What a dragonfly!!!!

I had to visit the gallery today so I took my camera to see if I could spot any new work to show you. Well there is absolutely no way I or anyone else could fail to spot this absolutely wonderful dragonfly -I am so pleased to see a piece of art like this in the gallery I think it is fantastic - I am sure whoever has this will love it to bits!!!!

 'the kill' by member artist Bob Thacker glass maker

Who and what is new in the Gallery today?

 My day was spent in the gallery with our new member artist Wayne Tomlinson - his work is truly spectacular, these seascapes are inspired by the stunning Pembrokeshire coast - a place very close to my heart, I could look at these all day!

If sea crashing onto rocks isn't your thing then Wayne also has this more calming peaceful painting of some standing stones

I had planned on sharing a three more pictures of new items by other member artists but as two of them sold today the other remaining item will look like a tag on so I will save it for another day.

Unintentionally I left my two remaining Valentine cards in the card stand at the end of the day, so if any one still needs to buy a belated Valentine's card there are still some available from the Gallery tomorrow.

what was new in the gallery today?

Back in gallery today and a few new items from the members that I would like to share with you.

Mel Vickers - painter

 This is a lovely painting of a peacock feathers, by Mel  - very striking

Michael Wheeley - painter

This painting of trees by Michael also caught my eye today

Angela Smith - Jewellery designer

I took this amethyst and Swarovski crystal necklace earring set in today.

 Gillian McMillan one of our guest artists brought in some new stock yesterday, including some ceramic jewellery and cards,

There was also an item by an artist who will soon be joining us as a new member - his art work is wonderful and I am really looking forward to sharing it with you

New year - New Art

Time to show you some items recently introduced to Gallery at 12 and the theme is 'yellow'

Jo Hill -textile artist

Cathy Sumner - ceramicist

Sally Hadley - Photographer

Vance Lupton - woodturner

and today Angela Smith brought in several new items of jewellery including those shown below -

Obsidian and black swarovski crystal bracelet

Tiara

Shamballa beads necklace

Still time to visit the Gallery before Christmas

Another lovely morning spent in the Gallery today, I brought some new items in and as usual there were other new items from some of the other members.

Glass Perfume bottles by Bob Thacker

brooch by Jo Hill

Pierced dish by Vance Lupton

Flower stall - photo by Noel Bennett

Painting by Michael Wheeley

Jewellery by Angela Smith

More lovely new pieces to look at today

A selection of ceramic pieces by Cathy Sumner

                                                             sculptures by Barry Dixon

wood turning by Vance Lupton

Painting by Craig Sumner

                                                            Glass platter by Bob Thacker

As always a true delight to spend time in the gallery today!

New member, new exhibition, new work, new wall!

There is always something new to look at when I visit the Gallery, but today was exceptional. Firstly as soon as I walked in I couldn't fail to notice our new wall. A couple of our members went in on Sunday to put in a new wall which adds some more interest to the lay out of the ground floor gallery space and also to add more wall hanging space. I think it's great and has changed the whole look of the Gallery.

On Thursday our new exhibition was set up. For December we are delighted to be housing a lovely exhibition by Henrietta Ellis.Here are some examples of her textile art.

Also last week, we welcomed Vance Lupton as a full member to the Staffordshire Artists Co-operative, Vance came in originally as a guest, we are very excited about having such a talented wood turner as part of the co-operative.

and then there were also these wonderful new scarves designed by member textile artist Jo Hill