Great gift ideas for everyone - including you!

With weddings, graduations, Father's Day and summer birthdays coming up, check out The Studio for gifts that you won't find elsewhere that are sure to make someone smile. From Wish Paper to wind-up toys, there's something for everyone in all price ranges. Gift wrap and custom party favor bags are available - just ask!

Lyrical Abstractions at The Studio

From the artist's statement:

"LYRICAL ABSTRACTIONS tells my story of expression through a more intuitive form of color application. The paintings introduce the viewer to the greater painterly options available to me as an artist. These 3'x6' panels present my usual color palette on a scale not often associated with my representational works. This is my first showing of these works."

Lawrence Frates

Lyrical Abstractions is on view at The Studio May 2nd through 30th. A reception for the artist will be held on Thursday May 3rd from 6-8 pm.

A necklace from Lucy Lu makes a "charming" Spring accessory!

"New Work by Robot"

The March exhibit at The Studio is "New Work by Robot", a fictionalized trip down Route 66 made through the eyes of Robot and visualized by artists Jeffrey Sass and Keith Buchholz, both of St. Louis, Missouri. Sass' large-format painted photographs on tshirts and Buchholz's box constructions give a playful yet slightly disturbing experience of by-gone days of roadside attractions, family trips, and the effects of time on an often mythologized past. The opening on Saturday March 10th features live music by Brother Rob, Michael LaRoche, The Laminators and The Labor Pains and begins at 7pm.

 "New Work by Robot" is on view through April 7th any time The Studio is open. Call 603-455-8008 for hours or for more information.

Good Times ahead for The Studio!

Leap Day is just around the corner, and I can't wait to share all the exciting new things at The Studio! There are so many fun new items in the shop, and I love all of them - when you come visit, just ask and I'll be happy to share my enthusiasm. Mark your calendars for the Leap Day Grand Reopening Party from 10-7 on Wednesday the 29th!

Fluxus Magic Beans

Multiple for Chicago FluxFest, February 9-12 2012.

Plant. Water. Watch. ©2012 Melissa McCarthy for Fluxus

Giving an ultimatum this Valentine's Day?

The Studio has great vintage Valentine cards for you to share with your sweetie, and fun gifts that won't hurt your wallet. We also have some gift ideas if your Valentine's Day isn't going to be quite so sweet....