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Art Benefit to Support The Foundation of St. Lawrence NYSARC



Original Pattern

Donated by: Carol Backus

My Favorite Things Gift Shop, Waddington, NY

"October Mood" Acrylic Painting
Donated by: Wilson Bickford

Gouverneur, NY

Original Pattern used to create an Autumn-themed table set of placemats, table runner, napkins and matching potholders with a candle centerpiece.  The table set is hand appliqued and quilted. 

 

Carol Backus is a local artisan and owner of My Favorite Things Gift Shop in Waddington, NY. Carol specializes in quilted and hand appliqued goods, hand poured soy candles, and primitive crafts, as well as made-to-order items.  A strong belief in quality handmade crafts for people to cherish is what makes the items Carol creates so special.  Carol can be reached at P.O. Box 116, Waddington, NY 13694, (315) 388-5528.

October Mood Acrylic Painting 16" x 20" was created specifically for the Art Benefit and inspired by the onset of Autumn.  It is based on memory and imagination of the scene. (Original)

Wilson Bickford is a multi-certified Artist and Instructor who travels extensively with his teaching schedule. He is an award-winning artist and recently released his first Oil Painting Instructional DVD. He is currently authoring an acrylic wildlife painting book for NorthLight Books, due out in 2009. Wilson may be contacted at Wilson@wilsonbickford.com, www.wilsonbickford.com, or 3592 State Highway 58, Gouverneur, NY13642, (315) 287-4514.

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"Death of a Loved One:  Catharus Bicknelli" Pencil on Vellum

Donated by: Evan Blondell

Chicago, IL


Fiddler Crab Ceramic Sculpture

Donated by: Max Coots

Fiddler Crab Ceramic Sculpture Represents a crab playing a fiddle. (Original)

Max Coots of Max Coots Sculptures is a retired Unitarian Universalist Minister who, upon retiring, studied sculpture and ceramics at St. Lawrence University for several years. Now in his own studio at 200 Boyden Road, Canton, Max produces ceramic sculptures, mostly mystical, whimsical, or ridiculous. Max may be reached at (315) 386-8478.

Death of a Loved One:  Catharus Bicknelli Pencil on Vellum, 11" x 14".  Bicknell's Thrush breeds in northeastern North America .  With a population under 40,000, Bicknell's Thrush is a Neotropical migrant of highest conservation priority.  Degradation of habitat throughout its range and mercury poisoning are two of the biggest factors in the decline of the bird. Below the drawing of Bicknell's Thrush, the periodic table with mercury highlighted is presented, offering an interesting juxtaposition of imagery illustrating man's effect on nature. About the Artist

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Glass Ornaments (8) 

Donated by:
Stephen Cressey

Cressey Glass Studio
Gouverneur, NY

Fresh Water Pearl Necklace

Donated by: Karan Marie Cross

The Wild Inside Ogdensburg, NY
Glass Ornaments (8) Ornaments created using clear crystal tubing, applying overlays of European color glasses in the flame. (Original)

About the Artist
A Classic...with a twist Fresh water pearl necklace in a rich, warm shade called "marine teale," hand knotted on silk and ending in a hand forged clasp which can be worn discretely in the back or with a little more panache on the side. Two pairs of earrings to fit your mood-simple and delicate on leverbacks or something hand forged with more oomph! About the Artist
"One" Mixed Media Sculpture

Gail Dempsey
Heuvelton, NY

Wine Basket

Donated by: Cheryl Dumas and Empire Merchants North
"One," Mixed Media Sculpture, 24" x 17" 
This is a 3-D abstract mixed media sculpture. This piece represents the dynamics of intimate human relationships. The mysteries and complexities of relationships form seemingly out of nothing and some even become deep, meaningful, and life-changing. Lives and souls become intertwined, each weaving themselves around the other, never knowing where one stops and the other begins. About the Artist
Wine basket designed by Cheryl Dumas, Creative Xpressions. Wine donated by Empire Merchants North, Wines included in the basket are: Swedish Hill Riesling, Swedish Hill Chardonnay, Fox Run Fox Trot Red, Bully Hill White Table Wine, and Glenora Cabernet Sauvignon. About the Artist
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Wreath Basket

