December 2016: Gallery Picks and Gift-Giving Guide!

At last, and not a moment too soon, we are here to help you with those last minute gifts and indulgences.  Please find below a small selection of the items waiting for you here in the Gallery and in our online Shop, including new collections from several of our fabulous artists.  We've displayed these as separate groupings of their latest offerings, which can be viewed on their artist pages along with more of their always-amazing work, by clicking anywhere on the photos.

You can also click on individual links to visit many of these pieces in the online Gallery Shop where they are available for purchase, or feel free to contact the Gallery; we'll be available and happy to assist you throughout the holiday season.

We wish you the happiest and merriest of holidays, and please enjoy looking through this festival of gifts, from us, to you.

STUDIO FURNITURE

Left to right:

Pedestal Table.  Steve Trick
Demi Luna Wall Shelf.  David Kellum
David Olsen Blanket Chest #2.  Reid Anderson
Standing Desk.  Steve Trick
Side Table.  David Kellum
Cross Buck Table.  David Kellum
Display Shelf.  Sean Carleton (sold)

WOOD SCULPTURE

Left to right:

Birdhouse.  Chris Thompson
Clock, Mixed Media.  Carol Fiedler Kawaguchi
Clock, Mixed Media.  Carol Fiedler Kawaguchi
Clock, Maple, Walnut. Carol Fiedler Kawaguchi

FIBER SCULPTURE

Left to right, top to bottom:
 
Bubbles & Fizz.  Jacqueline Moseley

Felted Bowl.  Jacqueline Moseley

Felted Bowl.  Jacqueline Moseley

Thread Orbs.  Kate Dwyer

Thread Bowl.  Kate Dwyer

"Nautilus".  Lou Zeldis

HoHoHo Pillow.  Tom Johnson

Ridge-and-Furrow Quilt.  Tom Johnson

COZY OUTERWEAR

Left to right:

Long Poncho.  Bobbie Sumberg (with Mary Jaeger scarf)
Saffron Wool Jacket.  Agnieszka Kulon
Black/White/Red Vest.  Maggy Pavlou
Cape/Jacket/Coat.  Maggy Pavlou
Saffron Jacket.  Maggy Pavlou
Turquoise/Black Jacket.  Maggy Pavlou

LUXURIOUS TUNICS AND TOPS

Left to Right:

Blue Silk Jacquard Top.  Carol Lee Shanks
Big Pocket Tunic.  Carol Lee Shanks
Black Wool Sweater Tunic.  Agnieszka Kulon
Navy Blue Long Vest.  Agnieszka Kulon
Grey Tunic.  Agnieszka Kulon

SCARVES

Left to right:

Shibori Scarf.  Mary Jaeger
Shibori Square.  Sandra Holzman 
Shibori Square.  Sandra Holzman

FESTIVE JEWELRY

Left to right:

Jalisco Brooch.  Begona Rentero  (sold)
Hummingbird Brooch/Necklace.  Janet Essa Elia
Necklace: Abalone, Multi-Charm.  Virginia Paquette
Earrings Richtersveld Desert, Poppy Red.  Begona Rentero

Necklace:  Chrysoprase, Sterling Silver.  Virginia Paquette
Necklace:  Glass Millefiore, Copal Amber.  Virginia Paquette
Joomchi Red Circles Necklace.  Nancy Raasch
Shifu Paper Necklace, White.  Nancy Raasch

Jewelry:  Three Artist Collections

Agnes Seebass for Gitana Collection

An artist known for her bold contemporary designs and
use of gold leaf in unexpected ways.

Jane Drucker

Fine art jewelry, fun and modern:  those are Jane's trademarks.

Joan Cihak

Cool looks from the heat of the kiln!  Joan's Asian-inspired
jewelry hints at formality, and yet more often than not hints broadly
at a very individualistic, even abstract, look.

ART GLASS

Left to right, up and down:

Pitcher.  Ted Jolda
Fig Ornament. Ted Jolda
Apple Ornament.  Ted Jolda
Glitterati Glasses.  Ted Jolda
Blue Vase.  Ted Jolda
Yellow Cane Vase.  Ken & Ingrid Hanson

Blue Cane Vase.  Ken & Ingrid Hanson

WOOD FIRED CERAMICS

Two Artist Collections

Eva Funderburgh

Wood Fired Ceramic and Bronze.
The Beloved Beasts shown above are all available for purchase
as of publication time, and a few of their buddies can be seen
by clicking  through to Eva's Artist pages.  But as mentioned
in an earlier blog post, they are quickly being adopted and many
are headed off to new homes.  So don't wait, if you simply
have to have one!  They are truly Desirable Objects.

And if you happen to be in the neighborhood, do stop
in to say hello to them in person, and in particular to
view the artist's stunning installation, Triumph.

(See it right here, in the online Shop; but it is eight feet long,
and really needs to be enjoyed in person.)

Robin Hominiuk

PAINTINGS

Four Artist Collections

Jen Till

Irene Yesley

Karen Chaussabel

Gerardo Aguayo

HOLIDAY HOME ADORNMENTS

Beautiful festive wreaths crafted from fiber.
These are available for purchase in the Gallery only.

We'll be back with updates and our end-of-the-year greetings and wrap-up, so stay tuned!

In the meantime, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and don't forget:

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Mother's Day: Perfect Gifts

No pressure, but yes, it's just around the corner.

We're referring to Mother's Day, a special day that urges us to treat our dear Moms extra-specially.  (One might argue that this should apply to every day of the year!  We endorse this position in our own families, with varying results.)  But after all these years of presents and presentations, from kindergarten refrigerator paintings through soon-dead potted plants to the obligatory breakfasts in bed or Mimosa-laced brunches, who can blame us for running out of gift-giving steam, fervor, inspiration?  For sweating through indecision as the clock ticks and the icy finger of guilt turns slowly in our direction?

You will find no hint of blame-mongering here, dear friends; hopefully, we can offer a little inspiration.

For example, when we look for gift-giving inspiration, for some reason the name Carter Smith always comes up. 

Did someone ask why that is?  Well, let's see...

 Above:  Silk Chiffon shibori scarf, multicolored

Above:  Double Georgette, Turquoise/green/gold

Left:  Silk Chiffon, orange/smoke grey

Right: Silk Chiffon, blue/tan/gold

Oh, that's right, because his silk shibori scarves are fabulous and everyone loves them!  Here are a few more close-ups:

Top:  Silk Crepe, gold/black

Center:  Two-tone striped silk, multicolored

Bottom:  Silk Chiffon, fuschia/black/bronze

Gem-tone colors, daring patterns, flowing fabric - these are all trademarks of Carter's incomparable artistry.  In addition, many of his scarves are priced in the highly affordable $40.00 - $120.00 range, so they're perfect for gift-giving.  We have a wide selection in the Gallery and in our web shop; come on in or click on the individual links above to view these extraordinary pieces and more, and for further information.

Inspired?  We hope so.  We're rooting for you.

Happy Mother's Day!

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