Joe Woodson's cd "Sailing on Dry Land" at the Joyful Jewel 3-21-14

"Sailing on Dry Land" cd
Joe Woodson and the Bean Trees
$15

It's here!  Joe Woodson's new cd, full of original America songs backed by Paul Rosenberg, Jordan Koronet, Bill Hicks, Alison Weiner, and Art Champagne, these are songs of love, of adventure, with a sense of humor and excellent musicianship.  Joe has one of those voices that slide like velvet on smooth age-patinated leather, caressing the lyrics and making you want to move in your chair.  I could listen to him all day -- and sometimes do!  

The cds are here now so you can get a preview, and we'll have the privilege of hearing Joe in person, at his "CD Release Party" at the Joyful Jewel on Saturday, May 3, 7pm.  Joining Joe will be Paul Rosenberg, Bill Hicks, Jordan Koronet and Art Chapagne.  Sharon Blessum will set the stage with a few of her lyrical poems and there may be a surprise guest joining the group.  The music will be followed by a potluck so bring a favorite dish, and come ready to party.

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Florence Johnson "Barn in Birches" at the Joyful Jewel 3-19-14

"Barn in Birches"
Florence Johnson
Watercolor with India Ink, 23" x 17", in frame with mat 28 1/2" x 23 1/2"
$130, Original Framed

Let this snowy peaceful scene be the last reminder of Winter just before Spring Equinox arrives this week! The white on the birches sparkles and pops even more in the sunny Spring as the trees grow, bursting their seams.  I'm ready for this kind of purposeful growth and leafing.  Aren't you?

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Orlan Johnson Wood Work at the Joyful Jewel 3-6-14

Wood Working
Orlan Johnson
Cutting Boards, Cheese Trays, Vases, Pepper Grinders, Wands, Wine Stoppers, Seam Rippers,
Wooden Bowls, Bird House, Tops & Top Boxes, Jewelry Stands, Wands and more!

Yesterday, Orlan Johnson set up his new display of finely crafted, unique and beautiful wood works.  With more space to display, each piece can stand out and you can easily see the contrasts of woods from different types of trees.  Orlan's work is truly fine craft; you'll never see a glue line or a rough spot and he even often creates clever displays for the pieces.  No two pieces are the same, each having it's own character as if dressed for his or her individual style.

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Jerry Fowler "Tea Pot" at the Joyful Jewel 3-4-14

Tea Pot
Jerry Fowler
Ceramic, ~8" x 5" + Bamboo Handle
$75

Wouldn't a steaming cup of tea be nice just now.  Jerry Fowler knows just how to take the ice and cold away.  I don't know if this is a Chinese Teapot -- it's what Jerry said he would be making.  I love the shades and luminosity of the glazing and the bulbous long nose of a spout on this one. Also important, the recessed lid should stay on well as you pour out the last drop into your Jerry Fowler mug!    Last on Jerry's blog  he said he was working on more teapots.  So we will have our pick of size, shape and colors soon.

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HP Pelzel & Sandra Boyd Pelzel "Sun Vase" at the Joyful Jewel 2-28-14

"Sun Vase"
HP Pelzel and Sandra Boyd Pelzel
~4" x 6"
$35

Ok, I admit it, I gave this saucy sunny vase the name, "Sun Vase" but HP and Sandra Pelzel gave it shape and design.  It's a spunky young thing, stockily stable and full of heat and movement in the art work glazing.  I especially like the repeating sun rays on the bottom.  Perhaps it will have daffodils, matching the sun's yellow, in it soon!

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Orlan Johnson "Seam Rippers" at the Joyful Jewel 2-21-14

Seam Rippers
Orlan Johnson
Woodworking with metal and plastic
$18

So, you are probably staying in today with the blustery storm outside.  Do you recognize these bits of woodworking by Orlan Johnson?  Wouldn't one of these in your hand ease the pain of an errant stitch!  The substantial curvy round handles and the extra smoothness of the wood feel so good in your hand, that you might even look for other uses to make of these beauties.  Who can think of one?

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Tamera Cooke "Curvy Steel Earrings" at the Joyful Jewel 2-19-14

Curvy Steel Earrings
Tamera Cooke
~2" long + earwire, Steel
$25

Metal sculptor, Tamera Cooke, is making something new these days.  Earrings and necklaces beautifully curved from steel and copper now join her unity mandalas and hands at the Joyful Jewel.  The shapes are fun, and this particular pair is extra long so they really make a statement -- "Stop anything else, and just have fun!" 

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Jan Dunn "Lots of Kisses" Basket at the Joyful Jewel 2-14-14

"Lots of Kisses" Basket
Jan Dunn
Basket wood, glass, with Chocolate Kisses inside!
~6" x 5", $22

There were so many great pieces of art of Valentine's Day but this basket by Jan Dunn wins the day at least partly because of the great title, "Lots of Kisses!"  Jan dyed the basket wood rosy pink, shaped and wove it  like a heart, and left plenty of room inside -- which she filled with Hershey's Chocolate Kisses!  What would you fill this basket with after Valentine's Day is done?  An how about following up the giving of the basket with lots of full on kisses!

