Although this image will look familiar to many people, exactly where it is located may be difficult to pinpoint. The drawing shows the cupola on the H.O. Hirt Building, the headquarters of Erie Insurance, on East 6th Street in Erie, PA. This commissioned drawing was completed in 2011 as a special gift for a retiring Erie Insurance employee. The artwork was requested by the recipient's family as a special commemorative for his many years of service to Erie Insurance.
This drawing will be available soon as an open edition print. Please check back for further details. When available, the prints can be personalized by the artist for special occasions such as retirements, years of service, special awards, etc.
For more information, or to inquire about placing an order, please call 814.456.4794 or email jesabol@sabolgallery.com.
Business Hours:
Sunday CLOSED Monday CLOSED Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:15 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:15 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 5:15 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
The Gallery is located at 2006 West Eighth Street, Erie, PA 16505
ORNAMENTS AND PRINTS
Ornaments, as always, are available for purchase exclusively at the Gallery. Please be advised that quantities are limited. Our phone number is 814.456.4794 and our address is 2006 West Eighth Street, Erie, PA USA.
Limited and Open edition prints are available, both framed and unframed. Please visit our section highlighting Limited and Open Edition Prints for more information.
James E. Sabol is an Erie born artist who has concentrated on pen and ink drawings since 1980. His work is primarily focused on subjects of a historical nature, particularly the places, buildings, and landmarks that have been an integral part of the heritage of Northwestern Pennsylvania. From the Presque Isle Lighthouse and the U.S. Brig Niagara, to the historic Warner Theatre, the artist's hand has rendered each scene in the finest detail. This demanding medium is time consuming and difficult, but the effects are unmistakably characteristic of Mr. Sabol's work. For over thirty years the artist has created commissioned works not only for many of the local colleges and universities, banks, corporations, businesses, and hospitals, but also private collectors. Mr.Sabol's work has benefited countless charitable and philanthropic organizations over the the years, and continues to do so today.
The James E. Sabol Studio and Gallery has been in operation since 1990. It is located at 2006 West Eighth Street, Erie, Pa, and features the artist's work. It shares a building with the Mazza Vineyards Wineshop. The building, originally a gas station, was renovated by the owners, Mr. Sabol and Mr. Mazza.
In addition to his career as a professional artist, Mr. Sabol had been an instructor of Art at Cathedral Preparatory High School since 1971. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Art Education from Mercyhurst College in 1970, and a Master of Education (Jewelry and Sculpture studio track) from Edinboro University in 1975. Mr. Sabol has recently retired after nearly four decades at Cathedral Prep as the Art Department Chairman. He looks forward to spending additional time developing new projects and offerings for the Gallery.
Now available is a new section featuring a number prints of schools, available in several sizes. Prints may be personalized at no charge for the graduate. Framing is available.
The website is still undergoing changes and updates, so please be patient and check back often. Thanks for your interest in my work.