“ It's not just about sports art but more so creating an illusion of an athlete's moment in time.”
After years of rendering sports art and photography, Joe Versikaitis efforts will continue to focus on the development of todays sought after high profile players with the highest quality and value of sport artwork for the world memorabilia market.
Whether it’s a goalie making a game winning save or the riveting moment before a quarterback throws the ball, Joe Versikaitis strives to reveal the intricate relationship between a person and their sports habitats.
“ The notions of sports portraitures are my interpretation, my inspiration and my passion of an athlete portrait. Working from game experiences to my canvas I explore what a sport portrait is. This exhibition includes traditional acrylic paintings with a twist of realism to investigate and push the boundaries of the portrait. “
" My dream is to work with all prestigious professional athletes and sports franchises in the world, one franchise at a time " Might as well dream big, Yes! " ... Joe Versikaitis
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Joe Versikaitis - Sports Artist
This is a 1996 picture of Theo Fleury and myself after spending 5 hours of signing prints. There was 314 prints and 14 Artist Proofs signed.
What an awesome experience that was!
" Theo 14 " - This edition of prints are Sold Out
Thank you for your support
In this 2001 picture I'm the skinny guy in the middle. On the left is Jay Bouwmeester when he played for the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League. Now for Calgary Flames in the National Hockey League.On the right is Bernie Leahy, Sutton Group, Medicine Hat, who promoted the painting and printing of
" Bouwmeester # 4 "
This picture of Trevor and me was taken by my best friend Mike Laux. In the story The Kidd and me, This is the part where I stood on Trevor's pinky toe while the shot was taken.
This is the after shot...Not a good thing to do to someone who is very superstitious. You'll have to go to
The Kidd and me at
Blog with Alberta Sport Artist Joe Versikaitis
Commissioned and Private Collections
Sandy MaCarthy, Teemu Selanne, Billy Smith, Bill Ranford, Wayne Gretzky, Jari Kurri, Esa Tekkinen, Theo Fleury, Trevor Kidd, Foster Hewett, Ken Dryden, Tony Esposito, Annti Alltto, Kam Neely, Kris Russell, Matt Keetley, Kevin Nastiuk, Mark Messier, Jay Bouwmeester, Joffrey Lupul, Ryan Hollweg and Chris St.Jaque, Miikka Kiprusoff, Jarome Iginla, Dion Phanuef, Curtis Joseph, Paul Henderson, Brayden McNabb, Steve Yzerman, Nik Lewis, Henry Burris, John Hufnagel, Jon Cornish, Neymar Jr, Leo Messi, Mario Lemieux, Jean Béliveau and Andres Iniesta
Corporate Works & Commissions
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Medicine Hat Tigers - WHL
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Brooks Bandits - AJHL
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City of Brooks, Alberta
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Medicine Hat College
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World Gym
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Calgary Flames
Accolades and Exhibits
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July 2004 - Acceptance into the Canadian Institute of Portrait Artists
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August 2008 - National Open Portrait Exhibition - The Alex Colville Award for Excellence in Acrylics.
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October - December 2009 - Group Exhibit at the Esplanade Art Gallery, Medicine Hat, Alberta
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November 5th - 28, 2010 Group Exhibit at the Cultural Center Gallery, Medicine Hat, Alberta
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July 2011 painting of Mathieu Garon - wins Gold at the 2011 Southern Alberta Summer Games in the Art Category
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July 2011 painting of Jericka - wins Silver at the 2011 Southern Alberta Summer Games in the Art Category
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February 2014 - Federation of Canadian Artist
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May 2015 - Painting of Neymar Jr - Wins Canadian Federation open competition award in Calgary
Charities
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Ducks Unlimited
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Heart and Stroke
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Kinsmen and Kinnitte Clubs
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CARO the World Children Foundation
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Ronald McDonald House
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The Special Olympics.
Education
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Medicine Hat College, Brooks Alberta Campus.
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Degree in Computer Graphics and Dynamic Media with a distinction in the Print Media and Marketing, from Applied Multi Media Training Center in Calgary, Alberta.
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Joe Versikaitis was born in Venezuela, South America and moved to Brooks, Alberta in 1972
Limited Edition Prints
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Brooks Aqueduct - 1994
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Brooks Aqueduct Work Crew - 1994
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Rene's Retreat - 1995
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Calgary Flames - Trevor Kidd - 1995
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On Track for the Future - 1995
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Calgary Flames - Theo Fleury -1996 MAy 27, 2016 Theo 14 for Fort MAc - 2016
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Medicine Hat Tigers - Jay Bouwmeester - 2001
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Medicine Hat Tigers Ryan Hollweg, Joffrey Lupul, Chris St.Jaque - Depth - 2002