Florence Johnson "FTD" 5-25-13

"FTD"

Florence Johnson

15" x 12" Watercolor

$55, Framed Original

          In lieu of a bouquet of flowers, how about sending this painting "FTD!"  Reminds me of flowers gathered by a granddaughter or grandson, carried proudly in the wagon from field to Grandma on a cool summer day.        ~ Mariah Wheeler

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Marrianna Osolin-Putnam "Flowers for Mary" 5-24-13

"Flowers for Mary"

Marrianna Osolin-Putnam

16" x 20" Acrylic on Canvas

Original, $150

          It seems that Marrianna could just have easily called this colorful painting "Flowers for May" as it certainly makes me think of the colors arriving as we get close to the beginning of Summer.  Such beauty portrayed in a whimsical fanciful way delights the senses and we can almost smell the sweet scents they exude.

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Amy Durso "Spring's Cauldron" at The Joyful Jewel 5-17-13

"Spring's Cauldron"

Amy Durso

~ 15 1/2" x 11", Wood & Metal

$75

Amy Durso's earth crafts are deeply rooted in the magick of the earth.  She uses only natural or recycled materials that are carefully chosen according to their energetic properties.  She uses Chatham County reclaimed wood and wood byproducts that retain their natural essences.  This piece is no exception, made from reclaimed cabinet wood and a years-old bowl she long ago traded for.  What will you put in this bowl. water, ash, flowers, or ???                 Mariah 

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Kate Ladd "Breakfast" 4-18-13 Joyful Jewel

"Breakfast"

Kate Ladd

Acrylic, 8" x 10"

$45, Original

    I'm hungry aren't you?  Of course, as DG (my husband, Sunday morning cook) knows, this is my favorite breakfast, captured in all it's lusciousness by Kate.  The colors on the original are brighter than this photograph and it's quite a cheerful scene.    ~ Mariah

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Marrianna Osolin-Putnam "Appalachian Autumn" 4-17-13 Joyful Jewel

"Appalachian Autumn"

Marrianna Osolin-Putnam

Acrylic on Canvas, 20" x 16"

$25, Original

          I don't usually comment of the price, but in this case I just had to go back to Marrianna's area to be sure I had recorded it correctly -- just $25 for this large fantastic original painting!  I think Marrianna must have had it for a while and just wants it to find a good home.  There  is certainly no other reason I can think of as the painting is gorgeous!  It's full of firey autumn glowing and is fairly pulsing with life.          ~ Mariah

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Shannon Bueker "Brown Cat in Grass" 4-16-13

"Brown Cat in Grass"

Shannon Bueker

Watercolor on Paper, ~ 10" x 12", Framed

$125, Original

     Here Kitty, Kitty . . . here."  Caught midstride, this cat is listening intently.  With his grand white necklace and flirty tail, he wants YOU to come to him!                       ~ Mariah

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Steve Clarke, "Bethany" 4-12-13 Fine Art Photography

 

"Bethany"

Steve Clarke

Photography

 Pigmented ink print, 20"x24" framed, $250

          One of Steve's new photographs, and a favorite of mine.  Steve is able to catch the refinement of dance in motion.  There is wildness in  the form, joy, precision, yearning, exquisite beauty.  What a feeling privilege Steve must feel in witnessing this scene, and what joy from the dancer having her art show so skillfully!

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Forrest Greenslade "Egret" - Fine Art 4-11-13

Egret

Forrest Greenslade

8" x 10" Computer Augumented Watercolor

$100, Matted & Framed in 11' x 14" Frame 

        Forrest says, "This Egret was inspired by a trip to Florida to visit my wife’s sister.  It may possibly be my very first use of watercolor in a painting."  

In my eyes, both the Egret and the background have a mysterious almost eerie look, floating in the mist together.    ~ Mariah

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Nancy L. Smith "Love Bird" 4-10-13 - Fine Art

"Love Bird"

Nancy L. Smith

10" x 8" mixed media

$105, framed original

          This is one of Nancy's smaller paintings, and it makes just as bold a statement as any of the larger ones!  Looking you straight in the eye daring you to love and to dance through the day.  The shells are from nature adding wonderful dimension and clarifying just where this bird lives.                       ~ Mariah

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