Jessica Lloyd

 

Photographs From Nature

Founded on the belief that all things in life are borrowed, Worth A Shot Gallery seeks to capture the natural impermanence of life, one photo at a time.

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Worth A Shot is dedicated to supporting animal rescue and rehabilitation programs.

The profits from all Worth A Shot Gallery book sales are currently being dedicated to Save the Chimps in Fort Pierce, Fl.  Please help us give back to the animals who have given us so much.

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Worth A Shot Gallery currently has two books in print:  Embracing Impermanence: Worth A Shot Gallery’s Rules to Live By, and Attitude is Everything.

Both are lighthearted photographic collections reminding us all that whatever it is, it will change.  W.A.S. Gallery books make great gifts for that hard to buy for teacher, babysitter, or friend!   All proceeds from W.A.S. Gallery book sales are donated to animal rescue and rehabilitation programs.

 

     For more information please visit our website: www.WorthAShotGallery.com  or find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WorthAShotGallery

All images are used with the permission of the artist, and remain the property of the artist.  No images may be copied, printed, or used in any way without the express permission of the artist who created them. 

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Bob Mandala

Wire Tree Sculptures and Wire/Gemstone Pendants

http://www.bobmandala.com

My entrance into the art world did not begin with art classes or the love of sculptures.  It began when I saw a wire tree in a gallery in Portland, ME, and was captivated by the work.  While I was excited about the work, the price tag was off-putting and I wondered to myself (and to my wife), “I wonder if I can do that?” and my journey began.

When I returned home to Williamsburg, I visited one of my favorite art meccas, ACE Hardware, purchased what I thought I needed, brought it all home and immediately started my new project.  Well, I immediately realized that my skills needed considerable honing.  While a picture of the wire tree was firmly cemented in my mind’s eye, communication to my hands seemed to be a bit, well, severely misinterpreted.  My first attempt was tragic but my enthusiasm was not dampened.

I visited another well-known art institution, The Internet, and found others who produced varying styles of trees made of wire, some with beads, others with elaborate bases, and still others that had a distinctive Eastern flair.  I studied them, but determined that I would have to develop my own style using materials that I would discover along the way.  Through many experiments and missteps, I came upon a style much like I use today – simplicity.

The four primary tree designs are Oak, Willow, Aspen, and Windblown..  I primarily use 20gauge “dead-soft” copper or silver plated wire in shades of gold, silver, bronze, copper, and multi-toned.  The bases have evolved from clay and wood to slate and natural stones. I use two methods, wrapping and/or twisting to achieve the trunk and branch affects.  The trees are 100% wire; no other materials are used for strength or form.  It takes between 40-60 yards of wire per tree, depending on the style and size, and between 8-14 hours of work over a period of two-three days.  The trunks are embedded into the base by way of a personally drilled hole into the medium at a depth to provide substantial support, anchored with a metal piece inside the hole and finally cemented to avoid any possible loosening, under normal circumstances.

My pendants are gemstones wrapped with the same wire used on trees. 

Styles are still evolving, but simplicity is my goal – letting the gemstone quality be the main focus with wire as an accent.

My journey into art has been an exciting experience, not only for the personal accomplishment of actually creating pieces that might be appealing to others, but more importantly, I have made new friends whose work I admire and I have a significantly elevated appreciation for the creative process.  Now when I see a painting, a drawing, a photograph, a sculpture, handcrafted jewelry, or other work of art, I better understand the journey that an artist must have taken to get to the place to create.  I understand now that the journey is not a quick trip, takes many detours along the way, and is a very valuable part of our culture.

All images are used with the permission of the artist, and remain the property of the artist.  No images may be copied, printed, or used in any way without the express permission of the artist who created them. 

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David Lewis

David Lewis painting on location in Topsail Beach, NC

Architectural Watercolor Paintings

David Lewis, a native of Richmond, VA., began painting with seriousness in the sixth grade. His only formal art training was in junior and senior high school in Richmond.

