It’s the most wonderful time of the year, folks!
Welcome to A Few of Our Favorite Things! Our annual collection of special selections from across our folk art family! From face jugs to wood carvings and everything in between, there’s something for everyone on your list in this year’s show!
Just give us a call with your wishlist and we can arrange for pickup or shipping: 828-281-2134
Among the treasures we’ve been tucking away for this spirited show, you will find an assortment of funky folk art tree ornaments, a yearly tradition here at American Folk. These unique adornments just can’t be found anywhere else: hand-carved & painted ‘critter’ ornaments from Kentucky sculptors Lonnie & Twyla Money; joyful NC state symbols from Sonya Clemons; bright & quirky miniature face jugs from Wayne Hewell, Carl Block, & Tim Whitten; light-hearted lucky tokens from Church Goin’ Mule; and seasonal vignette paintings from Liz Sullivan, just the right size to hang from your garlands and greenery.
A Few of Our Favorite Things will also be featuring new work from Trés Taylor, John Sperry, Michael Banks, Shawn Ireland, Kent Ambler, Rosa & Winton Eugene, Danette Sperry, Cornbread, Jack Klippel, Stacy Lambert, Minnie Adkins, and more! Whether you are looking to add to your own collection, or giving the gift of art this season, there are so many exciting pieces in this year’s show!
Join us for a festive evening reception on Friday December 5th from 5-8PM, where we’ll be honoring the holiday season with great company, fabulous art, and good cheer! As always, any & all are invited.
A Few of Our Favorite Things will be on view in the gallery through December 30th
From our folk art family to yours…we wish you a very happy holiday season, and hope that you can join us in celebrating A Few of Our Favorite Things in any way you can! Let’s welcome the new year with art in our hearts!
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Church Goin' Mule
Selected Works
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Cornbread, Arcadian Guinea
Acrylic Paint on Wood
size: 13 1/8 X 25 1/8" - Framed Size
$525.-
(ABR1985)
Cornbread, Flock of Wild Turkey, SOLD
Acrylic Paint on Wood
size: 52 3/4 X 52 5/8" - Framed Size
$2,285.-
(ABR1986)
Cornbread, Snowman, SOLD
Acrylic Paint on Wood
size: 7 5/8 X 11 1/2" - Framed Size
$300.-
(ABR1971)
Cornbread, Nuthatch on a Pine Tree, SOLD
Acrylic Paint on Wood
size: 5 7/8 X 31 7/8"
$675.-
(ABR1984)
Cornbread, August Guinea
Acrylic Paint on Paper
size: 13 5/8 X 17 1/2" - Framed Size
$585.-
(ABR1987)
Cornbread, Owl in the Moonlight, SOLD
Acrylic Paint on Wood
size: 15 7/8 X 31 3/4"
$725.-
(ABR1983)
Minnie Adkins, Skunk Family
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint
size: Mama 18 1/4" Nose to Tail, Kits 5" Approx. Length
$750.-
(MA83)
Carl Block, Dinky Face Jugs
Terracotta clay, electric-fired earthenware. Functional.
size: 2" Approx. Height
$45.- Each (CB222)
Minnie Adkins, Raccoon
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint
size: 18 1/4" Nose to Tail
$575.-
(MA81)
Sonya Clemons, State Symbol Ornaments
Acrylic Paint on Clay
size: 3 3/8 X 4"
$45.- Each (SC117-121)
Sonya Clemons, Mama's Cookie Dough
Acrylic Paint on Wood Panel
size: 14 X 11"
$425.-
(SC123)
Church Goin' Mule, Lucky Tree Ornaments, SOLD
Acrylic Paint on Wood
size: 2 1/2 X 4" Approx. Size
$30.- Each (SOLD OUT)
Sonya Clemons, Mama Picking Figs
Acrylic Paint on Canvas
size: 15 7/8 X 15 7/8"
$525.-
(SC125)
Church Goin Mule, Skillets & Roses
Acrylic Paint on Wood
size: 9 1/4 X 11"
$585.-
(CGM107)
Sonya Clemons, Mama Washing Greens
Acrylic Paint on Canvas
size: 12 X 12"
$425.-
(SC124)
Sonya Clemons, Mama's Christmas Cookies
Acrylic Paint on Wood Panel
size: 12 X 16"
$485.-
(SC122)
Shawn Ireland, Songbird Double Bowl
North Carolina hand-dug wild clay, wood-fired stoneware. Functional.
