tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32389812731143922912024-03-05T23:12:44.434-08:00Art on Hilton Head IslandThis blog is dedicated to informing you about the premier art and fine crafts showing on Hilton Head Island, South CarolinaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-71349923073105874372014-03-05T08:58:00.000-08:002014-03-05T08:58:52.633-08:00Smith Galleries features Sticks Furniture and Accessories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /> <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/sticks.htm" target="_blank">Smith Galleries</a> is the premier gallery in South Carolina to feature Sticks furniture from the fabulously talented American artist, Sara Grant. <br />
Sticks was started by Sarah in 1992. Since then, Sticks has received national acclaim for our distinctive line of furniture, accessories and object art. The company began by designing smaller items such as ornaments and candlesticks, and has evolved to feature larger items such as dining sets, beds and armoires. Each piece is handcrafted within Sticks’ award winning studio in Des Moines, Iowa. All pieces are finely crafted from birch, poplar and driftwood. The pieces are further designed with hand drawn imagery, etched contouring and vibrantly blended paint. Pieces can be embellished with 3-D wood components, metal, leather and fabric. The line is constantly evolving due to the imagination of the design team and the many talented craft artisans that they employ. Every piece that they produce can be personalized to feature themes, imagery or colors that you desire.<br />
Smith Galleries is located in suite J11 (upper level) of the Village at Wexford at 1000 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island, SC. Gallery hours are 10-6 Monday through Saturday. 800.272.3870Unknownnoreply@blogger.com01000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA32.1598827 -80.7536529999999865.2830396999999962 -122.06224699999999 59.0367257 -39.445058999999986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-34994311811916652372013-05-20T13:34:00.000-07:002013-05-20T13:34:24.956-07:00Linda Kirstin Cole Paintings Featured at Smith Galleries on Hilton Head<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody>
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<a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/" target="_blank">Smith Galleries</a>, Hilton Head Island's leading gallery for 25 years is please to feature the paintings of Linda Kirsten Cole. Her vibrant paintings are inspired by the light and
landscape that surrounds her. Coming from a family of artists, she now
resides in the low-country of South Carolina where she is inspired by the influence of
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Cole’s paintings hang here and abroad, She has painted over 100
commissioned works, taught workshops and her paintings are owned by several
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Working in acrylics, the artist exaggerates color and contrast,
drawing the viewer into the depth of the painting. “I have to feel that I have
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<a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/" target="_blank">Smith Galleries</a> is located on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, in the area's most award winning center, <a href="http://www.villageatwexford.com/" target="_blank">The Village at Wexford</a>. Gallery hours are 10-6 Monday through Saturday. 843.842.2280</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com01000 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA32.1598827 -80.75365299999998631.9448752 -81.076376499999981 32.374890199999996 -80.430929499999991tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-35624273572752648842013-01-22T10:38:00.001-08:002013-01-22T10:38:24.309-08:00New Arrivals from Mike Smith at Smith Galleries<div style="margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/smithgalleries/8405106835/" title=""Snow Horse" pastel by Mike Smith at Smith Galleries"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8330/8405106835_1e8b0980e7.jpg" alt=""Snow Horse" pastel by Mike Smith at Smith Galleries by Smith Galleries" /></a><br/><span style="margin: 0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/smithgalleries/8405106835/">"Snow Horse" pastel by Mike Smith at Smith Galleries</a>, a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/smithgalleries/">Smith Galleries</a> on Flickr.</span></div><p>"Snow Horse" is a very rare original pastel by Mike Smith. The image measures 27" wide and 28.5 inches in height. $675<br /><br />The art of <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/mikesmith.htm" rel="nofollow">Mike Smith</a> is continually featured at Smith Galleries on Hilton Head Island, SC. The gallery features contemporary American fine craft, art, jewelry, picture framing and creative toys for children. Smith Galleries is located in suite J-II (UPSTAIRS) in the Village at Wexford at 1000 William Hilton Parkway. Gallery hours are 10-6 Monday through Saturday. Call 800.272.3870 to purchase or for additional information. Visit Smith Galleries on the web at <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com" rel="nofollow">www.smithgalleries.com</a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-2887958436575204212012-10-11T11:08:00.001-07:002012-10-11T11:21:56.699-07:00Paintings by John & Elli Milan are featured at Smith Galleries on Hilton Head<div style="font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;">
