Friday, December 2, 2011

River Queen December 2011 Update

December 2011 Newsletter
River Queen is Ready for the Holidays

Our Winter Solstice Show is chock-a-block with amazing gifts for everyone on your shopping list. Come in and buy your special someone something wonderful!


Jewelry, Paintings and Glass


Chris Cosner's coffee table, Sunflowers holiday trees and plates, Denise Saldutti's woodblock prints and Scott MacNeill's Gouache paintings


Sheila Coutin's Sandbrook Pottery

Starting the week of December 5th, we will be open 7 days a week from 11:00 to 6:00 Sunday - Thursday and 11:00 - 7:00 Friday and Saturday to help you with your shopping needs.


A Giclee of "Deep Snow on the Towpath" by Bill Jersey

River Queen is now offering giclees by Bill Jersey, Helena van Emmerick-Finn, Carol Cosh Harrison and Scott MacNeill.  We are also offering unframed photogaphic prints by Mark Ludak and Jane Wesby. Handpainted collages by Tom Foral are also for sale.  Come and browse our unframed art bin.  You can afford to give the gift of fine art this year. 

New and Noteworthy


"War Horse" by Bonnie Buellis


"Mrs. Hughes" by Tom Foral


"Maine Living Room" by Bette Baer


"Tree Farm" by Jane Smudin


"Spring Valley Spring House" by JC Turner

Holiday Artisan's Bazaar at Hamilton's Grill Room


Copper Charm Necklace by Jane Wesby

Jane Wesby and Diana Contine's Jewelry, Sunflower's Glass  and Sheila Coutin's pottery will be featured in a Holiday Artisans show at Hamilton's Grill Room in Lambertville, Wednesday, December 7th from 12 noon to 7:00 PM.  Come and shop with us.

So Many Treasures!

The work at River Queen is heirloom quality.  When you shop at River Queen you support the artists in your community because not only are all of us are experts in our mediums, all of us are local!


Crystal Cuff Bracelets by Jane Wesby


Multi Stone and Fine Silver Necklace by Diana Contine


Necklace and Sculpture by Elaine Daniels


A Holiday Pine Platter by Sunflower Glass


Bench by Chris Cosner


Microsaic Necklace by Audrey Jones


Beehive Fine Silver Necklace with Blue CZ by Pat Henriques


Asian Inspired Fine Silver Necklace with Ruby CZ by Phyllis Schreiber

More New and Noteworthy


"Coffee Break" by Kit Dalton


"Galapagos Red Rock Crab" by Mike Hayes


"Candle Reflected on a Glass Table" by John Styner

Kim and Tony return to River Queen


Kim Sorenson and Tony Kovatch

Singer Kim Sorenson and accordion player Tony Kovatch  will be joining us again on the Second Saturday of December (the 12th) from 6PM - 8PM when we will be serving light refreshments. Come and celebrate the season with us!

Important Note

It has never been more important to shop local than it is this year.  You can make a difference to the local economy. Every time you buy local, you help save a local business.  We all need you!
Happy Holidays!


Thursday, November 3, 2011

River Queen November 2011 Update


November 2011 Newsletter
Say Goodbye to Autumn Tapestry and Hello to Winter Solstice

Our fall show will be closing on November 13th.  We will be rehanging the Gallery and will open the Winter Show on Sunday, November 20th.


Scott MacNeill's Gouache Painting "Insalata Caprese"


Scott MacNeill's Holiday Images


Denise Saldutti's "Chestnut Hill Woods"


Denise Saldutti "New Year's Day 2011"


"Carousel" by Tom Foral

Please join us for the opening, Sunday, November 20th from 2:00PM - 5:00PM.

Noted Pastel Artist Joins River Queen

We are pleased to welcome Helena van Emmerik-Finn to River Queen. 


"Red and Silver Pitcher" by Helena van Emmerik-Finn


"Vase and Fan" by Helena van Emmerik-Finn

Stay Tuned

River Queen hopes to be offering giclees of some our artists' original paintings by the end of the month.

Come and See this and Other New Works at River Queen


"Bird of Paradise" by Mike Hayes


"Pine Skeletons" by John Styner


"Pocosin Canal" by John Styner


Raku Fish by Sheila Coutin


Raku Fish Vases by Sheila Coutin

Kim and Tony Wow Church Street Again!

Singer Kim Sorenson and accordion player Tony Kovatch played for us October 8th to an enthusiastic crowd. They will be joining us again on the Second Saturday of November (the 12th) from 6PM - 8PM when we will be serving light refreshments. Please join us.


Kim Sorenson and Tony Kovatch


Kim and Tony's adoring audience

Also Coming on Second Saturday in November

Ed Dumchus, massage therapist, will be doing Chair massage in the Gallery from 11AM to 3PM. Get a free 10 minute massage with a purchase of $50 or more. Otherwise the cost is $1.00 per minute.  Take a moment to relax on a busy Saturday at River Queen.

Jane's Jewelry Featured in a Juried Craft Show


Pearl Collar by Jane Wesby

Jane's work will be featured in "Arts Desire" this Saturday, November 5th, at the Kalmia Club at 39 York Street, Lambertville, NJ from 10AM - 4PM. Come out and see a great show.
Copyright (C) 2011 River Queen Artisans Gallery All rights reserved.


Tuesday, September 27, 2011

River Queen September 2011 Update

September 2011 Update
Autumn Tapestry Opens

River Queen's newest show, Autumn Tapestry opens Sunday,  September 18th.  The opening is from 2PM to 5PM. These are a few of the images you'll see at the show.  We are keeping many surprises for you to see in person.  So come on in!


"El Nino" by Mike Hayes


"Coral Rose" by Bill Jersey


"Raw Day on Vinalhaven" by Jane Smudin


"Brilliant Towpath" by Kit Dalton

Please join us for the opening of a wonderful new show with some very surprising new works, Sunday, September 18th from 2PM to 5PM. Great homemade food, wine and soft drinks will be served.

More Images from Autumn Tapestry

Some additional images from the new show.


"Carnivale (Joey)" by Tom Foral


"Striped Chair" by Bette Baer


"Hilarious" by Bonnie Buellis


Recent Events

Singer, Songwriter and Guitar player, John Sonntag performed for an enthusiastic crowd on September 2nd.


John Sonntag