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Art....seeing the world with a different light.
| Hand Engraved Raised Relief Prints Individually Created by American Artists Chong and Judi Lim. |
| Each Print is Hand Signed |
'School of Koi'- There is a certain serenity in
this work, as the eye follows the slowly swimming
koi meandering through the lilypads. Beautiful
raised relief detail gives a very life like impression
that the koi are swimming along your wall. This
outstanding piece comes with a black with gold
swirl mat [above left]. Series of 500 limited
edition prints. Equally beautiful hung vertically or
horizontally $299.00
this work, as the eye follows the slowly swimming
koi meandering through the lilypads. Beautiful
raised relief detail gives a very life like impression
that the koi are swimming along your wall. This
outstanding piece comes with a black with gold
swirl mat [above left]. Series of 500 limited
edition prints. Equally beautiful hung vertically or
horizontally $299.00
'School of Koi' is both hand signed and numbered
| Mat size 36 x 14 inches. Image size 25-1/2 x 6-1/2 inches. |
Print with Handmade Mat
'Surfacing Turtle'- Very serene, gentle and meditative, all these feelings
have been used to describe this enchanting etching. Incredible detail was
carved into the metal plates before meticulous press work brought out the
minute subtleties in the 3-D print surface. The turtle has a beautiful raised
relief shell with intricate anatomical highlights. The whole piece is painted by
your fingers over the back of the turtle's shell to feel it's ridges. Mat size 8 x
10, image is 4-1/2 x 6 inches.
$79.00 Print with Handmade Mat $39.00 Print with Standard Mat
have been used to describe this enchanting etching. Incredible detail was
carved into the metal plates before meticulous press work brought out the
minute subtleties in the 3-D print surface. The turtle has a beautiful raised
relief shell with intricate anatomical highlights. The whole piece is painted by
your fingers over the back of the turtle's shell to feel it's ridges. Mat size 8 x
10, image is 4-1/2 x 6 inches.
$79.00 Print with Handmade Mat $39.00 Print with Standard Mat
Print with Standard Mat
| Click AnyPicture To Enlarge |
'Flight of Dragonflies' - The simple delight of watching
dragonflies perform their aerial magic over a quiet pond is captured
here in this exquisite piece. Lilypads and flowers intertwine with pond
reeds as the surface of the pond reflects a clear summer sky with our
intricately etched dragonflies resting on the reeds. Each vein in the
dragonfly's wings has been painstakingly engraved. The dragonflies
are rendered here in anatomically correct precision. The wings are
finished in a holographic multi colored application resembling the sun
reflecting on their surface. Shown here with a handmade eucalyptus
mat. Mat size is 8 x 10, image 4-1/2 x 6.
$39.00 Print with Standard Mat
dragonflies perform their aerial magic over a quiet pond is captured
here in this exquisite piece. Lilypads and flowers intertwine with pond
reeds as the surface of the pond reflects a clear summer sky with our
intricately etched dragonflies resting on the reeds. Each vein in the
dragonfly's wings has been painstakingly engraved. The dragonflies
are rendered here in anatomically correct precision. The wings are
finished in a holographic multi colored application resembling the sun
reflecting on their surface. Shown here with a handmade eucalyptus
mat. Mat size is 8 x 10, image 4-1/2 x 6.
$39.00 Print with Standard Mat
Print with Handmade Mat
Print with Standard Mat
'Koi Pond' - This is an exceptionally beautifully detailed print with each
scale on the kois' back and each ray in their fins rendered in raised relief.
Every petal in the lily blossom is displayed in perfect form. Appearing to
float above the surface of the pond each lilypad rests on the surface as the
koi navigate between them. There is a soothing symmetry to the composition,
balanced by the inspiration to the artists' eye as he sees the flow of nature
around him. Bring the gentle flow of these swimming koi into a room in your
home for a serene focal point. Mat size is 8 x 10, image size 4-1/2 x 6 inches.
$79.00 Print with Handmade Mat
$39.00 Print with Standard Mat
scale on the kois' back and each ray in their fins rendered in raised relief.
