Saturday, February 28, 2009

New Paintings in the Gallery!


New works of art by Phil Meade, Anne Hair, Anne Boysen, Kristin Gibson, Nancy Noel May, and Jane Faudree. Our painters sure have been busy!! From coastal scenes to floral still lifes, we have an array of beautiful compositions for you to choose from on any budget! New abstracts, color palettes and subject matter: shoes! Stop in today to see all of the new and exciting work!

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Phil Meade to Exhibit at Brunswick Community College!


Gallery painter, Phil Meade, will be exhibiting his work at Brunswick Community College from March 3-30. The reception will be held on March 3, Tuesday, from 6-8pm. His work will be displayed in the A Building, 2nd floor, next to the library in the President's Gallery. This event is free to all! Food and drinks provided!

Sealed in Wax Candles area a HIT!!


Becky Hemby, NC candle maker, has sent us a new batch of candles. They are made from hand and encased with buttons, sea shells and crayons. There is a variety of shapes and sizes available. Each candle is refillable or comes with a light kit.


These make excellent house warming or wedding gifts! From elegant to whimsical, there are many different designs to choose from! These candles have been extremely popular and are the ultimate gift!

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Estate Jewelry Pieces

Stop by and see our new collection of estate jewelry pieces. Earring jackets, bracelets, smokey quartz, and other gorgeous stones are available. This collection will be here for a short period of time, so stop in today and view the jewelry!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Starlight Specials at Spectrum!


Watch the case in the middle of the gallery...Every few days, gallery owner, Star Sosa, will make random selections from our fine jewelry collection to feature ion this special case. Featured jewelry items may be in here a day or a week, you'll never know for sure. Discounts will vary, depending on the item and Star's mood that day.


So stop by often and if you don't see one of your favorites, don't delay, buy it today because it may not be here tomorrow! Pssss.....right now we have work from Sugarman in the case! ;)

Monday, February 23, 2009

~New Gallery Jewelry Artist: Ruthie Cohen~


Spectrum brings a new jewelry artist to the scene! Ruthie Cohen, jeweler from Asheville, NC, uses unique stones, modern designs, drusy, and a keep sense for the unique to create one-of-a kind 'statement' pieces! Her works of art are an eye catcher and definitely make the outfit! Anyone interested in starting a collection of exquisite jewelry with hand carved lapidary work needs to stop into the gallery to see this collection! To see typical styles reticent of her work, Click HERE!

Sunday, February 22, 2009

One-of-A-Kind Gemstone Jewelry!


Nancy Noel May, gallery manager, painter, and jewelry maker, has been busy! As you can see, she wears many hats here at Spectrum, but has recently make a new batch of one-of-a-kind beaded jewelry. From pearl bracelets to hammered mixed metal necklaces, there is a large variety of jewelry to choose from, as well as price range. Once these pieces are gone, we can not guarantee that we will have the materials to make another one, so make sure you get the one you want before it is gone.


Feel free to bring in any outfit or piece of jewelry that needs a mate. Nancy can match up your existing pieces with something new to 'snaz' up an older piece!

Saturday, February 21, 2009

More Elizabeth Garvin!


Favored gallery jewelry artist, Elizabeth Garvin, has recently sent in new works of art. Her jewelry pieces normally don't make it past the one month mark before they are all gone. To see the latest craze in fashion jewelry, hurry over to the gallery and bring a friend!


Elizabeth designs and makes all of her own work, elevating the stones so that you can see the entire stone from the top and sides. This unique way of displaying her jewelry is done by using 'rivets', a special 'cold connection' used by jewelers to connect metals without using a torch or other flammable binding method.


We cant wait for you to get yours today! Garvin is a favorite among the girls in the gallery and Nicole prefers to give Garvin as gifts!

Friday, February 20, 2009

10 NEW Floral Still Lifes by Anne Boysen!!


Philadelphia painter, Anne Boysen has a new body of work at Spectrum. Hand-picked by Nancy and Star, these pieces are knock-outs! Small and large, all works are gorgeous and fit a variety of budgets. This collection offers unique color pallets that are different than any previous works displayed in the gallery! For the perfect bouquet in bloom, that never wilts or needs watering, pick up your new Boysen painting today! It is an arrangement that will last a lifetime!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

For the Sea Captain in Your Life!


Start packing your bags to sail away! Michael Protiva has sent new paintings of motorboats and sailboats adorning nautical chart canvases. He will be arriving in June to take photographs of your boat for custom design orders. These one-of-a-kind paintings are sure to make waves with your significant other! Cast off with Michael Protiva! Stop in today to see his new arrivals!

Monday, February 16, 2009

Love is in the Air!


Stop in to Spectrum before Valentine's Day to see the new work from metal artist, Anne Cunningham. New works include hearts, brightly colored squares and organic circles. Her large circular heart piece, Heart to Heart, is a great example of the evolution of Anne's work. Always changing, her style is constantly growing and building on her previous works of art. Stop in today to see her new work!

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Jane Faudree does it again!!!


Never underestimate the power of an inspired painter! Gallery artist, Jane Faudree, has been busy spending her evenings painting up a storm and has brought in the most beautiful small scaled acrylics. Peaceful and serene, yet filled with color, these are going to go fast! Gorgeous metallic frames brings the viewer's eyes in, inviting them to stay for awhile....

Saturday, February 14, 2009

New Works by Painter, Ann Hair


One of our favored gallery painters, Ann Hair, has completed a new series of works focusing on shoes! Fun, flirty, and fancy, these are a sure bet! Perfect for a dressing room, bedroom, or bath! They would also make a powerful statement in a grouping or series. Made with the highest quality, but at reasonable prices!

Friday, February 13, 2009

Kathy Bransfield Jewelry is Back!


Swooping into Spectrum just in time for Valentine's Day is the beautiful pieces by Kathy Bransfield! She sprouted in Cincinnati, Ohio, but now resides in the sunny state of California. Her inspiration comes from life's complex beauty and all of its diversity.


Each piece is engraved with a thoughtful word, poem, or thought, keeping it close to your heart! Each piece embodies an essence of her quirkiness and unfaltering cheerful spirit. These pieces are extremely popular and go fast! Stop in today and get yours before they are all gone!

Sunday, February 8, 2009

New Gallery Painter: Kristin Gibson


Spectrum Art & Jewelry is pleased to announce the arrival of a new painter, Kristin Gibson. As a native to the area, Kristin spends her time with her family and is highly influenced by sea life. With an art degree from East Carolina University, she brings a strong arts and design background to her strong compositional works. We have fresh new acrylics in an array of sizes. Feel free to view her work on our website by clicking here!

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Give the Gift She WANTS this Valentine's Day!


Not every girl will admit it, but we all WANT IT! Jewelry, that is! Spectrum has jewelry to fit all Valentine's Day budgets from sterling silver pieces to one-of-a-kind, custom designed jewelry. We offer the finest quality at the best price in town! So quit calling the florist this year and start giving her something that will last forever...jewels!