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Valentine ideas
  New wall art
Feb 2010
 
 
 

L Frank BflyCeramic wall art by Daniel Hawkins creates excitement in gallery

Hanson Galleries is very proud to represent this Texas artist.  Our collectors have eagerly embraced his work as each year brings new refinements of style, technique and design.  This year is no exception.
Quoting Hawkins, "My current work is the most exciting of my entire career.  The large masks I'm doing are very powerful and the glazes are coming out exceptionally well.  The Kosai pieces are just stunning and the layers of color I'm building up with the high fire work just keep getting richer and deeper.  I continue to explore my Artifact Series and my larger tile panels are evolving in some new and exciting directions.  This is the very best work I've ever done...every day is bringing something new."
With those powerful words he has embodied the essence of his new work.  Click here to see our current showing of his work.  Come in and experience it first- hand because the photos can't show their depth, texture and complexity.   
 
 
 
Ready to Rodeo?
 
Just in time for Houston's biggest spring event!
 
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We've added handbag artist Patti Douse and her rural Maine group of sewers to our artist mix.
The sculptural pod-shaped bag has a big opening and actually holds more than you think.  Made of supple American deerskin, it measures 6" high by 7" wide and is $80. 
The rich chenille bag has a split personality.  It's flap can be flipped to change it into a sophisticated solid black bag.  It measures 8" x 7" x 2" and is $98.
 
Check out the World's largest rodeo event by clicking here.
 
 
 
 Amethyst is February birthstone

New pieces from several artists
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Whether it's for a birthday or not, amethyst remains one of our most requested semi-precious stones because purple is still a major fashion trend.  Fresh looking this year is green amethyst which is created by heating the stone to remove the magnesium.  It's a soft, sweet color that is easy to wear.  Shown is a dramatic 14k gold earring by Frank Reubel.  (It's at the Uptown location).  See some of his other work here.
 
 
 New opal pieces from
   
Michelle Sonner
 
L Frank BflyAlso selected during our buying trip last week is a small but impressive group of pieces by Michelle.  She works in sterling silver, but highlights her stones with 22k gold vermeil bezels.  Using the two metals together gives the pieces more color and depth.  Each module can be worn separately.  Click here to see some of her other pieces.
 
 
Raw crystal jewelry making another comeback
 

Roger Dandridge leads the group 
 

L Frank BflyAre you old enough to remember the Shirley Maclaine crystal era?  Hanson Galleries was the leader in the city offering raw crystal jewelry and wishing wands.  The "trend" is back and we will be growing its presence in the gallery.  For now, click here to see a few new pieces picked out last week from crystal jewelry leader, Roger Dandridge.  Raw, faceted, carved and cabochon cut amethyst are all in this heart pendant.  His work is being shown only at the Memorial City location at this time.
 
 
Jewelry boxes in several sizes
 

Cherry blossom design says spring 
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Love letters!
 
Sterling initial pendants are new must-have accessory
 
 
Careful crafting makes these sterling silver pendants a meaningful statement for your loved ones.  Love letters stand for important names in our lives and make great Valentine gifts.   Each comes with an 18" or 16" box chain.  
Call now to charge and hold your needed initials for later pickup since supplies are limited.   
 
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Tender heart necklace from gallery favorite

Jane Barthelemy
 

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Jane continues her creative adventures with this double strand beaded necklace sporting a heart pendant.  Matching earrings are available at $48.  This style is available in several colors at both locations.
 
 
Modular jewelry from new artist Cathy Poquette 

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This Texas artist might be new to our gallery but she has been working in jewelry design for over two decades.  Cathy works in 14k gold and sterling silver and fabricates each piece herself.  She uses semi-precious stones and pearls to add a splash of color.  Prices on her modular jewelry start at $225.  See her other pieces here.
 
 
Butterfly wing earrings
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Recently hand carried back from a buying trip are many pairs of butterfly wing earrings.  We have been sold out for several months. New ones are here for Valentine's Day giving (to match all those pendants bought last fall.)  Oh, and we have new pendants, too.  
 
 
 
Valentine Cards  

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Links 

www.hansongalleries.com

Hours
 
 Uptown: Mon-Fri    10-8
               Sat          10-6
               Sun         12-5
 
Memorial City:  Mon -Sat  10-9
                         Sun         12-6
 
 
Dear Friends,
 
Valentine's Day comes so quickly after the holidays that we scramble to find and receive enough new work to keep our customers interested.  We think we have done it this year by bringing back loads of new jewelry, scarves, cards and other artwork from our buying trip last week to deserve to be your first stop for Valentine gifts and cards.
 
 

We thank you most sincerely for your past patronage and hope to see you again soon,
 
Art, Donna, Larry and all the staff at Hanson Galleries 
 
Save 25%
Only E-Newsletter customers are getting this offer.
 
 
If your birthday is in the month of February and you can show us proof, we will give you a 25% discount on any regular priced item in the store.  Print out and bring in to redeem.  Coupon not transferable.  It is only for your personal use.
Only one coupon per customer can be redeemed for the month.  Cannot be combined with any other special or discount (as in sale).  Chris Cantwell and Robin Evans, and Daniel Hawkins pieces not included in offer.  No Lay-a-ways.  Choose from in stock items only. 

 
Offer Expires: Last day of February 2010 for February birthdays.