Donated by:
Cheryl Dumas, Creative Xpressions. Wine donated by Greene's Liquor Store, Waddington

"Cascading Falls" Oil Painting

Donated by: Tess Eells

Russell, NY

Wreath basket designed by Cheryl Dumas, Creative Xpressions. Wine donated by Greene's Liquor Store, Waddington. Wines included in the wreath basket are: Swedish Hill Cayuga White, Swedish Hill Blue Waters Cabernet, Fox Run Riesling, Fox Run Chardonnay, Yellow Tail Chardonnay, and Vega Madrono. 
About the Artist
"Cascading Falls" 16" x 20" Oil Painting. (Original)

Teresa "Tess" Eells has resided in Russell all her life. She sells oil and acrylic paintings that represent mainly outdoor and wildlife scenery. Tess freehand painted a large wall mural at the Russell Town Offices. She has been commissioned to paint portraits of structures and animals, and she also works with saw blades. She is the Town Clerk of Russell and serves on the Russell Library Board of Directors and the Russell Theater Committee. She may be reached at (315) 347-2232.
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Adirondack Rustic Bench

Donated by: Buck Green and
Liane Eggleston

Busyfingers Woodworking
Potsdam, NY

Stoneware Pottery 
Limited Edition Plate

Donated by: Mary Ann Evans with Scott Ouderkirk

Mare's Wares
Ogdensburg, NY
Adirondack Rustic Bench, 48" x 24" Made from cedar and pine lumber cut locally in Upstate New York. The bench has plenty of space for two people and can be used inside an entry room or porch, or outside in a sitting area. Bench is treated to bear all weather conditions. (Original)
About the Artists
10" Stoneware Pottery Limited Edition Plate with hand drawn version of windmill in Morristown, NY. (Original) About the Artist
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"Sonoran Evening" Bracelet

Donated by:
Mary Harding 

Mary Harding Jewelry
Rensselaer Falls, NY

Fused Glass Pendant with 14 kt Gold Chain

Donated by: Suzy Hoffleit

DeKalb Jct., NY

"Sonoran Evening" Bracelet 8" x 2" Freeform peyote stitch bracelet with handmade Raku fired ceramic beads. (Original) 

Mary Harding of Mary Harding Jewelry is a bead artist living in St. Lawrence County. She has been making beaded jewelry since 1994. Her creations include neckpieces, cuff bracelets and strung handmade ceramic bead bracelets and necklaces. She has specialized in freeform peyote stitch cuff bracelets. These bracelets are made with an early Native American off loom bead stitch called the peyote or gourd stitch. Mary also makes her own ceramic clay of the earth beads, pendants, and vessel pendants to be used in her strung necklaces and in her freeform peyote stitch creations. Her beads are both slip cast and hand built. Each bead is individually decorated with stampings, multiple stainings, firings and glazing often resulting in an ancient or primitive look. More recently she has begun to use impressions from wildflowers and plants that blossom in the summer in the pastures of Northern New York. Mary is a proud member of the Beads of Clay Yahoo Group (BOC). Mary may be contacted by e-mail mary@maryhardingjewelry.com or P.O. Box 148, Rensselaer Falls, NY 13680, (315) 344 7252.
Fused Glass Pendant
with 14 kt Gold Chain
Fused Glass Pendant
with Sterling Silver Chain.

Suzy Hoffleit is an artist who enjoys exploring all of her creative sides. She resides in DeKalb Jct. and works at the Ogdensburg Seaway Industries Program. She has participated in St. Lawrence NYSARC's Community Arts Program since its beginning in January 2005. Suzy takes classes in acting, dance, visual arts, and music. Suzy feels that her talents are best featured in acting and dancing, but enjoys making jewelry as a pastime.