Every petal in the lily blossom is displayed in perfect form. Appearing to
float above the surface of the pond each lilypad rests on the surface as the
koi navigate between them. There is a soothing symmetry to the composition,
balanced by the inspiration to the artists' eye as he sees the flow of nature
around him. Bring the gentle flow of these swimming koi into a room in your
home for a serene focal point. Mat size is 8 x 10, image size 4-1/2 x 6 inches.
$79.00 Print with Handmade Mat
$39.00 Print with Standard Mat
Print with Handmade Mat
Print with Standard Mat
Handmade Eucalyptus Mats (left) are
made by Judi using real eucalyptus leaves
which carry the lilypad motif throughout the
piece. Standard Mats (right) are floral
embossed in white.
made by Judi using real eucalyptus leaves
which carry the lilypad motif throughout the
piece. Standard Mats (right) are floral
embossed in white.
Curtis Atwater
We are very pleased to be able to offer a selection of prints from the large collection of renowned Canadian
brookies in Labrador, or bonefishing in the Caicos, what he learns from nature is highly evident in his refined
details and sense of underwater drama. To further his learning he takes to the waters of Ontario in the summer
months with his snorkel gear to get right into his subjects neighborhoods. Curtis brings a depth of natural rapture
into his painting that only an experienced naturalist, both above and below the water, can bring to the lighting of his
exceptional work. Any trout fisherman would be proud to display a hand signed print from Mr. Atwater's
collection.
brookies in Labrador, or bonefishing in the Caicos, what he learns from nature is highly evident in his refined
details and sense of underwater drama. To further his learning he takes to the waters of Ontario in the summer
months with his snorkel gear to get right into his subjects neighborhoods. Curtis brings a depth of natural rapture
into his painting that only an experienced naturalist, both above and below the water, can bring to the lighting of his
exceptional work. Any trout fisherman would be proud to display a hand signed print from Mr. Atwater's
collection.
'Old Warrior' - One of the endearing favorites of trout fisherman all over it's
take, then it's up to the rod handler to keep the brookie out of the tree roots.
discriptive title that befits our native char. Our limited edition print is both hand
'Old Warrior' - signed and numbered. The image size is 11 wide by 14-1/4
inches high. $75.00
take, then it's up to the rod handler to keep the brookie out of the tree roots.
discriptive title that befits our native char. Our limited edition print is both hand
'Old Warrior' - signed and numbered. The image size is 11 wide by 14-1/4
inches high. $75.00
'Monster Brown' - Here in Wisconsin a brown trout is
usually what is on the end of your line, with many of them
being a 'monster'. Nutrient rich spring water grows our
native browns to over 9 pounds, this from meandering
streams. Depicted here in a clear cold water setting this
'Monster Brown' is ready to go. Our limited edition print
is both hand signed and numbered. Image size is 9" high by
16" wide. $75.00
usually what is on the end of your line, with many of them
being a 'monster'. Nutrient rich spring water grows our
native browns to over 9 pounds, this from meandering
streams. Depicted here in a clear cold water setting this
'Monster Brown' is ready to go. Our limited edition print
is both hand signed and numbered. Image size is 9" high by
16" wide. $75.00
| Click Any Picture To Enlarge |
'From The Shadows' - Lurching out from a favorite hiding
place this brown trout is hungry and ready to strike. One of the
hardest places to fish for browns and most productive in our small
streams, this is exactly where they love to be, hiding out in tree
The limited edition series is sold out, however we are happy to
be able to offer these designer prints at an extraordinary price,
they are not signed or numbered. Image size is 8-1/2" high by 11"
wide.
$35.00
place this brown trout is hungry and ready to strike. One of the
hardest places to fish for browns and most productive in our small
streams, this is exactly where they love to be, hiding out in tree
The limited edition series is sold out, however we are happy to
be able to offer these designer prints at an extraordinary price,
they are not signed or numbered. Image size is 8-1/2" high by 11"
wide.
$35.00
| Click Any Picture To Enlarge |
Alan & Rosemary Bennett
We at Rivergate Gardens are very excited to be able to offer the artwork of Alan and Rosemary Bennett. The
Bennetts have both been producing their award winning natural sculptures since graduating with a Masters in Fine
Arts from Ohio State University. Busy most of the year attending juried art shows around the United States,
they usually create enough pieces just for their shows, however by special arrangement they have been gracious
enough to allow us some of their work to offer here to you. Each piece is sculpted by hand and finished in an array
of Western and Eastern glazes that has taken them years to perfect. The Bennetts are active divers and derive
their art work from their love of nature. Each piece is a unique one-of-a-kind. There are no two alike. The pieces
we show here are all we have. Enjoy, they are beautiful!
