The Winners Ball - Cricket Ball Painting
"The Winners Ball" is a round painting of a cricket ball that will take you on a truly captivating journey into cricket. An extraordinary mixed-media artwork where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of art and cricket like never before, as it comes to life in stunning detail, capturing the very essence of a cricket ball. While you're here take a look at another ball from this series - The Last Game Soccerball
This one-of-a-kind piece, meticulously created using the finest Golden acrylic paints, gels, and mediums is created on a convex round canvas, measuring 508mm wide and 25mm deep. It invites you to explore its textured surface, where intricate detailing intertwines with a mesmerising crackle effect reminiscent of a well-worn, vintage ball.
This around painting has been designed for those passionate about cricket. It's a contemporary cricket ball painting and a must-have for an enthusiast or collector. Let it take centre stage in your home or office, effortlessly commanding attention and igniting conversations.
With its ready-to-hang feature and the artist's signature on the back, this artwork to avoid any detraction, it symbolises uniqueness and unparalleled artistry.
Every brush stroke in this unique piece brings memories of the game to life, creating an extraordinary synergy between sport and art. And by displaying this remarkable round painting it will show how you celebrate your love for cricket, elevating your space with its timeless design, and adding vintage allure.
Own a piece of cricket history and experience the beauty of the game in a whole new light. Get in touch with us now and showcase your passion for cricket with this magnificent artwork.
$750.00 NZD.
What do we Know About Cricket Balls?
Cricket balls are made from a combination of cork, string, and leather. The cork serves as the ball's core, covered in tightly wound string, and then finally covered in leather, giving it its distinctive appearance and texture. The leather used to cover the cricket balls is traditionally cowhide, although some are now made from synthetic materials.
The type of leather used in the ball is carefully chosen for its strength, durability, and ability to provide a good grip on the pitch. This is especially important for the ball's seams, which play a critical role in the ball's performance.
The stitching on a cricket ball is crucial to its performance, creating a raised seam on the ball, which helps to grip the pitch and create movement in the air or off the pitch. The seam of the cricket ball can also be used by bowlers to create spin. By rotating the ball in their hand as they bowl, a bowler can make the ball spin in either direction.
Cricket balls come in two main types: red and white. Red balls are used in Test cricket, the longest and most prestigious form of the game. White balls, on the other hand, are used in limited-overs cricket, such as One Day Internationals and T20 matches.
Did you know the red colour of Test cricket balls which is due to the red dye used to colour the leather, makes it more visible on the green grass of the cricket pitch. White balls used in limited-overs cricket are also made from cork, string, and leather they are painted white to make them more visible against coloured clothing and in floodlit conditions.
The weight and size of a cricket ball are regulated by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to ensure consistency across all matches. The ball typically weighs between 5.5 and 5.75 ounces and has a circumference of between 8.81 and 9 inches.
While cricket balls can be expensive, with high-quality balls costing hundreds of dollars, their cost is justified by the manufacturing process's labour-intensive nature and the high level of skill required to make them.
Additionally, cricket balls can be dangerous, especially when bowled at high speeds. Batsmen wear protective equipment to guard against injuries from the ball, but injuries can still occur. A cricket ball can reach speeds of up to 90 miles per hour, which makes it a potentially lethal weapon in the hands of a skilled bowler. So if you were wondering why cricketers wear protective gear, now you know!
At the End of the Day
every aspect of a cricket ball is carefully considered to ensure it performs at the highest level. The construction, colour, size, weight, and stitching of the ball all play an essential role in the sport of cricket, making it one of the most important components of the game.
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