Father's Day gifts at The Gift Shop

Father's Day is coming, and we have unique gifts just for him. This week we will look at Father's Day gifts created by Ron Cracchiolo, David Dinsdale, Al Sadaj, Jeff Joseph, and Lyn Rushing.

Is your man into fishing? Ron Cracchiolo hand crafts one-of-a-kind fishing lures.

Ron also has his mounted dragonflies in The Gift Shop.

David Dinsdale's animal portraits could be the perfect gift for a nature-loving Dad.

"Snowy Owl" 11"x14" matted print by David Dinsdale

11"x14" matted print by David Dinsdale

18"x24" "Cardinal" by David Dinsdale

Al Sadaj is a skilled wood worker. His Michigan wall plaques may be just what Dad would enjoy.

"Michigan Outdoors" by Al Sadaj

Is Dad a sports enthusiast? Jeff Johnson has brought us his prints made from his original oil paintings of sports scenes.

20"x 24" print "The Choir Huddle" by Jeff Joseph

20"x 24" print "Tiger Stadium" by Jeff Joseph

Last, but not least, one of Lyn Rushing's one-of-a-kind Father's Day cards will be perfect to go with that perfect gift for Dad.

Shopping for Father's Day is easy at The Gift Shop. Come in and check us out!

Showing now at Anton Art Center: 
"Rainbow" June 1 - July 3. Selected works from members of the Mount Clemens Art Association, Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Romeo Guild of Art, and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. Juried by Valarie Allen.

Coming Soon to Anton Art Center:
"Macomb County Art Teacher Show" June 22- Aug. 13. An exhibition of selected artwork of a variety of media by art teachers living and/or working in Macomb County, Michigan. Featuring a special historical display in the Boll History Gallery. Awards are generously sponsored by Extra Credit Union.
Opening Reception & Awards on Saturday, June 22, 2019, 2-4pm
Refreshments provided, parking is free on weekends!

"Artist of the Month" for June

The Gift Shop "Artist of the Month" for June is Onorio Catenacci. Onorio is another one of our multi-talented artists. He is a sculptor, a mixed media artist, and a photographer. His works are imaginative, thought provoking, and they also display his sense of humor.

"I was born in Detroit, Michigan to Italian parents and educated at the Center for Creative Arts, Detroit, MI and Oakland University (BS, MA) in Rochester Hills, MI.

Having lived in six states and three countries, served in the US Army abroad and worked in the USA, Canada, Mexico, the UK and Malta, I have had the privilege of experiencing a wide variety of cultures, art and most important ... People, from all walks of life.

I chose the phrase: 'Ora Vediamo' (Italian for: "now you see") to represent my work; which hopefully allows you to see what I see .... to communicate with each other, to exchange, to learn and grow. A collaboration which will enrich both artist and viewer."

Pictured are three of Onorio's "Ball Bearings" sculptures.

One of Onorio's wire sculptures "FEAR"

I mentioned that Onorio is also a photographer. Here are some of the greeting cards he has created from his photographs

"We don't have to be the same to fly together"

"Want to hang out?"

"You are the color in my world"

Daylily

I hope you will agree that Onorio Catenacci has some very interesting work here in The Gift Shop. Come in and see them!


Showing now at Anton Art Center: 
"Members Exhibition 2019": 50th Anniversary Edition Exhibit Dates: May 4 - June 8, 2019. This is an exhibit showing the works of members of Anton Art Center. It features many different and exciting art pieces. Come in to see the art, and vote for your favorite for "The Peoples' Choice Award".

"Rainbow" June 1 - July 3. Selected works from members of the Mount Clemens Art Association, Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Romeo Guild of Art, and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. Juried by Valarie Allen.

Join us for SUPER SatARTday on Saturday, June 8, 2019, 10am-9pm, at the Anton Art Center!  It will be a family-friendly fun day of interactive arts activities, art demos, public art tours, live entertainment, and BIRTHDAY CAKE!

Decorate your Garden

Summer is finally here. We will be spending more time outside, and gardens are a big part of what makes summer so wonderful. Here at The Gift Shop, we have very special, unique items to dress-up your garden. This week we will look at garden decor from Mary Abbott, Marvin and Robin Blitchok, Theresa Lowe, and Nancy Garcia.

Mary Abbott is brand new to The Gift Shop. She creates beautiful mosaic pieces. They are colorful and very detailed. The four shown are all meant to be outdoors.

Marvin and Robin Blitchok create intricate, imaginative metal works for the garden.

one of Marvin's and Robin's metal wreaths

wooden bird house atop intricate metal-work stake by Marvin and Robin Blitchok

Theresa Lowe works with stained glass, beads, and branches to create lovely sounding wind chimes for your outdoors.

Nancy Garcia has fashioned Toad Houses from clay. They have deep, detailed designs, and unique little front door overhangs.

Make your garden even more beautiful with some decorative works from The Gift Shop!

