The late Verner Hornquist family has allowed Shoppe On Main to continue to show and sell some of the last art produced by this master blacksmith. Known for his blacksmith techniques in the horse world, Verner had also made a name for himself in the pieces he hand forged from the iron he used in horse shoeing. Inspired by his lively hood, you will find decorative as well as functional pieces.
Using flowers, leaves and seeds from her own back yard garden, Edie Goodnight fashions cards and stationary items for Shoppe On Main. Each piece is individually crafted by Edie. Edie has added to her work, hand rolled bees wax candles made wax harvested from local bee keeper, Paul Capen. Edie is now selling candle sleeves with battery operated inserts, perfect for anyone concerned about having an open flamed candle burning. Each is lightly scented and done in bees wax.
We love husband and wife artists, and now we have added another team. Renowed photographer, Ed Goodnight, joins his wife Edie at Shoppe On Main. Ed has an artist's eye making each photo a true masterpiece. Ed is especially talented when it comes to black and white composition. Framed or unframed, his photography makes the perfect piece for your home to to give as a gift. You can view Ed's work at www.flickr.com/photos/edgood/ .
Polaroid transfer prints are a lost art. Time-staking care goes into the production of each of these pictures. Shoppe On Main is fortunate to have local artist, Sally Johnson, bring her prints to our shop. Sally is master of this art form and will teach classes and workshops showing the techniques of Polaroid prints. Sally has added layered acrylics to her portfolio. Done in abstract, each piece is wonderfully unique.
We now carry a line of Martinsville soaps, lotions and candles. Made locally in North Tonawanda the lotions are made from goats milk, the candles from the finest wax and the soap are made from 97% natural ingredients.
Welcome back, Erica Benton! One of our original artists, Ericka is back to the Shoppe. Ericka designs and hand builds journals for every occassion. Hand bound and individually crafted, each is a work of art. Affordable and practical, these are a gift for anyone. Look for paper craft classes to be given by Ericka during the long winter months. Ericka, also promises us she will bring back her tole painted Christmas ornaments!
If you love fishing, boating and nature, you will love the pencil-drawings of artist, Dan Bernard. Dan chose Shoppe On Main to be the first venue for his wonderful drawings and we are glad he is here! Originals and prints are available. Dan re-creates the feeling of fishing with your grandfather, by the use of lures and fishing poles of yesteryear. Hang alone or group several, Dan's work is loved by all who love our own Great Lakes!
I am always amazed at what local artists come to my shop with. You have to see Jennifer Morris's art, to truly appreciate what she has brought to Shoppe On Main. Going under the name of "The Secret Chicken", Jennifer up-cycles old books, maps, cards and music sheets by transforming them into usable, mail-able envelopes and stationary. Each piece is unique and hand crafted with love from an artist who works had to preserved the past by making something someone else might think is to be thrown out and making it into that special paper to carry a note carefully written and sent by you!
Anne Putnam is now at Shoppe On Main with our first ever board game. "Family Vacation" is a game for the whole crew at your home. This game teaches budgets, planning and decision making. On a cold winter night or a summer evening in your back yard when you are looking for that perfect family activity, pull out a board game and enjoy a lively time together. "Family Vacation" is a perfect gift for ages 5 and up.
