These Bookmarks just got PERSONAL!

Many visitors to our gallery have enjoyed the art of Jodie Hansen! Her art usually makes us laugh or groan- depending on how you feel about puns as she illustrates many of our popular cards at the gallery. Often they revolve around famous characters from past and recent popular culture, like this beauty shown below just in time for Valentine's Day from the Golden Girls:

Or this card celebrating the latest Netflix show of Stranger Things....also perfect for Valentine's day.

But what we're REALLY EXCITED ABOUT NOW is.....she's making personalized custom illustrated bookmarks!  We received ours as a special gift just before Christmas from Jodie. Look...here's Caitlin and Adriana as bookmarks....! They are amazing!!!

So we asked Jodie what she thought about the idea of illustrating some for our customers and she said YES!!  So we are just beginning to tell people about this unique gift idea and there is a limit to the amount she can draw so get in touch soon!

MAKING IT PERSONAL one bookmark at a time!

 Jodie will draw you or your subject (friend, spouse, kids etc) for just $45 (as shown in samples) and then you'll have an original artwork by Jodie in the form of the most unique bookmark ever!  Pair that up with a book for a gift to a special someone, and you're be golden!

Here's the info sheet Jodie gave us to share with you about how to begin your order below but to ORDER YOURS today, simply drop by the gallery in person or go over to our page on our blog   called "Be My Bookmark" to fill out a form and find out details on additional pricing options and more!  You can also simply CLICK HERE

This ART is making us Hungry: Pre-Shrunk Foodies!

We are so in love with our latest 449 miniature artworks in the Pre-Shrunk show! It's always interesting when themes emerge amoung the pieces. This year a number of popular themes arose but one that is constant is FOOD....because well, it's food and people seem to like food.

These two works below by new-to-us artist Youjin Chung are even more delicious looking in person. Now you can have your cake and eat it too; provided you buy the painting and some cake.

 
Of course, if you're more into baking than just eating the baked goods, these butter paintings by Kim Floyd will make your mouth water too, with their vibrant colours and popular Maritime labels. There are eight butters to choose from in the show, but we love these Scotsburn butters. Which would you prefer- Regular or Extra Salt? Mmmmmmmmmm....everything is better with butter.

Of course, one can't just exist on cakes and butter alone, so artist George Spencer reminded us to add a bit of fruit and vegies to the diet with his luminous paintings. We especially love his citrus fruit still-life paintings.

Are you hungry for some art now? Make sure to visit soon and see the entire show online HERE

Plant Life at Pre-Shrunk

While there still may be traces of snow on the ground and a chill in the air, we're turning green! Like chlorophyll green, as in all the wonderful plant pieces in this year's Pre-Shrunk show!

This is just one from a fantastic series of cacti by Jenny Johnson, all of which have just fabulous names based on the shapes...

Jenny Johnson, Anne Shirley, Oil on Board

This piece by Elyse Moir is your two toned indoor garden dreams come true...

Elyse Moir, Botanic Gardens, Acrylic on Board

 The colours in Victoria Brumwell's foliage echo warmer temperatures...

Victoria Brumwell, Tiny Jungle, Oil on Board

Maria Kuttner's pieces make us long for Nova Scotia wildflower gardens...

Maria Kuttner, Coneflowers, Alcohol Ink on Mylar Mounted

Or how about these beauties by Tracey Dutt you can take in...

Tracey Dutt, Just What You Needed, Acrylic on Canvas

We hope these merry blossoms brighten your day! Come see more pieces in person or online HERE.

Escape Winter with Pre-Shrunk

Today we'd like to help you forget about the cold with some of our per-shrunk pieces that beckon warmer days. Also if you look outside today the sun makes it *look* warm, just don't head outside...

Starting off with this beautiful sunset by Kris Webster over the Halifax waterfront...

Kris Webster, Sunrise, Halifax Harbour Series, Acrylic on Wood

Or how about some warm weather activity, like in this humourous play on the Group of 7 by Ross Reynolds...

Ross Reynolds, Hey Tom! (Group of 7 Update), Oil on Masonite,

Get lost in the tide with this amazing airbrushed piece by Andrew Burgess...

Andrew Burgess, Glory Day, Airbrushed Waterbased Paint on Metal Mounted on Board

Go for a swim with Deb Bromley in one of her wonderful colourful beach scapes...

