Unusual Gift Ideas

Fine Art

Zorro

by jody on Nov.13, 2009, under Collectibles, Figurine, Fine Art, Garden Art, Sculpture, Unusual Gifts

Zorro

Tucson Artist Bruce Butler
Metal sculpture

A great holiday gift from Verdigris Gallery. Bruce Butler is known for hand-molding steel like clay, with a passion for bringing added beauty to outdoor spaces.

Shop: Verdigris Gallery
Price: $6500.00
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Javelina Steve

by jody on Nov.11, 2009, under Collectibles, Figurine, Fine Art, Garden Art, Sculpture, Southwestern Art

Javelina Steve

Barbara R. Brown
6” x 6” /sitting  Fine Art in Concrete.

A great holiday gift from Red Rock Candle & Gift. Barbara R. Brown has been creating limited edition bronze sculptures since 1996.   Her newest venture is working with concrete which she calls “Fine Art In Concrete.”  The creation process is similar to sculpting in bronze.   Once finished, the molds are then cast in concrete making them perfectly suitable to enjoy outdoors or in.  Barbara created the original life size adult female and baby javelina for Sedona’s “Javelinas on Parade” which was designated an Arizona Treasure by Gov. Napolitano.

Shop: Red Rock Candle & Gift
Price: $49.95
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“Just Let Me Be”

by jody on Nov.10, 2009, under Fine Art, Giclee, Home Accessories, Oil Painting, Southwestern Art, Wall Art

“Just Let Me Be”

Douglas Edward Andrews
12×18 inches

A great holiday gift idea from Point of Sedona. Douglas Edward Andrews once again captures the desert with its brilliance.  Andrews has been hiking and painting the desert for over 30 years.

Shop: Point of Sedona
Price: $145.00
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Quiet Brook

by jody on Nov.08, 2009, under Fine Art, Home Accessories, Oil Painting, Wall Art

Quiet Brook

Laura Mann
18″ x 18″ Original Oil Painting.
Quiet Brook, a poetic landscape.
A great holiday gift idea from La Fuente Gallery. Laura Mann’s reverence for the landscape is evident in the images she paints. This portrayal of the ever-mysterious beauty of nature complements any decor.

Shop: La Fuente Gallery
Price: $375.00
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Lucy Paradise Glass Coasters

by jody on Nov.07, 2009, under Collectibles, Glass Craft, Home Accessories

Lucy Paradise Glass Coasters

 
4″ x 4″ Set of four handmade fused glass coasters.

A great holiday gift idea from Kuivato Glass Gallery. Each set of fused glass coasters is designed and created by a local Sedona artist, Lucy Paradise. Fused glass was first mastered by Egyptian chemists in 2000 B.C. It is created by slowly heating compatible glass to approximately 1500 degrees where it liquefies and fuses together. Not only are the coasters an original piece of artwork, but they are functional as well. Lucy’s coasters are the ideal gift for anyone with an appreciation for art, even those who seem to have everything.

Shop: Kuivato Glass Gallery
Price: $45.00
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“Jeeves”

by jody on Nov.05, 2009, under Ceramic, Collectibles, Figurine, Fine Art, Sculpture

“Jeeves”

 Mary Dewey
Hand-built clay figure, Raku fired
12” high, 11” wide, 3” deep 

A great holiday gift idea from Inner Eye Gallery. Mary Dewey, a nationally recognized ceramic artist, was raised in southern Florida and studied art at the Cleveland Institute of Art.  She opened a studio in Ohio in the early 70’s and taught ceramics and sculpture at Muskingum College.  She eventually moved to the foothills of the Appalachians and built her house and studio in the woods, a mile from the nearest road, with no utilites or running water, where she began to work in simplicity and earnest.  One day she was adopted by a special cat who came marching through the woods on the day of the first firing of her new kiln.  It is tradition among potters that a new kiln have a kiln god and so the cat was named “Kaygee”, which is short for “kiln god”, and from thereafter she was inspired to to make cat designs.  Although Mary’s house and studio have moved and now have become civilized, complete with utilities and even a flush toilet, she still finds peace and inspiration in the woods and hills of southeastern Ohio.  This cat was named by our Gallery.

Shop: Inner Eye Gallery
Price: $160.00
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Anticipation

by jody on Nov.04, 2009, under Collectibles, Figurine, Fine Art, Home Accessories, Home Furnishings, Metal Sculpture, Sculpture

 
Anticipation

Deanne Mckeown
21” high x 19” wide x 12” long Cast Bronze

A great holiday gift idea from Gifted Hands Gallery. Wild Ravens are highly intelligent and social creatures. Gathering sticks to make a nest this raven anticipates the next generation of chicks.  This life size Raven is designed for indoor or outdoor display.  It lends itself very well to mounting on a deck
railing or a stone plinth.  This image shows both indoor or outdoor display.  Comes complete with wood mounting and care instructions.
Each bronze is unique,  no two are alike. 
Available in 2 sizes – Large life size Raven & Small Raven -9″x 11″x 4″.

Shop: Gifted Hands Gallery
Price: $1800.00
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golden Retreiver Polished Glass Ornament

by jody on Nov.02, 2009, under Collectibles, Figurine, Glass Craft, Ornament

 
Golden Retreiver

 

Polished Blown Glass Ornament
3.5”

A great holiday gift idea from Feliz Navidad. Blown glass hand painted Golden Retriever, made in Poland.
Many different breeds also available

Shop: Feliz Navidad
Price: $39.99
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Patchwork Tapestry – Harvest

by jody on Oct.30, 2009, under Home Accessories, Southwestern Art, Wall Art

Patchwork Tapestry – Harvest

34”x9.5” Fabric, cloth fragments
 Hand-sewn three dimensional fabric collage depicting a harvest.

A great holiday gift idea from El Picaflor. The term “arpillera” means a rough, course fabric.  It derives from an old Chilean tradition of using old remnants of fabric to make hand-sewn appliqués. These patchwork tapestries are made by a co-op of women in Peru and they tell stories of life. This one shows the typical Andean harvest.  Variations in color and textures are natural to this item and make it unique. Hanger not included.

Shop: El Picaflor
Price: $89.00
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Peaceful Reflections

by jody on Oct.28, 2009, under Fine Art, Giclee, Home Accessories, Home Furnishings, Wall Art

 
Andrea Smith
Sizes:  22” x 30”, 30” x 40”
 
A great holiday gift from Andrea Smith Galleries. Part of Andrea’s peace and relaxation series, this image reminds the viewer to allow relaxation into their lives.  With a Mediteranean back drop, this painting would be an amazing addition to any collection. Each limited edition Giclee print is hand embellished making each one unique. (cost with frame includes frame shipping surcharge)
Shop: Andrea Smith Galleries
Price: $850.00
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