The Hangman

One of my firsts and one of my favorites.  Amy played along so well.  I wasn't sure where I was going with these so this one may look a little different from later works.

I previously received a couple of JetBlue reservation confirmations from Travis' assistant, Zoe so I already had a good mental picture of him.  JetBlue even sent me a survey for one of his flights.  I was happy to fill it out.  Too Bad I didn't save it.

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From: Amy
To: Me
Date: August 18, 2012
Subject: The Hangman

Hi Travis,
I was talking to your mom, and of course mentioned the painting because I haven't been able to (or wanted to) get its image out of my mind.  I didn' t follow up because I felt like i couldn't make even a respectable offer, considering the price in the gallery.   Tell me what you will take for it and i will see if i can get close to the number, even if I have to pay you you in two installments …one now and one in a post-dated check for a month from now if that works for you.  Lets see if we can work it out.  That piece pulls at me for one reason or another….perhaps if I have years to look at it, I'll figure out the answer (ha!)
Think on it and get back to me ,
No hurry,
Amy

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From: Me
To: Amy
Date: August 23, 2012
Subject: RE: The Hangman 

I'm feeling generous and I think that you should have it at no cost.

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From: Amy
To: Me
Date: August 23, 2012
Subject: RE: The Hangman

Have you been drinking or smoking weed my love?  I am serious…

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From: Me
To: Amy
Date: August 29, 2012
Subject: RE: The Hangman

I have to be honest with you Amy.  I am neither Travis nor am I a painter.  However your email has inspired me to start painting.  If your deal falls through with Travis would you consider purchasing my hangman?  Please see enclosed pic.  And just to let you know I am feeling generous and if I was Travis I would have let you have it at no cost.  

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From: Amy
To: Me
Date: September 1, 2012
Subject: RE: The Hangman

I can see the Basquiat influence, or perhaps it's a simplified version of Dekoenig's style…what's  the medium you used for this piece? And the size?  Since I can't seem to find Travis and the original Hangman perhaps I'll consider 'Hangman 2' !  However, I do think this image has been done many many times before, but never quite like this…and if we tell the world it is great ar they are bound to believe us.

Amy

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From: Me
To: Amy
Date: September 14, 2012
Subject: RE: The Hangman

LOL.  Thanks for being such a good sport Amy   Sorry to have misled you.  Unfortunately I don't have an email for Travis although I have received some email sent to my address by accident.  The only other information I have is from a Jet Blue email last year where Travis and Zoe were booked on a flight.  I'm not sure if you have any contact with Zoe.  She may be more help.  Take care Amy.  I hope you get in touch with Travis.

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From: Amy
To: Me
Date: September 14, 2012
Subject: RE: The Hangman

Thanks, guess I'll call his Mom.  Well, it's been fun!  I am saving tour correspondence to show to him…he will be so envious of your talent.  Keep your eye out for forgeries of Hangman 2 in the very near future…Amy

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