
On my bookshelves, one of my favorite books is The Art of Friendship, a small coffee table book written by Duane Hampton after the sudden passing of her legendary husband, Mark Hampton. Aside from his prolific career as a master decorator, he loved to paint watercolors of people, places and things. These small works of art were often for birthdays or anniversaries for family and friends. Duane put a sampling together for this touching tribute to her late husband.

A corner of Albert Hadley's apartment-notice the birthday cake!
The Hampton's garden
The White House Christmas Card 1990 for the George and Barbara
This is my favorite..a card painted for a friend's baby born near Christmas.
A card for a friend's upcoming baby, dreaming of all the things possible for him.
A birthday card for daughter Kate, in honor of her part in The Nutcracker.




A painting for a friend whose baby is about to be born near Easter. The Easter Bunny and the stork are both racing to the hospital.
I love this book and all of his beautiful paintings!
3 comments:
Those are so pretty KP!
What a beautiful book! I love the sentimental value of his picture. I am definitely going to add this to my wish list!
Am loving this post! I want that book on my coffee table!
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