Bennetts have both been producing their award winning natural sculptures since graduating with a Masters in Fine
Arts from Ohio State University. Busy most of the year attending juried art shows around the United States,
they usually create enough pieces just for their shows, however by special arrangement they have been gracious
enough to allow us some of their work to offer here to you. Each piece is sculpted by hand and finished in an array
of Western and Eastern glazes that has taken them years to perfect. The Bennetts are active divers and derive
their art work from their love of nature. Each piece is a unique one-of-a-kind. There are no two alike. The pieces
we show here are all we have. Enjoy, they are beautiful!
'Bubble Eye' (left) - Using
ancient Japanese formulas for
Raku glazes, the Bennetts have
brought out wonderful colors with
intricate and elegant 'crackles' in
the finished glaze. The bubble
eye is 6-1/4 inches long. $45.00
'Oranda' (right) - Beautiful detail
in the Raku glaze finish. 6 inches.
$45.00
ancient Japanese formulas for
Raku glazes, the Bennetts have
brought out wonderful colors with
intricate and elegant 'crackles' in
the finished glaze. The bubble
eye is 6-1/4 inches long. $45.00
'Oranda' (right) - Beautiful detail
in the Raku glaze finish. 6 inches.
$45.00
Bubble Eye
Oranda
Black Moor
'Black Moor' (left) - A unique
'smoked' Raku technique was used
sculpture. 5-1/4 inches. $45.00
'Calico' (right) - Raku finish with
delicate coloring and calico mottling
make this an exceptional sculpture.
5-1/2 inches. $45.00
'smoked' Raku technique was used
sculpture. 5-1/4 inches. $45.00
'Calico' (right) - Raku finish with
delicate coloring and calico mottling
make this an exceptional sculpture.
5-1/2 inches. $45.00
Calico
Midnight Calico
'Midnight Calico' (left) - Very
sensitive brush strokes and intricate
mottling designs add to the charm of
this fellow. Raku finish highlighted
glazes. 5-3/4 inches. $45.00
'Red Goldfish' (right) - The
hand-painted brush work adds to
the charm of this swimmer. 5-1/4
inches. $45.00
sensitive brush strokes and intricate
mottling designs add to the charm of
this fellow. Raku finish highlighted
glazes. 5-3/4 inches. $45.00
'Red Goldfish' (right) - The
hand-painted brush work adds to
the charm of this swimmer. 5-1/4
inches. $45.00
Red Goldfish
Hand Carved Talismans
| Our hand-carved spirit of nature talismans are beautiful to behold and an enduring focal point in any room. Carved from ancient fence posts, they possess an inner light and warmth from the heart of the wood. No two ancient fence posts are the same, therefore each piece is unique. The facial designs come in two characters: Old Man Mountain and Odin, the Norse God of Wind. |
'Old Man Mountain' - Meticulous carving and
talismans. He can welcome visitors into your home
from your entrance way or watch over the room in
which you place him. The character of the facial
wood is totally unique.
'Odin' - Wonderful detail has been worked into the
curling and flowing of Odin's hair and beard. You can
almost see the wind blowing through his likeness.
Ancient Norse tradition has Odin creating every
breath of wind we feel on Earth...don't rile the wind
god! Each carving is true to character, while each
piece of wood is unique. The carvings range from 9
to 14 inches. Please click picture to enlarge.
$39.00 each On Sale Now $35.00
talismans. He can welcome visitors into your home
from your entrance way or watch over the room in
which you place him. The character of the facial
wood is totally unique.
'Odin' - Wonderful detail has been worked into the
curling and flowing of Odin's hair and beard. You can
almost see the wind blowing through his likeness.
Ancient Norse tradition has Odin creating every
breath of wind we feel on Earth...don't rile the wind
god! Each carving is true to character, while each
piece of wood is unique. The carvings range from 9
to 14 inches. Please click picture to enlarge.
