Valentine's Day is Coming: Give the Gift of ART

With our Pre-Shrunk 2017  show in full swing with over 300 works of art to choose from..it's easy to find the perfect art for all occasions. Art lasts forever!  Make sure to drop in and see the show in person if you can, as seeing art in person is the best way to experience it.

We've highlighted a few works that are currently available, that we feel would make wonderful Valentine's gifts. Remember each work is just $175 and measures 4" x 5".

This year give the gift of flowers that have staying power, like this beautiful PINK TULIP by Brigid McWhirther

Perhaps you adore carnations too! This dramatic almost vintage styled painting by Briana Corr-Scott is stunning!

A shimmer of gold and silver make these Thistles by Denise Mahoney a real treasure to give or receive

Of course, no romantic occasion would be complete without some beautiful skies. Red skies delight with Gordon MacDonald

SING IT OUT LOUD!  Tell someone you care for them with this happy work by Danny Bilsborough, with the hope for Spring and Happiness!

So remember to visit soon as each day new little works of art find homes! We can hardly wait to share this show with you!

Pre-Shrunk is NOW ONLINE! See all the Art!!

See all the art  for PRE-SHRUNK 2017   

ONLINE NOW HERE!

You'll be able to visit our website at www.argylefineart.com this evening and find all the images there as well!  Please share this show with friends and visit in person if you are able! It's such a wonderful show and such a different experience in person.  

ALL works are 4" x 5" and $175.  The show continues until February 11th, and of course we're happy to hear from you via phone at 902-425-9456 or email us with your selections or questions at gallery@argylefa.com 

 

Pre-Shrunk Sneak Peek: Prince, David, Alan, Carrie and Gene!

WOW! Ok...so we're taking a break from hanging 304 paintings to share a few more Pre-Shrunk works with all of you!  Tomorrow night  PRE-SHRUNK opens with doors opening at 7pm! Hope you can swing by then or Saturday to experience the show fully! It's so amazing!!!!

Pre-Shrunk Sneak Peek #7-#11 :  Mindy Harris showed love and appreciation for just a few of the wonderful artists that we lost in 2016. I think they'd all love to know that they are part of the show and are loved by so many. All of these works are acrylic on canvas.

Pre-Shrunk Sneak Peek: #5 and #6- Bats and Bugs

The countdown is on now! With just a few days now until PRE-SHRUNK opens on Friday, January 20th! We're uploading a few photos per day as sneak peeks into just some of the works you can expect to see. There will be just over 300 works included in the show.

Pre-Shrunk SNEAK PEEK #5:  Don't look now, but is that a BAT!!??  Oh, why yes it is! We met Abigail Lower at last year's Pre-Shrunk- just another reason why we love this exhibition so much. Meeting new creatives!  Since then we've gone on to host a solo show of her charcoal works during NOCTURNE and this season she and Melissa Townsend will be working on a two-person show.

Pre-Shrunk SNEAK PEEK #6:  BUGS! Beautiful bugs of all shapes and colours is the subject for new-to-us artist Kevin Loftus paintings.  His series of works almost look as if they are 3-d or textile based. These bugs are all dressed up for the party already, in shimmering colours. We can't wait for everyone to explore some of these new artists to the show first hand. See you soon! Just two more sleeps now!

PRE-SHRUNK 2017- Sneak Peek #3 & #4- Kelly Mitchelmoore and Kim Floyd

Our annual PRE-SHRUNK 2017 show is almost upon us! The show opens on Friday, January 20th, with doors opening at 7pm. We'll also be uploading a few photos per day as sneak peeks into just some of the works you can expect to see. There will be just over 300 works included in the show.

Pre-Shrunk SNEAK PEEK #3:  Kelly Mitchelmoore has done it again! She has created a series of bold works such as these poppies , that she paints with small brushes and utensils to create fine lines and layers. It's rare for many of the artists in the Pre-Shrunk show to paint this small scaled works, especially Kelly who usually works on a much larger scale.

Pre-Shrunk SNEAK PEEK #4: And now for something completely different....TIC TACS by Kim Floyd! Kim's most recent show PANTRY launched in November and was greeted with popular appeal! Kim has continued with her pop-art inspired paintings with a focus on candy in candy-toned colours too! Make sure to watch for 5 of her brilliant little works that almost glow with pigment.

