Artists in jewelry, ceramic, watercolor, and fashion at The Gift Shop

Spring is officially here, but the artists of Christmas Market are still on my mind! We had so many talented people who created in different mediums and styles who participated.
Let me introduce you to four more artists from Christmas Market who have decided to join The Gift Shop year-round: Helena Kuttner-Giasson, Denise Jenkins, Anita Wood, and Elizabeth Martin.

Helena Kuttner-Giasson is a truly gifted painter. Her flower paintings are exquisite and beautifully framed.

                                                      Helena Kuttner-Giasson (KUTT)

Denise Jenkins is a talented fabric artist. We are carrying several styles of her scarves, including "Infinity".

                                                               Denise Jenkins (JEN)

Anita Wood creates beautiful jewelry. Her work is classic to contemporary, and everything in between. She even makes one style of necklace that actually "floats" on the neck!

                                                               Anita Wood (WOOD)

Elizabeth Martin has overcome physical challenges to make really lovely ceramics. Pictured is some of her ceramic hearts that she has set in a frame. Very nice!

                                                              Elizabeth Martin (MARTI)

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 to Anton Art Center to see all the lovely work at The Gift Shop, and be sure to check-out the student works on exhibit in the "2015 Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show" . These young people are so talented!

Prints, glass, and pottery at The Gift Shop

We're not done yet!
For the past weeks, I have been focusing on artists from Christmas Market who have decided to be part of The Gift Shop all year round. This week the spotlight is on Mary Jo Beranek, Alysa Marie Diebolt, and Audrey Long.

Mary Jo Beranek has participated in Christmas Market for many years, so you may recognize her brilliant prints and cards.

Mary Jo Beranek (BERA)

Alysa Marie Diebolt is a glass artist. Pictured is one of her beautiful creations.

Alysa Marie Diebolt (DIE)

Audrey Long makes beautiful pottery pieces. Her glazes are brilliant!

Audrey Long (AL)

Just to remind you... the letters in parentheses show each artists' code. Find the code on a piece of art, and you will know who created it.

Now that the weather has gotten more pleasant, come to downtown Mount Clemens. Stroll around, have lunch, and (of course) come to Anton Art Center. Shop The Gift Shop and check-out the student artwork on exhibit now in the "2015 Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show".

Meet more artists

The Gift Shop is very lucky to have attracted so many talented, creative people. More and more of our Christmas Market artists are choosing to join The Gift Shop year round. Let me introduce you to four more: Jim and Barb Rudis, Michelle Teno, and Rick Shapero.

Jim and Barb Rudis combine their talents to make striking mosaics. They use various materials, including wood, glass, tiles, and stone.

Jim and Barb Rudis (RUDI)

Michelle Teno makes decorative goat's milk soap. She uses the most interesting molds, almost too nice to actually use as soap!

Michelle Teno (TENO)

Rick Shapero does some very creative things with glass. He uses brilliant colors, and flowing shapes in his work.

Rick Shapero (SHAP)

Just to remind you... the letters in parentheses show each artists' code. Find the code on a piece of art, and you will know who created it.

Come in to see these works, and so much more here at The Gift Shop.

Still more new artists at The Gift Shop

This week I'm going to highlight three more artists who joined The Gift Shop from Christmas Market 2014.... Michelle Sapp, Martha Millis, and Angela Dockter.

Michelle Sapp is a talented jewelry designer. She also makes wonderful art dolls. One is pictured below. Her jewelry and dolls are available in The Gift Shop.

Michelle Sapp (SAPP)

Martha Millis is one of our new glass artists. Just have a look at her set of  bright, coasters.

Martha Millis (MILLI)

Angela Dockter makes these adorable finger puppets, with many more to choose from in The Gift Shop. So cute!

Angela Dockter (DOC)

Remember, the letters in parentheses are the artists' code. Find the code on a piece of work, and you will know who created it. We even have a "Gift Shop Artist Info Book" with bios and information about their art, that also includes each artist's code.

Come in out of the cold to see the work of our featured artists, and creations from all our talented artists in The Gift Shop.
When you come be sure to see the exhibits currently in our galleries. "Michigan Annual XLII" and "Perspective:Detroit".
This is the last week to see "Perspective: Detroit" in our Community Gallery on the second floor. Don't miss either one! They are both full of the work of our own Michigan artists.

More new artists at The Gift Shop

When you remember all the unique gift choices you found at Christmas Market 2014, you will be happy to know that 16 of those talented artists have decided to be part of The Gift Shop!
They come from a wide range of artistic disciplines including: glass, art dolls, pottery, jewelry,wall art,soap, scarves, puppets, and cards. I will highlight each one in the coming weeks.

Let's get started. Its time to "Meet the Artists"!

Ann Marie Mannino creates wall plaques many with a special emphasis on Detroit.

Ann Marie Mannino (MANN)

                                                     

Thomas Mitchell makes beautiful, functional, and striking pottery.

Thomas Mitchell (MIT)

Diane Kline creates cards, tags, and gift bags. Each hand-made and special.

Diane Kline (KLI)

The letters in the parentheses show each artists' code. A code is on each piece of work in The Gift Shop. Find the code and you will know who created the work.

Come in to see these "new" artists, and the favorite artists you have come to know.

Our Gift Shop artists are in current shows

Congratulations go out to all artists who were chosen for the current shows here at Anton Art Center, "Perspective: Detroit" open now through Feb. 27, and "The Michigan Annual XLII" open now through March 3.
Here at The Gift Shop, we are especially proud that several of those chosen artists are currently, or have previously had their art here.

Darren Dundee has work in both shows, and in The Gift Shop!

Darren Dundee  "The Michigan Annual XLII"

Darren Dundee  "Perspective: Detroit"

Darren Dundee (DUN) This piece is currently in The Gift Shop.

Audrey Long has her ceramic art in "The Michigan Annual XLII", and in The Gift Shop (She is also the clay instructor at Anton Art Center).

Audrey Long "The Michigan Annual XLII"

Audrey Long  (AL)  pottery currently available at The Gift Shop. 

Pat Everett is an accomplished painter who has work in "Perspective: Detroit"  and here at The Gift Shop.

Pat Everett  "Perspective: Detroit"

Pat Everett (EV) painting currently in The Gift Shop.

Debbie Lee's waterscape was chosen for "The Michigan Annual XLII". Although not currently in The Gift Shop, she has sold her photographs here for many years.

Patti Pfaendtner's piece was selected for "The Michigan Annual XLII". She has had her work in Christmas Market for years.

Terry Bossick had this lovely pastel chosen for "Perspective: Detroit". Terry has previously had his work in both Christmas Market, and The Gift Shop.

 Terry Bossick "Perspective: Detroit

Come in to see these wonderful shows, and to check-out The Gift Shop. They are each full of art created by Michigan artists!

New print artist at The Gift Shop

We have a new print and greeting cards artist and here at The Gift Shop.
Her name is Mino Watanabe (WAT). Her work is enchanting, whimsical, colorful, and oh-so-frameable!
Pictured are prints from her "Vegetable Series".

She has also brought in greeting cards with her "Vegetable Series", and those pictured below which I think have a certain mythological feel.

I am sure you will agree that Mino's work is beautifully drawn, and quite wonderful.

Come in to see her work.
While here be sure and check out our current shows here at Anton Art Center:
"Perspective: Detroit" , and "The Michigan Annual XLII". The work for each of these shows is exceptional, and all art is created by Michigan artists!