$39.00 each On Sale Now $35.00
Old Man Mountain
Odin
| Old Man Mountain |
| Odin |
Rivergate Gardens Note Cards
| Set of 4 cards, one each image $10.00 Set of 4 Copyright 2007 on all images Michael Oosten |
Orchid Note Cards - Local photographer Michael Oosten has captured some of our orchids here at
Rivergate Gardens in these stunning images. Each 4 x 6 inch photograph is mounted on a 5 x 7 inch heavy stock card
made from 100% tree free handmade paper. These cards offer a beautiful and unique way to send your messages.
The paper has a good texture and weight with quaint fibers showing off it's handmade construction. Each card
comes with a matching handmade light straw colored envelope. $3.00 Each or $10.00 Set of 4
Rivergate Gardens in these stunning images. Each 4 x 6 inch photograph is mounted on a 5 x 7 inch heavy stock card
made from 100% tree free handmade paper. These cards offer a beautiful and unique way to send your messages.
The paper has a good texture and weight with quaint fibers showing off it's handmade construction. Each card
comes with a matching handmade light straw colored envelope. $3.00 Each or $10.00 Set of 4
Large Koi - Wow! Is all I could say when we
unwrapped this amazingly beautiful piece. An array
of glazing techniques including crystal, opalescence,
and translucence show the remarkable level of
craftsmanship the Bennetts have developed over
their 30 plus years as ceramic artists. The detail of
the carving in each of the fins and head area are
truly inspired. The Koi is 13-1/4 inches in length
and 7-1/2 inches in height. Ready for hanging on a
wall.
$230.00
unwrapped this amazingly beautiful piece. An array
of glazing techniques including crystal, opalescence,
and translucence show the remarkable level of
craftsmanship the Bennetts have developed over
their 30 plus years as ceramic artists. The detail of
the carving in each of the fins and head area are
truly inspired. The Koi is 13-1/4 inches in length
and 7-1/2 inches in height. Ready for hanging on a
wall.
$230.00
Small Koi - Exquisite blending of glazes enhance the beauty
of the remarkable carving that went into the creation of this
Koi. Those of you who are lucky enough to have seen the
Bennetts work at the larger juried art shows around the
country know the attention to detail they invoke when creating
their art. This Koi is 8 inches in length and 5-1/8 inches in
height. A beautiful way to add beauty and charm to a favorite
wall in your house.
$120.00
of the remarkable carving that went into the creation of this
Koi. Those of you who are lucky enough to have seen the
Bennetts work at the larger juried art shows around the
country know the attention to detail they invoke when creating
their art. This Koi is 8 inches in length and 5-1/8 inches in
height. A beautiful way to add beauty and charm to a favorite
wall in your house.
$120.00
Rainbow Trout - A whimsical version of a very
sought after game fish. Produced with an ancient
Raku technique and washed with transparent and
opalescent glazes with delicate coloring coming
through, this Rainbow Trout is ready to grace any
Trout is 9-7/8 inches long and 5-1/2 inches top to
bottom fin. A beautifully captivating one-of-a-kind
work of art. $120.00
sought after game fish. Produced with an ancient
Raku technique and washed with transparent and
opalescent glazes with delicate coloring coming
through, this Rainbow Trout is ready to grace any
Trout is 9-7/8 inches long and 5-1/2 inches top to
bottom fin. A beautifully captivating one-of-a-kind
work of art. $120.00
| Head Detail- Click To Enlarge. |
| Absolutely BEAUTIFUL hung on a wall! |
| School of Bennett Fish 'Swimming' on Our Bathroom Wall. Click to Enlarge |
| Click Any Picture To Enlarge. If You Require More Images Of Any Bennett Fish Use The Contact Page To E-Mail Us And We Will Send You Additional Views. |
Koi Fountain - We are very honored to be able to offer to you this
one-of-a-kind Koi Fountain created by master ceramic artists Rosemary and Alan
Bennett. For over 30 years the Bennetts have been taking their design cues from
their many years of exploring nature and implementing their adventures into their art.