PRE-SHRUNK 2017 Sneak Peek #1 & #2: Sarah Christie and Katharine Burns

It's that time of the year again already!  Our annual PRE-SHRUNK 2017 show is almost upon us! The show opens on Friday, January 20th, with doors opening at 7pm. Until then we'll be working hard to present this wonderful show to all of you. We'll also be uploading a few photos per day as sneak peeks into just some of the works you can expect to see. There will be just over 300 works included in the show.

SNEAK PEEK #1:  Here's our first sneak peek....it's a original watercolour by Sarah Christie who has shown with us from time to time. Sarah is best known to many for her beautiful illustrations using ink and watercolours to create works that are bright, cheerful and filled with life. This fox is almost leaping off the page!

SNEAK PEEK #2: Katharine Burns is a very popular artist in our city at the moment. She has been a crowd favourite at recent ART BATTLE events and we hosted her first solo show in Spring 2016 which was practically sold out. Katharine has continued to explore her love of the ocean and waves with her recent works submitted for Pre-Shrunk 2017!  This work is painted with oil on oil paper, mounted on board.

HIGH NOON at NOON: David LeRue

Welcome to our HIGH NOON AT NOON special of the day. HIGH NOON is a time sensitive "sale" on  selected works that the gallery and artist that created them feel is some of their best works...but haven't found a home yet. We'd like to introduce you to these works and hope that some of them find a home with you. We feature ONE  piece of art at HIGH NOON that will be priced at a special price but for just 24 hours! 
 

Today's HIGH NOON featured work is by artist David LeRue. This work is called "Sky Dome",Oil on Canvas, 16" x 20"  David is living in Montreal at the moment, working on his MFA. We look forward to what he creates next. This work if from a series of stadium paintings that David continues to explore.

Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $285 and it's regular price is $425

HIGH NOON AT NOON: Anne Renee-Dumont

Welcome to our HIGH NOON AT NOON special of the day. HIGH NOON is a time sensitive "sale" on  selected works that the gallery and artist that created them feel is some of their best works...but haven't found a home yet. We'd like to introduce you to these works and hope that some of them find a home with you. We feature ONE  piece of art at HIGH NOON that will be priced at a special price but for just 24 hours! 
 

Today's HIGH NOON featured work is by artist Anne Renee Dumont. This work is called "Dog Cop", 24" x 30", Acrylic on Canvas. If you need an amazing work of art that also makes you smile, this could be the work for you! Bonus- it's a fairly good size for the price and a wonderful time to invest in an emerging artist.

Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $250 and it's regular price is $375

HIGH NOON at NOON: Mary Garoutte

Welcome to our HIGH NOON AT NOON special of the day. HIGH NOON is a time sensitive "sale" on  selected works that the gallery and artist that created them feel is some of their best works...but haven't found a home yet. We'd like to introduce you to these works and hope that some of them find a home with you. We feature ONE  piece of art at HIGH NOON that will be priced at a special price but for just 24 hours! 
 

Today's HIGH NOON featured work is by artist Mary Garoutte. This work is called "Pink Clouds, Kaye St." by Mary Garoutte , 20"x 16" captures how it feels to walk around the Hydrostone area of Halifax with the warm window glow from the homes lining the streets against an equally warm glow of our amazing winter skies. 

Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $750 and it's regular price is $950

HIGH NOON AT NOON: Nick Brunt

Welcome to our HIGH NOON AT NOON special of the day. HIGH NOON is a time sensitive "sale" on  selected works that the gallery and artist that created them feel is some of their best works...but haven't found a home yet. We'd like to introduce you to these works and hope that some of them find a home with you. We feature ONE  piece of art at HIGH NOON that will be priced at a special price but for just 24 hours!

Today's HIGH NOON featured work is by artist Nick Brunt, whom many people know for his slightly quirky dark sense of humour and  his stylized illustrated paintings. Nick worked on an exciting project in the fall with us and the Downtown Halifax Business Commission, called "Rainworks for Regan"where he created and installed uplifting messages throughout the city sidewalks that are were only visible when it rained. He most recently created the cover for THE COAST publication to start off the New Year and was featured as recently as yesterday on local and national news for an app he worked on to develop called "Put Your Phone Down"

This work is called "Having a Bad Day", 30" x 40", Acrylic on Canvas. This goes out to everyone that is finding the transition back to work a bit tricky. :-)  

 Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $475 and it's regular price is $875.