size: 9 1/8 X 4 3/8"
$125.-
(SIP1940)
Sonya Clemons, Mama Baking Apple Pie
Acrylic Paint on Canvas
size: 16 X 20"
$575.-
(SC126)
Danette Sperry, Berry Delightful
Acrylic Paint & Textural Media on Wood w/ Frame built & painted by artist
size: 12 X 12"
$850.-
(DSP174)
Danette Sperry, Berry Delightful Woodsman
Acrylic Paint & Textural Media on Wood w/ Frame built & painted by artist
size: 24 X 24"
$2,900.-
(DSP175)
Danette Sperry, New Beginnings
Acrylic Paint & Textural Media on Wood w/ Frame built & painted by artist
size: 12 X 12"
$850.-
(DSP176)
Jack Klippel, Blue Moon
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint
size: 20 3/4 X 7"
$245.-
(JK226)
Jack Klippel, Snowy Traveler
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint
size: 7 1/2 X 8 1/8"
$235.-
(JK220)
Jack Klippel, Gray Goose
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint
size: 20 3/4 X 7 3/8"
$245.-
(JK227)
Jack Klippel, Sweet Dreams
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint
size: 9 3/8 X 10 1/8"
$285.-
(JK224)
Jack Klippel, Soaring Raven
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint
size: 20 3/8 X 7 3/8"
$285.-
(JK225)
Jack Klippel, Moonbeam Keeper, SOLD
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint
size: 6 X 6 3/4"
$235.-
(JK223)
Jack Klippel, Humble Bestowal (Detail)
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint, Wood Base
size: 14 1/8 X 12 1/2"
$325.-
(JK221)
Jack Klippel, Humble Bestowal
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint, Wood Base
size: 14 1/8 X 12 1/2"
$325.-
(JK2221)
Kent Ambler, Chance Encounter, 15/30
Signed & Numbered Woodblock Print, Soy Inks
size: 15 3/4 X 20 1/4" - Framed Size
$375.-
(KA4636)
Kent Ambler, Pupper, SOLD
Signed & Numbered Woodblock Print, Soy Inks
size: 11 3/4 X 12" - Framed Size
$250.-
(KA4649)
Kent Ambler, White Blossom Perch 1 & 2
Signed & Numbered Woodblock Print, Soy Inks
size: 28 1/2 X 20 5/8" - Framed Size
$685.-
(KA4629)
Kent Ambler, Aquarium, 3/15
Signed & Numbered Woodblock Print, Soy Inks
size: 24 1/4 X 25 5/8" - Framed Size
$675.-
(KA4624)
Tres Taylor, Bicycle Race
Acrylic Paint & other Media on Tarpaper, Mounted on Wood
size: 76 3/4 X 11 1/2"- Framed Size
$1,250.-
(TT455)
Kent Ambler, Calendar, 7/30
Signed & Numbered Woodblock Print, Soy Inks
size: 14 X 18 1/4" - Framed Size
$425.-
(KA4638)
Tres Taylor, The Gathering Place
Acrylic Paint & other Media on Tarpaper, Mounted on Wood
size: 63 1/2 X 10 1/2"- Framed Size
$985.-
(TT462)
Tres Taylor, Starboard Serenade
Acrylic Paint & other Media on Tarpaper, Mounted on Wood
size: 12 X 12"
$500.-
(TT446)
Tres Taylor, Woodland Walkabout
Acrylic Paint & other Media on Tarpaper, Mounted on Wood
size: 23 7/8 X 23 3/4"
$1,350.-
(TT466)
Tres Taylor, Making Sweet Music Together
Acrylic Paint & other Media on Tarpaper, Mounted on Wood
size: 23 3/4 X 23 3/4"
$1,350.-
(TT465)
Tres Taylor, Calm & Quiet
Acrylic Paint & other Media on Tarpaper, Mounted on Wood
size: 12 X 12"
$500.-
(TT452)
Tres Taylor, Dreamy Driver
Acrylic Paint & other Media on Tarpaper, Mounted on Wood
size: 12 X 12"
$500.-
(TT449)
Tres Taylor, Wayfaring Wanderer
Acrylic Paint & other Media on Tarpaper, Mounted on Wood
size: 12 X 12"
$500.-
(TT447)
Wayne Hewell, Goblin Totem
Georgia clay, electric-fired stoneware. Functional.
