Suzanne Manji

Suzanne Manji is a Detroit artist who has lived in New York and Washington, DC before relocating to Michigan in 1995. She started painting seriously in 1985 and graduated from the Corcoran School of Art in Washington DC in 1989 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting. There she received the prestigious Alma Thomas award for painting. She has had numerous exhibits of her paintings and sculptural assemblages. Between 1990 and 1996, she created over 300 custom pieces to celebrate the lives of many people.

Her work is in the private collection of various collectors and individuals all over the world. In 1997, she began studying and painting pears. That interest has sustained her for over a decade. She has created over 500 works of art celebrating the pear in all sizes and media. On arthousegifts.com she is launching a new series of miniature pear paintings created in watercolor, India ink and 23 k gold manuscript ink. The one of kind paintings are framed in handmade sterling silver frames and glass. Check out some of Suzanne's work at arthousegifts.com .

Kathy Loewenstern - Kathy Lo Reversible Necklace

The "Flip-Flop" reversible necklace was originally inspired while Kathy Loewenstern attended boring corporate meetings. These unique and interesting necklaces feature varied vibrant patterns incorporating Japanese Chiyogami paper with metallic painted details.
The "front" and "back" side present different colors, textures and themes. Because this necklace is reversible you can wear it with different outfits, or to match the mood that you are in.
Every "Kathy Lo" necklace is handmade; no two are ever exactly alike. The patterns shown are the scheme that you will receive, but each neckace is one-of-a-kind and randomely picked from our stock. Fun and functionality couldn't be more prominent. Each shape is approximately 1/2" long and comes with a 18"sterling silver chain. An artist description card is included with each necklace, adding to its unique quality and making it a perfect gift idea. (multiple necklace shown to give you an idea of pattern details). $36.00 each Shop for more Kathy Lo Necklaces.