April excitement from Hanson Galleries

Hanson Galleries Grapevine

Fresh ideas in gifts

New artwork for Passover

and Easter

Vol 5, Issue 4 April 2011

Davis Hummer

"Hummingbird-approved" feeders

by Jill Henrietta Davis

Worried that hummingbirds might not use her new feeders, Jill tested her prototypes in local yards and gardens.

After extensive research, she now hand-makes these graceful designs in several vivid colors. Each feeder comes with funnel, cleaning brush, hanger and instructions, including a recipe for hummingbird nectar.

Hummingbird Nectar Recipe

Combine one part sugar with four parts water. Boil for 1-2 minutes. Cool and fill the holder, put outside and see what happens. Refrigerated nectar will keep for up to two weeks.

Flower plaques give you spring

all year

by Sue Chisholm

Sue presses real flowers and leaves into the soft clay of her pieces and hand colors the impressions for uniquely pretty wall tiles. Available in square and rectangular shapes, these porcelain plaques are great hung in groupings.

Real flowers of the season

New artist Shari Dixon

Forget-me-nots, daisies and coral bell flowers from the artist's garden are pressed and mounted behind a poly-resin shield for a lifetime of beauty. Often using Mother-of-pearl for her foundation, Shari finishes her pieces with silver mountings and adjustable-length chains. Pieces start at an affordable $32. Click here to see other flowers and styles.

Dixon Daisy Pink

Mother-of-pearl jewelry
carved in relief and hand cut
by Cynthia Gale

Gale and Yacoe

We are excited to debut this elegant Mother-of-pearl jewelry just in time for Mother's Day and graduation.

Perfect for spring and summer wearing, each piece is carved in relief and hand cut to depict nature-inspired motifs. Freshwater pearls and twisted silver settings finish the look.

Cynthia says, "Every piece is created to convey to the wearer a sense of the cultural, historical or spiritual inspiration that went into creating it." Click here to see other styles in stock.

Mother of pearl tops this heart puzzle box by artist Paul Yacoe.

Hours

Uptown Park

713-552-1242

(610 Loop W at Post Oak Blvd)

Mon-Fri 10-8

Sat 10-6

Sun closed

Memorial City Mall

713-984-1242

Inside the mall between

Penny's and Starbuck's

Mon-Fri 10-9

Sat 10-6

Sun closed

www.hansongalleries.com

Texas mesquite boxes
Jeweled highlights

We selected these exciting boxes and crosses during a recent visit to the artist's studio. Inlaid with copper nuggets, turquoise, malachite, or even abalone shell, these are the cream of the crop. The boxes make strong color statements and great gifts for that special man in your life. The crosses arrived just in time for Easter. Click here to see our newest collection.

Contemporary Judaica

by George Q Gabriel

Gabriel Sedar

You don't have to be Jewish to love George's nature based Judiaca. These newest cast bronze pieces are "love" themed, with abstract couples and hearts. They are perfect for engagements, weddings and anniversaries. Shown is the seder plate arriving just in time for Passover. Click here to see current work being shown between our two locations.

This just in!

From Foster Holcolmb

Score a bull's eye with these round fishnet patterned platters...they are 17" of luscious hand-blown color. Nine inch tall Fiesta bowls have a solid color interior and a striped exterior. Click here for a colorful treat!

Striking fused glass from

Texan Courtney Coffman

Coffman Blue Gray

These precision made works of art are the perfect accent pieces for your home. Starting with colored glass rods, the artist goes through several firings before these gorgeous pieces are ready for your home. See his other work here.

We now represent more Texas artists than ever before. Stop by and see our new additions.

Hasn't the spring weather been beautiful! It brings renewal and many special holidays and events. We hope you remember to stop in and see if we have something to fill your needs.

Remember: We are the craft show that goes on all year!

Happy springtime,

Art, Donna, Larry and all your friends at Hanson Galleries

Save 25%

Only E-Newsletter customers are getting this offer.

If your birthday is in the month of April 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 or show it to us on your cell phone. 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 (such as sale items). Bill Ooms work not included in offer. No Lay-a-ways. Choose from in-stock items only.

Offer Expires: Last day of April for April 2011 birthdays.