Paint the Lines
Though artists often strive to color outside of them, painting the lines is essential in tennis. It is both an act of collective creation—drawing the boundaries of the court to make a surface playable—and individual achievement: a shot so precise in its placement that it becomes unreachable.
KCTL brings tennis and art together to help make an impact on an extraordinary group of kids as they navigate life within, outside and right on the lines.
Artists that previously have participated in Paint the Lines include: Katherine Bradford, Erik Parker and David Humphrey
2024 Artists
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![An abstract painting of a person in a yellow dress standing on water under a starry night sky with a large moon and clouds.]()
Katherine Bradford, 2023
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![Aerial view of a tennis court situated between a river and a lake with nearby houses and lush green trees, under a partly cloudy sky.]()
Nick Pachelli, 2024
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![Painting of two athletes running on a track, one in a red and white top with blue shorts and green shoes, the other in orange and yellow sportswear, against a background of green grass and purple bleachers.]()
J.A Feng, 2024
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![A black and white photo of a tennis coach demonstrating a serve to a group of children on an outdoor tennis court, with buildings and trees in the background.]()
Marc Bushelle, 2023
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![A colorful abstract painting of two women sitting on a tennis court, holding a tennis racket, with tennis balls around them and trees in the background.]()
Derek Aylward, 2023
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![Abstract painting of a large dark circular shape with green, blue, and white highlights, surrounded by a textured colorful background.]()
Nick Benfey, 2024
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![Ceramic vessel with a rounded body and wide opening, placed on a decorative white pedestal.]()
Shino Takeda, 2023
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![An abstract artwork featuring colorful, stylized figures playing and jumping around, with plants and decorative elements in the background, using bold shades of red, blue, green, and pink.]()
Mairikke Dau, 2024
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![A child in shorts and a yellow cap runs along a dirt path next to a pond, with a goose standing on a rock in the water and trees surrounding the area.]()
Mary DeVincentis, 2024
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![Black-and-white photo of three young tennis players standing on a tennis court, holding rackets, with trees and a fence in the background.]()
Ilisa Rissman, 2023
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![Abstract mixed media artwork with various shapes and colors including green, blue, yellow, black, and purple, framed in light wood.]()
Michael Siporin Levine, 2024
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![A colorful illustration of a large crowd of diverse people sitting in stadium seats, many wearing hats and casual clothing.]()
Sophie Masters, 2024
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![Watercolor painting of two people playing pickleball on an outdoor court surrounded by trees.]()
Shaun Ellison, 2024
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![A map of the Bronx in New York City with overlaid stylized illustrations of a bicycle and a blue tree.]()
Roxa Smith, 2021
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![Abstract painting of a person holding a rake or broom in front of shelves with objects, a lurking crocodile or alligator above, in a loosely painted style with black, orange, and blue colors.]()
Rob Ober, 2024
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![Colorful still life painting of various objects, including bottles, tennis balls, a camera, and a pink purse, arranged on a white background.]()
Michael McGregor, 2023
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![A stylized line drawing of a mountain with a flag, a graph, a coffee cup, and a clock, all enclosed within a circular frame, rendered in gold on a black background.]()
Merav Ezer, 2024
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![Mixed media artwork of a woman with an afro, holding tacos and lemons, with colorful abstract background including hearts and geometric shapes.]()
Lavar Munroe, 2024
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![Colorful drawing of a logo with a circular sunset scene, a mountain, a river, and a plane, with the words "Southeast Travel and Tours" on a blue banner at the top.]()
Kadar Brock, 2012
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![Illustration of a muscular figure resembling a Greek mythological hero lifting the Earth, with the phrase 'Roid Rage' written below.]()
Josh Reames, 2022
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![Colorful painting of a pink fireplace with a yellow cat playing with a ball on a blue chair, above a multicolored tiled floor and a yellow wall. A vase with pink flowers is on the mantle, and a vibrant window with abstract scenery is behind the cat.]()
JJ Manford, 2024
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![An abstract painting with various shapes and lines in shades of purple, blue, and pink.]()
Jenna Ransom, 2024
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![A young woman with a bun hairstyle and headband crouches on a tennis court, holding a tennis racket, with trees and a fence in the background.]()
Ilisa Rissman, 2023
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![An abstract colorful artwork with circular shapes, chains, and geometric patterns on a white background.]()
Gosha Levochkin, 2021
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![Colorful skateboard deck featuring a psychedelic design with abstract floral and nature elements, including a dragonfly, flowers, water, and mountains, in vibrant green, blue, orange, and black colors.]()
Erik Parker, 2012
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![A watercolor painting with abstract background colors including yellow, blue, pink, and black, featuring a cartoonish face of a woman with flowing hair drawn in black outlines]()
David Humphrey, 2020
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![An unfinished painting of a dog with curly fur, wide eyes, and a neutral expression against a blue background.]()
Bill Adams, 2024
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![A motion-blurred yellow tennis ball against a black background.]()
Adi Shniderman, 2017
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![Colorful, stylized tropical jungle scene with trees, plants, and a river, depicted in vibrant, abstract art style.]()
Erik Parker, 2023
