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| Man and Woman Overlooking Their Vine- 7.25" x 7.25" Oil on panel by J. Kirk Richards |
Artist friend
J. Kirk Richards and wife Amy graciously hosted a little get together of fellow artists last weekend at his home and studio. We spent the afternoon enjoying their hospitality, good food and sharing what we have been working on. There was also an art swap. Since Kirk is best known for his spiritual and Christian themed art, he suggested that the subject for trade might be a portrait of Christ.
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| Cristo Redentor- 6" x 8" oil and gold leaf by Greg Newbold |
I took on the challenge and did this small 6" x 8" rendition of Jesus based on a little sketch I had done a couple of years back. Kirk was excited to make the trade and I ended up with this beautiful little gem from Kirk. He said it had won an award at an art show in Virginia and I'm happy he was willing to part with it.
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| With the custom frame |
I think I got the better end of the deal, but both sides were thrilled with the swap.At out house, we joke that if I wasn't an artist, we wouldn't have any art on the walls, but I'd like to change that. I have a couple of pictures in my collection, but I am looking forward to engineering trades with some of my other artist friends.
3 comments:
I think you both profited. I think I need to acquire more artist friends.
That's a really good idea. You both got a lovely piece. I have lots of artist friends, and I think it's time we started swapping too....
I think it's a great idea to trade art with friends. I think it may be the only way I ever have a collection of art that is not my own. I certainly don't want to be the largest collector of Greg Newbold art int he world.
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