Summer on the Water

What is more refreshing in summer than time on, near, or in the water. Of course here in Michigan we are blessed with so many waterways, large and small.
Here at The Gift Shop, we have some lovely artwork that reflects the joy and serenity of life near the water. This week the works of Hilda Havlik, Catherine Firmbach, Roselyn Rhodes, Robert Mowry, and Marianna Defer-Pfeifer are featured, each piece with a "Life on the Water" theme.

Hilda Havlik is a photographer with a great eye for composition and atmosphere. Here is just one of her photos. It shows kayaks on a beach.

A photo from Hilda Havlik (HAV).

Catherine Firmbach is another one of our talented photographers. Pictured is a beautiful sunset on the water.

A photo of a sunset on the water from Catherine Firmbach (FIR).

The paintings of Roselyn Rhodes are so beautiful and evocative. Here is a Glicee print of her painting of sailboats on the water.

A lovely print from Roselyn Rhodes (RHO).

Can you possibly have too many photos of sunrises/sunsets on the water? Here is a really pretty photo from Robert Mowry of just that.

"Sunrise on Grand Traverse Bay" from Robert Mowry (MOW).

Marianna Defer-Pfeifer is a gifted painter, and painting instructor. Here is a calm scene of Lake Michigan that Marianna has created.

"Lake Michigan" by Marianna Defer-Pfeifer (DEF).

(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.)
Beat the heat here at Anton Art Center. Visit The Gift Shop, and check-out the exhibits now showing in the galleries. Student & Faculty Exhibition 2016  in the Community Gallery on the second floor through Aug. 31.
Members' Exhibition 2016 is in the main floor galleries through Aug. 26. Vote for your favorite piece of artwork from the show (voting is open to all).

Belle Isle at The Gift Shop

Most of us have good memories of times spent on Belle Isle. It is one of Detroit's most enchanting places. Some of our artists have captured the beauty of Belle Isle in photos and paintings. Those artists include: Roselyn Rhodes, Robert Mowry, and Winnie Chrzanowski.

Roselyn Rhodes has created a breezy summer feel with her Giclee print entitled "Little Red Bridge on Belle Isle".

A lovely Giclee print from Roselyn Rhodes (RHO).

Roselyn also offers this beautiful painting of one of the reflective pools on Belle Isle entitled "Willows on the Pond".

"Willows on the Pond" from Roselyn Rhodes (RHO).

Robert Mowry has photographed many iconic scenes of Detroit. Here is his photo of the Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle.

A photo of the Belle Isle Conservatory from Robert Mowry (MOW).

Winnie Chrzanowski is one of our favorite photographers. Here is her photo of a placid scene on Belle Isle.

A photo of one of the reflecting pools on Belle Isle from Winnie Chrzanowski (CHRZ).

 (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.)

Visit us soon, and take home your own memory of Belle Isle created by one of these talented artists.

Showing now is the Student & Faculty Exhibition 2016 . It is featured in the Community Gallery on the second floor of the Anton Art Center through Aug. 31st. The exhibit showcases the work of our instructors, and their students. Come and be inspired to take a class yourself!

Celebrate Detroit!

Here at The Gift Shop, we have artists who create art with Detroit in mind. We will look at the work of three of those artists today...Robert Mowry, the late Constance Powell, and James Williams.

Robert Mowry takes iconic photos of many Detroit landmarks. This eye-catching print of the "Faygo" logo is just a sample of his work.

Photo of a "Faygo" advertisement from Robert Mowry (MOW). 

Constance Powell is no longer with us, but we still carry her wonderful drawings thanks to her daughter. Constance's mastery pen, ink, and water color are evident in her renderings of many iconic Detroit buildings, and venues. Here is one of her Detroit sports related prints.

A drawing of Comerica Park from Constance Powell (POW).

James Williams has created prints of his oil paintings that also depict many Detroit sports venues. Here is one of his prints of Ford Field.

A print of Ford Field from James Williams (WILL). 

(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.)

Whether you grew-up in Detroit and want to own a bit of nostalgia, or you are a Detroit sports fan, we have something for you at The Gift Shop.