Two Houston-area students shattered records after having their art sold at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for more than a quarter of a million dollars.
say students shattered records at the art auction, selling their work for more than a quarter of a million dollars. According to a press release, Gracin Nguyen of Pearland ISD for example had her colored drawing titled "In His Hands" sold for $250,000, which is a Rodeo record. The piece shows a bull rider behind the chutes taking a knee to say a prayer caught every eye in the room.
"For her to put her faith on display is what this is all about," Paul Somerville said. "God bless these kids and God bless Texas."Another student, Mia Huckman from Foster High School showed off her beautiful Reserve Grand Champion Work of Art titled, "Partners in Time." Her painting sold for a record-breaking $265,000 to Cheryl and Gary Dietcher, Andrea and Scott Fish, Christina DiMaria and Alan J. Schwartz, and Sheri and Rob Walker.
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