When was the last time that you gifted someone with something so special that you could hardly wait to see the recipient’s face light up upon opening the box? This is not going to be a typical holiday shopping season; many shoppers will be utilizing the internet for gifting purposes – just hoping that the item looks as good as the photo when it arrives. Well, the Sunriver Artists’ Gallery located in the Sunriver Village has some perfect solutions instead of internet purchasing catastrophes.
First, parking is very convenient. The walk through the Village is festive and uncrowded. Holiday music drifts through the air. Children are skating at the ice rink. Sunlight streams through the gallery’s front windows guiding you to the perfect selection. Local artists are waiting to help locate and gift wrap your purchase.
Even though the Gallery features fine art pieces, it also provides many unique items in a range of prices that will fit all budgets. How about a Holly brooch that has been hand made by Amy Pfeiffer from recycled materials? If the recipient cannot fit another large piece of art into their space, there are many smaller original paintings to choose from. Bonnie Junell, popular oil painter, has produced a number of miniature paintings that are very reasonably priced. No one ever thinks to hang original art on the kitchen backsplash or a shelf in the guest bath.
Maybe an art photograph by local artist Carolyn Waissman would be the perfect remembrance of a great family time in Central Oregon. Waissman artfully captures the essence of the local area. Or how about a beautiful set of woven place mats or a table runner made by Charlene Virts. Virts also weaves art baskets from pine needles that are one of a kind – the perfect gift for someone that seems to have everything.
If you are looking for a possible jewelry surprise, you will first be surprised by the variety and pricing that the Gallery has available. Leslie Stewart designed, and hand made a pendant with beautifully colored Chrysocolla as the base and adorned with a red garnet. Oregon Sunstone pieces by Karla Proud are always a great solution, and the artist sizes and ships at no charge.
If you want something larger, painter Ken Marunowski has just the piece. If you want something smaller, stained glass artist Becky Henson has produced some of the most beautiful Holiday decorations that you will find. Many have a Sunriver logo on them! Ceramicist, Dori Kite, will have a selection of Sunriver mugs and other one of a kind masterpieces…functional as well!
If all else fails, the Gallery provides beautifully wrapped gift certificates. See you at the gallery.
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