size: 9 3/4" Tall, incl. corn cob stopper
$225.-
(WH555)
Wayne Hewell, Mini Face Jugs
Georgia clay, electric-fired stoneware. Functional.
size: 2 1/4" Approx. Height
$40.- Each (WH138)
Wayne Hewell, Midnight Blue Believer
Georgia clay, electric-fired stoneware. Functional.
size: 6 3/8" Tall, incl. corn cob stopper
$110.-
(WH554)
Stacy Lambert, Mini Face Jugs
Custom-blended clay, electric-fired stoneware. Functional.
size: 2" Approx. Height
$40.- Each (SL250)
Wayne Hewell, Devil in Disguise
Georgia clay, electric-fired stoneware. Functional.
size: 7" Tall, incl. corn cob stopper
$110.-
(WH553)
Tim Whitten, Mini Face Jugs
Custom blended clay, electric-fired stoneware. Functional.
size: 2 1/2" Approx. Height
$40.- Each (TW200)
Michael Banks, The Rising Son
Acrylic Paint on Masonite and Wood
size: 9 1/2 X 34 1/8"
$375.-
(MB772)
Michael Banks, Heavy is the Head, SOLD
Acrylic Paint on Masonite and Wood
size: 14 3/4 X 30 1/8"
$385.-
(MB776)
Michael Banks, Head in the Clouds
Acrylic Paint on Masonite and Wood
size: 7 X 34 5/8"
$375.-
(MB768)
Michael Banks, Messengers
Acrylic Paint on Masonite and Wood
size: 24 X 16"
$375.-
(MB778)
Michael Banks, Finding Ones Footing, SOLD
Acrylic Paint on Masonite and Wood
size: 4 1/2 X 31 1/2"
$375.-
(MB767)
Michael Banks, Forget Me Not
Acrylic Paint on Masonite and Wood
size: 24 X 16"
$375.-
(MB784)
Michael Banks, Lap Dog
Acrylic Paint on Masonite and Wood
size: 8 X 22 7/8"
$325.-
(MB764)
John Sperry, Among the Trees
Acrylic Paint & Oil Pastels on Wood Panel
size: 48 X 18"
$750.-
(JSP202)
Michael Banks, My Brother's Keeper
Acrylic Paint on Masonite and Wood
size: 20 1/4 X 35 1/4"
$385.-
(MB770)
Liz Sullivan, Wishful Thinking
Acrylic Paint, Pencil, Ink & Crayon on Masonite, Frame built & painted by Artist
size: 8 3/4 X 10"
$450.-
(LIZ1382)
Liz Sullivan, Boughs of Holly
Acrylic Paint, Pencil, Ink & Crayon on Masonite, Frame built & painted by Artist
size: 13 1/2 X 7 3/4"
$475.-
(LIZ1383)
Liz Sullivan, Dancing Under the Stars, SOLD
Acrylic Paint, Pencil, Ink & Crayon on Masonite, Frame built & painted by Artist
size: 10 1/2 X 10 1/2"
$475.-
(LIZ1385)
Liz Sullivan, Seasons of Friendship
Acrylic Paint, Pencil, Ink & Crayon on Masonite, Frame built & painted by Artist
size: 13 7/8 X 11 1/4"
$525.-
(LIZ1386)
Winton & Rosa Eugene, Songbirds & Tin Roofs
Electric-fired stoneware, delicately hand-painted. Functional.
