"Artist of the Month": Kathryn Bruce

Our "Artist of the Month" for May is Kathryn Bruce.
Kathryn uses alcohol inks to decorate hanging ceramic tiles. Her results are colorful and very pleasing.

Creating art with alcohol ink presents its own set of challenges. The ink is applied to any non-porous surface and then manipulated to reach the desired affect. I have been told by those who use alcohol ink that the medium "has a mind of its own", and "you never get the same result twice". With those challenges in mind...it speaks to Kathryn's skills as an artist that her designs are so beautifully done.

Here are samples of Kathryn Bruce's (BRU) hanging ceramic tiles.

The tiles range in size from 7 3/4" x 7 3/4" to 4" x 4". Aren't her designs and colors just wonderful?

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after Kathryn's name shows her code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know she created it.)

Showing now at Anton Art Center:

Resident Artist Show  April 22 - May 20. This show includes the artwork of Margaret Hull, Elise Martin, and Joshua Mulligan, and the Macomb County students they inspired.

Coming soon to Anton Art Center:
Sisters of the Brush  Saturday April 29 - June 4. This is an exhibition featuring members of the Sisters of the Brush artist group: Yvonne Thigpen,Diane O'Neil, Chandan Gupte, Kristen Robinson,Pat McGraw, Katherine Harra, Karen DeCarlo, and Barbara Markham.

Bright Spring jewelry at The Gift Shop

Spring is such a great time of year, you want to celebrate every moment. To do this you can fill your living space with Spring-inspired art, as suggested in previous posts ("Spring Blooms" and "Celebrate Spring"). You could also choose to wear the pretty, bright, Spring jewelry from The Gift Shop.
This week we will highlight the jewelry of Joanie Ugelow, Maria Silamianos, and Barbara Tobin.

Joanie Ugelow (UGE) is one of our favorite clay artists. She has brought us some of her Spring pins. They are so sweet and bright!

Maria Silamianos (SIL) creates jewelry in many styles. Here is one of her beautiful floral-inspired pieces.

Barbara Tobin's (TOB) jewelry is equally as beautiful and varied. Here are two of her lovely necklaces.

(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.)

You will find these pieces of wearable art and more here at The Gift Shop...and keep in mind that Mother's Day is just around the corner!

Coming soon to Anton Art Center:

Resident Artist Show  April 22 - May 20, with an opening reception and Artist Talk this Saturday April 22 from 1 to 3pm. This show includes the artwork of Margaret Hull, Elise Martin, and Joshua Mulligan.

New Jewelry artist at The Gift Shop

We have a new jewelry artist here at The Gift Shop. Her name is Robin Flaherty-Perrone (FLA).
Robin creates her unique pieces employing the skill of metalsmithing. She completes her work using beads, stones, pearls, precious and semi-precious gems, and metals. Each piece is very special.
Here are a few samples of Robin's beautiful work.

Robin has also brought in an intricate beaded purse. Each bead has been woven into the purse. The "strap" has been made using hand-made African trade beads. It is one of a kind!

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after Robin's name are her code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know she created it.)

Stop in and see Robin's, and all the other artists' work here at The Gift Shop.

Tonight at Anton Art Center:
Essay'd Artist talk this evening, April 13 at 6:30 pm. The artist speaker will be Jo Powers.

Coming soon to Anton Art Center:
Resident Artist Show  April 22 - May 20, with an opening reception on Saturday April 22 1 to 3pm. This show will include the artwork of Margaret Hull, Elise Martin, and Joshua Mulligan.

Celebrate Spring at The Gift Shop!

Mother Nature is welcoming Spring with new growth, and new life.
Here at The Gift Shop we have art that can bring Spring into your home to treasure all year long.
Our featured artists are: Jan Gunning, Darleen Urbanek, and Hilda Havlik.

Jan Gunning (GUN) has brought us another one of her special wreaths. This one is all Spring...fun, bright,

and oh so colorful!

Darleen Urbanek (URB) has created wonderful animal portraits. Her bunny painting is so cute!

Tulips are some of the first blooms of Spring. Hilda Havlik (HAV) has beautiful photos, including this happy "Hello Holland" print.

(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.)

Showing now at Anton Art Center:
These are the last few days of the 2017 Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show  featuring the artwork of our own Macomb County Secondary Students. This popular show runs through April 8. 

See you soon.

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