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This modestly young artist obviously doesn�t remember the Gridley House at the corner of Main and North Main streets. However, I do have fond memories of Downtown Bristol during the early 50�s; walking hand-in-hand with my grandmother along the busy sidewalks, as we visited the different stores. One of the benefits of creating or viewing art is that it allows us to revisit and share the activities of a simpler era. In �Downtown Bristol�, we stroll the Main streets � places where you could hear the clang of the trolley cars, such as the Bristol & Plainville Traction Co. as it makes its way up the street, and people could gather to socialize or take care of their business needs. And shopping was always in progress.

Rick Fitzsimons Born in Bristol, Connecticut, where he now lives with his wife Bonnie, Rick’s interest in art emerged as a young child. Endless hours of drawing occupied much of his time as a youth. Although fascinated with the different aspects of art, he never thought he would make it his livelihood. His background in Business Management led him on an unusual path, circling back to the world of art. Rick and his dad opened an Awards and Sign shop in their hometown. Not long after, customers would request new Logo designs for their businesses, which led to applying the images to large signs and vehicles. This service soon began to include painting various landscape pictorials on the signs. As a result, his love for...