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/smithgalleries/7173933320/" title="Original Mixed Media Painting on Paper by John & Elli Milan at Smith Galleries #157951"><img alt="Original Mixed Media Painting on Paper by John & Elli Milan at Smith Galleries #157951 by Smith Galleries" height="320" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8155/7173933320_7c14d0c30d.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
<span style="margin: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/smithgalleries/7173933320/">Original Mixed Media Painting on Paper by John & Elli Milan at Smith Galleries #157951</a>, a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/smithgalleries/">Smith Galleries</a> on Flickr.</span></div>
The paintings of John and Elli Milan are featured in a special <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/smithgalleries/sets/72157629673527354/with/7173933320/" target="_blank">24th Anniversary Exhibition</a> of paintings on paper at <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/" target="_blank">Smith Galleries</a> on Hilton Head, SC.<br />
John and Elli Milan met in Hawaii while Elli was still in high school and John was "beach bumming". Deciding early to make a career as artists, they enrolled at Savannah College of Art and Design and later transferred to the University of Georgia where they received their BFA in painting. It was in this small, but vital city, that the couple developed personal styles and began showing their work in local galleries. <br /> After graduation the couple worked independently but began dreaming about working together. Today, they live their dream and the Milans create their paintings together. Although John and Elli are both accomplished artists on their own, this collaboration brings out a side of their work that neither could reach by themselves. The couple says that the Spirit of God inspires their work and allows them to create together and maintain a unified vision. The end result is aggressive and spontaneous layers of paint which create a bright and playful scenario that is interwoven with hints of narrative.<br />
<a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/" target="_blank">Smith Galleries</a> is located in the <a href="http://www/villageatwexford.com" target="_blank">Village at Wexford</a> on Hilton Head at mile marker 10.5 on William Hilton Parkway. The gallery is open year round from 10-6 Monday through Saturday. Call 800.272.3870 for additionl information. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com01000 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA32.16027 -80.753865.3494829999999958 -121.1835475 58.971057 -40.3241725tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-22256120679598049622012-05-09T05:26:00.000-07:002012-05-09T05:26:19.115-07:00Melanie Wood Show Opens at Smith Galleries<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoFT0KfQkKE9egcMSc4u5I3zOtt-xUsVTwagV4fTxEn4Ch9sYpVwYhdI1qK4y-SlR-eKOj_8J7oc6FdVGAoXsd6jOHpJKLnZKHJKoGbIMEsH62rbqqFa-OR7UAKmQcvgm125gbTPx4R-b1/s1600/DSCN4072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoFT0KfQkKE9egcMSc4u5I3zOtt-xUsVTwagV4fTxEn4Ch9sYpVwYhdI1qK4y-SlR-eKOj_8J7oc6FdVGAoXsd6jOHpJKLnZKHJKoGbIMEsH62rbqqFa-OR7UAKmQcvgm125gbTPx4R-b1/s200/DSCN4072.JPG" width="195" /></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #fce5cd;">Smith Galleries</span></a>
is featuring a special showing of new </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157626501394761/with/5678359708/"><span style="background-color: black; color: #fce5cd; font-family: Calibri;">oil
paintings by Melanie Wood</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> as part of its anniversary celebration. Mrs. Wood
says, “As an eternal optimist, my joy for living infuses every painting with a
vibrant, impressionistic style. Painting is the result of my lifelong journey
into self-discovery and translating the delights I encounter, both commonplace
and extraordinary, into a personal vision for others to enjoy. Working
exclusively in oils, I strive to capture on canvas the energy and spontaneity
that drive my love for each new day and fuel my imagination, whether it be
violet haze over the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Tennessee</st1:placename>
<st1:placename w:st="on">Smoky</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Mountains</st1:placetype></st1:place>,
the fields of <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Provence</st1:place></st1:state>
or courtyards of Sienna, poppies along a garden walk, or a red vase overflowing
