albums. I like to be organized, so having separate albums would really help me out. I also think community members will find it easier to look at photos, with faster access to an artists categorized artworks. Just a wish...

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  • 4 years ago
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• Check This Out! Check This Out!

  • From: bcormalisjr
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    Hello Ovation Community Members. I have some new products available at Tattooed Steel. The pendant seen here is available on my Tattooed Steel page, and the necklace was custom made by Lindsey at beecee design. Here is a link. 

    http://www.tattooedsteel.com/tsteel/flindex.html#section=products&action=list_products?page=1&sorting=0&tags=bill_cormalis_jr

    

     

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  • 4 years ago
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• Tattooed Steel Tattooed Steel

  • From: bcormalisjr
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    Hello Ovation Community Members. I have some new products available at Tattooed Steel. Here is a link. 

    http://www.tattooedsteel.com/tsteel/flindex.html#section=products&action=list_products?page=1&sorting=0&tags=bill_cormalis_jr

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  • 4 years ago
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• Tattooed Steel Tattooed Steel

  • From: bcormalisjr
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    Hello Ovation Community Members. I have some new products available at Tattooed Steel. Here is a link. 

    http://www.tattooedsteel.com/tsteel/flindex.html#section=products&action=list_products?page=1&sorting=0&tags=bill_cormalis_jr

    

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  • 4 years ago
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• Ovation TV's My Art Ovation TV's My Art

  • From: bcormalisjr
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    The My Art promo featuring my artwork "Muffinbones" is now playing!!!

    

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  • 4 years ago
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• DownTown Los Angeles Art walk DownTown Los Angeles Art walk

  • From: bcormalisjr
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    Hello everyone, it is Bill Cormalis. Tonight I went to the DownTown Los Angeles Artwalk. Off of 6th and Main. It was cool, because along with the artwalk, the local galleries have open houses going on. There was a full range of art being displayed, some great and some not so great. Lots of music, from Dj's to bands playing, so the music was a constant, adding to the entertainment factor. It is the kind of seedy part of L.A, but I live here, so I am used to it. For someone not from around here, it might be a culture shock. From the smell of clove cigarettes, to the stench of piss, and the pile of fecal matter in the stairwell of the parking garage. DownTown at its finest, but believe me, I am not complaining, I actually enjoy going there. Tons of people, tons of art, and the smell of food coming from the line up of roach coaches hustling on the street, make the walk worth while. I went into Pharmaka, The Old Bank Building, A Barbershop/ Gallery, Infusions (I've shown there), and the Hive Gallery, which were some of the places worthy of remembering. The Downtown Artwalk happens on the 2nd Thursday of every month. I am a bad reporter because I forgot my camera, but my main objective was to figure out how my art will fit in down there. It looks like good exposure, due to the good turnout. Next time pics of the good stuff! Have a good one!!

    

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  • 4 years ago
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• Where Art and Sports Collide Where Art and Sports Collide

  • From: bcormalisjr
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    Hey all, its Bill Cormalis Jr. Growing up, I was always involved in athletics (Baseball, Football, Skateboarding), and art. The only real subject in school that I liked was history. Sometimes one, or all of these influence me to do a piece. I have been studying the Negro Leagues a lot lately, and decided to start a series of artworks influenced by the players in that league. Many of the players were good enough to play Major League Baseball, but the "Gentlemens Agreement" did not allow Blacks to play. Josh Gibson, who was the first player I decided to paint, was considered the "Black Babe Ruth" and is arguably the best power hitter of any league. He died just three months before Jackie Robinson made it to the majors, at the age of thirty five. He was inducted into the National Hall of Fame in 1972.

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  • 4 years ago
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