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When Brian Bomster-Jabs got pregame sideline passes to the Ravens’ regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he got to work.
The professional Baltimore artist whipped up a painting of Lamar Jackson in a week – and rain, 30-degree temperatures, and a whipping wind weren’t going to stop him from delivering it.
Jackson, who is inactive because there are no playoff implications for the Ravens, came over to Bomster-Jabs after team warmups to receive the gift.
“He was just so happy and appreciative. It was all love,” Bomster-Jabs said. “You could just see the joy and excitement in his eyes. He was so happy and saying thank you.”
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The painting includes depictions of Jackson throughout his football career – in high school, college, and the NFL. It includes him receiving his first NFL MVP award, as well as Jackson’s mother and friend/rapper Kodak Black.
“I really wanted to commemorate what he’s accomplished so far,” Bomster-Jabs said. “I might have to update it soon though because we want that ‘ship.”
Bomster-Jabs grew up in Baltimore, just up the street from Memorial Stadium. He’s a “die-hard” Ravens fan, so the painting was a gift only – not for sale.
“Lamar gives Baltimore so much. He’s such an inspiration,” Bomster-Jabs said. “Celebrities and people always get asked for stuff so what I like to do is give. I like to give them their flowers.”
Bomster-Jabs also painted for Ray Lewis and other sports celebrities. Next up, he plans to paint for Kyle Hamilton (because he’s also Korean) and Zay Flowers.
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