THIS JUST IN: Stuart Melanson

Amazing. Just amazing.
Stuart was one of our participants in this year's Pre-Shrunk group show, and we now have a small collection of larger works from the artist. Incredibly enough,
Stuart is self taught, and uses acrylics to paint these fine examples of realism.
They'll be in our front window if you happen to be downtown Halifax.. COME SEE!!  

THIS JUST IN:

Have a look at these beauties by Nick Brunt! 

 The Fox 

Mixed Media on Board

16" x 20" 

$375

The Zombie

Mixed Media on Board

18" x 24" 

$400

Andrew MacDonald: Works On Display In Our Front Window

We do not overlook you folks who don't always have the opportunity to take a stroll into the gallery, but do make a point of walking (or driving) by our front windows to sample what's on display. 

At any time of day, be it 9:00 am, 2:00 pm, or 1:00 am, our windows are always 

shining with a selection of our our favorite local artists. 

And you guessed it...We now have Andrew MacDonald on proud display!!

Andrew's repeating boyhood symbols are coated in resin, giving them a super high gloss finish. They're also painted on distressed, re-purposed wooden panels, which adds to their wonderful nostalgic appeal. 

 Pleeease make a point to view these in person, because they're IMPOSSIBLE to photograph.

(sorry Andrew. I tried...) You'll all just have to take a stroll by our front windows and see for yourselves.

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Jennifer Harrison - ON SHOW NOW!

One of our most recent additions to our roster of exhibiting 

artists is the wonderful Jennifer Harrison. Swing by and have a look at 

her first solo show here in the province, titled Canadian Housecapes.

You can see the show in it's entirety here:

(go ahead and click here to see the link)

JENNIFER HARRISON, OPENING RECEPTION THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH 2 - 4PM

Love Birds

Have a look at these hand carved love birds by Basil Doucette!!
Ever since groundhogs day, we've noticed that Basil's birds
have become more chirpy in their behaviour.
Not to mention all the bird pairs that are forming as we speak....
Why not take one (or two) home and allow them beckon the springtime into your homes and hearts? 

A Gathering of Artists

 THANK YOU

To the artists who joined us on Wednesday 

evening, for a brief chat and social on the 

challenges of working on the pre-shrunk 4" x 5" scale.

Look! It's ED BEALS!!

Twas a wonderful evening, and may be the first of other 

such artist events in the future. A special thanks to those who 

drove in from afar - we hope the candy guided you home safely... 

TONIGHT! Meet the Artists of Pre-Shrunk

TONIGHT 

7:00 - 8:30

Join us for a casual meet and greet for artists and art lovers alike. Artists Jenny Johnson, Shelley Mitchell and Ed Beals will speak briefly about the challenges of working on a small scale. 
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE!! 

Coffee and Tea will be served! 

NEW ADDITIONS TO PRE- SHRUNK!

With the addition of 5 miniature paintings by Jennifer Harrison to our Pre-Shrunk show, there is yet another reason for you to take a trip into the gallery this week. Jennifer (who is a newcomer to the province) has quickly captured our attention, with works that are painted with looseness and charm. Make sure you keep watch for information regarding her first solo show in Halifax, on February 18th  here at Argyle Fine Art.

(That's only two Saturday's away folks!!)

Argyle Adoption Agency

All our animals are available for adoption, starting today. They have been fully vetted and have had their needle felting from Angela Penton. Please take the time to consider taking one of these 

loving fur balls home with you *coughjennymark*

Never again will we underestimate the work involved with pet photography!! These critters could barely hold still long enough for us to take their picture...
Next time, we'll try using the video camera ;)        

LOVE IS IN THE AIR...

Something has changed through the gallery over the last week... 

It's seems that our gallery creatures are getting more and more snuggly by the hour, 

and artworks expressing romantic feelings seem to be 

popping up here and there.  

Ed Beals "The Atomic Oracle" Assembled Found Objects

Soraya Etemad, Scrabble Pins

Basil Doucette, Folk Art Birds

Joanna Close, Valentine Postcards

Mary Garoutte, Bottlecap Brooch

(right) Pamela Marie Pierce "Valentine" (left) Ed Beals

 It must be getting close to Valentine's day! 

Lucky for us, there is a lot to choose from at Argyle Fine Art.

Don't forget about the customized valentine art cards by

Lindsay Hicks - where each valentine is painted or drawn based 

on the information you've provided us about your loved one.  

This makes a great personalized valentine that fits perfectly in a 5" x 7" frame.

For more information on gifts for your valentine, or on our custom art card service, 

contact us at 902.425.9456 or gallery@argylefa.com