with sunflowers. “</span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The show opens on May 1, 2012 at <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #fce5cd;">Smith Galleries</span></a>. The gallery is located in suite J11 of the Village at Wexford on Hilton Head Island, SC. Gallery hours are 10 -6 Monday through Saturday. 800.272.3870<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-36315862640667403652012-04-04T18:30:00.003-07:002012-04-04T18:36:06.215-07:00Smith Galleries Showing Golf Art by Linda Hartough and Diane Selby<img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px; height: 242px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7199/6965956081_8406d3875c_n.jpg" /><a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com">Smith Galleries</a> is now showing a large selection of golf art by Linda Hartough and Diane Selby. See the current selection <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/GolfArtAtSmithGalleries.htm">here</a>.<br /><br />Pictured at left is "<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/6965956081/in/set-72157629544235379">The 17th Hole, Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, SC</a>".<br /><br />Smith Galleries is located on Hilton Head Island (<a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/location.htm">see map</a>) in The Village at Wexford. The gallery is located on the second level in Suite J11.<br /><br />Gallery hours are 10-6 Monday through Saturday. 843.842.2280<br /><a href="mailto:info@smithgalleries.com">info@smithgalleries.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-50227346578589640652012-02-24T14:02:00.005-08:002012-02-24T14:18:20.599-08:00Smith Galleries Showing New Watercolors by Mike Smith<a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/6918188255_1e1ba72dd7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 392px; height: 379px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/6918188255_1e1ba72dd7.jpg" /></a>Smith Galleries has just received several new watercolors from gallery favorite Mike Smith.<br /><br />Pictured is "Cane Rod and Kingfisher" measuring 20 x 24 inches. Shown with a virtual frame.<br /><br />Call Smith Galleries at 800.272.3870 to order or visit Mike Smith on the web at <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/mikesmith.htm" rel="nofollow">www.smithgalleries.com/mikesmith.htm</a><br /><br />Or, even better, drop by Smith Galleries for a closer look. Gallery hours are 10-6 Monday through Saturday.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-77220951110566480492011-12-24T09:12:00.000-08:002011-12-24T09:26:20.161-08:00Joan Z. Horn jewelry at Smith Galleries.<a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6555882585_294767563e_m.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 240px; height: 228px; float: left; cursor: pointer;" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6555882585_294767563e_m.jpg" /></a> We are pleased to have just received a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/tags/jzhdec2011/show/">great new selection</a> of jewelry from Joan Z. Horn.<br /> Smith Galleries has featured <a href="http://smithgalleries.com/JoanHorn.htm">Joan's jewelry</a> for over twenty years. She is not only one of our most popular jewelers, she is one of our very favorite people (we include her husband Burt as a favorite person too).<br /> We have a large photo archive of Joan's jewelry on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Flickr</span>...<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/collections/72157603754959915/">check it out</a>.<br /> <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com">Smith Galleries</a> is located on <a href="http://smithgalleries.com/location.htm">Hilton Head Island</a>, SC. Please stop by for a visit...give us a call at 800.272.3870 or email <a href="mailto:info@smithgalleries.com">info@smithgalleries.com</a> .Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-396282549748460092010-07-17T12:40:00.000-07:002010-07-17T12:49:45.097-07:00Kovecses Designs Fine Woodworking at Smith Galleries<a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4802384236_ab68e477d2_m.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 209px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4802384236_ab68e477d2_m.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/">Smith Galleries</a> is known for fine woodworking and the fine woodworking of Kovecses Designs fits perfectly in the gallery mix. Joe and Karen Kovecses create contemporary ikebana vessels as well as small boxes and bowls. All have a very modern oriental feel. Some of the woods that are used would be termed exotics with bubinga, wenge and zebra being the predominant choices. Curly maple is often used with the clean light wood contrasting beautifully with the darker exotics.<br /><br />Show is a footed bowl using the woods zebra and winge.<br /><br />Click here to <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157624397164925/show/">see a slide show</a> of some of the pieces in the gallery or <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157624397164925/">here to see still pictures</a>. Drop by Smith Galleries (located on beautiful Hilton Head Island, SC) between 10 & 6 Monday through Saturday. The gallery is located in the award winning <a href="http://www.villageatwexford.com/">Village at Wexford.