Our Koi Fountain has an array of glazing techniques giving it an amazing beauty and
charm. The Koi is 13" long and 9" across from fin to fin. Click the thumbnails below
for more detail. $165.00
one-of-a-kind Koi Fountain created by master ceramic artists Rosemary and Alan
Bennett. For over 30 years the Bennetts have been taking their design cues from
their many years of exploring nature and implementing their adventures into their art.
Our Koi Fountain has an array of glazing techniques giving it an amazing beauty and
charm. The Koi is 13" long and 9" across from fin to fin. Click the thumbnails below
for more detail. $165.00
'Loon On Pond' - Certainly the most hauntingly beautiful
sound one will ever hear on a tranquil summer evening down by the
lake is the call of the Loon. Once heard it is never forgotten, it
seems to go right to a primordial memory bank and register with
ancient thoughts. The positioning of the pickerel grass in front
and the Aspen leaves behind the Loon give the work a distinctive
Chong's meticulous etching. Image size 4-1/2 x 6 oval. Standard
mat only. $39.00 Print with Standard Oval Mat
sound one will ever hear on a tranquil summer evening down by the
lake is the call of the Loon. Once heard it is never forgotten, it
seems to go right to a primordial memory bank and register with
ancient thoughts. The positioning of the pickerel grass in front
and the Aspen leaves behind the Loon give the work a distinctive
Chong's meticulous etching. Image size 4-1/2 x 6 oval. Standard
mat only. $39.00 Print with Standard Oval Mat
'Barn Owl' - Once a common bird in North America, but now quite
scarce due to loss of habitat. The Barn Owl hunts rodents by night
and prefers to spend it's days in old barns or abandoned buildings,
hence it's name. Easily recognized by it's heart shaped face, small
dark eyes and long legs. The Lim's have captured this beautiful bird
of prey in exacting detail. The 3-D etching shows of especially well
in the fine lines of the owls feathers. The image size is 4-1/2 x 6
inches. Standard mat only. $39.00 Print with Standard Mat
scarce due to loss of habitat. The Barn Owl hunts rodents by night
and prefers to spend it's days in old barns or abandoned buildings,
hence it's name. Easily recognized by it's heart shaped face, small
dark eyes and long legs. The Lim's have captured this beautiful bird
of prey in exacting detail. The 3-D etching shows of especially well
in the fine lines of the owls feathers. The image size is 4-1/2 x 6
inches. Standard mat only. $39.00 Print with Standard Mat
Only 203 Prints Left In The Series
Hatian Sculptures
Flock of Birds - Rivergate Gardens is very pleased to be able to offer
you the finest in hand tooled Haitian art. Each piece is hand cut and tooled
from recycled steel drums. The detailing is amazing, look closely and know
that each mark is a single blow from mallet and chisel! The comapnay we get
our pieces from has been bringing Haitian art to the United States for over
30 years. This Haitian art can been seen at the Museums of Modern art in
Paris and New York. The Flock of Birds sculpture can be hung indoors or
outdoors, where they will eventually turn a beautiful patina. This piece
measures approximately 15" in diameter. $30.00
you the finest in hand tooled Haitian art. Each piece is hand cut and tooled
from recycled steel drums. The detailing is amazing, look closely and know
that each mark is a single blow from mallet and chisel! The comapnay we get
our pieces from has been bringing Haitian art to the United States for over
30 years. This Haitian art can been seen at the Museums of Modern art in
Paris and New York. The Flock of Birds sculpture can be hung indoors or
outdoors, where they will eventually turn a beautiful patina. This piece
measures approximately 15" in diameter. $30.00
Peace Tree - Absolutely beautiful hung on the wall
indoors or out. Completely handmade from recycled steel
drums in Haiti. Peace Tree has a wonderfully natural feel
with it's stylized tree and finely detailed 3-dimensional bird.
support Haitian artists. Peace Tree measures
approximately 11-1/2" in diameter. $25.00
indoors or out. Completely handmade from recycled steel
drums in Haiti. Peace Tree has a wonderfully natural feel
with it's stylized tree and finely detailed 3-dimensional bird.
support Haitian artists. Peace Tree measures
approximately 11-1/2" in diameter. $25.00
Sun, Moon & Stars - My favorite Haitian sculpture. I like the way
the stars are cutout in the moon, it gives the piece an added dimension.
