Vintage jewelry designer and artist coming to Lincoln
Newport News-Times
Oregon artist and vintage jewelry designer, Vonda Martin, will bring her line of original vintage art jewelry to Sweet Bee Antiques on Saturday as a special guest to celebrate Antique Week in Lincoln City. A special reception for the artist will be held between noon and 5 p.m. Saturday, with light refreshments served.
Martin is well known for her large and vibrant abstract expressionist paintings and mixed – media sculptures. An artist/designer for more than 20 years, her work has been seen at The Art Gym at Marylhurst College, First Thursday Shows in the Pearl District in Portland and in the homes of discriminating clientele.
Her wide range of striking jewelry has been sold in upscale stores and establishments such as Nordstrom, Tutto Mio, Blazers on Broadway, Contemporary Crafts Gallery and Gango Gallery.
“I know that you will love this unique and original jewelry. Each piece is one-of-a-kind,” Sweet Bee owner Deborah Hertz says. “This is a great opportunity to meet this exciting artist and purchase an original piece of vintage artwork jewelry just in time to give to that special person for Valentine’s Day. This guest highlights what we love, bringing artists and artisans in for special events like Antiques Week. They are interesting and it is exciting what they bring to my shop.”
Hertz, who relocated to the Oregon coast eight years ago, says Sweet Bee is more than an antique shop. Although she had many years working with such retail giants as Nordstrom and Coach, she loves the relaxed atmosphere she has created in her own establishment.
Located at 6334 SE Hwy 101 in the Street Car Village just south of Lincoln City, Sweet Bee Antiques is a favorite destination of tourists and residents alike. It is known not only for a funky, eclectic décor and a range of items new and old but for a range of prices as well.
“There is a special emphasis on finding the unusual, and vintage linens and quilts new and old,” Hertz added.
Work began in 2005 to expand the shop and is currently in process. It should be finished this year, which will double the prior space from around 750 square feet to almost 1,500 square feet. When completed, this additional room will not only increase the capacity to carry much more inventory but will allow Sweet Bee Antiques to showcase artists with larger works for special events.
