Artist Statement
“I've been a fan of Tom Petty since I first heard "Refugee" and "Don't Do Me Like That" on the radio as a nine-year-old kid. I was lucky enough to work with Tom on several projects before he passed and I was honored when Adria Petty reached out to me to illustrate a portrait of her dad for the cover of the "Tom Petty: An American Treasure" box set. I created my illustration based on the iconic photograph shot by Mark Seliger. There are two different posters, one based on the album art that's more graphic and one based on a painting I made using the same illustration. I'm pleased with the resul
About This Print
Tom Petty: An American Treasure (Canvas) is a 2018 screen print by Shepard Fairey, published by Obey Giant in a signed, numbered edition of 275. Measuring 18 x 24 inches and printed on speckle-tone true white paper, it portrays the late musician Tom Petty. Fairey created the illustration for the cover of the "Tom Petty: An American Treasure" box set at the request of Adria Petty, basing it on an iconic photograph by Mark Seliger. The portrait pairs Fairey's graphic poster style with a tribute to a musician he admired and had worked with, honoring Petty's legacy.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 387.5. Observed range 195.0–500.0. Latest recorded sale: 2025-07-02. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.