Across the years, Dave has increasingly specialized in detailed watercolor paintings, usually commissioned, of homes, beach cottages, churches, schools and public buildings.  He is largely self-taught in doing architectural painting.

Old Town Alexandria

Dave has painted numerous homes, churches, schools, businesses, and landmarks throughout Virginia and North Carolina.

Thus far, he has issued 38 limited edition prints. He sells his prints primarily through a number of galleries and shops in coastal North Carolina and Virginia.

After serving for 53 years as a United Methodist minister, Dave retired for the second time in June, 2013, because of health problems.  In spite of Parkinson’s disease, Dave continues to paint and share his love of art with others.

House portrait, privately owned

Dave and his wife now reside near Richmond, Virginia, and look forward to exhibiting a selection of original watercolor paintings and signed and numbered prints at our Kingspoint Art and Ale on May 17.

Of special interest to the Kingspoint community are two original watercolor paintings of our new clubhouse.  The original paintings will be offered at silent auction during our Art and Ale.  One painting is the creek side of our clubhouse, as viewed from the dock.  The other painting is of the pool side clubhouse, as seen from the playground.

Paintings David Lewis worked from

This original watercolor painting will be offered for sale at Art and Ale

If there is sufficient interest, Dave plans to also offer limited edition, signed and numbered 11 X 14 prints of his painting of the clubhouse for $40 each. Ten dollars from the sale of each print and 20% of the sale of the originals will be donated to the Kingspoint Club, Inc. 

Please contact Dave to pre-order your print, as he would like to have a minimum of 10 pre-orders before having the prints made.

Cottage at Topsail Beach, NC Soundside. Painting privately owned

To commission a painting, or to pre-order a clubhouse print, please contact Dave at: Lieu.lewis@Verizon.Net or phone him at 804-432-6300.

All images are used with the permission of the artist, and remain the property of the artist.  No images may be copied, printed, or used in any way without the express permission of the artist who created them. 

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Virginia United Methodist Assembly Center, Blackstone Virgina. Dave’s newest limited edition print.

Reserve Your Chicken Dinner Now

Crystalline Porcelain plate and mug by Denis Orton

Kingspoint Art and Ale

Saturday, May 17, 2014

10:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Dinners served 11:30 AM- 4:00 PM

Grilled half and quarter chickens will be served with

two sides, a roll, and a cold beverage. 

Sides will include your choice of baked beans, homemade coleslaw, mac and cheese, or chips.

Homemade desserts, Homemade Hummus, and Alewerks products sold separately

 

Eat your dinner at the clubhouse with friends, or take home for later.

Pre-order your meals today!

Dinner Ticket Order Form

(click above for a 1 page printable form)

Name _____________________________________________

Mailing Address ____________________________________

Phone ________________

Please reserve for me:

____ Half grilled chicken dinners at $10.00 each

____ Quarter grilled chicken dinners at $7.00 each

____ Total enclosed

(Kids meals will be available with mac and cheese, grapes, roll, and beverage for $3.00 each)

 Who invited you to attend Art and Ale 2014? __________________

Please print and mail this form, with your check, (made to the Kingspoint Club, Inc.) to reserve your advance tickets.  Tickets will be hand delivered to Kingspoint residents.

For all others, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Mail to:  The Kingspoint Club, Inc. Art and Ale Tickets

                PO Box 365

               Williamsburg, VA 23187

Art and Ale May 17, 2014

The Kingspoint Clubhouse

Saturday, May 17, 2014

10:00 AM- 5:00 PM

15 Artists Exhibiting and Selling Their Work

Chuck Haines with Alewerks

Grilled Chicken Dinners

Served 11:30 – 4:00    Rain or Shine

Eat at the clubhouse with friends, or take-home

Homemade Desserts

Kids’ Zone With Special Activities

 

At the Kingspoint Clubhouse

119 Northpoint Drive

Williamsburg, Virginia 23185

Sponsored by the Kingspoint Club, Inc.

background bowls by Beth Turbeville