Mariah Wheeler "Heart Crystal" 2-8-13

"Heart Crystal Prism"

Mariah Wheeler

Precosia glass crystal with glass beads

$25

          This crystal sends a wide swath of prisms when hung in a sunny window.  The result is hours and hours of delight!  What a nice reminder of love's many facets.

 

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Bob Cathcart "Evolutionary Thinking About Death" 2-7-13

"Evolutionary Thinking About Death"

Robert Cathcart

soft cover book

$15

          Captain Bob assures "Do not despair!  At least sixty seven and one half percent of the book escapes the serious tones implied by the book's title."    Yes, there is deep thought here, but there is also humor and poignancy, written nearly all in Bob's engaging poetry.  Bob will be reading and philosophizing at the Joyful Jewel in person on Friday, Feb. 8, 7 - 8pm.  Be there for a lively discussion, book signing, and a fine party!

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Susan G. Luster "Queen Anne's Lace" 2-6-13

"Queen Anne's Lace" Wall Plaque

Susan G. Luster

Pottery & Wood, ~ 9" x 14"

$90

          An environmentalist as well as a potter, our newest artist Susan G. Luster, combines her love of art with a love of plants, especially native plants from her own backyard.  Susan imprints the plants in wet clay, then fires, paints and glazes to preserve their beauty.  This plaque can be displayed in a stand or hung on the wall.  The pottery is presented in a "frame" of beautifully placed real twigs.

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Rose Wallace Saulsbury "UNC Scarf" 2-5-13

  "UNC Scarf"

Rose Saulsbury

Acrylic, Polyester, Wool Blend

$25

          Rose is a new artist joining the Joyful Jewel last week.  These scarves are extra warm and easy to wear as they have a channel to feed the scarf through after you put it around your neck.  This one is fluffy and long, a pretty in light blue and white.  Rose loves to make scarves with a "sports motif" - sometimes it will be UNC, other times NCSU or Duke - or better yet, in colors of the sports teams where her children participate, Northwood High School or Chatham Central.

 
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Celebrating the Super Bowl 2-3-13 Kate Ladd & Marilyn Penrod

Not taking sides but did think these two representations of Ravens and 49ers 

wanting a center stage of their own!

"Golden Girl"

Kate Ladd

12" x 12" + - Mixed Media 3D

$95

"And Nothing More"
Marilyn Penrod
16" x 20", Acrylic on Canvas

$265

          On the first piece, by  Kate Ladd, the artist has totally captured the beauty and allure of gold by placing it right in your face! -- no wonder the 49ers went West to seek this.  I wonder if anyone found a woman as beautiful and fetching as this dazzling beauty.  I see her beckoning in the end zone, challenging the runner close to the touchdown, going for the gold!

         In the second painting by Marilyn Penrod, an enchanting raven assures "And Nothing More" --  a job well done.  What else is there to say.  This runner is elegant dashing in and out, around and through as if flying his way down the field to the end zone!

~ Mariah

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Monnda Welch "Enamel Flowers Necklace" 2-2-13

Enamel Flowers Necklace

Monnda Welch

Copper, Sterling Silver, Copper with handmade Sterling Silver Chain and Clasp

$120

          Didn't Monnda capture a beautiful arrangement of brilliant blue flowers!  More perfect than a cut flower arrangement and lasts longer too!  Each flower a unique saucy member of a trio. This is one-of-a-kind artful jewelry.

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The Pelzels "Honey Pot" 2-1-13

Honey Pot

H.P. Pelzel & Sandra Boyd-Pelzel

Art for Cancer

Ceramic, 4" diameter
$30

          When I mentioned that a couple of folks had asked for small honey pots, the Pelzels stepped up with a most wonderful pot with easy to manipulate lid and adorned with honey bees!  They spent a bit of time finding just the right kind of dipper that dips without running all over the pot and the table.  Wouldn't this Honey Pot be just the sweetest gift for a special Honey!  -- And be sure to look at the Pelzels' teapots and teapot & cup sets as well.  All for a good cause, as the Pelzels donate their proceeds to cancer research.

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