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Special showing of Anasazi Creations, each piece is created by hand by jewelry artist Susan Shatreau-Janisky. Show featuring a varied selection of earrings, pendants, bracelets and cameos. Hand crafted wire wrapped jewelry using semi-precious gemstones and beads, turquoise, crystal, dichroic glass and cameos set in 14 kt gold fill and sterling silver wire. To see more of Susan Janiskys jewelry please visit http://anasazicreations.com

Windward Studio and Award winning photographer Ruth Eich, have been serving the community for over 26 years. In addition to Ruth, the studio has 3 other photographer’s on staff. Specializing in Weddings, portraits, fine art photos and special event coverage. You may have see some of Ruth Eichs Old Building series, or western Silhouettes which grace the walls of many Sandpoint Businesses.

Windward Studio is situated on a beautiful ranch located in Westmond, Idaho, just a few miles south of Sandpoint. The team has had the pleasure to cover many special events at locations such as Schweitzer Mountain Resort, The Idaho Club, The Coeur d’Alene Resort, The Davenport Hotel and many other locations in the beautiful northwest. You can buy prints or set an appointment at

http://fineartbywindward.com

Award winning painter David Scherb shares his fine art landscapes online

David has been an Idaho resident since 1980. For David drawing in pencil, ink, and crayon was a source of personal enjoyment from early childhood. The focus on oil painting developed during his military experience on Post at Fort Hood, Texas. At every opportunity he practiced and began learning about the history of oil painting and its evolvement. David concentrated study of the techniques and painterly style of art historically reminiscent of the Dutch and Flemish painters as well as the Hudson River School of artists has driven his creative energies.

Inspiration in this self-taught process has been aided by the study of technical literature and trips abroad and visits to our National Parks. Also, since moving to North Idaho in 1980 and living on Lake Pend Oreille, the expansive beauty has perpetuated his desire to try and rival nature in a two-dimensional medium.

Both originals and Giclees of David Scherb are available for purchase at

http://davidscherbfineart.com

Some Exhibitions showing David Scherbs fine art paintings:

Old World Art Gallery, Newport Beach, Ca.
Poulsen Art Gallery, Pasadena, Ca.
Arts Council of Snohomish Co., Everett, Wa.
The Winn Corp., Seattle, Wa.
Art Lecture Series Invitational, Hope, Id.
Vintage Wheel Museum, Sandpoint, Id.
Selkirk Fine Art Gallery, Sandpoint, Id.
Frame of Mind Gallery, Coeur d'Alene, Id.
Walsdorf Gallery, Spokane Wa.
Simic New Renaissance Gallery, Carmel, Ca.
POAC Art Show, Sandpoint, Id.
Snohomish Invitational, Snohomish, Wa.
Gallery Oscar, Sun Valley, Id.
Douglas Gallery, Spokane, Wa.
Galleria De Felice, Spokane, Wa

A local engineer in Sagle Idaho has developed a new lapidary machine called the BMT (Better Mouse Trap) gemstone cabbing machine.  Built to last but replacement parts can be obtained at any hardware store.  A water filtration system, individual water spouts for each wheel and the best part is it is versatile.

 You can run 4 inch wheels like the Diamond Pacific Pixie, 6 inch like the Genie, or 8 inch wheels like the Titan. You can also use expandable drums or convex carving wheels. No need to buy 4 different machines.  Priced less than a Titan.  For more information see http://gemstonecabber.com

3/4 Hp Motor with sealed ball bearings Uses standard 4, 6 and 8 inch wheels No shaft adapters or nuts required 1 inch solid stainless steel arbor shaft Filtered water supply for each wheel Water pump replaced for under $50 Sealed shaft and motor bearings Shaft end tapped for standard accessories Locally available replacement parts Corrosion resistant aluminum body Proudly made in the U.S.A.

Patent Pending

A tree, its pieces cast aside by nature, polished smooth by water and sand, and bleached by the sun used to create awe inspiring works of art. Driftwood has been a favorite amoung local artists for years. Here on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille we have the perfect driftwood hunting grounds.

Using the natural water currents of the lake and with the use of Log booms built in the river by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, logs that enter the Lake Pend Orielle are collected in the drift yard by Clark Fork Idaho. As the lake levels lower each year, the collection site is left high and dry. Locals and travelers alike stop by the yard to find artistic inspiration in wood. Every couple of years the acres of remaining driftwood is lit on fire to make room for more.

So what can be made with driftwood? Whatever you want it to be. One of the grandest examples comes from the Horse Sculptures of Heather Jansch

You can see more of her work at http://heatherjansch.com

Some of our local artisans and shops

http://www.woodnwings.com/

http://www.sharongunter.com/

http://mistymountainfurniture.com

http://podriftwood.com

http://www.packriverlighting.com