Local Artist, Gabriele Wardeiner & Gail Meyer

Artist Gabriele Wardiener and Gail Meyer have both been with ARTifacts since we opened 4 years ago.  We are blessed to have two such talented and devoted artists as part of our artist community.

Gabriele, a gifted artist, has art of all mediums and styles.  From oils, to pencil work – to mixed media pieces to repurposed greeting cards for all occassions.  It is easy to find something to take home with you in Gabriele’s booth.  You never lack for ideas or choice in this fantastic booth.

Gail Meyer, an extrodinairy popular Clarksville artist is well known for her pieces both of the downtown and the Roxy buildings – but of late, the surge of excitement (we felt up here anyway) with the umbrella series she has been working on.  Most are sold and on the walls of art lovers as I am typing this – but there are a couple still available, along with other of her beautiful works of art.

See you downtown for shopping
local this holiday season!

New Arrivals!

So, I have to admit I have been so worn out by blogging with the 15/50/15 sale that I haven’t been on the ball with new posts as I should be.  My apologies!  I want to start with the reminder of the Mixed Media class we will have next week. 

I have really enjoyed Kimberly’s classes, and continue to be able to use all the techniques she is teaching us in class for all kinds of other projects.  AND my husband is enjoying having unique art pieces in the house – I can create art that I am proud enough of to display!  THIS is no small miracle!

To learn more about this class – check out the Special Events & Classes link on our blog.

Ok – now on to new arrivals at the shop!

FIrst, while some of these items have been in the shop for over a week – they are still new arrivals – those of you who shop with us once a week will just have to bare with us and enjoy this refresher.  <grin>

Oh Baby always have fun new pieces that we can count on being unique and wonderfully special.  All the items I have purchased from Oh Baby my friends always comment that they love that piece!  I love this new chair and trunk!  And while I didn’t capture the lamp as well as I could have – she has these amazing brass, ceramic and glass lamps also.  One is the light blue you see here – the other is a light blush color.

All kinds of new goodies in Busy Bees!  Including those 2 amazing Norman Rockwell presidential couple prints. 

Appealing Designs has been busy at work with this piece.  It is 3 pendants in one!  She has created a latch on this piece so you can change out the cabochon (fancy word for round rock!) for a different one.

I have always enjoy Gabriele Wardeiner’s abstract art.  But this particular set I LOVE!  The colors (not conveyed very well in this photo) are wonderfully soothing!

Gail Meyer has been busy at work adding several new pieces to her booth.  I love the series with the fruit on the vine – this photo shows the limes, but she also pears and oranges to go with this set.  And for those of you who follow Paige’s blog at Hodgepodge-Home know that decorating in 3’s is always a must!  Gail also added several ocean/side images.  Boats, lighthouses and more.  Makes me ready for summer!

Guy Bozard has created another wood masterpiece.  This table is just beautiful – and add to it that it is useful in some many ways, you can’t beat it!

The breeze that the spring time brings makes me want to play with scarves in the fields, watching the light weight fabric flowing in the wind.  These amazing scarves by Eunice Kern can provide that child like fun for you anytime with the scarf to match your spring collection.

Quack…..’nuf said.

 

There you have it!  A few new arrivals.  Come downtown today to see what else we have in-store for you!

See you downtown!

Day Five of 15/50/15 Sales Event

The Dollhouse,

Antiques and Creations

 

Gail Meyer, Artist

 

Artistic Eye

 

The Felted Lady, Fiber Artist

 

For Friday’s clues (remember, we are taking off Thursday off for ARTWALK – which I will post later today):

1. Younger then a toddler

2.  3 different names in 1 person

3. dress up for little girls (and some older ones too)

See you downtown!!

I’m Back – Let’s Catch Up! Gail Meyer, Featured Artist

I am sorry I have been out of contact for so long!  But instead of excuses, let’s get back to business! I promise to have a post a day until I have everyone caught up!

Let’s start with Gail Meyer – this months featured artist.  Gail was nice enough to bring in a bunch of new pieces to share with us – and within a few hours of hanging one of the large pieces – it sold!   Go Gail!!  And go to Carole the new owner of this piece.  I didn’t even get a photo of it- but trust me, amazingly beautiful and completely different then anything Gail has ever brought in.  Loved it!

 

Love this piece.  Gail was saying the other day that she likes to not do detailed faces on her non-commissioned art – she wants the viewer of the art to imagine who they want in the piece.  Love the rain running off the painting.  Don’t forget that we do have layaway – so if you are able to put larger pieces like this on layaway for Christmas!

