YASNY Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Pat Coffman Huss uses her gift of art to lift people's spirits. The renowned watercolorist who has done work for the Ronald McDonald Charities recently completed a sketch and watercolor painting of U.S. Cellular Field as it was just before Game 1 of the World Series. Her youngest son, Tim, who is the only Cubs fan in the family, went to Game 1 against Houston. He arrived hours early and snapped more than two dozen photos of the inside and outside of the ballpark. Pat Coffman Huss, who is a retired art teacher at Richards High School in Oak Lawn, used those photos to depict the ballpark's exterior and the crowds milling around outside. She improvised a bit and added fireworks in the sky above the ballpark. Coffman Huss also added the names of all the players and others who were instrumental in helping bring home the team's first World Series championship in 88 years. "This is a tribute to all the fans who waited forever for the Sox to win a World Series," she said. "This is also a way to recognize the South Side." Coffman Huss said her husband, Bill, a lifelong White Sox fan, was the catalyst for her doing the drawing. "Toward the end of the season, he kept suggesting that I do something commemorating the team," she said. "This not only commemorates the team, but it also commemorates the fans who remained loyal all these years." Coffman Huss has hundreds, if not thousands, of watercolor drawings to her credit. Her work includes the Chicago skyline, old Comiskey Park, the Chicago Stadium and Wrigley Field. She said her latest artwork probably took 50 hours to complete. The drawing measures 19½ by 26 inches. Prints are available online and may be viewed on her Web site at www.patcoffmanhuss.com. Jim Hook may be reached at jhook@dailysouthtown.com or (708) 633-5961. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffering-nomore-sox fan Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(YASNY @ Nov 30, 2005 -> 12:24 PM) I already have one of these and I must say it is awesome. Especially, the names of everyone on the team in the sky along with the fireworks. This is a must have for Sox fans. I am framing it and putting it in my office right next to my Old Comiskey chair! Edited November 30, 2005 by sufferingsoxfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Curious, where did you get it, and how much did it cost? I went to the website and emailed the artist, there are a few prints that look nice but there's no pricing or availability listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 QUOTE(JimH @ Nov 30, 2005 -> 11:24 AM) Curious, where did you get it, and how much did it cost? I went to the website and emailed the artist, there are a few prints that look nice but there's no pricing or availability listed. My sentiments exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controlled Chaos Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 It says at the bottom introductory price $25.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffering-nomore-sox fan Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I got mine for 25.00 It is really of a high quality. I am associated with School District 218 (Pat is a retired teacher from Richard's which is one of our schools). Let me make some calls and see if more are available. PM me if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 It says at the bottom introductory price $25.00 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Appreciate it, thanks. She just added it, it wasn't on there a couple of hours ago. That's a good price for a print like that. SufferingSox, yes, if you find out about availability can you post it here because I'm sure other fans besides myself might want one. Thank you. I will also post info when I hear back from the artist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S720 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 QUOTE(JimH @ Nov 30, 2005 -> 10:34 AM) Appreciate it, thanks. She just added it, it wasn't on there a couple of hours ago. That's a good price for a print like that. SufferingSox, yes, if you find out about availability can you post it here because I'm sure other fans besides myself might want one. Thank you. I will also post info when I hear back from the artist. SufferingSox, please let me know as well. The painting is already on my desktop. This is so GREAT! By the way, here is hoping you are no longer a "suffering Sox" fan! We've done it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffering-nomore-sox fan Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 QUOTE(S720 @ Nov 30, 2005 -> 05:20 PM) SufferingSox, please let me know as well. The painting is already on my desktop. This is so GREAT! By the way, here is hoping you are no longer a "suffering Sox" fan! We've done it! Good point on the name. How do I change it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 QUOTE(sufferingsoxfan @ Nov 30, 2005 -> 12:24 PM) Good point on the name. How do I change it? Just tell me (or another admin) what you want it changed to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Check this one out... http://www.johnhanleyartist.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackSox8 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Nov 30, 2005 -> 05:14 PM) Check this one out... http://www.johnhanleyartist.com/ $175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackSox8 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 it does look sweet though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 QUOTE(sufferingsoxfan @ Nov 30, 2005 -> 10:31 AM) I got mine for 25.00 It is really of a high quality. I am associated with School District 218 (Pat is a retired teacher from Richard's which is one of our schools). Let me make some calls and see if more are available. PM me if interested. I definitely want one. Should I go through you or the website? Does beings a Richards alum help my cause? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Nov 30, 2005 -> 04:14 PM) Check this one out... http://www.johnhanleyartist.com/ Thanks Bri... Jim however will be kicking your ass the next time we see you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S720 Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 QUOTE(Steff @ Dec 1, 2005 -> 07:10 AM) Thanks Bri... Jim however will be kicking your ass the next time we see you. Hi everyone, I emailed Pat this morning to compliment her White Sox painting. Well, she emailed me back and wanted to know the name of this forum. I am asking for the admins' advice. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 QUOTE(S720 @ Dec 1, 2005 -> 09:26 AM) Hi everyone, I emailed Pat this morning to compliment her White Sox painting. Well, she emailed me back and wanted to know the name of this forum. I am asking for the admins' advice. Thanks. Advice on what...? Give her the link. She'd be a welcome addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 I just got in touch with Pat, she has the SoxTalk address, here's the deal with ordering prints: Each print is $25 and there is a $5 shipping charge, she mails them out in a Priority Mail tube. So it's $30 if you're ordering one print. If you want to order more than one, you can order up to 5 prints for the $5 shipping charge, of course that must be to the same mailing address. Mail the check to: Pat Huss 15309 Orchard Lane Oak Forest, IL 60452 Pat indicated to allow 7-10 days for delivery, just in case anyone here is shopping for the holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Very worthy of a thread bump here, I just received my print via Priority Mail this afternoon and it looks fantastic . Even better in person than it looks on the website. If you've been on the fence with this, order one, it is well worth the nominal cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSouthSider59 Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Beautiful, just beautiful....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 QUOTE(JimH @ Dec 6, 2005 -> 12:56 PM) Very worthy of a thread bump here, I just received my print via Priority Mail this afternoon and it looks fantastic . Even better in person than it looks on the website. If you've been on the fence with this, order one, it is well worth the nominal cost. Thanks for the info. I believe I'll be receiving one of these on Dec. 25th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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