"Artist of the Month" for April

The Gift Shop "Artist of Month" for April is Tenchi Wayner.

"I grew up in Southwest Detroit. I love hiking in the forests of northern Michigan. 

Drawn to nature’s shapes, colors, and beauty. I collected particularly interesting “fallen branches”, roots and stones that I found on the forest floor and river bottoms. I began, as a hobby, to put

the pieces together to create rustic, funky and functional art for my home and garden.  With encouragement from family and friends, I began to expand my artistic works. While continuing to use the materials nature provides, I began to use other materials that might otherwise be discarded."

                                         “RECYCLED, UPCYCLED, REUSED, REBORN”

Here are just a few of the unique and clever art pieces created by Tenchi Wayner (WAY).

"Wooden Fish" 

Michigan bottle cap opener

Key holder using a jig-saw puzzle cardinal

Another key holder with a jig-saw puzzle blue bird

These bird pieces have recycled and vintage components

Come in soon and see Tenchi's work for yourself!

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after Tenchi'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:
Macomb County Secondary Student Art Show  March 10 - April 13. Featuring the artwork of Macomb County students, grades 7 - 12. Bringing together the works of students from around Macomb County, this is the 37th year for the show. You will be impressed by the works of our own very talented Macomb County young people.

All About Michigan!

Here at The Gift Shop, we have lots of ways to show your love for Michigan.
This week we look at the Michigan themed works of Gayle Krause, Sharon McDonnell, and Robert Mowry.

Gayle Krause (KRA) is one of our ceramic artists. She has crafted these mitt-shaped hangings with photos from Michigan landmarks.

Michigan lighthouses are among Gayle Krause's (KRA) favorite images.

Here Gayle has added another lighthouse image to a large plate. 

Sharon McDonnell (MCDO) works in wood. Among her creations are mitt-shaped cutting boards, and cookbook holders.

Robert Mowry (TAC) takes photos of favorite Michigan images. Shown are three of his prints.

"Made in Detroit"

"Sunrise Grand Traverse Bay"

Belle Isle Conservatory

(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:
Macomb County Secondary Student Art Show  March 10 - April 13. Featuring the artwork of Macomb County students, grades 7 - 12. Bringing together the works of students from around Macomb County, this is the 37th year for the show. You will be impressed by the works of our own very talented Macomb County young people.

Spring is in the air!

Even though it is still cold outside, the crocus and snowdrops are blooming, daffodils are emerging, and the bird song is sweeter...Spring is in the air!
Here at The Gift Shop we can bring Spring into your home, with all its beauty and promise. Today we look at the Spring art of Janice Lindell-Meinhard, Mino Watanabe, and Helena Kuttner-Giasson.

Janice Lindell-Meinhard's (LIN) ceramic creations were quite a hit at Holiday Market 2017, and now she has her work in The Gift Shop.

Janice Lindell-Meinhard's (LIN) adorable ceramic bunny

(LIN) Flying Swans 3x6 ceramic tile

(LIN) Birches 4x4 ceramic tile

(LIN) Dogwood flower 4x4 ceramic dish

Mino Watanabe (WAT) is a favorite artist here at The Gift Shop. Her expertise as an illustrator is evident in her imaginative work. Here are four of her signed and numbered prints perfect for Spring.

Helena Kuttner-Giasson (KUTT) has painted some lovely Spring flowers.

(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 soon for an early taste of Spring.


Showing now at Anton Art Center:
Macomb County Secondary Student Art Show  March 10 - April 13. Featuring the artwork of Macomb County students, grades 7 - 12. Bringing together the works of students from around Macomb County, this is the 37th year for the show. You will be impressed by the works of our own very talented Macomb County young people.

The Gift Shop celebrates St. Patrick's Day

Here at The Gift Shop we are ready to help you celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the art of Jan Gunning, and Joanie Ugelow.

Jan Gunning (GUN) has wreaths that are holiday and season themed. Her "Wearin' of the Green" wreaths are clever, fun, and very green!

Joanie Ugelow (UGE) has created ceramics just right for St. Patrick's Day. Here is one of her dishes, and several of her pins, celebrating the holiday.

(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:

Macomb County Secondary Student Art Show  March 10 - April 13. Featuring the artwork of Macomb County students, grades 7 - 12. Bringing together the works of students from around Macomb County, this is the 37th year for the show.
For school-age children, having a chance to show their art in public is an exciting opportunity. “It seems to me that students and their families are often appreciative of getting their works on the wall,” Phil Gilchrist, executive director of the Anton Art Center, says in regard to the annual Secondary Student Show. “It’s an accomplishment for students.”

"Artist of the Month" for March

The Gift Shop "Artist of the Month" for March is David Dinsdale.

David Dinsdale (DINS) is a well known photographer who is a "lover of nature and the endless beauty it holds". He has captured images of flowers, birds of prey, fall colors, and travel images.
David prides himself in the different methods he uses to display his photography. He puts them on paper, canvas, ceramic, marble, and glass cutting boards, all available here at The Gift Shop.

Glass cutting board

"Venice Canal" marble coaster set

4x4 "Hummer" tile

18x24 Cardinal on canvass

Come in and see David's work for yourself.


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

Coming soon to Anton Art Center:

Essay'd Artist Talk: #74 Andrew Thompson  Thursday, March 8 at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM. Andrew Thompson joins us at the Anton Art Center to talk about his unique body of work, utilizing recycled materials and spacious installation aesthetics.

Macomb County Secondary Student Show 2018. March 10 through Apr. 13, 2018. Opening reception Sat Mar. 10. Featuring the artwork of Secondary Students throughout Macomb County.