Completely hand cut and tooled, these Haitian art pieces are to be
enjoyed for their intricate detailing and whimsical depiction of the
universe. Brother sun and sister moon dancing with the stars. Display
$25.00
the stars are cutout in the moon, it gives the piece an added dimension.
Completely hand cut and tooled, these Haitian art pieces are to be
enjoyed for their intricate detailing and whimsical depiction of the
universe. Brother sun and sister moon dancing with the stars. Display
$25.00
Heavenly Sun & Moon - In the 1950's a talented Haitian
blacksmith, George Liataud, began creating steel drum
sculptures. Many talented artist have followed in his footsteps
creating these amazing pieces by hand cutting each design with a
mallet and chisel. This sculptural style is so impressive that
examples of it hang in the Mueseums of Modern Art in Paris
and New York. Heavenly Sun & Moon is our largest piece at
24". It represents the cosmos as it appears everyday, the sun
and moon together with the stars, as they are always, even when
we can't see them. Just as in life, we are all together, even if we
can't see it. Indoor or outdoor use. Each piece is handmade,
so they vary slightly. 24" in diameter. $75.00
blacksmith, George Liataud, began creating steel drum
sculptures. Many talented artist have followed in his footsteps
creating these amazing pieces by hand cutting each design with a
mallet and chisel. This sculptural style is so impressive that
examples of it hang in the Mueseums of Modern Art in Paris
and New York. Heavenly Sun & Moon is our largest piece at
24". It represents the cosmos as it appears everyday, the sun
and moon together with the stars, as they are always, even when
we can't see them. Just as in life, we are all together, even if we
can't see it. Indoor or outdoor use. Each piece is handmade,
so they vary slightly. 24" in diameter. $75.00
| Order On Line Or Call Toll Free 877-417-7405 |
$3.00 Each or $10.00 Set of 4
#1 'Howard's Dream'
#2 'Pink Cymbidium'
#3 'Shadows'
#4 'Phrag'
Set of Four
#1 'Howard's Dream'
#3 'Shadows'
#4 'Phrag'
#2 'Pink Cymbidium'
Rivergate Gardens is honored to be able to offer you the art work of master
engraver Chong Lim and his wife, master paper maker and print maker Judi Lim.
Shortly after graduating from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Chong developed his unique technique for print making. He makes his own soft
metal plates, then with his self designed hand made chisels and engraving tools, he
carves, in reverse, the image that he has drawn. He then makes a positive
fiberglass mold for each component in the design. One element of the design,
for example, just the koi in the print to the left, would be run through their 1929
customized press. The paper is run through the press as many times as it takes
to develop the right embossing showing the great raised relief detail of the
carving. When each element has been embossed they then color each element
individually, one at a time, koi, lilypad, lily flower, using hand made pigments Chong
and Judi developed. Once one of the elements has been colored it is run
through a heated plate on the press to adhere the pigments one at a time to the
embossed print. After the coloring of each pigment is complete, they hand paint
the remaining colors. Each print is individually made, one at a time. As each work
of art is a one-of-a-kind no two of the Lim's artwork are the same.
engraver Chong Lim and his wife, master paper maker and print maker Judi Lim.
Shortly after graduating from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Chong developed his unique technique for print making. He makes his own soft
metal plates, then with his self designed hand made chisels and engraving tools, he
carves, in reverse, the image that he has drawn. He then makes a positive
fiberglass mold for each component in the design. One element of the design,
for example, just the koi in the print to the left, would be run through their 1929
customized press. The paper is run through the press as many times as it takes
to develop the right embossing showing the great raised relief detail of the
carving. When each element has been embossed they then color each element
individually, one at a time, koi, lilypad, lily flower, using hand made pigments Chong
and Judi developed. Once one of the elements has been colored it is run
through a heated plate on the press to adhere the pigments one at a time to the
embossed print. After the coloring of each pigment is complete, they hand paint
the remaining colors. Each print is individually made, one at a time. As each work
of art is a one-of-a-kind no two of the Lim's artwork are the same.
| Carrying on the enduring tradition of steel drum sculptures first started in the 1950's, and now proudly displayed in the Museums of Modern Art in Paris and New York, the pieces we offer here allow you to share the intrinsic primitive life vibration each work of art radiates. |