Father's Day Gifts at The Gift Shop

Father's Day will be here soon. The Gift Shop offers some unique and thoughtful gifts for the men in your life. This week we will feature the wood-work of Ron Cracchiolo, Charles Hall, and Greg Towne.

If you have a fisherman to shop for, Ron Cracchiolo carves, paints, embellishes the most realistic fishing lures.

Fishing lures from Ron Cracchiolo (CRAC).

Joanne Hall's late husband Charles fashioned the most lusterous wooden cutting boards and trivets, combining several different woods in pleasing patterns. We are grateful that she has continued his partnership with The Gift Shop.

Here is a "Lazy Susan" created by Charles Hall (HALL).

Greg Towne is another of our very talented wood artists. Greg combines various woods, then skillfully carves each piece.

Coasters and goblets from Greg Towne (TOW).

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)

It's not too soon to start looking for that perfect gift for him.

So much is happening now that the weather is cooperating!
Anton Art Center has two exhibits in their galleries. "The Art of the Dance" featuring the work from members of The Mount Clemens Art Assoc., Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Assoc. is open now in our second floor gallery.
"Soliloquy" featuring the art of the Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors, opens Tuesday May 31.
AND... The Mount Clemens Art Fair is June 4th and 5th.

Have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day, and remember to Thank A Vet!

New wood carver/painter at The Gift Shop

We have another new artist here at The Gift Shop!
Donald McColley combines his skills of wood carving and painting into lovely hanging pieces. Donald's creations start from reclaimed barn wood. He carves the wood into frames and creates a "shadow box" and a "canvass" inside the frames. He then paints peaceful rustic scenes on the inside "canvass". You really need to see them in person to get the full effect!

A Fall scene from Donald McColley (MCC).

A Winter from Donald McColley (MCC).

A second Winter scene from Donald McColley (MCC).

(The letters in parentheses after his name is his code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know he created it.)

Father's Day is coming soon. One of these unique carved paintings could be the perfect gift!

Be sure to "like" us on our very own Facebook Page...The Gift Shop at Anton Art Center.

New glass at The Gift Shop

One of our favorite glass artists has brought back her most popular items to The Gift Shop. Patty Schubel creates the most beautiful slumped glass votives, and we have them!
Here are just four samples of Patty's votives. Aren't they pretty?

Brilliant glass votives from Patty Schubel (SCH).

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)

Patty's work sells out quickly, so come in soon!

This is the last week to see the  Macomb County Biennial Primary Student Show  featuring the work of our Kindergarten through Sixth grade students. Their art is truly inspiring!

Be sure to "like" us on our very own Facebook Page...The Gift Shop at Anton Art Center.

More for Mothers Day

If you haven't made up your mind about what to give Mom for Mother's Day, we have more choices here at The Gift Shop. Our fiber artists have created lovely pieces Mom would love to have. The featured artists this week are: Wendy Kwiecinski, Linda Pussehl, Gail Sondaj, Mary Tassone, and Anita Wood. .

Wendy Kwiecinski is new to The Gift Shop and she has made a big splash with her fresh new ideas. One of her creations is a new take on the "Infinity" scarf. She fashions hers from T-shirt material and adds a flower of the same fabric.

"Infinity" scarf from Wendy Kwiecinski (KWI).

Linda Pussehl is also new to The Gift Shop. Her bright, colorful purses come in different sizes.

A bright adjustable purse from Linda Pussehl (PUS).

Gail Sondaj creates lovely ribbon flower pins in many colors.

Three pins from Gail Sondej (SON).

Mary Tassone has created some beautiful hand-painted silk scarves.

Hand-painted silk scarf from Mary Tassone (TASS).

Anita Wood brings us the most clever hand bags.

Two hand bags created by Anita Wood (WOOD).

The Gift Shop also offers its own carry-all bag made from embroidered burlap. Each bag is lined and has an extra pocket inside.

Just one of our embellished burlap bags (TAC).

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)
Come to The Gift Shop and see what we have to choose from for a unique Mother's Day gift. In fact...why not bring Mom in and let her pick her own gift!

Macomb County Biennial Primary Student Show  featuring the artwork of our own local kindergarten through 6th grade students is now open until May 14. Bring your own children and grandchildren to see just what they can create themselves.

