Teach Me Some Melodious Sonnet by J. Kirk Richards

Taking its title from the hymn Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, this piece reflects the line about learning a “melodious sonnet,” often understood as joining in the kind of praise sung by heavenly beings. The angelic figure moves through warm, earthen light, echoing that sense of reaching toward something higher and learning as it goes. It’s set in a gold frame, built by a master framer, that gives it a timeless feel.

About the artist: J. Kirk Richards is a contemporary artist whose work engages with themes of storytelling, spirituality, and human connection. His paintings consider how inherited narratives and mythologies shape modern life, expressed through a style that moves between classical tradition and abstract expression. Kirk has created about 2,300 physical works of art, most of which are in private collections.

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Art Dimensions: 12" x 16" 

Framed Dimensions: 18.5" X 25"

Oil on wood

Framed