“Championship Passion” By Artist DOUGLAS C. HESS Artist Douglas C. Hess’ use of symbolism and hidden images enhances his brilliant artistic talent adding deeper meaning to the painting. The artist provides an explanation of the significant components of the painting as follows: Hidden Images: Dareus’ return, Anders sack late in the fourth quarter, the , and Coach Bryant's hounds tooth hat. There are also hidden images of the outline of the state of each university defeated by Alabama over the 2009 Season. Alabama’s Six All-American Players: Alabama is the first team in NCAA history to produce six first team all- American players including Mike Johnson, Havier Arenas, , Terrence Cody, Butkus Award Winner Rolando McClain and Bama’s first Heisman Trophy Winner Mark Ingram. Symbolic References: The number 13 for the number of national championships. The number 1 representing the consensus national championship. The number 57 representing Alabama’s NCAA lead in the number of bowl games played. Meaning of the Composition: All of the above is detailed and located in the image in the “Meaning of the Composition” included Details of with each print. Hidden Image DOUGLAS C. HESS Artist Douglas C. Hess captures the passion of LIMITED EDITION PRINT (Image Size 16” x 22 1/8”) the moment when Heisman Trophy winner Mark REGULAR EDITION (UNFRAMED) Strictly limited to 2009 prints ………….. Retail $125.00 Ingram was overcome realizing the emotion of the ARTIST PROOF (UNFRAMED) Strictly limited to 209 prints …………………..… Retail $195.00 championship. In that moment, Ingram and all of the Alabama players knew that buying into Coach MINIATURE PRINT (Image Size 7” x 10 1/8”)(UNFRAMED) …………….. Retail $25.00 Saban’s philosophy of discipline, hard work, MINIATURE PRINT (FRAMED) ……..Retail $99.95 Plus $16.00 Shipping & Handling persistence, overcoming adversity and mental and Shipping & Handling …………………………………………….…$12.00 per print order physical toughness was all worth it, achieving their ultimate goal; winning the National title and VINTAGE CANVAS EDITION (Image Size 18” x 25”) bringing it back to Tuscaloosa after a long 17 Each truly unique Vintage Canvas Edition features the rich saturated colors, texture and years. beauty of the original oil painting. The title of the painting, “Championship REGULAR CANVAS (UNFRAMED) Strictly limited to 200 canvas …………..… Retail $395.00 Passion,” reflects the Alabama Football program HAND EMBELLISHED CANVAS A/P (Image Size 22” x 30 1/2”) (UNFRAMED) from the Coach to the players to the fans. The Strictly limited to 25 canvas …………………………………………………. Retail $995.00 passion for Alabama Football is proven by the Each Hand-Embellished Canvas edition is personally hand-embellished by the original artist, attendance of 92,000 people at the spring game. Douglas C. Hess. The artist will highlight the canvas, adding layers of oil paint with unique Each print includes a gold seal and certificate of brush strokes. This will truly make each canvas one-of-a-kind, enhancing beauty, adding authenticity. The artist also includes a schematic depth and bringing the works to life. identifying the symbolism and hidden images in the Shipping & Handling Prints ………..………………….....…... $16.00 per canvas order painting. Standard dealer discount available ……….….…Prices subject to change with notice. CALL TOLL FREE 1-888-771-2364 or (256) 726-0076 For information on the “Championship Passion” original oil painting, please call Douglas Hess at (256) 726-0076

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