
These items are in the prints.
Some are obvious; some are hidden.
Wildcat Lodge
All the States of the SEC Teams in the Stones of the Fireplace
8 National Championship Trophies
7 Wildcat Cubs
Duke Blue Devil
Photo of Caywood Ledford
Photo of Adolph Rupp
Photo of Kyle Macy
Photo of Bill Keightley
Arkansas Razorback
Alabama Elephant
Missouri Tiger
Mississippi State Bulldog
LSU Tiger
Texas A&M Collie
Georgia Bulldog
Ole Miss Rebel
Florida Gator
Vandy Commodore
South Carolina Gamecock
Tennessee Volunteer Hound Dog
Auburn Tiger
Photo of 1996 National Championship Team
Photo of 1948 National Championship Team
2012 National Championship Pennant
1948-49-51-52-78-96-98-2012 National Championship Banners
UK Clock
Kentucky Wildcats Avenue Street Sign
UK Fireplace Grate
1996 National Championship Ring
Friendly Little Game Afghan
No 1 Greater UK Hat
John Calipari Maker’s Mark Bottle
Mary (Artist’s Mother) Tattoo
Initials DVB
Initials BJB
Initials TAK
Wayne Turner
Tony Delk
Travis Ford
Jeff Sheppard
Jamal Mashburn
Cameron Mills
Kenny Skywalker
John Wall
Tayshaun Prince
John Pelphrey
Sam Bowie
Cliff Hawkins
Ron Mercer
Scott Padgett
Nazi Mohammed
Jodie Meeks
Alex Groza
Demarcus Cousins
Anthony Davis
Julius Randle
Bill Keightley
Tubby Smith
Dan Issel
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Kyle Macy
Jack Givens
Melvin Turpin
Cliff Hagen
Frank Ramsey
Wallace “Wahwah” Jones
Adolph Rupp
Pat Riley
Ralph Beard
Caywood Ledford
Bill Spivey
Cotton Nash
Rex Chapman
Larry Conley
Jimmy Dan Conner
John Calipari
Ed Davender
Louie Dampier
Derek Anderson
Antione Walker
BLUEGRASS TRADITIONS
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All of the Championship Years (so far) – ’48, ’49, ’51, ’58, ‘78, ’96, ‘98
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All of the Kentucky coaches last names – Rupp, Hall, Sutton, Pitino, Smith, Gillispie, and Calipari
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Teresa (Artist’s late fiancée)
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Mary (Artist’s late mother)
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DVB (Artist’s son’s initials)
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Crown (Represents “King of The Court”)
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Wildcat paw
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Cat eating Cardinal – State bird – (Cardinal bird was a UofL fan)
This print not only represents Kentucky basketball, it also represents what the state of Kentucky is known for; Thoroughbred horse racing, the Kentucky Derby (the hot air balloon race and the Run for the Roses), Bourbon, Tobacco, Farming and, of course, Kentucky Wildcat basketball.
Wildcat Vacation
Mascots:
UK Wildcat, Duke Blue Devil, Alabama Crimson Tide, Florida Gator, Louisville Cardinal, Ole Miss Reel, Auburn Tiger, IU Hoosier, Vanderbilt Commodore, Tennessee Hound Dog, South Carolina Gamecock
UK Wildcat
Tattoo: Mary 1927 – 2001, Artist’s mother
Pin: Guardian Angel/Ribbon
Ring: NCAA Championship
Chair: DMB Artist’s initials
Dock: Teresa, Cat paw, 1951, Hall, 1996
Cooler: Wildcat Cola, Cat paws
KFG: Bucket of Kentucky Fried Gamecock
Duke Blue Devil
Necklace: Pentagram
Tattoo: Barbwire on left bicep, flame pinstripe on left forearm
Book Fine Print: (1) The fun and easy way to learn how to play the game of basketball by
cheating and playing dirty. Visit us at www.devils.com. (2) Tips on dream catching,
voodoo, soul selling and soul stealing, as well as working the refs included.