 

I have been enjoying Gail’s coffee cup paintings for some time now.  But with the cold crisp air we are enjoying in the mornings – doesn’t this cup of tea just call your name?  Perfect for a breakfast nook.

I am loving these birds.  Please save me from myself!  This amazing piece is only $55! 

These daisies are just wonderful.  Table top or hang it up – love it!

This painting of a downtown is so wonderful – what do you see in this one? 

Growing up my parents had a cabin in the mountains of West Virginia.  We spent alot of our vacations at that cabin – and I have some amazing memories of that place.  I miss it very much and wish I could share it with my kids now.  For what ever reason, this painting reminds me of that cabin.  My Dad just said, “Don’t know why, it looks nothing like it!” but it totally does.  Maybe just the feel of it, the hominess.  Not sure- but I love it.

Love the coloring on this one!  Makes me want to head downtown!

And more of her mini paintings – perfect gifts for whatever!

Hope you enjoyed this update!  I promise more tomorrow!

See you downtown - K

Fun stuff at ARTifacts Emporium

I love vintage silk scarves – especially with all the fans we have running at the shop right now.  They just wave in the breeze so nicely, very poetic – but I am not not a poet – so I borrowed this one from  Linda Terrell’s poem called “Days gone by”.

Dad's new 57 chevy, red and white,
crusing through town, with envious delight,
mom's scarf blowing in the wind.
The 50's gone by, like an old family friend.

This is just one part of the entire poem, but here you can read the whole thing – pretty cool actually!

Anyway – Relative Collections has dozens of these scarves in their booth – and right now they are participating in the Sizzling Summer Sale – so the already great prices on these scarves, is even better now!

They also have new memo boards, perfect for all your back to school organizational notes and photos of the kids first day of school.  I just love this vintage fabric used to make these one of a kind memo boards. (also on sale!!)

More new arrivals!  These backpacks are a riot!  Many of them have different skull patterns on them – a couple glow in the dark!  So fun and all hand made.

Gail Meyer brought in another beauty!  And she has put an amazing price on it.  (I just showed it to my husband – hinted very strongly, not sure he got the hint….)

More new arrivals to share tomorrow – come back for more – and share this post on your blog/facebook/Google Buzz/Twitter – what ever!  Just added that so you can share things easy as pie!

See you downtown!

Birthday Raffle Winners!

Thanks to all who came by on ArtWalk night, and for our Birthday Celebration! Of course, we had a drawing for all kinds of wonderful items donated by our incredible vendors! Thanks so much to our vendors!

Our first three winners happened to come in before I got a chance to take a photo - so I am taking these photos from my stock images of the store.

Our first winner is Patsy Dollar, who received Gabriele Wardiener's artcards! Congrats Patsy and thanks Gabriele for your contribution!


Next winner is Jenn Stewart! Jenn won an Angel of Reclaim donated by Kathy Owens. Kathy makes these incredible angels from all recycled items. Old door hinges, knobs, fabric bits, jewelry, etc - all put together to make this incredibly fun collectibles! Congrats Jenn! And THANKS Kathy!
Next, Angela Titus (yes, Jen's sister in law - this wasn't rigged, I swear!!) won a drawing by Gail Meyer. This is a collection of Gail's mini easels - but Gail had donated a 5x8 painting of grapes in a bowl. Thanks Gail! And congrats Angela!

The next winner is Nancy Irby! Nancy you have won this beautiful 4 strand vintage necklace donated from Vintage Mary.

Our next lucky winner is Dianne Beech! Congratulations to Dianne who won 4 bars of handmade soap from Seay Soap. This soaps are not only highly aromatic, but also beautiful! Made using the cold process - they are also hard to find! Enjoy them Dianne!

Stacy Gazenski has won 3 of Ashley Richardson's whimiscal and very unique photo art cards! Ashley has a great eye for photographing everyday photos in a totally different light/angle/way that makes the photo unique and special. Excellent for framing or as cards to loved ones. Congrats Stacy and thanks Ashley!

David Straka is the winner of this exquisit wire wrapped bracelet donated by jewelry artist, Rachel Ison. Rachel's wire wrapping is positively amazing - she makes rings, bracelets, pendants and more. This is just one of her amazing jewelry artistic talents! Thanks Rachel and congrats to David!
Jordan Gibby is the winner of one of The Dollhouse's darling clothespin girls. This one is a Valentine gal - but she makes all kinds of different ladies for collecting and playing. Thanks for this donation Dollhouse (Casey Atkins!) and congrats to Jordan!

Congratulations to all our winners! Come get your prizes!

Cheers!

Kendall