Vangi Cathcart - #1 Christmas Booth at the Joyful Jewel 11-30-14

              

Vangi Cathcart's Christmas display at the Joyful Jewel is noted for Excellence in Presentation, Skill, Beauty and Delight!  Her medium is mainly watercolor in the Sumi-e tradition, a style noted for subtlety and clean lines.  Vangi has placed a live poinsettia, which perfectly complements her painted flowers, and even has included a bowl full of candies for her patrons.

  

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Diane Ness "Jacket" & Janine Maves "Scarf" at the Joyful Jewel 11-28-14

"Handmade Quilted Jacket"
by Diane Ness
"Multicolored Velvet Painted Scarf"
by Janine Maves

This beauty was created by Diane Ness sewed her original design jacket and Janine Maves, silk painter who painted a velvet scarf this time.  I thought they looked nice together.  Festive and timely.

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Beth Shaffer "Wire Teapot Chime" at the Joyful Jewel 11-25-14

Wire Teapot Wind Chime
Beth Shaffer
Mixed Media with Utensils
$30

In case someone needs a holiday lift, this teapot & utensil wind chime by Beth Shaffer is ready to ring in good cheer!  Chime continues to faithfully bring a smile throughout the year.

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Honoring Jan Dunn

   Our Daily Jewel today is in honor of Jan Dunn, a lovely artist who passed on recently, after weaving many beautiful memories for us. We miss her already.

   Please visit our Tribute at
 http://www.joyfuljewel.com/Jan-Dunn.html
where you will find an article written by Forrest Greenslade, a quote by Jan, and photographs of many of her baskets.

Bob Searles "Bottle Tray" at the Joyful Jewel 11-23-14

"Bottle Tray"
Bob Searles
liter size bottle and fused glass pieces
$25

Art can be both beautiful and useful like this bottle tray with fused glass and berries that Bob Searles made.  I can see it with a mixture of red and black olives and a tiny spoon.  Or, you could put it on your dresser to hold keys and watch for the night and make them so easy to find in your morning grogginess!

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Carol Sclove - "Steampunk Pendant" at the Joyful Jewel 11-22-14

Steampunk Pendant
Carol Sclove

Mixed Media pendant set in resin
1" 2"
$17

Are you, or is anyone in your family or group, into Steampunk?  This fun pendant by Carol Sclove would be the perfect Christmas or Hanukka.  Carol has mounted gears onto a surface of glitter and saved it all in resin.

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Heloise is my middle name

You probably aren't familiar with one of our artists named Sharon Heloise Blessum. Here is one of her creations, available to hang in your kitchen for only $5. Happy Housekeeping!!!

Judy Hogan "Farm Fresh and Fatal" book at the Joyful Jewel 11-21-14

"Farm Fresh and Fatal"
Judy Hogan
Mystery Book, 209 pages
$15.95

A holiday is coming - time to read a new mystery by Judy Hogan with just the right twist for Thanksgiving dinner.  "Farm Fresh and Fatal" is a who-dunnit set in a Farmer's Market where an unpopular poultry agent has been poisoned, apparently after drinking fruit punch provided by the market manager. Absorbing reading for a cold cold evening.

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Barbara Thompson "Rock Filled Candle Holder" at the Joyful Jewel 11-19-14

"Rock Filled Candle Holder"
Barbara Thompson
~ 4" x 12", Mixed Media Sculpture
$15

Isn't this clever!  Barbara Thompson has made a candle holder, complete with battery-powered candle) out of re-cycled glass components and filled the middle with lovely smooth river rocks.  Would make a nice centerpiece of dining table, maybe with a few cedar fronds around the bottom.  It is weighted just right so that it won't tip over.

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Forrest Greenslade "Windswept" at the Joyful Jewel 11-18-14

"Windswept"
Forrest Greenslade
~ 12" x 12" modeling clay, patina on metal flake and acrylic paint

This beautiful "painting" by Forrest Greenslade sold the day after I took its picture.  I certainly understand why it as chosen.  This combination of modeling clay, patina on metal flake making part of the coloring and acrylic paint makes a unique and balanced piece of art.  Important in this case as the tree needs all the help it can get to balance on a precipice and hold strong against the fierce wind and lightening.  What a dramatic scene of strength within and without!

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Bruce Saunders "Untitled Mandala" at the Joyful Jewel 11-17-14

Untitled Mandala
Bruce Saunders
12" x 12" Giclee Print on Canvas, stretched over board frame
$90

As November's featured artist at the Joyful Jewel, Bruce Saunders, has a whole extra wall of his art to share.  Bruce doesn't name his work, so we can use our imaginations to decide what is being depicted.  I say this one is "Ancient Monk's Vivid Dream" as the center is like a sand painting that I have seen monks do.  These focus on the centerpoint and depict the walls of a holy place, just as this one seems to do.  Next outer from the center is an energy vortex taking us into the bright energizing dream. What do you see in this image?

