Jan Dunn "Two-Faced Kitten" Basket at the Joyful Jewel 10-19-14

"Two-Faced Kitten" Basket
Jan Dunn
~ 6" diameter by 4 1/2 " high

$155

Perhaps the title of this basket, "Two-Faced Kitten" refers to the design or to a traditional basket-weaving technique.  I prefer to see it as just the basket for a kitten or two to climb inside and peer out.  The color of the basket is actually softer rich tans and browns than this photo.   Jan wove it with hand-harvested birch bark, basswood, wire, copper and waxed linen. Jan notes that the birch bark was harvested from both dead and live birch trees, was softened by soaking in water, and then dried and cut into strips.  This basket sits on four points at the bottom and is woven with loving perfection.

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Rita Baldwin "Testing the Waters" at the Joyful Jewel 10-18-14

"Testing the Waters"
Rita Baldwin
Original Oil Painting on Canvas, 19 3/4" x 19 3/4"
$350

Let hair fly and dresses billow! I hope to have as much fun in the next few days at the beach "testing the waters" as these three in Rita Baldwin's sumptuous and fetching oil painting.  Rita has captured the breezy movement in the air and sky as well as the swishing movement in the water.  

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Gloria Howell "Alpaca Neck Piece" at the Joyful Jewel 10-17-14

Alpaca Neck Piece
Gloria Howell
Alpaca Fleece & Felt with double snaps
$50

Gloria Howell is our newest fiber artist -- and what an artist she is!  This is my favorite, a neck piece that has been felted and needle punched with a playful spiraling design.  The fringe of alpaca fur shows the range of colors in the alpaca family that Gloria keeps - from gray to rich brown, and a range of creamy whites.  

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Ron Thomas "Huey, Dewy & Lewy" at the Joyful Jewel 10-16-14

"Huey, Dewy & Lewy"
Ron Thomas
Watercolor painting, ~11 1/2" x 8" matted & framed to 16 1/2" x 12 1/2"
Original, $85

Ron Thomas is our very newest painter at the Joyful Jewel.  His watercolors and a few oils are of quaint farm scenes and of colorful town events and flowers.  Here is what he says about his art:

     I worked as an artist/illustrator for many years with Aero Space, Commercial Industrial Companies, and Research firms in the Baltimore-Washington area.  I paint for my own pleasure and it’s been 50 years plus of fun.

    My approach to watercolor painting is simple ”Just Have Fun”.  Once you learn how the water, paint, and paper react to one another… the fun begins.  Using quality paints, good paper, and clean water makes for marvelous happenings.  Watercolor painting is more pleasurable and forgiving then it’s reputation.

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Carol Sclove - Resin jewelry at the Joyful Jewel 10-15-14

Resin Jewelry
Carol Sclove

Carol Sclove has thought of something completely new to make in addition to her intricate beaded crystal ball earrings.  This jewelry is of resin and with many colorful inserts that sparkle as if lit from within.  What will she think of next!!

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Kate Ladd "Sunflowers and Asters" at the Joyful Jewel 10-14-14

"Sunflowers and Asters"
Kate Ladd
Acrylic on Canvas, 8" x 16", Original
$110

I think of sunflowers as Fall flowers and asters definitely are.  We could use this color on a rainy day like today.  Thank you Kate Ladd for bringing us the sunshine!

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Rachel Bass "Two Stars" necklace at the Joyful Jewel 10-11-14

"Two Stars" Necklace
Rachel Bass
Sterling Silver

I don't know what Rachel Bass had this in mind when she created this cozy Two Star necklace, but today I am posting it in celebration of the right of same sex couples to marry in NC!

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