size: 4 1/2" Approx. Height
$60.- Each (WR273-276)
Liz Sullivan, Churchyard Conclave
Acrylic Paint, Pencil, Ink & Crayon on Masonite, Frame built & painted by Artist
size: 19 X 15 3/4"
$725.-
(LIZ1384)
Liz Sullivan, From on High (L), Christmas Wonder (SOLD), Special Delivery (R)
Acrylic Paint, Pencil, Ink & Crayon on Wood Block
size: 4 X 3 1/2" Approx. Size
$85.- Each (LIZ1352, LIZ1369, LIZ1351)
Lonnie & Twyla Money, Carved Critter Ornaments
Hand Carved Wood, Acrylic Paint
size: 6 1/2" Approx. Height
$ 45.- Each (LM100)
Liz Sullivan, Midnight Cardinal (SOLD), All is Bright (C), Santa's Helper (SOLD)
Acrylic Paint, Pencil, Ink & Crayon on Wood Block
size: 4 X 3 1/2" Approx. Size
$85.- Each (LIZ1377, LIZ1370, LIZ1373)
Shawn Ireland, Copper Creamer, SOLD
North Carolina hand-dug wild clay, wood-fired stoneware. Functional.
size: 5" Tall
$85.-
(SIP1942)
Shawn Ireland, Ox Head Surf Board, SOLD
North Carolina hand-dug wild clay, wood-fired stoneware. Functional.
size: 15 7/8" Long
$225.-
(SIP1943)
Shawn Ireland, Cobalt Bird Bath, SOLD
North Carolina hand-dug wild clay, wood-fired stoneware. Functional.
size: 3 1/8 X 5 3/4"
$110.-
(SIP1944)
Tres Taylor, Byrdland Bistro, SOLD
Acrylic Paint & other Media on Tarpaper, Mounted on Wood
size: 12 X 12"
$500.-
(TT441)
Stacy Lambert, Vincent in the Morning Mugs, SOLD
Custom-blended clay, electric-fired stoneware. Functional.
size: 4 1/4" Approx. Height
$65.- Each (SOLD OUT)
Tres Taylor, Songs in the Wind, SOLD
Acrylic Paint & other Media on Tarpaper, Mounted on Wood
size: 12 X 12"
$500.-
(TT443)
John Sperry, Taking Flight, SOLD
Acrylic Paint & Oil Pastels on Wood Panel
size: 8 X 12"
$85.-
(JSP231)
John Sperry, Maters, SOLD
Acrylic Paint & Oil Pastels on Wood Panel
size: 24 X 12"
$300.-
(JSP216)
John Sperry, Wandering the Green, SOLD
Acrylic Paint & Oil Pastels on Wood Panel
size: 8 X 12"
$85.-
(JSP233)
John Sperry, Drum Circle, SOLD
Acrylic Paint & Oil Pastels on Wood Panel
size: 18 X 48"
$750.-
(JSP210)
John Sperry, The Maddening Crowd, SOLD
Acrylic Paint & Oil Pastels on Wood Panel
size: 20 X 42"
$650.-
(JSP205)
John Sperry, Lifting Me Up, SOLD
Acrylic Paint & Oil Pastels on Wood Panel
size: 11 3/4 X 21 7/8"
$225.-
(JSP217)
Liz Sullivan, Barn Owl Branch (SOLD) , Flying Angel (SOLD)
Acrylic Paint, Pencil, Ink & Crayon on Wood Block
size: Approx. Size 4 X 3 1/2"
$85.- Each (SOLD OUT)
Liz Sullivan, Deck the Halls (SOLD), Joy to the World (SOLD), Cardinal Kisses (SOLD)
Acrylic Paint, Pencil, Ink & Crayon on Wood Block
size: 4 X 3 1/2" Approx. Size
$85.- Each (SOLD OUT)
Liz Sullivan, Three Wise Men (SOLD) , Snowy Carolers (SOLD)
Acrylic Paint, Pencil, Ink & Crayon on Wood Block
size: 4 X 3 1/2" Approx. Size
$85.- Each (SOLD OUT)