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Donna Cassidy "Stained Glass Heart" at the Joyful Jewel 2-9-14

Stained Glass Heart
Donna Cassidy
~8" x 8", $34

I think of this heart as a reminder of love year round.  Donna Cassidy has created several stained glass hearts, different sizes and colors.  You can look through this one to see someone who loves you on the othe side!

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Elle - "Earrings" at the Joyful Jewel 1-23-14

Elle - Laura Seymore's Earrings

What fun shapes and components the imaginative Laura Seymore has found and designed to create these earrings.  Laura collects things and re-imagines materials such as cork, wooden spools and even yogurt containers.  I imagine that her friends all bring her old earrings which she deconstructs and then re-assembles into a completely new design!   Laura makes her own components too such as with polymer clay, metal or fiber.  She is wildly creative as you can see in the variety shown in just in this small sampling.

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Donna Cassidy - "Scarves & Hats" at the Joyful Jewel 1-17-14

Luscious Hats & Scarves by Donna Cassidy

It is finally Winter in NC and a warm snuggly-soft hat covering our ears and the side of our faces feels soooo good!  For even more comfort, wrap one of Donna Cassidy's matching scarves around your neck.  The crochet weave is piled and spaced just right for trapping in the warmth and the fibers give a luxurious feel. These hats and scarves are of mixed fibers including mohair and have beautiful applique leaf accents.  

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Marty Broda "Gaia Spirit Stick Variety" at the Joyful Jewel 1-16-14

A variety of Gaia Spirit Sticks by Marty Broda

Marty Broda lives close to the land in a life full of integrity and grace.  You can tell this by the components and details of her art work, as well as by talking with Marty.  Gaia Spirit Sticks are made with care and with intent.  Each component, and there are between 10 and 30 of these in most pieces, is listed with the meaning Marty associates with it.  In this photo are Gaia Spirit Stick wall hangings, Dream Catchers, and the top of one Walking Stick.  I always take a deep breath when entering the room of the Spirit Sticks and say a prayer of gratitude for Marty and her work, and for the pieces of nature that Marty has recycled into these works of art.

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Debbie Englund - "An Amusing Pairing" at the Joyful Jewel 12-23-13

An Amusing Pairing - Face Mugs & Angels

by Debbie Englund

What fun Debbie Englund must have making her Face Mugs, perhapscaricatures

of loved ones!  She also makes sensuous shaped vases and these sweet angels.  Such variety in ceramics!

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Roberta Kraitsik "Baby Booties" at the Joyful Jewel 12-22-12

Baby Booties
Roberta Kraitsik

It's time for warm sweet booties and hats for the baby in your life, and Robert Kraitsik has made these in many colors.  The hats, which are not in the picture are just as cute and well made as the booties the Roberta knits.

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Orlan Johnson - Wood Working at the Joyful Jewel 12-21-13

Variations on Wood Work
Orlan Johnson

    Perfect gifts for Christmas, weddings or other occasions.  Orlan Johnson's exquisite wood work is finely formed with an incredibly smooth finish --  it is beautiful just to look at!  And, of course, can be useful too.  In this snapshot are interesting shaped vases, boxes with perfectly fitting lids, round trays of several sizes and cheese & cracker plates. 

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Tommy Edwards & Gene O'Neill Christmas cds at the Joyful Jewel 12-13-13

 Christmas Music cds by Tommy Edwards and Gene O'Neill

$15 each

Two great Christmas cds by local musicians are available at the Joyful Jewel.  These are completely different takes on some well known songs and each also has originals.  Tommy Edwards' is accomplished blue grass style and Gene O'Neill's are jazzy instrumentals -- the kind of music you never get tired of even if it is Christmas music!

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Andrea Batsche "Winte Hats" at the Joyful Jewel 12-12-13

"Winter Hats"
Andrea Batsche
$20 each

What could be more fun that these hats that Andrea Batsche made from warm cuddly sweaters!  Each one scrunches to fit perfectly and each is adorned with a special treat.  The green "roses" are made from recycled t-shirts and the embellishment on the cream-colored hat is a carved wooden button.  Be warm and be fashionable!

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Susan G Luster "Queen Anne's Lace Clock" at the Joyful Jewel 12-2-13

"Queen Anne's Lace Clock"
Susan G Luster
Ceramic with Clock Mechanism, ~ 9" x 15"
$65

What time is it?  "It's my favorite time" - it goes something like that when gaining wisdom from Pooh.  These jaunty Queen Anne's Lace  flowers, on the clock made by Susan G. Luster, are certainly enjoying the day.  They are bopping around the clock!  I hope you are too.

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Beth Shaffer "Garden Flower" at the Joyful Jewel 10-9-13

Garden Flower on Stake
Beth Shaffer
metal, on wooden stake, ~ 11 1/2" diameter
$45

This colorful flower created by Beth Shaffer out of recycled materials is ready to beam in love and joy, laughter and fun.  These are the same qualities that I see in Beth herself.  It's soooo good to have them reflected in her work.

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Beth Bale "Iris" at the Joyful Jewel 9-24-13

"Iris"

Beth Bale

8" x 8" watercolor on aqua board

$58

     Move over Georgia, Beth Bale is painting expressive closeups of flowers!  This Iris invites you to enter right into it's "mouth" and winks at you with long-lashed eyes.  Painted on a small board that can be held in your hand from a desktop display, Iris is available for an even closer tactile interaction.

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