{"product_id":"mark-hampton-the-art-of-friendship-9780060185121","title":"Mark Hampton: The Art of Friendship","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark Hampton  long regarded as the \"First Decorator\" for his work on the White House for former president George Bush  was one of Americas most prominent interior decorators. His clients included Este Lauder  the Saul Steinbergs  the Mike Wallaces  and the Henry Kissingers  to name only a few. For the people who knew him well  his reputation as a decorator was surpassed by his generosity as a friend. In his lifetime  Hampton painted hundreds of watercolors as gifts for the people who were closest to him. Mark Hampton: The Art of Friendship  by his widow  Duane Hampton  is a collection of 140 watercolors that reveal his wit  affection  and sophistication. The paintings are whimsical  lighthearted  yet richly beautiful. Even though he often painted while talking on the phone to business contacts  taking care of his daughters  or packing to leave for the weekend  Hampton managed to create lasting impressions of the most fleeting moments of life. Including birthday cards; valentines; Christmas greetings; travel studies; portraits of friends  family members  and pets; garden scenes; still lifes; and homages  this collection is a memorable reflection of a lifetime of friendship. Duane Hamptons introduction offers a loving and insightful portrait of her husbands life. Raised as a Quaker in a community of Friends in Indiana  Mark Hampton grew to understand that being a friend -- in the most universal sense -- is a vital part of our existence and is intimately linked with our everyday activities. He once wrote  \"At least our private worlds can reward us with peace and pleasure.\" The watercolors in this collection prove that the rewards of the private world can be profound. Mark Hampton: The Art of Friendship is a striking testimonial to the enduring power of friendship and an endearing collection of Mark Hamptons most personal artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648024272949,"sku":"ByrdShop_0060185120","price":34.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780060185121.jpg?v=1781706972","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/mark-hampton-the-art-of-friendship-9780060185121","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}