Showing now at Anton Art Center: 
"Members Exhibition 2019": 50th Anniversary Edition Exhibit Dates: May 4 - June 8, 2019. This is an exhibit showing the works of members of Anton Art Center. It features many different and exciting art pieces. Come in to see the art, and vote for your favorite for "The Peoples' Choice Award".

Coming soon to Anton Art Center:
"Rainbow" June 1 - July 3. Selected works from members of the Mount Clemens Art Association, Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Romeo Guild of Art, and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. Juried by Valarie Allen. Opening reception and awards Saturday June 1, 2-4pm

Distinctive clay at The Gift Shop

We have very distinctive clay artists here at The Gift Shop. Today we will look at the work of  Margaret Villalobos, Chris King, and Sharon Parker.


Margaret Villalobos is new to The Gift Shop. Margaret's imaginative pieces have a very organic feel to them.

"Flower Platter" by Margaret Villalobos

"Mountain Scene" bowl by Margaret Villalobos

"Flower Vase" by Margaret Villalobos

Chris King produces classic pottery. His glazes are just beautiful.

Sharon Parker has been a popular clay artist in The Gift Shop for many years. Just look at these pieces and you see why.

"Bird House" by Sharon Parker

Michigan plate by Sharon Parker

Showing now at Anton Art Center: 
"Postcarded" A mini-masterpiece postcard design contest and exhibit! Exhibit dates: April 27 - May 23. The call went out and postcards came in from all over the world! The artists have donated their postcards to sell as a fund-raiser for Anton Art Center.

"Members Exhibition 2019": 50th Anniversary Edition Exhibit Dates: May 4 - June 8, 2019. This is an exhibit showing the works of members of Anton Art Center. It features many different and exciting art pieces. Come in to see the art, and vote for your favorite for "The Peoples' Choice Award".

We will be closed on Saturday May 25 for Memorial Day.

New Jewelry at The Gift Shop

Just in time for Mother's Day, we have two brand new jewelry artists here at The Gift Shop, Lidia Kaku and Linda Powell.

Lidia Kaku is an artist of many talents. We have her jewelry featuring her hand-shaped polymer clay beads.

 Linda Powell creates one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry featuring art glass beads, ceramics, sterling silver, and gemstones. 

See Lidia's and Linda's unique creations, and all the other Mother's Day choices at The Gift Shop!

Showing now at Anton Art Center: 
"Postcarded" A mini-masterpiece postcard design contest and exhibit! Exhibit dates: April 27 - May 23, 2019. The call went out and postcards came in from all over the world! The artists have donated their postcards to sell as a fund-raiser for Anton Art Center.

"Members Exhibition 2019": 50th Anniversary Edition Exhibit Dates: May 4 - June 8, 2019. This is an exhibit showing the works of members of Anton Art Center. It features many different and exciting art pieces. Come in to see the art, and vote for your favorite for "The Peoples' Choice Award".

Coming this weekend: 
"Made in Michigan Show" to downtown Mount Clemens May 10 and 11. . This event is an open air show dedicated to all things Made in Michigan. Countless products are grown, manufactured, or distributed by Michigan based businesses, and we will showcase many at this family friendly event. The show is on Macomb Place, hours are: Friday 11:00am-8:00pm, and Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm.  

SatARTday Join us this Saturday evening, May 11th, 5pm - 9pm for a live demonstration of Raku pottery making by Pewabic Pottery! SatARTdays are presented by Fist State Bank-Michigan.

"Artist of the Month" for May

The Gift Shop "Artist of the Month" for May is Antonietta Woerner.

"Born in Germany, I immigrated to the United States in 2000. Being a massage therapist by trade my hobbies were always working in the artistic field. Coming from quilt making, knitting and crocheting I switched to jewelry ( beads) making and finally found my home in painting. I am working to make painting my full time hobby. It is an art which I really enjoy doing and also enjoy the reaction of people when they see the art work."

Here at The Gift Shop, we have Antonietta's jewelry, featuring her intricate woven-bead work.

She has also brought us her paintings. The three below are done with alcohol ink on tiles covered with resin for protection, mounted and framed.

"Old Tree" 4"x 16" tile

"Lighthouse" 4"x 4" tile

"Evening Glow" 12"x 19" tile

Antonietta also paints in the "Acrylic Flow" style with resin on canvass. They are large, stunning pieces.

Antonietta Woerner is a multi-talented artist. Come in and see her work, and all the wonderful art here at The Gift Shop.

Showing Now at Anton Art Center: "Postcarded" A mini-masterpiece postcard design contest and exhibit! Exhibit dates: April 27 - May 23, 2019. The call went out and postcards came in from all over the world! The artists have donated their postcards as a fund-raiser for Anton Art Center.


Coming Soon to Anton Art Center: :"Members Exhibition 2019": 50th Anniversary Edition Exhibit Dates: May 4 - June 8, 2019. This is an exhibit showing the works of members of Anton Art Center. It features many different and exciting art pieces.
Opening Reception on Saturday, May 4, 2019, 2-4pm Refreshments provided, parking is free on weekends!
Come in to see the art, and vote for your favorite for "The Peoples' Choice Award".