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Mattie Leeds has been making pottery full time for 42 years. He studied classical Chinese painting with Y.C. Chaing, a master of Chinese arts, and he studied pottery with Michael Frimkiss, a renowned potter and student of Peter Voulkos. Mattie has worked out of the same studio in the Santa Cruz mountains for more than 40 years. His work is bold, colorful and expressive. The pieces are large—many over 5 feet tall, and the sheer volume of their surfaces gives him a freedom that the two dimensional surface of a canvas lacks. The bold figurative schemes dance around a surface that has no beginning and no end, but is a continuous statement as the viewer circles the object. Like free-standing sculpture, every side is lucious. Some of the pots speak of the 10 years he spent studying Chinese painting and calligraphy, while others are a montage of figures and design, merging colors and emotion.&nbsp;Generously Donated by The Estate of Mary and Harry BlanchardBuyers are responsible for shipping costs, and quotes will be provided upon purchase.

Mattie Leeds Ceramic Vessel

A truly one-of-a-kind piece, this hand-cut Montana sapphire is set in a rich blend of 14K and 18K gold, paired with a distinctive palladium and gold band. Resizing is available through Variance if desired.Variance jewelry is handmade in Santa Cruz. From stone cutting to metal mixing, every part of the process is passed through our hands — never cast, outsourced, or manufactured. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and born from a rich artistic collaboration between maker and material. Our minimalistic approach to stone cutting gives greater respect to the earth-made materials, and in turn, creates less waste in our world.&nbsp;Generously Donated by VarianceBuyers are responsible for shipping costs, and quotes will be provided upon purchase.

Gemstone Ring from Variance

20 in x 20 in (framed)Charles Prentiss is an artist, museum exhibit designer and architectural and color consultant living in Santa Cruz County, CA. As an artist he works primarily as a painter and printmaker. Born in Astoria, Oregon, he grew up in Orange County, CA., attended UCLA as an art major and graduated from UC Riverside in Zoology. He was the Curator/Director of the Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History from 1969-98. Charles lives with his family in a co-housing group (aka commune) in La Selva Beach, CA.&nbsp;&nbsp;Generously Donated by The Estate of Harry and Mary BlanchardBuyers are responsible for shipping costs, and quotes will be provided upon purchase.

Charles Prentiss Painting

24 in x 20 inRoy and Frances Rydell arrived in Santa Cruz in 1947 from Hollywood, California, drawn by its rural beauty. Roy, an architect and artist, and Frances, an animal lover, bought the old Oceanview School in Bonny Doon, which they restored, expanded, and filled with their varied creative interests. They became active in the community, supporting organizations such as the Santa Cruz Museum of Art &amp; History where Roy was a key fundraiser in the mid-1980s. The Rydells were also early advocates of the Community Foundation and in 1985, started our first donor advised fund. Understanding the importance of a permanent resource for visual artists, they established the Roy and Frances Visual Arts Fund through which they facilitated grants to a variety of local arts organizations.&nbsp;Generously Donated by The Estate of Harry and Mary Blanchard

Roy Rydell Painting

Santa Cruz-based artist David Kimball Anderso (b. 1946), has been a practicing studio artist since 1969. Anderson attended the San Francisco Art Institute in the late sixties and focused studies with Bruce Nauman and James Reineking. Anderson is the recipient of three National Endowment for the Arts Individual Fellowships, a Pollack-Krasner Foundation Grant, a John Michael Kohler Arts in Industry Residency Grant and he was the sole recipient of the SECA Award from the San Francisco museum of Modern Art in 1973. Anderson began his exhibition career with a one-person show at the Berkeley Art Center in 1972 followed by another solo exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in 1973. In 1975 he was included in the Whitney Biennial, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. His first solo exhibition in New York occurred in 1978 with the Braunstein/Thorpe/Kind collective space at 139 Spring Street. Anderson continues to exhibit regularly both nationally and internationally.&nbsp;Generously Donated by The Estate of Harry and Mary BlanchardBuyers are responsible for shipping costs, and quotes will be provided upon purchase.

David Kimball Anderson Sculpture

These two intimate pieces by local Santa Cruz artists make the perfect art pairing - one for your wall and one to wear! Lynda Watson’s work can be found in major museum collections, including the Museum of Art and Design, LACMA, and the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery. Susan Kingsley is a visual artist working in metalsmithing and photography, creating handcrafted objects and unique prints that explore the cultural meaning of things. Her work often challenges norms through themes of feminism, science, and consumer culture. She is also an educator, writer, and co-founder of Ethical Metalsmiths.Generously Donated by The Estate of Harry and Mary BlanchardBuyers are responsible for shipping costs, and quotes will be provided upon purchase.

Lynda Watson & Susan Kingsley Art Pairing

Located in Downtown Santa Cruz, Botanic and Luxe is a women-owned business that curates a collection of plants, jewelry, home decor, and more. Co-owners Ariel and Leilani work to curate community by sourcing their goods from local and independent artists and businesses.This donated gift basket includes everything you need for a relaxing day off. Unwind and enjoy the soothing scent of a No.13 Candle by Maison-Louis Marie while sipping from a brand-new adorable mug. And with the Idlewild Floral dry bouquet, spruce up your home decor with flowers that last year-round.Generously Donated by Botanic and LuxeBuyers are responsible for shipping costs, and quotes will be provided upon purchase.

Botanic and Luxe Package

Enjoy a diverse array of what downtown Santa Cruz has to offer, including more cool socks than you could ever hope for. Donated by eight local downtown businesses including Artisans and Agency, Veg on the Edge, Front and Cooper, Cat and Cloud, It’s Sugar, Bookshop Santa Cruz, Sockshop, and Santa Cruz Cinema, the Neighbors basket includes an assortment of gift certificates to spend in town and goods to enjoy at home. Don’t forget your giant gummy worm!!&nbsp;Generously Donated by Artisans and Agency, It’s Sugar, Bookshop Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Cinema, Downtown Association, Cat and Cloud, Sockshop, Veg on the Edge

Downtown Neighbors Basket

Pick out a treasure of your choosing with a $100 gift certificate from OM Gallery, while also taking home this glittery, dynamic Arctic Glacier sculpture from Moving Sand Art pictures. Crystal clear liquid with black, powder white pristine sands + fine blue glitter are framed in 9” x 16” cherry wood. Watching the colored sand sift down is a gorgeous, visual meditation,&nbsp; sure to be a stunning addition to your home or office decor.Generously Donated by Om Gallery

Mattie Leeds Ceramic Vessel

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