Author: Handy Concepts Art

  • Welcome to the Enchanted Forest

    “Tree Aerobics” by Chilly Bramlet – 12×16″ mixed media on canvas “Once upon a time in a land far, far away…”  This is what comes to mind when I look at William (aka Chilly) Bramlet’s work. He returns me to a childhood full of wonder and imagination. His woody landscapes…

  • The “S” Word

    There are a few things I know for sure. I know the value of hours of tedious work. I know the quality of hand crafted items. I know the satisfaction of a job well done. I know that when it comes to artwork there’s nothing more awe inspiring than to…

  • Opportunity

    A friend posted a question on FB recently asking: “What do you think of when you see the word employment?” There were a few words that rushed to my cerebral cortex but only one came bolded, italicized and underlined – opportunity.   Some of the other words included slavery, imprisonment,…

  • Picture Perfect

    The first computer I ever worked with back in 1978 (showing my age here) was a behemoth mass of metal and buttons and switches, and took up the space of an entire room. 33 years later all of that technology can fit in the palm of my hand. Truly technology…

  • “Wood” you be mine?

    As we near the end of the month of August my eye wanders around the gallery and I am drawn to the wood. Such a versatile medium to work with. There are soft woods, hard woods, light woods, dark woods. Rough and smooth. Young and old. Wood reminds me of people.…

  • Fancy That

    Featured in the gallery this month of August is award-winning artist and illustrator Ellen Killmer of Red Lion, PA. Working in acrylic and watercolors Ellen creates whimsical, lighthearted paintings that call our inner child out to play. There are bunnies in a marching band, a bagpipe playing dog, a cat in…

  • WE’VE MOVED!

    Handy Concepts Art Gallery is now located in the lower level of Kerry’s Green at 150 Country Club Road, Red Lion, PA 17356. Please make note of the change of venue and stop by and see us. The Gallery is OPEN Monday through Friday from 9 am til 5 pm.…

  • Spring has sprung!

    New crafts have made their way to the gallery. Beautiful centerpiece for your Easter table and colorful items to brighten your home as we welcome in Spring. Stop by the gallery today to get yours. Limited inventory, don’t miss out.

  • The morning after

    Not much to look at now but at least I’ve got it started. Goal is to finish in a week, working after hours. Let’s see how that goes.

  • SNAPSHOTS! a photography contest

    PHOTOGRAPHERS – bring in your best photograph, framed and ready to hang, from March 14 – March 31, 2011 with a $10.00 entry fee for each photo. All contact information should be affixed to the back of the frame. Voting will take place between April 1, 2011 and April 29,…