New Jewelry artists join The Gift Shop

The Gift Shop welcomes new jewelry artists fresh from Holiday Market.
This week we will look at the work of new artists Gwen Joy, and Denise Billups-Walker, plus a returning favorite, Patti Phaendtner.

Gwen Joy has a unique take on her pendant necklaces. She creates them with buttons, wire, beads, and found objects. She then strings them onto supple leather cording with easy button and loop closures. They make quite a statement.

Denise Billups-Walker has brought us some beautiful pieces of her jewelry. Some containing elements of her hand-blown glass creations.

necklace and earrings with hand-made glass beads

necklace with hand-made glass bird

Patti Phaendtner has contributed to The Gift Shop for many years. Her mixed media, "skellies", and clay sculptures have been very popular. This year, she has brought us glazed clay pendants. Each is strung onto a soft cord that can be easily adjusted for length.

 Showing now at Anton Art Center: 
"Green Art Show"  January 21 to February 20. This show exhibits selected works from members of the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, the Mount Clemens Art Association, the Romeo Guild of Art, and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. Juried by Laura Whitesides Host.

"Michigan Annual XLVII" January 25 to February 20. Opening Reception & Awards on Saturday, January 25, 2-4pm, Awards at 3pm. Refreshments provided by Delta Kappa Gamma, Omega Chapter.
The 47th annual statewide fine art competition juried by Salvador Salort-Pons, Director of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
One of the few remaining competitions of its kind in Michigan, this event provides our Great Lakes State artists a premium, accessible gallery space to showcase their work alongside the best of the best in contemporary art from across both upper and lower peninsulas.

These are the last days to see these exciting shows. Don't miss them.