Mother's Day Gifts from The Gift Shop

Mother's Day is coming. You will have lots of choices for gifts for Mom. Why not give her something no one else has because it is unique and one-of-a-kind? That is the kind of gift you will find here at The Gift Shop.

This week we will look at some of the beautiful jewelry from artists Elaine Kolodziej, Maria Silamianos, Anita Wood, Laura Landrum, Tammy Graham, and Nancy Garcia.

Elaine Kolodziej features some very elegant pieces...just like this necklace and set of earrings.

Necklace and earrings from Elaine Kolodziej (KOL). 

Maria Silamianos  has a wide selection of jewelry pieces with us. Here is her classic pearl necklace and matching earrings.

Classic pearls from Maria Silamianos (SIL).

Anita Wood is one our most versatile artists. She works in several mediums, including jewelry. Here is one of her very delicate necklaces.

A lovely necklace from Anita Wood (WOOD).

Laura Landrum is one of our newer jewelry artists. Here is her take on the classic pearl necklace.

Classic pearls from Laura Landrum (LAND).

Tammy Graham creates some truly imaginative jewelry. This necklace and matching earrings are an example of her delicate and intricate design.

Necklace and matching earrings from Tammy Graham (GRA).

Nancy Garcia is another one of our artists who works in several mediums. Here is one of her more bold jewelry sets.

Necklace and earrings set from Nancy Garcia (GAR).

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)
Honor Mom with something unique from The Gift Shop. The gift will be one-of-a-kind...just like her.

This Saturday is the marks the opening of the Macomb County Biennial Primary Student Show, featuring the art work of our K-6 students. Bring your children and grandchildren to this inspiring show.  

Glass Shimmers at The Gift Shop

Glass can be so beautiful! Our glass artists here at The Gift Shop have created works in all colors, shapes, and sizes...from large vases, to little window dangles, glass plates, bowls, and so much more.
Our featured artists are: Rick Shapero, George Bochnig, Martha Millis, Catherine Firmbach, and Alysa Diebolt.

Rick Shapero does some very interesting things with glass. Just look at the colors, and design of one of his vases. Just stunning!

A vase from Rick Shapero (SHAP).

George Bochnig has been with The Gift Shop for years. His glass creations are consistently beautiful, and he keeps coming up with new ideas.

A lovely, delicate glass bowl from George Bochnig (BOCH).

Martha Millis has many of her glass pieces at The Gift Shop. Her color choices are delightful.

Here is an amusing set of glass fish coasters from Martha Millis (MILLI).

Catherine Firmbach is one of our favorite artists. Her photographs are available as prints, (framed, and unframed), and as greeting cards. Here she has incorporated four of her photos into a set of glass coasters...complete with a wooden holder (not shown).

A set of coasters from Catherine Firmbach (FIR).

Alysa Diebolt has a way with glass. Her newest entrys into The Gift Shop are these cute little glass flower dangles.

Here are just three samples of our many glass flower dangle from Alysa Diebolt (DIEB).

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)

Come in and see us soon, I am sure you will find something to brighten your day, or the day of someone special.

More cards at The Gift Shop

Last week I shared some of the unique greeting card choices here at The Gift Shop. This week are even more examples of our cards. They are a gift in themselves when given to someone for a special occasion, or just to say "Hi". In addition, as we talked about last week, they are little pieces of art that you can frame and and fit in just about anywhere.
Our card artists this week are: Lin Viglione, Helena Kuttner-Giasson, Jennie Matuja, and Michael Robinson.

Lin Viglione is a sculptress and a photographer. Here are just two of her flower-photo cards. Aren't they beautiful?

Cards from Lin Viglione (VIG)

Helena Kuttner-Giasson is one of our gifted painters. Here are two examples of her lovely bird cards.

Two cards from the bird series from Helena Kuttner-Giasson. (KUTT)

Jennie Matuja is one of our favorite painters here at Anton Art Center. She has turned some of her work into greeting cards. Here are several examples.

We even have some "self-portraits" of our own Anton Art Center on cards created by Michael Robinson. Below is one of his photo-cards.

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)

Our greeting cards are so special...to send, give as a gift, or framed as little pieces of art.

These are the last days to see "2016 Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show" on display trough April 9.