Jan Von Bokel, Artist

Jan Von Bokel of Effingham is the featured artist in the gallery through January. Please stop by and see these imaginative and inspiring works.

Jan is from Effingham, IL.

PENCIL PORTRAIT

Another portrait, one of my favorites. This could be your grandchild or child. Just send me a photo or call for more information. They make the perfect gift because they will never get thrown away or sent off to the thrift store!! It will become a family heirloom.

Eleanor Pennington Historic House Ornaments

Eleanor Pennington
of Greenville Illinois
has created series of
hand-painted,
wooden ornaments
depicting the
historic houses of
Greenville. They will
be on sale this Christmas
season at our Gallery.

They were created
between 1986 and 1988
and were sold in previous
years by the Greenville
Women's Club.

Depicted here are the
Lettie Wise House
on Oak Street

Phillip Diehl House
on Fifth Street

T. P. Morey House
on Main Street.




Please stop by and see the rest. There are many more available.

Silk Shawl with Fringe

This large silk shawl is 100% silk, dyed in greens, blues and purples with extra long fringe. Very elegant -- and silk is warm for winter. Shawl is 45" square.

Price: $56.00, free shipping.

Karen File Pendants

Unique and colorful wire wrapped pendants by Karen File of Pocahontas. Each one is a one-of-a kind, you will not find at Walmart. The photos are not doing them justice, so stop by and see them. They run $25.00 each, and we can gift wrap and ship to your out-of-town gift list!

Green Wallets

These fun "GREEN" wallets are made from old plastic shopping bags. Lovingly created here in Greenville, they sell at Ten Talents for only $15.00. We are proud to now have a small line of "Earthentic" products made from recycled materials. Stop by and take a look.

Recycled Wool Mittens

These wonderfully warm mittens are made from recycled sweaters! Wool is the warmest substance on earth--it keeps your hands warm even when it is soaking wet. Don't miss your chance to be warm this winter. You can be GREEN and fun at the same time. This is our "Earthentic" label.

Only $15.00 plus shipping--you can't do any better than that unless you make them yourself!

Wonderful large blue bowl and platter by Kathy Kamm of Highland, IL. Hand made pottery that warms you just to look at it. We have blues and greens. This would make a really nice Christmas gift. I am thinking of buying it myself!

Large Silk Shawl

Hand-dyed, beautiful silk shawl. This is a lovely, large piece of silk that wraps around your shoulders in a splash of color. 72 inches long by 22 inches wide.

Reitz Baby

Another portrait, one of my favorites! Things are hoppin' here in portrait world.

And Greenville has curbside recycling! Thanks so much to Linda Peters and the committee for having the courage to change our world for the better!

And now the prospect of the Bass Mollett House being restored instead of torn down. What a great year! Let's keep it up. There is a meeting tonight at 8:00, Krober Room, Greenville College.

Also spinning night is tonight at the shop! All those with spinning wheels and a weakness for fiber are welcome.

Artist -- Henri Renard

This is a painting by a french artist, with the last name Henri Renard. I am searching for information about him because I have this painting and would like to know more about the artist and the painting. If you have any information, please contact me through this blog.

The back of the painting has this little blurb...
"Henri Renard: Born in Paris, 1920. His talent manifested itself while still in elementary school. It was already then and there that he felt his vocation was to become an artist. After elaborate art schooling, he moved into the circl of the Montmartre impressionists and stayed with them ever since. He developed a style of his own over the years which is very forceful and met with a wide reception in the art world."

Turquoise Necklace & Earring Set

Handmade by Tim Leidel, this turquoise necklace and earring set is sure to be a hit. Made with chunky turquoise and copper clasp this necklace is approx. 22 inches long. The earrings are a bit more delicate but the color matches perfectly.

Cost of the necklace is $47.00, no shipping.
Cost of the earrings is $12.00, no shipping.

Turquoise Necklace & Earring Set

Created by Tim Leidel of Greenville, this turquoise necklace measures 25" in length. It has matching earrings. Both have copper accents and clasps.

Cost of the Necklace is $55.00, free shipping
Earrings: $12.00, free shipping

Natural Shell Bracelet

A lovely shell bracelet created by Tim Leidel of Greenville. It has a copper clasp and is made for a larger wrist size. Measures 9 1/4", really pretty.

Price is $22.00, free shipping.

My New Bug

My husband just surprized me with this little yellow bug. WOW. What fun. I park it in front of the shop as advertising... at least for a little while each day.

Hand woven coverlet by Carolyn Hart

These lovely handwoven coverlets are 100% cotton and were created in the same way your grandmother would have done it. Carolyn Hart makes authentic historic reproductions and they are offered here at a fraction of the price they should bring.

Size is approximately 46" x 46".
Two colors available --blue and grey $85.00
--burgundy and pink $160.00

WEAVING BY CRAIG HART OF VANDALIA, IL

These colorful scarves are handwoven of Tencel which is a silky fiber that holds a vibrant color. The blue on on the far left is about 80 inches long and about 4 inches wide. Would go great with denim, or dress up a black coat. Craig Hart lives in Vandalia and does all kinds of things with silk. I'll show you more later.

Scarves run about $50.00, no shipping.

Pencil Portrait by Martha Iler

This portrait of my daughter, Sarah, is one of my favorites. She is grown up now, but this is a lasting reminder of the little girl she was.

Portraits of your child from your photo can be created for $75.00 plus $5.00 shipping. Call me at 618-664-9432 or email ilermartha@yahoo.com

Thom Pabst Jewelry Box

This lovely wooden box, handcrafted by Thom Pabst of Greenville, IL has a lid and 2 drawers lined with brown felt. It measures approximately 13"W x 8.5" D x 8" H. Created from Wenge and Curly Maple it is a finely made piece and sure to impress.


