Memory Jars Extravaganza

Talk about talent! We had such a great time when Melissa Menzer spent the day with 11 willing students who all created Memory Jars. Folks brought plenty of imagination and created amazing jars. Melissa is an easy going teacher who always brings the best supply stash! She'll be back for a Spring workshop, so don't fret if you missed it this time.

Artistic Gifts

Forging good relationships with artists is one of the highlights of my work in the gallery. I was so tickled when Melissa Menzer shared a special gift with me at her recent trunk show. It's a "Monkey Artist" spoonbeam. Melissa has outfitted the monkey with a beret and an old tube of paint along with a paintbrush. Spoonbeams are one of Melissa's trademark creations, making good use of old silver spoons and pie servers, she sculpts and paints clay faces and adds ephemera and antique bits. You can see one of my favorite pieces on our website at http://www.jtfolkart.com/ (look under the tab marked Current Show.)

Treasures Galore

Whenever Melissa Menzer unpacks the myriad boxes she has brought, we start smiling! You just can't help but grin when you behold her clever creations. She makes all her faces from clay and carefully paints each one with great detail. We love her collection of antique assemblages.

Dr. Frankenstein

Once we had our idea hatched for a Halloween art show, we knew it would take a special group of artists to make our debut a success. We didn't have to look far to find one of our favorite folk artists, Melissa Menzer. Check out more of Melissa's work on our website at http://jtfolkart.com/

Her Dr. Frankenstein sculpture pictured here is so typical of her unique style. Melissa uses bits and pieces of salvaged treasures to create her "antique assemblages."

For the October 10 debut of Spirits on First, Melissa will have a host of new Halloween art to share. More photos to come!