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If you find yourself in Edmond,
Oklahoma, this article outlines a gallery with a new concept
worth taking a look at. David Fisk, artist, found a business that
combines sports and art with “Images Gallery: The Art of Sport.”
The gallery, which opened Dec. 20, features sports photography and
artwork by about 100 artists. The artwork portrays a variety of
sports, including basketball, football and golf.
“I always
liked sports art and there’s nothing like this around here. It’s
a niche I saw a great potential for in Edmond. There’s already
quite a few art galleries in Edmond,” he said. Fisk previously
worked in the newspaper business and did everything from page design
to editing. “I was just ready to enter a new phase of life,” he
said. “I did that for 36 years, and I was ready for something
else.” Fisk said what he most enjoys about his new gallery
is just sitting and looking at the different artwork on his walls. “I
spend a lot of time in here,” he said. “It doesn’t really get
old.”
The authentic sports memorabilia in the gallery
ranges from $5 to $13,000. One of the most expensive is a painting of
Roy Williams titled “Over the Top,” which was painted by
Christopher Nick, a popular children’s book illustrator. “That’s
a pretty famous shot,” Fisk said.
He said the gallery offers
art on commission and art searches to find a certain image. He said
they can convert a photograph into a painting. In the spring, Fisk
plans to commission a few artists who will convert sports photos into
art for parents who want paintings of their children playing or in
their uniforms.
Fisk said he has sold a lot of OU and OSU
paintings, but he’s been collecting artwork from all across the
nation since last summer. “My goal is to represent some Oklahoma
artists nationwide as an art representative,” he said. Two of his
featured artists include Stephen Holland and Robert Hurst, who are
considered top sports artists in the nation. Fisk said Holland is the
official artist for the Baltimore Ravens and Muhammed Ali. Hurst is
the official artist for the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Steve Boaldin,
Edmond artist, said he is submitting several paintings that feature
everything from golf to baseball.
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I am a Texas girl who loves cooking (or attempting to), reading books (especially Harry Potter!!!), and being outdoors with my boyfriend and our german shorthaired pointer. I also love sports, art (since I've worked in a Modern Art Museum), and learning new things on a daily basis. |
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