</a> 800.272.3870Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-77324184007628713652010-05-04T04:58:00.000-07:002010-05-04T05:09:27.384-07:00Judith Neugebauer Jewelry Exhibition Opens at Smith Galleries<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4555121145_24e0c03bcc_m.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 223px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4555121145_24e0c03bcc_m.jpg" /></a>A <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157616476087105/">special exhibition</a> of jewelry by Judith <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Neugebauer</span> opens at <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/">Smith Galleries</a>. The exhibition will be on display in the gallery during May and June.<br /><br />Judith writes..."A previous career in classical ballet and theater instilled within me a deep awareness and appreciation for movement, line and balance. These are the classical qualities I have always tried to incorporate into my jewelry designs...and in my life.<br /><br />My work is individually fabricated using sterling silver with an overlay of 23K gold leaf. Many pieces also incorporate freshwater pearls and Australian boulder opals set in 22kt gold. Die-formed hollow elements create visual depth, yet the overall concern with lightness and movement remain central to my approach. A recent development has been the use of oxidized, sandblasted sterling silver with 23kt gold leaf to create an even more dramatic surface."<br /><br /><p>Drop by Smith Galleries to see the exhibition. Gallery hours are 10-6 Monday through Saturday. Or see the exhibition <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157616476087105/"><u><span style="color:#0000ff;">online</u></span></a></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-14753602525907603662009-11-19T07:26:00.000-08:002009-11-19T07:30:45.860-08:00Barry Honowitz Watercolors at Smith Galleries<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/4116136964_3800738166_m.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 198px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2538/4116136964_3800738166_m.jpg" /></a>Smith Galleries is pleased to announce that it now features the largest selection of art by watercolor artist Barry Honowitz either in gallery or <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/barryhonowitz.htm">online</a>. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157622707663581/show/with/4116139188/">See a slide show here</a> of pieces currently available.<br /><div></div><br /><div>Barry was a good neighbor of Smith Galleries for several years at The Village at Wexford before he closed his gallery in the spring of 2009.</div><br /><div></div><div>In 1987 Barry Honowitz moved from Southern California to Hilton Head Island to further his love for watercolor painting. Barry’s work hangs in many corporate as well as private collections throughout the country. Barry is a graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. His background in design and advertising can be seen in paintings and promotional lithographs. He has more than 35 nationally published watercolors with images ranging from waterfowl to Harbour Town lighthouse on Hilton Head.</div><br /><div></div><div><a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/">Smith Galleries</a> would be glad to help you with any of your needs pertaining to Barry's work. Email <a href="mailto:barry@smithgalleries.com">barry@smithgalleries.com</a></div><br /><div></div><div>Gallery hours are 10-6 Monday through Saturday. 800.272.3870 </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-26103494526001667662009-11-16T04:22:00.001-08:002009-11-16T04:26:59.496-08:00Elizabeth Garvin Jewelry at Smith Galleries In November<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/4051246992_2c4ae4d982_m.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 225px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/4051246992_2c4ae4d982_m.jpg" /></a>Smith Galleries is featuring a special exhibition of jewelry by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/2655683834/in/set-72157622552640887/">Elizabeth Garvin</a> through the month of November.<br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157622552640887/">here to see still pictures</a> of the entire exhibition or <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157622552640887/show/">here to see a slide show</a>.<br /><br />Elizabeth Garvin graduated with honors from New York University in 1986, earning a bachelor of Arts degree, with further studies at Parsons School of Design and Massachusetts College of Art. Jewelry by Elizabeth Garvin is exhibited internationally in many galleries and museum stores as well as home furnishing and design focus boutiques as an example of contemporary design in wearable art.