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The View from Our Porch
The Handscapes Gallery Newsletter |
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Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."
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Seven days a week
Every photograph is a link that will take you to the artist's page to see more of their work.
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Our New Website!
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We are in the process of designing a new website. It is far from finished, so please be patient with us as we build it. You can preview the new site at this link:
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Lanny & Susan Pelletier
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Click on any image to see more of Lanny & Susan's work.
"Growing up, I always enjoyed working with my hands and creating things. I got my BFA in Graphics at Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, NC, but it was after my graduation in 1972 that I began my 40-year career with pottery and also married my wife, Susan. That summer, I was asked to help build the pottery department at Wilson Technical Institute, where I taught for four years, beginning lifelong friendships with other potters such as Joe and Tonda Jeffcoat, Dan Finch, and Hiroshi Sueyoshi. Susan and I eventually settled in Carteret County and began a private studio, launching Pelletier Pottery.
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When established, Pelletier Pottery was predominately known for the Bear line. It was a collaborative effort, I would throw the pots while my wife would design and sculpt the bears that would adorn cookie jars, bowls, and baby sets. We traveled the Southeast Coast with our two children, born in 1980 and 1982, doing prestigious art shows such as Coconut Grove and Virginia Beach Boardwalk Show, as well as selling in shops throughout North and South Carolina.
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We made the Bear line for almost 30 years and Susan and I enjoy hearing stories from patrons who had received a baby set as a child, their children using it now. But with our own children now working overseas in South Africa and Slovakia, we decided to stop making the Bears and redefine Pelletier Pottery.
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I still hand-throw all the pots while Susan designs and sculpts the decorative details, but we've developed new glazing styles and designs to reflect a larger, more functional style of pottery that incorporates our personal artistic concept. All works are made with lead-free glazes and high fired to Cone 10 for optimal use in ovens, microwaves, and dish washing machines.
After 40 years, creating pottery has remained an invigorating experience that keeps me continually learning and growing as an artist."
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In addition to working with Lanny on the pottery, Susan is a phenomenal painter whose subjects can challenge the viewer with their uncompromising gaze. She works primarily in acrylics, masterfully portraying the people who make up her world.
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Mercedes Shaffer
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Mercedes Shaffer holds a master's degree in Visual Studies from the University of California at Berkeley. Her paintings have been featured in group and solo exhibitions throughout California and have appeared in numerous movies and television shows including "Friends," "Will & Grace," "ER," "Grey's Anatomy," "24," and "Heroes."
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Mercedes has recently begun a jewelry line, and we are pleased to offer it. Her linear forms and imagery are reminiscent of her paintings, and are striking in their simplicity. The jewelry is made of bronze and is hand finished in either a gold or antique silver finish.
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 | | Branch cuff bracelet |
Please click on any image to see more of Mercedes' work.
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What's New!
| Lots of wonderful new things daily! Here are a few examples. Again, each image is a link to see more of each artist's work.
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Michael Michaud is best known for his beautiful botanical jewelry, but he also makes wonderful art for the table.
These bird's nest salt and pepper shakers are a delightful addition to your table!
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Flambeaux Pottery, created by Bill Campbell and Kent Follett, is high fired porcelain with a crystalline glaze. Each piece is completely unique, as you never know how the crystals will grow.  | | Black Spinel pendant |
Susan Rifkin is a Philadelphia jeweler whose feminine designs incorporate natural stones and either sterling silver or 14k gold fill.
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Misha Zakhalov, of Ornatem, creates jewelry that can be simple and stunning, like these chalcedony earrings. Click on the image to see some of his more elaborate designs. All are beautiful.
 | | Sterling silver and black pearl bracelet |
B&R jewelry is crafted in argentium sterling silver or 14k gold filled. The designs are classic, the craftsmanship always impeccable.
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Michal Golan combines an Old World feel with a contemporary twist. Her designs are always fun, always colorful!  | | Bear Box |
Mike Fisher, of Heartwood, makes a never ending variety of "secret boxes"; tiny boxes that open even though they look like they shouldn't. His newest series features metal and turquoise inserts in his traditional wooden inlay.
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Fall is in the air.... how about a cozy chenille scarf? North Carolina weaver Jane Doub makes soft scarves in lucious colors. Click on the photo to check out these as well as other option.
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With fall in the air, this leaf pendant on a strand of chocolate pearls by Rachel Croom is perfect! |
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They're Back.....
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Octopus T-shirts
Many years ago Alison created a line of T-shirts loosely based on ancient Roman mosaic floors. People have been asking us to bring them back... so here is the first in the series: the octopus.
The shirts are unisex, and available in small, medium, large, and extra large. |
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Furry Friends
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Meet Gucc. He is eight years old, and resides with his human, Rich Petrusyk.
Gucc is a Beaufort dog in the best tradition. He enjoys hanging out at the Backsteet Pub, and likes to drop by the Bank for treats, although he REALLY loves barbecued ribs!
Gucc recently paid us a visit and was the first recipient of our wonderful new dog treats provided by Beaufort Pet Provisions.
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We hope you have enjoyed our newsletter and we would love for you to come see us!
All the Best,
Alison, Jill, Cecelia, Mary, Anne, Sasha,
Handscapes Gallery
410 Front Street
Beaufort, NC
252 728 6805 or 888 346 8334
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