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Vangi Cathcart "Mums in Clay Pot" at the Joyful Jewel 11-16-14

"Mums in Clay Pot"

Vangi Cathcart

Ink & Watercolor, 9" x 14" original, framed to 18 1/4" x 20 1/4"

$125

Vangi Cathcart says of her mum paintings, "All over the world chrysanthemums bloom in the fall.  Their spectacular gold, orange, and maroon colors defy the frost and the colder weather still to come.  Because of this chrysanthemums symbolize righteousness in oriental painting."  Do you have some of these righteous plants growing at your house too?

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Sarah McTeer Ogburn "Awakening" at the Joyful Jewel 11-15-14

"Awakening"
Sarah McTeer Ogburn
16" x 20" Original 
framed size: 20" x 24"
Medium: Watercolor-Ink-Mica-Acrylic Edge
Substrate: Mixed Medium Board

About this painting "Awakening, Sarah McTeer Ogburn says, "This Soulful 'Gifted' Sancturary : In every soul there is a space-a sanctuary. A space where healing, love anew, strength, and the art of life-lived is solaced."  Awaken all and see what magic is right in front of you today!

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Gerald Dukes Photography - Snails at the Joyful Jewel 11-10-14

Snails
Gerald O. Dukes
Photography

Up close and asking "Whatcha Doin'?" I love the detail that Gerald Dukes gets in his photography.  You can even see the detritus on the intricate spiraling.  And how interesting that one snail is standing up.  Perfect focus combined with soft background.  Good job Gerald!

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Kim Hawks "Shy Susan" at the Joyful Jewel 11-9-14

"Shy Susan"
Kim Hawks
Photography

Pretty sweet, Kim Hawks to so perfectly name this photograph "Shy Susan."  The sentiment is shown more vividly than I can imagine it being done any other way!

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Beth Bale "Teamwork" at the Joyful Jewel 11-7-14

"Teamwork"
Beth Bale
Watermedia on Aquaboard, 1 1/2" x 13 1/2", framed to 12 1/2" x 15 1/2"
$130, Original

Do you ever wonder how you can get it all done?  Here's how!  From the biggest to the smallest, Beth Bale says, all have a role to play in "Teamwork".

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Jan Dunn "Little Black Dress" basket at the Joyful Jewel 11-6-14

"Little Black Dress"
Jan Dunn
~ 5 x 8 1/2", basket reed, wire, pearls
$70

Jan Dunn said about her "Little Black Dress" basket - "If you hold the basket about a foot away, turn it slowly and watch her dance."  Especially today, this shapely beauty holds the promise of an eternal dance.  May she soar!

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Gina Boyle "Music" at the Joyful Jewel 11-5-14

"Music"
Gina Boyle
Collage of Pottery, Glass & Found Objects, 7" x 7"
$64

Here is what new Joyful Jewel artist, Gina Boyle, says about her art - and I think she means it!:


My mixed media mosaics combine my own handmade tiles (all of the the quotation, word & sculptural tiles) with fine china, stained glass, mirror, beads, vintage jewelry, found objects & more. The combination makes a bold blend of color, texture, and ideas.

The mosaics are one-of-a-kind and eclectic, but my goal is to make art that is more than merely decorative. I hope the the words, images, and ideas spark conversation and provide a concrete, 'out loud' representation of your beliefs, values and hopes, inspiring you to be true to yourself.

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Billy Mason "Find Your Heart's Desire: Agate Talisman" at the Joyful Jewel 11-4-14

"Find Your Heart's Desire: Agate Talisman"
Billy Mason
~ 1 1/4 x 3" Chatham County Agate
$333.99

According to our very own "Mystic Merchant" Billy Mason, who is internationally known for his stunning lapidary work, this piece set with a Sterling Silver wire bail, aids in "heart chakra healing and enduring patience".  This stone was collected, carved and polished by Billy himself in Chatham County.  Billy invites the person who receives this beautiful piece of jewelry to "Find your Heart's Desire."

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Stacy Lewis "Nubian Goat" at the Joyful Jewel

"Nubian Goat"
Stacy Lewis
Watermedia on Canvas, 12" x 12"
$90

Just as beautiful as the "Goats on Parade" in Pittsboro is this watermedia painting by new artist Stacy Lewis.  Titled "Nubian Goat" he prances among the posies showing off for anyone who will watch, and on his own even when no one is watching!  I think he is a great role model for each of us -- let joy rule the day! 

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