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Black Glazed Paella Ceramic Stoneware

Donated by:  Bill Knoble

Red Truck Pottery
Chestertown, NY

"Common Loon" Oak Painted with Oils

Donated by: John Miller III

Thousand Islands Picture Paddles
DeKalb Jct., NY

Black Glazed Paella Ceramic Stoneware 14+" diameter. Black glazed high temperature stoneware casserole intended for use in a moderate oven (on a cookie sheet) and for serving. One of a limited series of glazed paellas.

Bill Knoble of Red Truck Pottery has been firing pottery since the early 1970s. He is the oldest, tallest, continuously living Adirondack Potter in modern Chestertown history.  Bill may be reached at bill@redtruckpottery.com, www.redtruckpottery.com, or 11 Dennehy Road, Chestertown, NY 12817, (518) 494-2074.
"Common Loon" Oak Painted with Oils 22" handmade oak paddle painted with oil. Paddle and a mini loon are mounted on 6" x 24" oak plaque. (Original) 

John Miller III Combining John's interest in the history of the Thousand Islands and the Adirondacks with his training as a portrait and landscape painter, he started Thousand Islands Picture Paddles in 1995. Each 22 inch paddle is handmade and painted. Reflecting the region's rich history, he likes to paint Rushton canoes and sailboats, lighthouses, and local wildlife. John also makes custom order paddles depicting people's boats or summer cottages. Using local hardwood such as oak, ash, maple, and cherry, John sells his paddles all over the world. He is also available for demonstrations. John may be reached at (315) 347-3414.
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"Morning Light" John Morrow Print

Donated by: John Morrow with
Jochen Sieckmann

The Clark Gallery
Ogdensburg, NY

"Off the Beaten Path" Pin

 

Donated by: Mary Ann Owen

Winged Camel Metalworks
Colton, NY

"Morning Light" John Morrow Print framed by Jochen Sieckmann. About the Framer

"Off the Beaten Path" Pin, 3" x 3" Sterling Silver
Pieces are entirely handmade from start to finish.

 

About the Artists

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"Amish Notions"
Amish Handmade Covered Basket

Donated by: Pickens General Store Heuvelton, NY

Ornamental Glass Window

Donated by: Vera Ponko

Heuvelton, NY

"Amish Notions" Amish Handmade Covered Basket includes: potholders, rugs, lemon drops, spice candle, caramel mustard, pure maple syrup, wooden toy, heart-shaped basket, and pancake mix.

Ornamental Glass Window Antique bottles are embedded in cement to make this energy efficient window. Can be used as a window, skylight, or sculpture. Reflects sunlight beautifully.
About the Artist

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"The Alert" Print

Donated by:Frederic Remington Art Museum with Jochen Sieckmann

Ogdensburg, NY

"Ives Park View"

Donated by:Rosanna Rosse

Potsdam, NY

"The Alert" Print size 20" x 22 1/2". Framing by Jochen Sieckmann. About the Framer

"Ives Park View" Racquette River. Framed Photograph. About the Artist

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"Red Jade Blossoms"

Donated by:
Rosanna Rosse

Potsdam, NY

"Resurgence"

Donated by: Patricia Sennett

Potsdam, NY

"Red Jade Blossoms" Framed Photograph.

About the Artist

"Resurgence" Inspired while walking through the walled city of Dubrovnik. The kinetic quality of the graphite drawing intrigues the viewer.

Patricia Sennett was born in Pittsburgh, PA. She obtained her B.S. in Art Education Degree and her M.F.A. Degrees. Patricia has been an art Instructor, Facilitator, museum studies, programs and Elderhostel. Patricia continues to make, teach, and exhibit art work.

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"Butterfly in Time"
Framed Photograph

Donated by: Roger Smith

Massena, NY

"Old Alcoa Bridge"
Framed Photograph

Donated by: Roger Smith

Massena, NY
"Butterfly in Time" Framed Photograph. "Old Alcoa Bridge" Framed Photograph.
Roger Smith is supported through St. Lawrence NYSARC's Career Opportunities Program.  He became interested in photography by taking pictures of landmarks in his hometown of Massena, NY.  Roger has been honored on several occasions for his photography.  Roger's Prize picture, "Butterfly Brunch" was selected to be featured in the International Library of Photography's book, Frozen in Time.