HIGH NOON AT NOON: Katharine Burns

Welcome to our HIGH NOON AT NOON special of the day. HIGH NOON is a time sensitive "sale" on  selected works that the gallery and artist that created them feel is some of their best works...but haven't found a home yet. We'd like to introduce you to these works and hope that some of them find a home with you. We feature ONE  piece of art at HIGH NOON that will be priced at a special price but for just 24 hours!

Today's HIGH NOON featured work is by artist Katharine Burns, who has become a force to be reckoned with in the past year. Her dedication and continued maturity in painting has really impressed us and our clients, with a sold out show last Spring. We're excited to announce Katharine is working on a series of works for 2017, expected to launch late May. 

This work is called "Porteur", 14" x 16", Oil on canvas. This is an important work in the evolution of Katharine's work and was also made into a very limited edition print for our Creative Edition Art Subscription  service a few years ago. Katharine no longer is painting this subject matter, but this body of work illustrated to us the great potential for this exciting emerging artist. Not to mention, this would be a great addition to anyone who loves bicycles.

 Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $395 and it's regular price is $550.

HIGH NOON at NOON: Jen DesRoche

Welcome to our HIGH NOON AT NOON special of the day. HIGH NOON is a time sensitive "sale" on  selected works that the gallery and artist that created them feel is some of their best works...but haven't found a home yet. We'd like to introduce you to these works and hope that some of them find a home with you. We feature ONE  piece of art at HIGH NOON that will be priced at a special price but for just 24 hours!

Today's first HIGH NOON featured work is by artist Jen DesRoche. We met Jen last year with her quirky and creative watercolours.

This work is called "The Breakfast Club '85", 11.5"x35", watercolour on paper (framed).  Essentially there are  6 amazing original watercolours for the price of one here!  Based on the popular movie The Breakfast Club but the characters imagined as cats!  It's really the cats meow indeed! 

 Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $350 and it's regular price is $550

HIGH NOON at NOON: Shelley Mitchell

Welcome to our HIGH NOON AT NOON special of the day. HIGH NOON is a time sensitive "sale" on  selected works that the gallery and artist that created them feel is some of their best works...but haven't found a home yet. We'd like to introduce you to these works and hope that some of them find a home with you. We feature ONE  piece of art at HIGH NOON that will be priced at a special price but for just 24 hours!

Today's first HIGH NOON featured work is by well-known and collected artist Shelley Mitchell. Most people know Shelley for her beautiful boats and reflective water paintings while others recognize her urban and cityscapes. In fact, we're excited to announce you'll soon see her artwork at the library too! Shelley is working on a very special project with the Halifax Regional Library.Stay tuned for more on that soon!

This work is called "Halifax Harbour" Oil on Canvas,  30" x 36" (framed) and was a favourite work for the artist to paint! Shelley grew up in Dartmouth and even as a child she enjoyed looking out into the harbour with all it's mystery and glowing lights. This is a very special and unique work to Shelley that she hopes will  be enjoyed by others that share her love of being on the water and looking out into the night sky. A truly one-of-a- kind work! This work is much more saturated in person. Come in for a closer look soon!

 SOLD!  Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $2500 and it's regular price is $3200

HIGH NOON AT NOON: Jan Davison

Welcome to our HIGH NOON AT NOON special of the day. HIGH NOON is a time sensitive "sale" on  selected works that the gallery and artist that created them feel is some of their best works...but haven't found a home yet. We'd like to introduce you to these works and hope that some of them find a home with you. We feature ONE  piece of art at HIGH NOON that will be priced at a special price but for just 24 hours!

Today's first HIGH NOON featured work is by artist Jan Davison. Jan loves her city of Halifax and encourages and reminds each of us to explore it and support local business as much as we can.

This work is called "Uncommon Grounds" Acrylic on Board, 24x30"and is a nice sunny-day-painting reminder of the better weather days ahead, walking around the Public Gardens, heading into Uncommon Grounds for a treat. You can almost feel the warmth and smell the flowers, can't you?

 Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $785 and it's regular price is $1050

HIGH NOON at NOON: B&B- Featuring Bee Stanton and Briana Corr-Scott

Good Winter Afternoon everyone!As promised, here are TWO HIGH NOON AT NOON features today, as we missed yesterdays.Enjoy!

In case you don't know what HIGH NOON AT NOON IS: HIGH NOON is a time sensitive "sale" on  selected works that the gallery and artist that created them feel is some of their best works...but haven't found a home yet. We'd like to introduce you to these works and hope that some of them find a home with you. We feature ONE  piece of art at HIGH NOON that will be priced at a special price but for just 24 hours!