Price is $160.00 plus shipping.

Call 618-664-9432 for more details, or
email ilermartha@yahoo.com.

"Earthentic" Copper Jewelry

Our

"Earth-entic" line of jewelry!
Made from recycled copper wire and beads from my mother's old jewelry, these chokers are as green as they can be.

They are priced at $20.00 each, free shipping.

Give us a call to see the others

THE CREAMER, by Martha Iler

My latest painting, "The Creamer"
framed in black with a white mat.
Size 18" x 24."
Acrylic on heavy paper.
Price $250.00 plus shipping

Wine Bottle Holder

Lovely curved wood wine bottle holder. This piece of curved wood created by Thom Pabst of Greenville, will tilt your wine bottle gently forward to hold it in just the right position. Hand made from a variety of woods. Price is $26.00, free shipping. Wine not included!

FUN CERAMIC BOWL

Fun ceramic bowl by Rebecca Klitzke of Mulberry Grove, IL. Rebecca makes mugs, sculpture, bowls and more with unique expressions and lovely forms. This bowl is 3.5 x 6 inches and runs $45.00 plus shipping.

BEADED GOURD

This beautiful gourd is not only a work of art, but is musical as well! Reminiscent of primitive instruments, it makes a wonderful rattle sound when you shake it! It stands 9.5 inches tall and the price is $62.00 plus shipping. Created by Sandi Sweeney of Highland, IL.

Give us a call at 618-664-9432 to inquire about this piece.

SPRING WRAP

This lovely blue and green wrap is made of shiny ribbon fiber and would make a nice accent for spring and summer. Carefully hand-knit by Kalene Zerkel of Greenville, just for you, it sells for $65.00 plus shipping.

The pin is a gold polymer clay star with a green glass bead embedded in it and it runs $8.00 plus shipping. Created by Pamela Martin of Decatur, IL who also shows at The Blue Door in Springfield, IL, another great place to visit!

Gourd Pendant

This pendant is made from "Gourd Parts" painted with an angel and strung on pink pendant string. Hand painted by Sandi Sweeney of Highland, IL, the price is $11.00 plus shipping. We have several colors, or we can make it to match!!

Felted Bowl

This wool fiber, felted bowl with lid was created by Kalene Zerkel. She raises her own sheep and then spins and felts, weaves and knits. I think the color is off in this photo, it is brighter greens and golds, but isn't it great? It is 3.5 inches tall and 4.5 inches wide and sells for $40.00 plus shipping.

CATS, CATS, CATS

Artist Sandi Sweeney has created a family of cats that will charm your socks off. We start with a hand painted silk greeting card ($5.00) add a pair of earrings ($9.00) and end with a pin ($9.00). (plus shipping, of course!)

If you like cats or know someone who does, these are one of a kind!

give us a call, 618-664-9432

WHITE LAB PORTRAIT

What a face! If you love your dog, you can have his portrait done here at the Gallery, simply email a picture and we will send you an 11"x14" pencil portrait of your best friend!

We'd love to hear from you.

Portraits by Martha Iler of Greenville, IL

TRICK YOUR TRASH

On April 19 from 2-4 we will be hosting a demonstration by Greenville College students called Trick Your Trash. They will be showing how to use ordinary trash to create new items to save them from the landfills. We are excited about the possibilities, so come and join us for an interesting and fun afternoon of creativity and GREEN LIVING!!

Karen File Pendant

A graceful "abstract" bead necklace created by Karen File of Greenville. Price is $35.00 plus shipping.

THOM PABST WATCH CLOCK

This "watch" clock is made from walnut and other lighter woods. Created by Thom Pabst in his Greenville workshop, it hangs 21" and the clock face is 4" in diameter. Perfect for a den or office. The wrist bands can also fold back so that it can sit on a desk or table. Price is $65.00 plus shipping. A great Father's Day gift!

Start to Finish Fiber

This was really fun, I took the wool fiber, dyed it in my microwave (the one I have that is only used for dying, not food) then pulled the fiber out into "pencil roving," spun it into yarn on a drop spindle, then knit it up, just to see what it would look like. I think I'll make some hand warmer mits since there isn't really very much yarn and it's really cold in this old building! Click on the picture to see a larger version of the steps.

Actually, I think I'll make a little easter coat for our little daschund -- just to drive the kids crazy!

"Earthentic" Men's Ties

Our new label, "Earthentic" contains a line of organically dyed silks. These are men's ties, dyed with things like rust, black tea, vinegar, red cabbage and walnut. Beautiful, subtle changes of color (and the knowlege that they are earth friendly) makes for a wonderful Father's Day gift.

Painting by Martha Iler

This is my daughter, of course it is not for sale.

Dichroic Glass Jewelry

Created by Karla Cosand of Williamsville, IL, this flashy bracelet is made from small squares of dichroic glass that shimmer and change colors as they move. Karla makes earrings, pendants and bracelets. She also shows her work at the Blue Door in Springfield, IL.

Silk, lovely hand painted SILK

We now have hand painted silk scarves and men's neckties! They are truly beautiful, and so much fun to make.

We also have organically dyed men's ties, I'll show you a picture of those next time. So FUN.

Pat Vivod Earrings

Amazing dangling earrings by Troy, Illinois artist, Pat Vivod. Pat works in silks, making wall hangings and scarves from organic dyes and "compost printing," but she also does lovely jewelry as you can see here. These are $35.00 plus shipping.