Artisan Soap Beauty Basket

Donated by: SunFeather Natural Soap Company

Potsdam, NY
Eight Point Star Quilt

Donated by: Betsy Tisdale

Amish Quilts in the North Country
Potsdam, NY
Artisan Soap Beauty Basket Liquid hand soap, bar soap, hand cream, washie squashy, wet giggles, econo bars (4 oz), cloth wrapped soaps, liquid hand soap, hair gel, beauty balm, soy candles and a $40 gift certificate. 
About Sunfeather
Eight Point Star Quilt by Lovina and Rachel Swartzentruber 37" x 37". This Amish crib quilt is all cotton with a polyester batting. It was pieced on a treadle machine and quilted on a frame by hand. The quilt was designed by Betsy Tisdale.
About the Artists

"Rustic Fern Mirror"

Donated by: Traditional Arts in Upstate New York
TAUNY
Canton, NY
"Church Window Study,
San Francisco, CA"
Oil Painting

Donated by: Alan B. Tuttle

Tuttle Studios
Gouverneur, NY
Rustic Fern Mirror 13" x 13" Wood Framed Mirror with Wood and Pressed Foliage. (Original) About TAUNY "Church Window Study,San Francisco, CA" Oil Painting. (Original) About the Artist

 

 

Artist

Item

Winner

Carol Backus

Autumn Quilted Table Set

Dan Petrivelli

Wilson Bickford

October Mood

Robert Saidel

Evan Blondell

Death of a Loved One: Catharus Bicknelli

David Nel son

Busyfingers Woodworking

Adirondack Rustic Bench

Mary Sue Foster

Max Coots

Fiddler Crab

Scott Quinell

Stephen Cressey

Glass Ornaments

Patricia Campanella

Stephen Cressey

Glass Ornaments

Constance Nelson

Stephen Cressey

Glass Ornaments

Robert Saidel

Karan Marie Cross

A Classic with a Twist Pearl Jewelry Set

Mary Siver

Gail Dempsey

One

Susan Quinell

Cheryl Dumas and 
Empire Merchants North

Wine Gift Basket

Sherri Love

Cheryl Dumas 
and Greene's Liquor Store

Wine Gift Rack

Melanie Morgan

Tess Eells

Cascading Falls

Robert LaClair

Mary Ann Evans

Stoneware Pottery

Marijean Remington

Mary Harding

Sonoran Evening Bracelet

Jackie Sauter

Suzy Hoffleit

Fused Glass Pendant with Necklace

Mary Sue Foster

Suzy Hoffleit

Fused Glass Pendant with Necklace

Kay Frederick

Bill Knoble

Black Glazed Paella

Betsy Blevins

John Miller III

Common Loon Oak Painted Paddle

Marijean Remington

John Morrow Print 
with Framing by 
Jochen Sieckmann

Morning Light

Lonnie Manning

Mary Ann Owen

Off the Beaten Path

Mary Sue Foster

Pickens General Store

Amish Notions

Sally Quinell

Vera Ponko

Old & Weathered Sculpture

Sally Quinell

Vera Ponko

Ornamental Glass Window

Gail Dempsey

Frederic Remington Gift 
Shop Framing by 
Jochen Sieckmann

The Alert

Marijean Remington

Rosanna Rosse

Ives Park View

Don LaVean

Rosanna Rosse

Red Jade Blossoms

Jackie Sauter

Patricia Sennett

Resurgence

Daphne Pickert

Roger Smith

Butterfly in Time

Tim Welpe

Roger Smith

Old Alcoa Bridge

Sally Quinell

SunFeather

Artisan Soap Beauty Basket

Jackie Sauter

TAUNY

Rustic Fern Mirror

Joe Rich

Betsy Tisdale

Eight Point Star

Dan Petrivelli

Alan B. Tuttle

Study of San Francisco Church Window

Mary Siver