Today's first HIGH NOON featured work is by artist Bee Stanton. Bee is becoming very well known for her style of illustration and typography.  You may have seen her work outside of a traditional gallery setting, as some of her clients have been Estee Lauder (Origins Natural Skincare) Teen Vogue and East Coast Lifestyle.

This work is called "Nor Easter" by Bee Stanton, Ink on Paper  8" x 10" (Framed) and we thought perfect for the weather we're experiencing today here in Nova Scotia. 

 Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $165 and it's regular price is $250

 Today's second HIGH NOON featured work is by artist Briana Corr Scott. Briana is now more known for her still-life paintings of late, but when she first started with us in 2013, she was experimenting with a variety of subjects and abstract works including this little beauty. We can hardly wait to share some exciting news about Briana and her upcoming shows with us in 2017!  
This work is called "Grass at Rainbow Haven", Oil on Canvas, 8" x 8" (Framed in beautiful hand-made maple frame by Briana's husband which could also be removed)

 SOLD  Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $225 and it's regular price is $325

HIGH NOON AT NOON: SOON!

Hi everyone!  We were on a roll there and then got sidetracked today with our HIGH NOON AT NOON postings, so stay tuned and tomorrow there will be TWO works to choose from instead of one.

We've also just made a slight change for our WINTER HOURS....we will now be opening at Noon til 5:30pm Tuesday through Friday, Saturday 10am-5:30pm and as before CLOSED or by appointment on Sundays and Mondays.

Stay Warm and Tune into tomorrow for more great art!

PS- This lovely little fox by Melissa Townsend called "Love" is still available!  Isn't he adorable??

HIGH NOON AT NOON: Andy MacDonald

Happy New Year everyone!  Once again, we are beginning our inventory which also means we are finding some wonderful works that are still looking for homes that we feel are wonderful!  Our annual HIGH NOON AT NOON begins today and continues until January 15th, 2017. HIGH NOON is a time sensitive "sale" on  selected works that the gallery and artist that created them feel is some of their best works...but haven't found a home yet. We'd like to introduce you to these works and hope that some of them find a home with you. We feature ONE  piece of art at HIGH NOON that will be priced at a special price but for just 24 hours! 
 

Today's HIGH NOON featured work is by Cape Breton born artist Andy MacDonald. Glace Bay to be exact! Andy studied out west, in particular printmaking which is somewhat evident when you look at how he approaches his current medium of painting. Lots of mark making and experimenting with texture. 
 
This work is called "Victoria Road", Acrylic and resin on board, 11" x 14" painted in 2013.
This piece is difficult to photograph without a lot of glare in order to see the image, but a lot is also lost from it's beauty if we just show it to you without the effect the resin. So here's two images. 

BUY A HOUSE TODAY...a very artful house!

Victoria Road, image adjusted so not to see shine (ie the photographers reflection :-) 

 

A truer image of the painting, but with a bit of our reflections. But the colours are more true here and this image also shows it's depth. Such a beauty! Just think you can tell your friends you bought VICTORIA ROAD, and you wouldn't be lying. :-) 

Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $375 and it's regular price is $195

HAPPY NEW YEAR with HIGH NOON AT NOON: Gordon MacDonald

Happy New Year everyone!  Once again, we are beginning our inventory which also means we are finding some wonderful works that are still looking for homes that we feel are wonderful!  Our annual HIGH NOON AT NOON begins today and continues until January 15th, 2017. HIGH NOON is a time sensitive "sale" on  selected works that the gallery and artist that created them feel is some of their best works...but haven't found a home yet. We'd like to introduce you to these works and hope that some of them find a home with you. We feature ONE  piece of art at HIGH NOON that will be priced at a special price but for just 24 hours!

Today's HIGH NOON featured work is by well-known and loved artist, Gordon MacDonald. Best known to Nova Scotia collectors as the "sky guy". In fact many people, after seeing his works, refer to beautiful skies they see in nature as  "Gordon MacDonald" skies. 

This work is called "Over the Pass", Oil on Linen and measures 16" x 18" painted in 2014.
As all paintings by Gordon, this work is better appreciated in person. We often say that when you purchase a Gordon MacDonald work it's almost as if you are buying at least three paintings in one, as the pieces change throughout the day under different lighting conditions.

SOLD Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $850 and it's regular price is $1300.