<br /><br />Her goal as a designer has been to create forms with classic elegance and enduring quality, while intergrating various techniques and at times parting with tradition as a part of her overall design concept. Each piece of jewelry is handmade in her New York studio from sterling silver. Applying various techniques of patterning and finishing, each piece is playfully graphic, yet sensibly made to be surprisingly affordable. Her approach to designing form, engineering movement and developing techniques often draws as much from architecture and industrial design as from the traditional craft of jewelry making. The result is an approach to design that is at once timely and timeless.<br /><br />Gallery hours are 10-6 Monday through Saturday. Be sure to drop by the gallery or <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157622552640887/">see the show online</a>. 800.272.3870Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-75218854680957294772009-08-21T04:51:00.000-07:002009-08-21T05:00:11.739-07:00Pietro Adomo Art is Featured at Smith Galleries.<a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2535/3790903432_677eed0e4a_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2535/3790903432_677eed0e4a_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/">Smith Galleries</a> is featuring the art of <a href="http://smithgalleries.com/pietroadamo.htm">Pietro Adamo</a> as part of a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157606258583929/">special exhibition</a> at the gallery. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157606258583929/show/with/3790908882/">See slide show</a> of entire exhibition.<br /><br />Pictured is a original abstract acrylic painting on paper measuring 12" x 12".<br /><br />To <a href="http://smithgalleries.com/pietroadamo.htm">Pietro Adamo</a> art is ultimately about expression. It is his way of liberating all his ideas and feelings. To realize this expression he has developed the careful and sophisticated language of his paintings.<br /><br />"I am once again reminded of the delicate balance of all things great and small. Color and texture from nature and simple iconography from my ancestry combine to form the language of my art.<br />His work is also very much an execution of action."<br /><br />He loves the charge of creating a piece, working the mediums into unique textures and compositions. Only when the statement is sustained can he step away and leave the painting.<br />Painting, he says, is very much about the process of discovering problems and then solving them.<br /><br />Smith Galleries is open from 10-6 Monday through Saturday. <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/guestbook.htm">Join our E-Club</a>, you'll be glad you did! And be sure to ask about our new <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/rewards.htm">Rewards Program</a> the next time you are in the gallery. 800.272.3870Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-30967331040533011892009-07-20T13:01:00.000-07:002009-07-20T13:10:12.545-07:00Joan Z Horn Jewelry Exhibition at Smith Galleries<a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3479/3697802903_a6986f78ce_m.jpg" border="0" />Smith Galleries</a> announces a special <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">exhibit on</span> of jewelry by Joan Z Horn. Smith Galleries is recognized as the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/collections/72157616624590728/">area's leading source</a> for fine handcrafted jewelry by American studio artists.<br /><br />Following are a few words written by Joan about her life and work."In my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/18512080@N02/3388335339/in/set-72157607345703842/" track="on" linktype="link">studio</a> I fabricate each piece of jewelry. I create individual elements from Sterling Silver and 14Kt. Gold, using traditional and innovative hand tools. My bench contains tubing jigs that are like old friends. My metal starts out as flat sheet, round, square and flat wire, and tubing. I solder individual elements together using an <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/18512080@N02/3390737173/in/set-72157607345703842/" track="on" linktype="link">acetylene/oxygen torch</a>. I enhance pieces with <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/18512080@N02/3388334891/in/set-72157607345703842/" track="on" linktype="link">freshwater pearls</a> and semi-precious stones, making color combinations with Garnet, Blue Topaz, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Citrine</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Peridot</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Iolite</span> and Amethyst. My jewelry pieces are studies in line, color and movement.I love working in my studio, and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/18512080@N02/3391498218/in/set-72157607345703842/" track="on" linktype="link">my hands</a> feel most at home when they have a pair of pliers in them. Tools that were never intended for jewelry lead me into whole new directions. I question my auto mechanic about devices he uses. When the plumber comes for household repairs I inspect his tubing cutters and torch tip. A tube wringer from a dental supply catalog inspires new lines of jewelry. I visualize everything in the world as if it were a piece of jewelry. Musical notes from the sheet music in choir become a brooch pattern. Gates in Barcelona become a pendant. Other loves include riding my bike, baking bread, choir and traveling.I was born and raised in New York. I graduated with a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">BFA</span> in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Metalsmithing</span> from Tyler School of Art, Temple University.