Unusual Gift Ideas

Cowboy Santa

Einstein

Bob Black
Hand-built clay figure 16.5” high, 4” wide, 4” deep

Albert Einstein holding a cigarette in one hand and showing the “Peace” sign with the other.
Arizona artist Bob Black’s clever and whimsical “People Pottery” has been a favorite for many years.  Made of clay, every figure has its own distinctive personality.  Black’s characters take on his moods and, by using photos and descriptions, he can make them to resemble just about anyone.  “Making the figures is therapeutic.  I can release all my aggressions with these guys”.  We know you will enjoy your one-of-a-kind piece.  You may even find yourself talking to it.

Owl

Henry Dupere
Metal
small – 5.5” high, 4” wide, 4”deep - $60
large – 9.5” high, 8” wide, 5”deep  - $80
Each Size sold spearately

3 dimensional metal owls, for indoor or outdoor use. Henry Dupere discovered his love of working metal at a young age.  During a career as an aircraft welder, toolmaker and engineer, he would delight friends and co-workers by sculpting his whimsical characters.  Today Henry is a full-time artist, living in Arizona.  He spends his time letting his imagination, sense of humor and love of nature take him to places he truly enjoys.  Henry’s metal animal sculpture are designed to be used both indoors and outdoors.

Moon River triptych

Hand carved on aluminum
Arizona and New Mexico artist Bob Rickard gets his inspiration from the beauty of Sedona and the Southwest. The patterns of nature are incorporated into each unique piece.  Each design is hand carved into aluminum  and then coated with other metals, typically copper, bronze and iron.  Each of these metals reacts differently to the chemical patinas and dyes with which he finishes the pieces.  His work reflects his love of geometry, movement and color.

Gourd Art

Jim and Evelyn Schupp
11” high, 13” diameter

Gourd embellished with beads, feathers, agate slice and wood.
Arizona artists Jim and Evelyn Schupp use natural materials, such as feathers, stone, wood and leather, to create their beautiful embellished gourds.  Gourds come in a variety of sizes and shapes and it takes artistic sense and creativity to bring out the best in each unique gourd. As members of the Southwest Gourd Society, they have shown and sold their gourds extensively throughout the southwest.  What started as a retirement hobby has turned into a flourishing new career.

Bob Black Hand-built clay figure
16.5” high, 4” wide, 4” deep

Cowboy with rope and leather saddle. Arizona artist Bob Black’s clever and whimsical “People Pottery” has been a favorite for many years.  Made of clay, every figure has its own distinctive personality.  Black’s characters take on his moods and, by using photos and descriptions, he can make them to resemble just about anyone.  “Making the figures is therapeutic.  I can release all my aggressions with these guys”.  We know you will enjoy your one-of-a-kind piece.  You may even find yourself talking to it.