Artist Combines Sports And Art In Gallery

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.