<br /><br />See <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157621071200592/" track="on" linktype="link">still pictures</a> of the entire show or a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157621071200592/show/" track="on" linktype="link">slide show</a>.The show runs through August. Smith Galleries is open from 10-6 Monday through Saturday.<a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/guestbook.htm">Join Smith Galleries E-Club</a>, you'll be glad you did! And be sure to ask about the gallery's new <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/rewards.htm">Rewards Program</a> the next time you are in the gallery. 800.272.3870Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-60460769498183802582009-06-25T14:10:00.000-07:002009-06-25T14:14:44.647-07:00Kara Raymond Jewelry Featured at Smith Galleries.<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3661075302_c3f8243751_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3661075302_c3f8243751_m.jpg" border="0" /></a>Kara Raymond uses the unique patterned metal technique called "Mokume Gane" in her jewelry design. The technique was developed in Japan in the 17th century and it was originally developed to create decorative handles on samurai swords.<br /><br />"Mokume Gane" is made by stacking 16-22 alternating layers of different metals, approximately two inched thick. The stack is clamped between steel plates and placed in a blacksmith's furnace. The careful control of the heat and pressure results in the metal layers fusing to each other.<br />The stack is hot forged down on an anvil. The unique patterns are developed by carving down through the layers. The sheet is then rolled down thinner to reveal the patterns. The carving and rolling is repeated many times to create the final patterns. The color hues in the metals are the result of varying the heat, oxidation, and patinas.<br /><br />Drop by <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/">Smith Galleries</a> to see Kara's jewelry or see a few pieces we have in the gallery <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157620558673792/show/">here</a>. Gallery hours are 10 - 6 Monday through Saturday.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/guestbook.htm">Smith Galleries has a fabulous E-Club.</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-84563132497036189542009-06-03T05:19:00.000-07:002009-06-05T07:37:35.228-07:00Victoria Varga Jewelry Exhibition at Smith Galleries<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3462604407_eb9f5f40ca_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/3462604407_eb9f5f40ca_m.jpg" border="0" /></a>Jewelry by Victoria Varga has been a mainstay at <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/">Smith Galleries</a> for many years. The gallery is now featuring a special exhibition of her work from June 1 through July 31, 2009. See <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157617046701463/show/">slide show</a> or <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157617046701463/">still pictures</a>.<br /><br />Victoria received her BS in fine arts from Skidmore College in 1984. After completing her graduate studies in metals at Syracuse University she moved to New York City with her husband, Daniel Brouder, where the couple co-founded the studio that bears her name. After fourteen years in Manhattan Daniel and Victoria relocated their studio to the coast of Maine where they continue to hand fabricate jewelry of Victoria’s design. From her early years in New York Victoria has crafted jewelry that combines precious metals with a variety of materials that are often discounted as ordinary.<br /><br />Victoria has perfected a process of combing sterling silver, 23 karat gold leaf, resin, crushed stone and common artist pigments to create her signature line of jewelry. Instantly recognized for its timeless good looks, Varga jewelry delights both men and woman with its innovative combination of unexpected materials and whimsical design.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/">Smith Galleries</a> is open from 10 - 6 Monday through Saturday. Call 800.272.3870 for additional information.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-1489904013300357662009-05-19T04:30:00.000-07:002009-05-19T04:39:43.325-07:00Smith Galleries Features Art Glass<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337497408336019874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkY92LoMH5QKkku5PkUuZeQsr8PCrYOmfl7RP538EPI_Bmm8NwDjVDAmDQus6w1JmyzTgSiohQRx33YaHu9JYBTpq9_Js6tFN7TkG6IAReBIpfiUcw6sOp9I8DdpOYi4gc_2bL6dxitcjP/s320/RedBowlInside.JPG" border="0" />Smith Galleries is celebrating its 21st anniversary and art glass has always been a main feature of the gallery.