Special Edition Works
by Bob Rector
Angel of Hope
The Angel of Hope Monument was introduced in a book, "The Christmas Box," by Richard Paul Evans.� Although the book was a work of fiction, the original statue once existed in Salt Lake City and was thought to have been destroyed.
After the publication of his book, Evans heard reports that parents who had lost a child were seeking the Angel as a place to mourn and honor the memory of their beloved children. He then commissioned a statue based on the description in his book. Replicas of this statue have been placed in other communities in the United States and others are planned world wide.
Bob Rector created this painting of the Angel of Hope Statue in Cross Creek Park in Fayetteville, North Carolina. In the background is First Presbyterian Church, built n 1831. The statue was brought to this community by a local group headed by Lori Farmer with the help of SHARE and Compassionate Friends support groups.
A portion of the proceeds of the sale of this card will be used by groups wishing to bring the Christmas Box Angel of Hope Statue to their community. The Angel of Hope image is used with permission of Richard Paul Evans, Inc.
The original painting of the Angel of Hope has been sold. Notecards and Giclee reproductions on canvas are available for sale. In order to purchase note cards, reproductions or other original artwork by Bob Rector, please contact us or call 910-678-8899 or fax 910-864-8899.
Lady in Red
In the style of George Petty
Original: $4000
Portraits
In the five years that Bob Rector painted at City Center Gallery & Books, a number of people commissioned a lifelike portrait of a variety of subjects. Most currently hang in private galleries.
Among others, this painting, Lady in Red is still available for purchase at City Center Gallery & Books.
