The Art of Paul Lempa

My Darryl Strawberry painting. Darryl Eugene Strawberry (born...

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:22:00 -0400

My Darryl Strawberry painting.

Darryl Eugene Strawberry (born March 12, 1962) is a former American Major League Baseball outfielder. Strawberry was well known for his play on the field and for his controversial behavior off it. Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Strawberry was one of the most feared sluggers in the game, known for his prodigious home runs and his intimidating presence in the batter’s box with his 6-foot-6 frame and his long, looping swing that elicited comparisons to Ted Williams.^[1]^[2]

During his 17-year career, he helped lead the New York Mets to a World Series championship in 1986 and the New York Yankees to threeWorld Series championships in 1996, 1998 and 1999. A popular player during his career, Strawberry was voted to the All-Star Game eight straight times from 1984–1991.^[

They’re playing basketball! Who loves that basketball?...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:26:02 -0400

They’re playing basketball! Who loves that basketball? Very close to finished, Wilt and Russell. Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell.

My latest painting of Jackie Robinson.

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:42:35 -0400

My latest painting of Jackie Robinson.

For the second year in a row, I will be having an exhibition of...

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:18:48 -0400

For the second year in a row, I will be having an exhibition of more than twenty paintings at Gallery 1200 in Hoboken. The opening reception will be May 4, 2013 and the doors are open to the public at 7PM. Come see a bevy of new paintings including Jackie Robinson, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Pele, Eli Manning and many more. Refreshments will be served and we are working on some special guest appearances. Updates will be posted in the coming weeks

If you can’t make it the that night, the show will run until July 4th.

Gallery 1200: 1200 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Hours: Thursday & Friday 4-9PM, Sat 2-9PM, Sun 11am-4pm
email: info@gallery1200.org or message me here

I realize many of you are out of the area, but in the off chance you hit Hudson County, feel free to stop by. Thanks!

The show is sponsored by The Mason Family Civic League.

Willie Mays painting, 24” by 36”, acrylic on canvas.

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:07:16 -0500

Willie Mays painting, 24” by 36”, acrylic on canvas.

Finished my Hank Aaron painting.

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:09:00 -0400

Finished my Hank Aaron painting.

Just completed this Pele painting.

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:02:00 -0400

Just completed this Pele painting.

Eli Manning painting, 36” by 36”

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 13:43:57 -0400

Eli Manning painting, 36” by 36”

Work in progress. A young Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves....

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:34:55 -0400

Work in progress. A young Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves. Lots of work left to do. Gotta put some fannies in the seats. Should post the final next week.

In Game 5 of the 1956 World Series, Gil Hodges led off the top...

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:35:58 -0400

In Game 5 of the 1956 World Series, Gil Hodges led off the top of the fifth inning for the Dodgers. On a 2-2 count, Hodges hit a scorching line drive to deep left center field. Mickey took off at top speed running back and to is right toward left center field. In the middle of his gait, just as the ball was about to sail past him, he reached up across his body and speared the ball backhanded for a tremendous running catch, which robbed Hodges of an extra-base hit and preserved Larsen’s perfect game.

On April 18, 1946 Jackie Robinson stepped onto the field at...

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:48:00 -0400

On April 18, 1946 Jackie Robinson stepped onto the field at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey in a Montreal Royals’ uniform, breaking the color barrier in professional baseball. In his first game, he displayed the kind of play that would make him a legend: he drove in four runs with four hits, including a home run and stole two bases. Here is my painting of one of his first moments on that field.

On 19 June 1846, one of the first officially recorded, organized...

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:03:01 -0400

On 19 June 1846, one of the first officially recorded, organized baseball matches was played under Alexander Joy Cartwright’s rules on Hoboken’s Elysian Fields with the New York Base Ball Club defeating the Knickerbockers 23-1. Cartwright umpired. Here is my painting based on a wood cut from that famous game.

Article about my show on NJ.com

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:17:00 -0400

Article about my show on NJ.com

Lou Gehrig plays first base at Fenway Park. 1937.

Thu, 03 May 2012 03:18:48 -0400

Lou Gehrig plays first base at Fenway Park. 1937.

Earle Combs painting. The Kentucky Colonel was...

Wed, 02 May 2012 20:25:27 -0400

Earle Combs painting. The Kentucky Colonel was an American professional baseball player, who played his entire career for the New York Yankees (1924‑1935). Combs batted leadoff and played center field on the Yankees’ fabled 1927 team (often referred to as Murderers’ Row).

Come "Like" my Facebook page. There will be giveaways, starting in May!

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 07:36:21 -0400

Come "Like" my Facebook page. There will be giveaways, starting in May!

Having a baseball art show in Hoboken, NJ. May 5 is the opening...

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:10:00 -0400

Having a baseball art show in Hoboken, NJ. May 5 is the opening from 7-10 PM. All are welcome.

Mickey Mantle painting.

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:05:08 -0400

Mickey Mantle painting.

CC Sabathia at Fenway Park.

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:28:58 -0400

CC Sabathia at Fenway Park.

Hank Aaron painting.

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:25:54 -0400

Hank Aaron painting.