August News from Handscapes Gallery

July 2010

The View From Our Porch

The Handscapes Gallery Newsletter

In This Issue

What's New!

Furry Friends

Kim Thompson

EluCook

What's New

Fun new work from some of our wonderful artists!

It takes a long time for a man to look like his portrait.

James McNeill Whistler

1834 - 1903

An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.

Furry Friends
Cane & Riley

Meet Cane and Riley. They belong to our good friends Jeff Adams and Trish Holland. Although they live in Raleigh, they love spending time in Beaufort. Cane has found recognition as a Zen sculptor, an unusual career choice for a dog. Riley's primary interest in life is FOOD or anything which could be food or anything that could possibly be digested. He has a good soul, always mindful and deep in thought. He worries a lot, most likely if he will be able to eat soon. He and Cane are very loyal, loving, and reliable companions.

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This month we bring you jewelry by North Carolina artist Kim Thompson and glass artist Emily Cook.

Every photograph and every underlined name is a clickable link to more information about the artist and artwork.

Be sure to see everyone's favorite feature at the bottom of the newsletter.... a Birthday coupon!

Kim Thompson

My grandmother often told me "The most important tools you possess are your own two hands." She applied hers with skill and dedication to her passions and was rewarded with the deep satisfaction crafting by hand can bring.

As a jewelry designer, I know that joy and satisfaction well.From my North Carolina studio overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, I fill my days with filing and soldering, texturing and shaping, polishing and finishing.

Applying traditional metalsmithing tools and techniques, I work to transform sterling silver sheet and wire into handcrafted jewelry - at times adding 14k gold, polished stones or simply natural stones and treasures that find their way into my pockets .

My approach to design is heavily influenced by my life experiences. While a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree carefully honed a discriminating eye for strong design, it was six earlier years in Japan that formed my true foundation. At its core is a mindful attentiveness to subtle detail, an abiding reverence for and connection to Nature in all its diversity, and an awareness of the sublime beauty and timeless elegance inherent in simplicity.

I believe wearing objects crafted by hand can offer a way to bring beauty and quiet moments of reflection into our lives everyday - and that is my intention with each piece I make.

EluCook Glass

EluCook Designs was formed by Emily L.U. Cook in 2004. Emily originally hails from Frederick, Maryland and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Delaware.

Since then, her business has grown into her current line of work, focusing on a complete line of fused glass dishware, home decor, glass tiles and jewelry. She loves the intensity of color and clean lines that glass offers and enjoys coming up with new and inventive ways to use it.

Each piece is created in fused glass using a kiln. The fusing process typically involves at least two rounds of firings at temperatures of up to 1450 degrees. In between firings, the glass is often ground or sandblasted to give the desired finish.

We hope you enjoyed our newsletter and hope you will come and see us....enjoy the view from our back porch.
All the best from
Alison, Jill, Kate, Linda, Sharon, Ann, and Betty

Handscapes Gallery, 410 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516
252 728 6805
www.handscapesgallery.com

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Happy Birthday to You! If you have a birthday in August and can show us proof we will honor this coupon with a 20% discount on any one regular priced item in the store. You must print out this coupon and bring it in to redeem it. Only one coupon offer per customer can be redeemed for the month. Printable coupon link Offer Expires: 08/31/10