Wildcat Cruiser
Fishing: Daryk, Artist’s son and avid fisherman
Crew: Gilligan’s Island
Wildcat Eyes
Cat claws: Ripping on side
Go Big Blue: Seven 3’s before and after for 7 NCAA
Championship Basketball goal
Fishing Boat
UK Minnow
KY 1948 – 49
Pitino
Florida Gator’s
Shirt: 2006 Championship
Scenery
Mt. Ruppmore: Rupp, Hall, Pitino, Smith 1998
Grassy Knoll (left): Muskrat, Tubby, CATS in blue wildflowers
Right Rock Bank: Jesus, Sutton, Cateye Butterfly
Bobber: Blue and white attached to Cardinal bait
Bass: 4 hidden in the water
Dock (left): Daryk, 1958, Tub-o-Nuts, shark fin, snorkeling equipment
Trees and grass: Rupp, heart db+tk, 1978
My Big Blue Heaven
This is my version of a Kentucky Heaven:
When you die and stand before the gates of heaven, Caywood Ledford asks your name and looks to see if you are on the list. If you are, Adolph Rupp gives you a ticket to get in.
As you go in, one angel (Ashley Judd) cheers for you while another angel (Ashley Judd) takes your ticket and hands you a basketball.
Dale Earnhardt (who represents competition) pats you on the back and welcomes you into heaven. He then instructs you to get your uniform.
As you walk through the gates, Jimi Hendrix plays “My Old Kentucky Home” on his guitar and Elvis sings. The angel with the white flower in her hair is my mother “Mary”. She represents all of our loved ones who have gone before us that we hope we will be reunited with someday in heaven.
Then Bill Keightley (Mr. Wildcat) gives you your uniform and you get to go down to the court and play in a Kentucky basketball game with your favorite players.
In “My Big Blue Heaven” you get to experience the thrill of being cheered on by millions of Kentucky fans. Then you’ll know what it’s like to be in heaven…but only if you’re a true blue fan.
Note – The Angel between Caywood Ledford and Adolph Rupp is Michael Brent. Michael was in an accident in 1997 and was paralyzed from the neck down. He and his friends and family started “Friends For Michael”. He died in spring of 2007. He was a huge UK fan and my friend. He now stands in heaven between two UK legends.
List of items in the print
Blue Angels team with “Go Big Blue” in smoke
Cat paw
Artist in gazing basketball
Four gold wildcats
The year “1998” in small numbers in draped flowers
A big “4” in the draped flowers on left column
A big “9” in the draped flowers on right column (’49)
Monitor showing close up view of Jesus dunking in
center court against five Duke blue devils
One referee in center court (the only one to ever go to
heaven)
No Duke Fans Allowed sign
Urn with small “1951”
Caywood Ledford w/list of UK fans to be admitted
Angel – The late Michael Brent
Adolph Rupp handing you a ticket to get in
South Park’s Kenny
Angel – Ashley Judd
Jimi Hendrix w/”1978” on guitar strap
Shape of state of Kentucky in cloud
Bill Keightley (Mr. Wildcat)
Angel – Artist’s mother “Mary”
Elvis
Artist’s son “Daryk”
Princess Diana
Angel – Ashley Judd
Custom Framer Tereasa King
Dale Earnhardt Sr. w/words and symbols on uniform
Urn with small “1958”
No UofL Fans Allowed
The year “1996” in small numbers in flowers
Artist in gazing basketball
Wildcat eye in clouds
Three big “K” banners
“Go Cats” sign
Try to find the initials DVB
Big Blue Christmas
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Mary (Artist's late mother)
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Tereasa (Artist’s late fiancée)
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Picture of Tereasa, Daryl's fiancee that passed away in 2010 while he was creating this beautiful print
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UK
Blue Kentucky Thunder
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Kentucky
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Shape of the state of Kentucky
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Teardrop
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Rupp's tombstone
Wildcat Country
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All of the Championship Years (so far) – ’48, ’49, ’51, ’58, ‘78, ’96, ‘98, ‘12
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Mary (Artist's late mother)
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Jesus
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Initials DVM (Artist's son's initials)
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Initials TAK (Artist's late fiancee's initials)
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BJB (Artist's fiancee's initials)
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CATS
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381 (Our record last year)