Mother's Day ideas in Jewelry and Pottery at the Joyful Jewel 5-9-13

We have lots of creations that Mothers and others would love.  Here are a few of my favorites.

 Carolyn Levy, Cream & Sugar with Tray

 DG Chandler (Amethyst & Sterling Silver), Brooksie Edwards (Fused glass bracelet), Monnda Welch (Sterling Silver with Garnet)

Elle (Mixed Media with Turquoise bracelet), Jody Jameson (Glass, Brass, Resin)

 Jerry Fowler, Ceramic Teapot

 Lynell Dodge (Sterling Silver, Crystal), Mariah Wheeler (Fine Silver Pod with Dichroic Glass), Sheila Fleming (Vintage Glass, Swarovski Crystals)

 H.P. & Sandra Pelzel, Ceramic Pitcher

 Rachel Bass, Sterling Silver & Glass "Dancer Necklace" & Earrings

Yvette Poole (Chain Maille Earrings), Erin Dail (Crocheted Sterling Silver Wire & Glass necklace)

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Debbie Englund "Face Mug" at the Joyful Jewel 5-8-13

Face Mug

Debbie Englund

ceramic, ~ 4" x 4 1 /2"

$25

          Get your morning off to a laugh and wake up too, with this whimsical face mug by Debbie Englund.  I love the eyebrows and red lips, but most of all I love, because I recognize it, the exasperated expression that one sees in their loved ones when silliness takes over!

          Debbie says, "Each piece is unique.  Just like all over the world no two faces are exactly the same.  After I have the vessel-mug, jug etc. (or plaque), I’ll usually start with the nose and then make the other features fit the face.  After applying the features I’ll do a little carving to enhance the expression.  I’m happy when their faces make people smile.  Also they are dishwasher and food safe.

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Jerry Fowler "Large Vase" at the Joyful Jewel 5-7-13

 "Large Vase"

Jerry Fowler

~6" x 18", Ceramic

$95

          This simply elegant tall vase reminds me of Oriental art, bamboo against a white background.  What a perfect stand for an umbrella at the front door, holding a dried flower or peacock feather next to the fireplace mantle, or displayed on it's own shelf on the wall.  This is  a masterfully created vase, sturdy and ready for a collector of North Carolina pottery.

     Jerry Fowler began making pottery in High School.  He studied Ceramics under Carlton Ball at Univ. of Southern California and built catenary arch kilns at UCR and in Brazil.  Pieces on display have been fired in a variety of ways. 

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At the Joyful Jewel, we offer hospitality to some of the finest artists, musicians, writers, to be found in North Carolina! Every day of the week our gallery is open to show off our visual art which often goes home as gifts or treasures for one's self. The first Friday of the month, we host a reception for our Featured Artist of the Month, always a beautiful show on our front wall and window. On First Sundays, the Spoken Word Series offers storytellers, poets, fiction-writers, to enthrall us. Occasionally, other special events occur, such as the world-class presentation by Steven Clarke and his professional dancers.

Now, something stupendous has been added to our hospitality:

Carrie O's Catering Service

Carrie Overgard now offers wine service now at all our events, as well as tasty treats!

Carolyn Levy "Curvy Platter/Bowl" at the Joyful Jewel 5-6-13

Curvy Platter/Bowl with Leaves

Carolyn Levy

Pottery, ~ 13 1/2" x 9"

$45

          This cross between a platter and a blow would hold a variety of delicious dishes, adding to their flavor with it's glistening green leaves and welcoming shape.  Carolyn Levy fashioned this flouncing platter by hand and adorned it with several veined leaves, I'm thinking Beech tree leaves.  The smooth glaze and creamy subtle tones of green-tinged with an undescribable earth tone is especially satiny giving the impression of softness and a swirling dance.                              ~ Mariah

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Susan Luster "Terra Cotta Fern" at the Joyful Jewel 5-5-13

"Terra Cotta Fern" Wall Hanging

Susan G. Luster

ceramic, glaze, reclaimed wood - 9 1/2" x 18"

$70

          This gorgeous fern, memorialized on Susan G. Luster's terra cotta pottery, and then mounted on a reclaimed piece of barn wood, is just asking to take it's place on a nature-lover's wall.  Susan has an unusual way of creating her pottery using slab and hand building techniques.  As you might guess, much of her inspiration for making and decorating pottery comes from the plant world. Each piece has leaves pressed into the clay before it is fired. The plant material is removed, leaving an impression that is enhanced with glaze or underglaze, making them appear to be alive in the clay after they are fired.

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Beth Bale "Kobe" 5-4-13 at the Joyful Jewel

 "Kobe I, Kobe II, Kobe III"

Beth Bale

Watercolor, 12 1/2" x 15 1/2" each, Framed

$68 each

          I thought I'd post the vibrant watercolors by Beth Bale in honor of the Kentucky Derby.  These paintings are different artistic versions of the same horse.  This is Beth's horse "Kobe" trotting in all his glory!  Each painting, sold separately, is under glass and framed in a simple black frame.  They would look best, of course, all three displayed together as they are just now at the Joyful Jewel.

 

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