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LA ART SHOW
All proceeds from purchases of any artist’s work at the Athletes for Life booth directly support AFL programs, including mentorship, life skills development, and educational services for kids. Thank you for helping us empower the next generation.
AFL | Greg Bell Private Collection
ABOUT:
AFL presents the private art collection of Greg Bell, former NFL player for the Raiders, Rams, and Bills, and founder of the Athletes for Life Foundation. Greg’s passion for art has spanned decades, beginning with his first studies at Notre Dame in 1984.
Highlights include works honoring Muhammad Ali, a close friend whose life and values left a lasting impact on Greg
CODY SHELTON
ABOUT:
Cody Shelton is a Carmel-based artist and Notre Dame graduate who brings athletes to life on canvas. Combining his love of sports with his passion for painting, Cody has created dynamic works featuring Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Jonathan Taylor. Each piece captures the energy, motion, and personality of the athletes, reflecting his dedication to craft and vision.
LEROI JOHNSON
ABOUT:
LeRoi Johnson, from Buffalo, New York, has been creating art for over 45 years. Brother of legendary musician Rick James, LeRoi is known for his “electric primitive” style, blending modernism, Pan-African themes, and geometric forms into vibrant, symbolic works. After early exploration during his time at Georgetown University Law School and a career in public service, he returned to painting in the 1990s and has exhibited widely, including his first major show at the Buffalo Niagara Partnership.
THE PRODUCER BDB
ABOUT:
Bryan Avila, known as The Producer BDB, is a Los Angeles–based installation and conceptual artist. Self-taught and globally raised, his work merges street culture, pop art, fashion, and fine art influences. BDB has created collaged paintings, videos, installations, and collaborations with brands like Adidas, with his work collected and exhibited worldwide, including Paris, Berlin, Hong Kong, and Miami.
CODY SHELTON
ABOUT:
Cody Shelton is a Carmel-based artist and Notre Dame graduate who brings athletes to life on canvas. Combining his love of sports with his passion for painting, Cody has created dynamic works featuring Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Jonathan Taylor. Each piece captures the energy, motion, and personality of the athletes, reflecting his dedication to craft and vision.
LEROI JOHNSON
ABOUT:
LeRoi Johnson, from Buffalo, New York, has been creating art for over 45 years. Brother of legendary musician Rick James, LeRoi is known for his “electric primitive” style, blending modernism, Pan-African themes, and geometric forms into vibrant, symbolic works. After early exploration during his time at Georgetown University Law School and a career in public service, he returned to painting in the 1990s and has exhibited widely, including his first major show at the Buffalo Niagara Partnership.
THE PRODUCER BDB
ABOUT:
Bryan Avila, known as The Producer BDB, is a Los Angeles–based installation and conceptual artist. Self-taught and globally raised, his work merges street culture, pop art, fashion, and fine art influences. BDB has created collaged paintings, videos, installations, and collaborations with brands like Adidas, with his work collected and exhibited worldwide, including Paris, Berlin, Hong Kong, and Miami.