Creative wood artists at The Gift Shop

Here at The Gift shop we are lucky to have a number of artists who are adept at working with wood. Each piece is unique, from the choice of wood, patterns and finishes used, whether highly polished, or kept natural, up-cycled or exotic.
This week we will look at the wood work of Raymond Flaugher, Sharon McDonnell, and Tenchi Wayner.

Raymond Flaugher made his living as a wood worker, cabinet maker, and finished carpenter. He now brings his expertise to his art pieces.

This highly polished piece by Raymond Flaugher uses several different kinds of wood with intricate patterns

Another patterned bowl made from several kinds of wood by Raymond Flaugher

Sharon McDonnell has worked for over twenty five years at The Wood Shop. Her pieces are often functional, and always beautiful.

Sharon McDonnell's Michigan cutting boards are very popular

Very pretty candle holder by Sharon McDonnell

Tenchi Wayner works with wood, and many other mediums to create her humorous up-cycled pieces.

"Mallet Fish" by Tenchi Wayner using wood and found objects

Showing now at Anton Art Center: 
"Governor's Top Thirty Traveling Student Art Show"  July 13-Aug.27. Showcasing thirty framed artworks selected for statewide travel from the Michigan Youth Arts Festival competition, displaying the finest artistic talent in high schools from across the state. Quite a few are from young artists here in Macomb County! Program by the Michigan Art Education Association.

"Survivor Art Quilts & Photography Exhibit" August 17- October 10. An exhibit featuring a collection of collaborative art quilts and youth photography and writing pairings shared by survivors of domestic and sexual assault. Presented by Turning Point of Macomb County.
Reception and Survivor Speaker Presentation Tuesday, August 27, 6-8pm. Presentation at 7pm.
Refreshments sponsored by local philanthropists, Gabe & Pat Anton