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>Drop by the gallery today - Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - and receive a 21% savings on any in-stock piece of art glass with a value of $200 or more.<br />Just mention today's blog when you make your purchase and you will receive your 21% savings. This offer is valid in the gallery only for art glass purchases made Tuesday, May 19, 2009.</strong></span><br /><br />Please visit this blog Wednesday morning, May 20 at 8:30 AM to discover Monday's 21st anniversary celebration savings. Gallery hours are 10-6 Monday through Saturday.The beautiful "taco bowl" shown is by Christian Thirion and is $625. <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/artglass.htm">See more art glass</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtdl2xuAirUc2FZCl-aBQ90CYLa3JIZKDLiA8suOKcKG2HW5eSqE27n2x2RvpD_xO2TXAdDfL2_PCakSJAYkADtlayA4n7wLjesEv7RM8ZnX2EhN8zedh_eXqxdvo5D64aRKAkPqFciYdF/s1600-h/TACO-OH+Yellow.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-28227071370370530562009-05-18T04:08:00.000-07:002009-05-19T19:33:03.781-07:00Art at Smith Galleries on Hilton Head Island<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157605323602380/show/"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 197px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/2682130247_8e9376f919_m.jpg" border="0" />Smith Galleries</a> is celebrating its 21st anniversary. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157606258583929/show/">Art</a> has always been a feature of the gallery. The gallery features fine art by many artists in many different styles.<br /><br />Smith Galleries is also known as the very best source for picture framing on Hilton Head Island. Picture framing is a speciality of Wally's. <a href="http://smithgalleries.com/framing_coupon.htm">Click here to save on framing.</a><br /><br />Gallery hours are 10-6 Monday through Saturday.<br /><br />Join our <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/guestbook.htm">E-Club</a> to receive special values.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-55766611553275299602009-05-16T03:45:00.000-07:002009-05-18T03:53:49.871-07:00Smith Galleries Features Kaleidoscopes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb2cqGzaTMc4n2GHQhCYh8PhsOr7Phe4r2enjqeY6Fhe5OQHfOlyHR3dmvnEuV0iTlMWl4FImzz-yIvnZVO1F6DTMBsXOF0b3v0pv4CwqHj4ovc0dr5n-wab2m6nYx4eP1PX8Ko2a_ccoD/s1600-h/Moondrops2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336374550797955522" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb2cqGzaTMc4n2GHQhCYh8PhsOr7Phe4r2enjqeY6Fhe5OQHfOlyHR3dmvnEuV0iTlMWl4FImzz-yIvnZVO1F6DTMBsXOF0b3v0pv4CwqHj4ovc0dr5n-wab2m6nYx4eP1PX8Ko2a_ccoD/s200/Moondrops2.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/kaleidoscopes.htm">Smith Galleries</a> features one of the finest selections of kaleidoscopes you will ever see. The award winning gallery is located on beautiful Hilton Head Island in the Village at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Wexford</span>.<br /><br />The kaleidoscope shown here is called "Moon Drops" and it is made by Sue <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Rioux</span>. This is a very special scope. It actually is three scopes in one as it has a two, three, and four mirror system. It stands 8" tall and is $1,035.<br /><br />Gallery hours are 10-6 (daylight savings time), Monday through Saturday.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/guestbook.htm">Join our E-Club</a> ...you'll be glad you did.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-40637179189713398902009-05-02T10:33:00.000-07:002009-05-02T12:56:20.105-07:00Judith Neugebauer Jewelry Exhibition Opens at Smith Galleries<img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3357/3473265647_77def6138c_m.jpg" border="0" />Judith <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Neugebauer</span> creates stunning pieces of jewelry that are unlike any other jewelry artist you will see. Smith Galleries is featuring a special exhibiton of Ms. Neugebauer's work through June of 2009.<br /><br />Judith came to jewelry making after studying and performing classical ballet as well as performing in musical theater. Her awareness of form, line, and movement are obvious in the fluid lines of her jewelry. Created in sterling silver with 23k gold leaf, Judith's work has qualities that make it both dramatic and elegant. Using sterling and oxidized sterling in combination with die-formed hollow elements to create visual depth, Judith maintains lightness and movement while creating jewelry with substance. But the real beauty of Judith's jewelry becomes evident as it takes on life on a woman's body. You will definitely want to add several of her pieces to your collection of fine handmade jewelry.