Deb Bromley, Beachlife #5, Acrylic on Board

Lose yourself in the depth of warm water inspired pieces by Kimberley Eddy...

Kimberley Eddy, Into the Abyss 1, Mixed Media on Board

We have SO MANY other warm weathered pieces to give you comfort that warmer days are just around the corner... Pop in to see the show today or view it online HERE.

PRE-SHRUNK NOW LIVE!!

The 2018 Pre-Shrunk show opened last night, and hooo baby what night it was! Thank you so much to our community for coming out and supporting artists! And thank you to all the participating artists for their hard work! This year we have over 400 works by over 120 artists at every stage of their art career! We couldn't do this show without all of you, so THANK YOU!!!

Just a small sampling of the work in this year's show before it opened.

Wall to wall art lovers at the show!

The view from the outside...

You can find the show online HERE, but be sure to check it out in person because it's really truly amazing.

All our love and gratitude,

Caitlin and Adriana

Pre-Shrunk 2018 Previews Begin!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year….PRE-SHRUNK time when all the art on our walls measure just 4” x 5” and are priced at just $175. It’s a beloved show for all our participants, visitors and the curators of the show, as there is such variety and inclusiveness displayed everywhere you look.  Our youngest artist is just 8 years old! Each work is priced at $175 and there are hundreds to choose from! All mediums are displayed too, so expect to see paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, drawing and more! The Opening Reception is Friday, January 19^th, 7pm-9pm but the show continues until February 10^th. This is Argyle Fine Art's 12th year of hosting this show and every year it gets better and bigger. This year we will have 400 works and maybe a few more too.

Here's a few sneak peeks of the works we have received. Each day we will share a few new works here as well as on our various social media sites. Check out our Facebook Page, Twitter and Instagram for more images. 

Andrew Burgess

 

Caitlin McGuire

Kathy Richards

We will also be partnering with TIDEHOUSE brewing for an artfully delicious beer made just for the gallery, launching that night too! "Argyle Fine Ale". Drop by for a limited time supply and sip! 

 

HIGH NOON AT NOON: Better Late Than Never!

Well folks, we tried so hard to keep our promise of uploading the last few HIGH NOON at NOON features at NOON on time this week,but the days flew away for that we are sorry for leaving some of you high and dry. So we'll post a few more features here today and tomorrow. We definitely feel the need to clone ourselves this week- too much to do and not enough time!

Today's delicious offering has been prompted by  our constant craving for baked goods today. This painting is by George Spencer of the ever popular VACHON FLAKIE, and was part of our Canadiana Show way back in 2014. Surprisingly, it's still here and waiting for just the right person. Calorie free! Perfect for your new year diets! George is a self-taught oil painter who usually paints more traditional still life subject matter, but we love it when he mixes it up a bit. This work is called Vachon Flakie , Oil on Board , measures
11" x 14" and ready to hang as is.

UNTIL TOMORROW at NOON...this work is $325 but it's regular price is $500

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! 

Each January we do an inventory which also means we are finding some works that are still looking for homes that we feel are wonderful!  Our annual HIGH NOON AT NOON begins today and continues until January 13th, 2018.  

HIGH NOON at NOON: David LeRue

Welcome to our HIGH NOON at NOON art features. Today we are featuring two works by David LeRue (as we were off sick yesterday). The below paintings are both up for  HIGH NOON today. These paintings were painted a few years ago, when the Halifax Convention Centre was just breaking ground. We thought it fitting to share these with everyone now, as this Friday will be the grand opening of this building downtown.

Each work is painted with oil on wide sided canvas ready for hanging,  measuring 24" x 18".

Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, each of these works are just $295, but their regular price are $475 each. 

The Wild Nova Scotia Building Crane

Where the Village People Once Stayed

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! 

Each January we do an inventory which also means we are finding some works that are still looking for homes that we feel are wonderful!  Our annual HIGH NOON AT NOON begins today and continues until January 13th, 2018.  

HIGH NOON at NOON: Vaughn Gray

Welcome our HIGH NOON at NOON art features. We decided to feature 6 of them today! The below paintings are all being offered up as a HIGH NOON today by self taught artist Vaughn Gray. Vaughn recently began painting again,( we are delighted!)  and welcomes these older works to find homes. Out with the old and in the new! However these works are all so wonderful, we hope they can find homes with some of you and can renew your space with their simple beauty.

