Acrylic Flow at The Gift Shop

"Acrylic Flow" is a popular painting technique. According to artists who use it, you never know exactly what the paint will do, and each piece is unique.
This week we look at the "Acrylic Flow" art from Kelly Wojdyla-Gray, and Sue Kimmen.

Kelly Wojdyla-Gray (WOJ) has created beautiful and colorful "Acrylic Flow" pieces on canvass.

Kelly has also used the technique on lovely necklace pendants.

Sue Kimmen (KIM) has also created beautiful "Acrylic Flow" work on canvass, in fact she teaches  classes here at Anton Art Center. Her work in The Gift Shop consists of bright treasure boxes, and unique wine stoppers.

Come in and see the work for yourself!

(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: A Bicentennial Exhibition  June 16 - July 20. 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. This has been a very popular exhibit...and these are the last days to see it!


Coming Soon to Anton Art Center: "Tuesday Printmakers"  July 21 - August 30, 2018. Opening Reception & Awards Saturday, July 21, 1-3pm, refreshments provided.
This exhibit features artwork by members of the Tuesday Printmakers artist group. Exhibiting artists include Joan Albert, Barbara Bollin, Tudi Harwood, Deborah Maiale, Edward Marsh, Kathleen McNamee, Cindy Sommerville, Mary Stebbins Taitt, Nobuko Yamasaki, and Lori Zurvalec.

Animals We Love

There are many themes that our artists have explored here at The Gift Shop. One of my favorites is a focus on animals. Today we will look at the works from Anastasia Chamiok, Abigail Davidson, and Janice Lindell-Meinhard.

Anastasia Chamiok (CHAM) creates her beautiful pieces using pastels. Here is one of her original 16"x 20"  matted works.

Abigail Davidson (DAVI) employs the art of lithography to bring us her animal portraits. They are available as prints, cards, framed pieces, and wearables.

Janice Lindell-Meinhard (LIN) works in clay. Here are samples of her very clever animals!

(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. These are the last days to see this show...don't miss it!

A Bicentennial Exhibition  June 16 - July 20. 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.

Gift Shop "Artist of the Month" for July

The "Artist of the Month" for July is George Bochnig.

George Bochnig (BOCH) is a skilled glass blower. His pieces are functional, beautiful, colorful, and delicate.

He received his training at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, as well as the Haystack Craft School in Maine. He opened his studio at his home in 1987 and has been in operation since then. 

He produces functional items with traditional off-hand Venetian techniques. His work includes bowls, vases, perfumes, ornaments and more. 

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