Summer is Here!

Summer has officially started! Here at The Gift Shop we welcome the season with art that celebrates Summer's special events and memories. This week we will look at the "Summer Art" of  Winnie Chrzanowski, Marianna Defer-Pfeifer, Catherine Firmbach, and Theresa Lowe.

Winnie Chrzanowski (CHRZ) is a photographer adept at many different photo techniques.

"Waterlily"

"Sunrise in Paradise"

"Dog on the Beach"

Marianna Defer-Pfeifer (DEF) is a skilled painter and teacher. Below is her lovely Summer painting entitled "Lake Michigan".

Catherine Firmbach (FIR) is also a photographer. Her practiced "eye" has captured some beautiful Summer memories in prints and greeting cards. Here are just three of her available greeting cards.

Theresa Lowe makes the most beautiful wind chimes from fused glass, beads, and natural wood. Their sweet sound is so delightful.

(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:

"The Art of Weather"  June 9 - July 13.  This juried show features selected works from members of the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores (LPC), the Mount Clemens Art Association (MCAA), the Romeo Guild of Art (RGA), and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association, Inc. (WTCFA). Juried by Carol LaChiusa. Take a quick look at the art here:"The Art of Weather" photos.

A Bicentennial Exhibition  June 16 - July 20, 2018. This exhibition celebrating 200 years of art and design in Macomb County and Mount Clemens, featuring a variety of historic items on display, with a special exhibit by the Italian American Cultural Society. Check out "A Bicentennial Exhibition" photos for a look at the works on display.

More gifts for Father's Day

Here at The Gift Shop we have many more Father's Day gifts for your approval!
Today we will look at the work of Tenchi Wayner, Al Sadaj, Deborah Benedic, Abigail Davidson, and Lyn Rushing.

Tenchi Wayner (WAY) recycles vintage and everyday items into works of art. Some of her works could be especially appealing as Father's Day gifts.

Humorous "Mallet Fish" created by Tenchi Wayner

Two of Tenchi's vintage bird sculptures

Michigan bottle opener from Tenchi Wayner

Al Sadaj (SAD) works with wood...building, carving, burning, and painting his unique pieces.

A decorated wooden box with a Michigan theme created by Al Sadaj. The box is 7"x 10"x 2 1/2".

 Michigan themed wall plaque from Al Sadaj. 

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One of Al's plaques celebrates Michigan outdoors.

Deborah Benedic (BENE) has her framed photos in The Gift Shop.

Those who admire architecture will enjoy this framed skyline photo from Deborah Benedic.

Abigail Davidson (DAVI) just brought us this very clever framed Michigan Petoskey stone portrait.

While you are here at The Gift Shop pick-up one of Lyn Rushing's (RUS) hand made collaged cards to go with your Father's Day gifts.

Message inside the above card from Lyn Rushing.

(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: "The Art of Weather"  June 9 - July 13. 
This juried show features selected works from members of the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores (LPC), the Mount Clemens Art Association (MCAA), the Romeo Guild of Art (RGA), and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association, Inc. (WTCFA). Juried by Carol LaChiusa.


Coming Soon to Anton Art Center: "A Bicentennial Exhibition"  June 16 - July 20, 2018. Opening Reception Saturday, June 16, 2-4pm  Refreshments provided by Friday Painters Group. This exhibition celebrating 200 years of art and design in Macomb County and Mount Clemens, featuring a variety of historic items on display.

Father's Day Gifts

Father's Day is coming. The men in our lives can be hard to shop for, but here at The Gift Shop, we have plenty of  unique gift-giving choices. This week we will highlight the work of Ron Cracchiolo,
Kelly Wojdyla-Gray, the ceramic team of Rick Pruckler & Tonya Lutz, and Julie Langensiepen.

Ron Cracchiolo (CRAC) creates fishing lures, and realistic mounted dragonflies.

Kelly Wojdyla-Gray (WOJ) has brought us some brilliant fish portraits.

Rick Pruckler and Tonya Lutz (PRU) make lovely ceramic tiles, but we also have their "gear boxes" and a hanging gear that could be just right as gifts.

Julie Langensiepen (LAN) is a fiber artist. We have her "Animal Art Dolls" here at The Gift Shop. Here are a two of her "mounted beasts".

(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 visit us and choose something special and one-of-a-kind to show him he is special and one-of-a-kind on Father's Day!

Coming Soon to Anton Art Center: "The Art of Weather"  June 9 - July 13. 
Opening Reception & Awards Saturday, June 9, 1-3pm, refreshments provided. This juried show features selected works from members of the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores (LPC), the Mount Clemens Art Association (MCAA), the Romeo Guild of Art (RGA), and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association, Inc. (WTCFA). Juried by Carol LaChiusa.

A Bicentennial Exhibition  June 16 - July 20, 2018. Opening Reception Saturday, June 16, 2-4pm
Refreshments provided by Friday Painters Group. This exhibition celebrating 200 years of art and design in Macomb County and Mount Clemens, featuring a variety of historic items on display, with a special exhibit by the Italian American Cultural Society.