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"Legends and Idols" Opens in Shamokin

"Legends and Idols" Opens in Shamokin - Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 5:45PM EST

Reported by: Jeremy Deebel
Tuesday, Sep 8, 2009 @ 05:45pm EST
Shamokin, Northumberland County-

A one-of-a-kind memorabilia store has set up shop in Shamokin. We have a sneak preview of their unique merchandise.

High school buddies Jacob Davis and Eric Brightbill have a passion for sports and art. Those two hobbies came together in the form of “Legends and Idols Original Art.”

Co-owner Jacob Davis explained, “(We’re) big sports fans. We used to go to autograph shows, memorabilia shows together. And we just put our heads together one day and saw a need and took a shot.”

Legends and Idols has contracted with a handful of local artists. They offer original oil paintings of a fan’s favorite sports hero.

Scott Johnson, of Sunbury, said, “I think it’s great. I think it’s very clean. I think they have a great concept going for them how you can create your own pictures in an artistic form. I think downtown Shamokin needs more positive things like this.”

The owners of Legends and Idols also travel to sports shows getting autographs for some of their paintings, making them an even more unique and valuable investment.

But you can find much more here than just pro athletes.

Co-owner Eric Brightbill noted, “It can be retired military, a firefighter, kids- anything that would be special to you. A unique moment that you’d like to have captured in an oil painting, something different than a photo, we can capture it.”

The paintings are generally completed within 30 days of ordering. More products are also being added at the store.

A grand opening celebration will be held Tuesday night, September 22nd, from 5-9.

Davis added, “You know we each have other full-time jobs. We’re just doing something we’re passionate about and we love doing it. So bring in a picture and let us make art.”

For more information on Legends and Idols, check out their website, .
 


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