<br /><br />See <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102565414644&s=642&e=001AYQo6096RBa0EkIFRUgAfDdBrvs9A0AXpZecCMZ7m7VDV6gX8oqZaCAXeMva_uZUYF0TXuQzNFzKJYgdPYpB4sw-vw87u6L_Uc2M8WkMqqGhpQ7W3FOQ03-LNmJu703h5HpyB2yOciZ4eJyorJMB2JBSr-s6vQ9XPMk12R9sICOm80N5R_0RvQ==" target="_blank">still pictures</a> of the entire show or a <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102565414644&s=642&e=001AYQo6096RBZ2jA7M_mS0pBV9BazBynDGWK9yYuhp6qS2lDTwxta_u6gGDmiaPI-XbJC3t5idG0at6XzvI1Fufd92UsU8yn5vMgGqRFWwSyJl7_DOpJU8AgOBx1WK8KF6vi_U6YqsEty55jBbqoLKibIWzVZwLxPYfcGzGWoZmouM_1JkuPtdLbT2Nu1_lWw3" target="_blank">slide show</a>.<br /><br />Gallery hours are 10-6 Monday through Saturday.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-49640723088758325072009-04-11T05:19:00.000-07:002009-05-16T03:44:26.308-07:00Judith Neugebauer Jewelry at Smith Galleries<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3428161416_db9ae191c4_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 199px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3428161416_db9ae191c4_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/">Smith Galleries</a> features the largest selection of contemporary American made designer jewelry most people will ever see. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157616476087105/">Judith Neugebauer</a> is one of the leading designers featured at Smith Galleries.<br />Judith writes, "a previous career in classical ballet and theater instilled within me a deep awareness and appreciation for movement, line and balance. These are the classical qualities I have always tried to incorporate into my jewelry designs ... and in my life."<br />Her <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157616476087105/show/">jewelry</a> is crafted in sterling silver with 23K gold leaf overlay and combined with pearls and other stones.<br />Gallery hours are 10 - 6 Monday through Saturday. Be sure to join our <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/guestbook.htm">E-Club</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-9099066814275867552009-04-03T18:31:00.000-07:002009-04-03T18:46:18.684-07:00Philippa Roberts Jewelry at Smith Galleries<a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 217px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3658/3392114975_10b04d8675_m.jpg" border="0" />Smith Galleries</a> will be hosting an exhibition of jewelry by Phillipa Roberts beginning May 10. Phillipa is a long time favorite at Smith Galleries. Her jewelry is simply beautiful and classically romantic, Philippa Roberts jewelry makes a woman feel purely feminine.<br /><br />Phillipa uses silver as her main medium, creating necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings that can be worn formally or informally. Shown at left is a bracelet and earrings crafted in silver and brown Mother of Pearl.<br /><br />You may view a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157616032147130/show/">slide show</a> or <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157616032147130/">still pictures</a> of a few of her pieces.<br /><br />Join our <a href="http://www.smithgalleries.com/guestbook.htm">E-Club</a> and select Phillipa Roberts jewelry on the sign up form to receive a special invitation to the upcoming exhibition.<br /><br />Gallery hours are 10 - 6 Monday through Saturday.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3238981273114392291.post-73033935187565030242009-03-20T11:13:00.000-07:002009-03-20T13:12:39.401-07:00Ed Levin Jewelry Exhibition Opens Today<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3366355845_487edf8ba9_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3366355845_487edf8ba9_m.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3369633958_41fb4ce56a_m.jpg"></a><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">An exhibition from Ed Levin Jewelry opens today at </span></strong><a href="http://smithgalleries.com/"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">Smith Galleries</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157615575308560/">Click here to see still pictures</a> of the pieces in the exhibition and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15384967@N06/sets/72157615575308560/show/">here to see a slide show</a>. Shown is a pin in 14K and sterling silver.<br /><br />Since 1950, Ed Levin Jewelry has been handcrafting the finest designer jewelry. Working with gold, sterling silver and platinum, the skilled craftspeople design eye-catching pieces of flawless beauty. Each earring, bracelet, necklace, etc. is formed, tapered and polished by hand ensuring the highest level of luxury. They hand select all the gems from pearls to diamonds to amethysts featured in their exquisite gemstone jewelry designs. As a final assurance to you that you're getting high quality designer jewelry, a lifetime guarantee is given on all Ed Levin jewelry.<br /><br /><a href="http://smithgalleries.com/">Smith Galleries</a> is located in the Village at Wexford on beautiful Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Gallery hours are 10 - 6 Monday through Saturday. Give us a ring at 843.842.2280.<br /><br /><a href="http://smithgalleries.com/guestbook.htm">Join our E-Club</a>...you'll be glad you did!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0