As an artist, he is an interpreter of the world of sport. Tony Capparelli - The Art of Sport featured artworks in a variety of media, representing many different sporting activities and sports celebrities, such as the late former Heavyweight Champion of the World “Smokin Joe Frazier,” NBA great Lenny Wilkens, and New York Rangers Hall of Famer Rod Gilbert. The sports figures Derek Jeter, Wayne Gretzky, and David Cone were also depicted, with bright, exploratory gestures using bold acrylics and a palette knife.