Each work is painted with acrylic on masonite, measuring 8" x 10", ready to be framed in a standard frame of your choosing.

Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, each of these works are just $125, but their regular price are $375 each. 

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! 

Each January we do an inventory which also means we are finding some works that are still looking for homes that we feel are wonderful!  Our annual HIGH NOON AT NOON begins today and continues until January 13th, 2018.  

HIGH NOON at NOON: Briana Corr-Scott

It's a cold winter's day, but the day is always made better when we set our sights on the artworks by Briana Corr-Scott. Today we're continuing our HIGH NOON AT NOON event with a featured work by her from a few years ago now. Although her work has changed since this time, it's exciting to see where she's been and where she is going with her works . We are looking forward to a new body of work by her this Spring.

This work is called "Zinnia Study" , Oil on Board, 12" x 12". Even more beautiful in person- there are so many layers and textures! It's ready to hang as it is, or you could frame it as well. This bloom can last the whole winter through and beyond.

Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $385 and it's regular price is $500

 

 

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! 

Each January we do an inventory which also means we are finding some works that are still looking for homes that we feel are wonderful!  Our annual HIGH NOON AT NOON begins today and continues until January 13th, 2018.  

HIGH NOON AT NOON: Kat Serediuk

Welcome to day FOUR of HIGH NOON AT NOON! If you have missed our past HIGH NOON offers, look at our last entries and the works may still be available! We are extending the time on these, due to storm outages for many.  ENJOY!

Today's HIGH NOON at NOON is an acrylic painting by Kat Serediuk, a young artist we met years ago. This is an older work, but such a beautiful one that reminds that even though Winter has just begun, Spring will come again. 

 

Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $195 and it's regular price is $425

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! 

Each January we do an inventory which also means we are finding some works that are still looking for homes that we feel are wonderful!  Our annual HIGH NOON AT NOON begins today and continues until January 13th, 2018.  

HIGH NOON at NOON: Gregg Tracey

 Well the weather may be a tad frightful today, but at least the art is hopeful. Butterflies symbolize so much positivity.  Today's HIGH NOON AT NOON is by Gregg Tracey. This work is called "Monarch", Acrylic and mixed media on canvas and measures 6" x 6". Ready to hang!

Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $125 and it's regular price is $225

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! 

Each January we do an inventory which also means we are finding some works that are still looking for homes that we feel are wonderful!  Our annual HIGH NOON AT NOON begins today and continues until January 13th, 2018.  

HIGH NOON AT NOON: Mary Garoutte loves the North End

HIGH NOON CONTINUES!

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! 

 Each January we do an inventory which also means we are finding some works that are still looking for homes that we feel are wonderful!  Our annual HIGH NOON AT NOON begins today and continues until January 13th, 2018.   

Today's HIGH NOON AT NOON is by Mary Garoutte. This work is called "Yellow House", Oil on Board and measures 12" x 16" It's  from her series of cityscapes painted in 2012 and is a staff favourite!  It's a great representation of Halifax's North End, with the ever present beacons in the distance- the "cloud factory" as some call it; the Nova Scotia Power stacks. 

Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $525 and it's regular price is $700

 

 

Happy 2018- HIGH NOON AT NOON BEGINS: Gordon MacDonald

Well it's cold outside, so we are sharing special artworks that you can enjoy from the cozy comfort of your  home or office at special prices each afternoon at NOON, for our annual HIGH NOON AT NOON event. Each January we do an inventory which also means we are finding some works that are still looking for homes that we feel are wonderful!  Our annual HIGH NOON AT NOON begins today and continues until January 13th, 2018.   

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 AT NOON is by Gordon MacDonald who is known for painting skies and atmosphere like no other. He doesn't necessarily paint a specific place all the time, but rather focuses on sharing his experience of a space to create a feeling or an emotion associated with them. His works are highly meditative and to many also give us a sense of home, no matter where we roam. 

This work is called "Hard Rain", Oil on Panel and measures 10"x12". This painting is especially beautiful in person , and it really captures what it looks and feels like to see rain off in the distance while the blue sky is still above. As all paintings by Gordon, this work is better appreciated in person.

Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $550 and it's regular price is $800