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.

Time To Organize Holiday Gifts

Hello iTaggit friends,

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! I was very pleased when some of my items from my iTaggit wish list appeared under the tree this year. I especially look forward to setting up my new green iPod mini! I hope all of you comic collectors out there received some great collectible additions, all of you antique and art aficionados acquired new pieces to be displayed in your homes, and of course all of you entertainment enthusiasts added new games, music, and dvds to your shelves, but all of you must be sure and add them to your iTaggit collection and share them with the rest of our community! There's no time like the present to get started on your birthday wish lists, and our Gallery is a great place to find ideas. I look forward to seeing what you all add, ask us if you need your collections valued, and I hope you have a happy new year!

30 Years Have Come And Gone Since The Passing Of The King

"Elvis Week" is being held at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee this week to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. It is estimated that upwards of 75,000 Elvis fans will make the pilgrimage to Graceland over the next week in celebration of his life and achievements. A candlelight vigil is being held on Graceland's drive to allow visitors to pay their respects over the King's final resting place.

Catalog and share your Elvis memorabilia in the iTaggit Gallery and honor this truly great American musician this week.