Feb 22nd
This is artist Robert Hurst’s News Blog where you will find news and other other items of interest including a personal Costa Rica condo for rent. To go directly to Robert’s Web site adamnfineartist.com, click here
Feb 23rd
Watch Hugh Laurie: Let Them Talk on PBS. See more from Great Performances.
Hugh Laurie, known from TVs medical drama “House,” visits Historic Maggie Maes while shooting a show for PBS’ “Great Performances”. Laurie tells viewers every man is entitled to one pilgrimage in his life and this includes a long drive on his way to New Orleans with many famous music stops along the way. Historic Maggie Mae’s in Austin, Texas, was on his list, with the amazing Miss Lavelle White performing, who can vocalize a mean harmonica with only her mouth. Watch this amazing episode of Let Them Talk to see it all!
I sat in on on the Maggie Mae’s in Austin portion of this taping about a year or so ago. I’m not in the video, but my artwork is quite prominent through the Maggie Mae’s portion. Cool! Great Performance too ; – ) Robert
2011 Texas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet Art Packages – available for a (very) short time
Feb 22nd
We are currently offering two special Texas Sports Hall of Fame art packages.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame Art Package No. 1:
- Two tickets to the February 29th reception at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Waco where you will mingle with the greats of Texas sports history, including confirmed guests Earl Campbell, John David Crow, Billy Sims, Darrell Royal, Tommy Nobis, James Street and 35 MORE alumni. The 2011 inductees will also be present
- Two tickets to 2011 TSHOF banquet following the reception. This year’s inductees include, Fred Couples, Mack Brown, Andre Ware, Shawn Andaya, Gary Blair, Lovie Smith, Bubba Smith, and 3 others. You will be seated at Robert Hurst’s table at the banquet. Robert is the official artist to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame
- An autographed fine art print of your choice of one of this year’s inductees. The artwork is by Robert Hurst, the Official Artist to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame
- As a bonus there’s a very good chance you’ll also receive a 2011 TSHOF Induction Program autographed by the 2011 inductees. (No promises, but Robert will do his best to obtain one for you. Only Robert guests and inductees receive this)
Value: $525.00
Your Price: $325.00
Texas Sports Hall of Fame Art Package No. 2:
- All the above
- A 2011 Texas Sports Hall of Fame official painting of you choice (as available)
Value: $1725.00 minimum
Your Price: $1200.00
Contact Pam or Robert for more information and/or to order
hurst@adamnfineartist.com
512.444.7661
Rodeo Austin Arts Committee
Feb 5th
Just finished my first year as chairman of the Competitive Arts Committee for Rodeo Austin. Our final act was to judge and place 140 entrants and have a Q and A with attending students. I’d Like to thank Dalhart Windberg, Sam Yeates, Gilbert Sauceda, Mike Etie, and Will Harris for judging the digital art, photography and traditional art. Thanks to Roger Beasley Audi for sponsoring event and supplying a showcase at the Quattro Gallery.
Robert
Short Break
Jan 1st
A Damn Fine Artist .com will be closed for a short break from January 3 – 14, 2012. Orders received during this time period will ship shortly after the 14th. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your consideration. Happenings and artwork when we return include:
- Texas Sports Hall of Fame 2011 inductee artwork (paintings and prints of the 2011 inductees)
- Texas Sports Hall of Fame banquet in late February
- Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame 2012 inductee artwork (paintings and prints of the 2011 inductees)
- We’ll be posting a great new Bevo (University of Texas mascot) painting
- Also, if you’re in the Houston area visit Robert at the upcoming TriStar sports collectible show January 20 – 22
Cow Parade Art
Nov 15th
Update: The CowParade auction was a great success. Over $1,000,000.00 was raised for Dell Children’s Hospital in Austin, Texas and Super Hero Kids. Uddercup was one of the cows selected for the live auction and raised over $20,000.00!
Learn more about Robert’s Austin CowParade cow, formally know as the “Texas Holstein of Fame” but affectionately referred to as “Uddercup” by Robert, at the link below.
Maggie Mae’s write up: http://www.maggiemaesaustin.com/site/index.php/about/robert-hurst/hurst-art/
Texas Sports Hall of Fame Announces The Class of 2011
Oct 26th
WACO – The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Committee chaired by Texas Football Magazine founder Dave Campbell, has announced its Class of 2011 presented by Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies. The banquet will be held in February 2012. The exact date, time, and ticket prices will be announced at a later date check www.tshof.org for updates. More >
