Round & Round Again

Brigitte St-Arnaud - Rumor

Well, our circular themed group show is coming to an end. We wanted to take this time to thank all of the amazing artists who participated in our

GET-A-ROUND exhibit.

Featuring over 30 works of art and 21 artists, this show was one to behold! Some artists had a challenge embracing the modern style of the circle format, while for others it was their preferred medium for their craft.

Group shows are one of our favourite ways to discover new artist, it also give our regular artists a space to play and experiment.

These are just some of the artworks available to the show.  You can view the entire showcase here

Renee Brazeau - Overlooking CapeSplit

 

This show really embraced diversity in medium, featuring everything from Oil paintings, Acrylic, Gouache and even textile/embroidery!  

Erin Hollingshead - Morning Moon

                     

Paulette Melanson - Underwater Moment

Alyssa Doggett - Almost There

Alyssa Doggett - A Lawrencetown Road

Raquel Roth - Pleasantly Peachy

Jessica Gay - When Spring Rolls Around

Surrounded By Beauty

 Hi,

My name is Nancy Wilson and I love to be in the company of beautiful things. That is why I’m thrilled to be joining the team at Argyle Fine Art. It’s a place where I go to surround myself with art, design, colours and beauty. I have always been drawn to projects that emphasize beauty, whether it is web design, household renovations, interior design, or hanging art for friends and clients. Most recently I have been creating felt art. I have often worked in exchange for art and have been fortunate to work with some talented artists. I have collected some great pieces that have moved with me from place to place. I originally came to Halifax from New Brunswick to attend Saint Mary’s University. I’ve moved around and lived in different parts of Canada, but I always end up back in Halifax. I guess that makes it my home. I will be helping out at special events and openings and taking care of some behind-the-scenes projects as well.  I am looking forward to meeting you and talking about art and beauty with you.
	@busterandcarl

Can You See it Now?...How About Now?

If you happened to stop by our GET-AROUND group show, you might have noticed this particular painting by Kyla Dooley. Does it look familiar to you?

 

Inspired by the standard AutoRefractor test during eye exams, you may recognize this little house or sometimes a hot air balloon at the end of a long stretch of road.

 

Can you see it now?...How about now?

 

Kyla Dooley is a visual artist based in Vancouver & Halifax, working within the realm of expanded media. Her practice spans a plethora of disciplines where the concept informs the choice of media.

Our GET-A-ROUND show is open to view until the end of April. Feel free to pop by anytime to see this eye catching piece by Kyla.

It's Nice to Meet you

My name is Kassandra. I am an artist/illustrator proudly based in Dartmouth, NS.

A bit of history so we can get to know each other. My career began in retail 10 years ago, working in record stores, comic shops and most recently a tattoo parlour. While I enjoy all aspects of retail and business my true passion lies in art and creative forms.

You may know me from my bottle cap pins and funky illustrations seen around the internet. I really enjoy making art from a silly playful perspective and try not to take life too seriously. 

That's why I am so excited to join the team here are Argyle Fine Art! I cant wait to meet so many of the faces that make this gallery a focal point of the community.

Please feel free to drop in and say hi! or message me on Instagram and introduce yourself! @kassandra_lois

"Get A-Round", Round Up...New Works by Local Artists

Our "Get A-Round" exhibition just opened last weekend, and with such an amazing collection of artwork, we wanted to share it with you! The exhibition features 36 new paintings by 21 local artists! We really enjoyed seeing so many friends and supporters at the opening reception, and the show has been very well received...

That being said, there's lots of incredible artwork to discover, and there's still time to drop by the gallery and check it out! You can also view the full exhibition online HERE  

"Get A-Round" Group Exhibition, Installation View 1

One of the great things about group shows is we're often introduced to new artistic talent, like Kyla Dooley, who's work is featured below...  

Kyla Dooley, "Peripheries 1", 32", acrylic on board

Because the exhibition features circular artworks, it allowed other gallery artists to explore a new format, like these round floral paintings by Raquel Roth. You can see other amazing works by this artist HERE

Raquel Roth (Left) "Pleasantly Peachy", (Centre) "Radiant Reds", (Right) "Youthful Yellow",
12", acrylic on board

Renée Brazeau is a first-time contributor to the gallery, and her embroidery and mixed media  works are a sight to behold!

(Left) Renée Brazeau, Shimmering Tides, 6", (Right) "Overlooking Cape Split", 4",
 embroidery floss, semi precious beads on cotton

Renée Brazeau, "Parrsboro Lighthouse", 8" diameter, embroidery floss, semi precious beads on cotton

"Get A-Round" Group Exhibition, Installation View 2

Sarah Sehl is a frequent contributor to previous group shows, as well as this years' "PreShrunk" exhibition...

Sarah Sehl, "Citrine", 8", acrylic on wood

Next up, are these incredible paintings by Amy Ordoveza. Amy was first introduced to us through PreShrunk a few years ago, she's been a permanent fixture of the gallery ever since...you can see more of Amy's work HERE

Amy Ordoveza, (Left) "Snowflake on Blue Ground", 12",
(Right)"Snowflake on Green Ground", 12", oil on board

We're also  thrilled to share this NEW painting by gallery newcomer Annie Murray! Annie just had a sold-out show with us last month, and the demand for her work has been gaining momentum ever since...

Annie Murray, "Parting Favor", 14", oil on board

These Lawrencetown landscapes by Alyssa Doggett, are sure to be a hit! Enjoy a familiar piece of Nova Scotia from the comfort of your own home!

Alyssa Doggett, (Left) "A Lawrence Town Road", 12", (Centre) "Almost There", 10",
(Right) "East Lawrencetown, 12", acrylic on board

Get A-Round Exhibition "Installation View 3"

Peaceful and Serene, enjoy the view with this delightful painting by Lynn Johnson...

Lynn Johnson, Breathing Space, 9", acrylic on board

Mindy Harris delivers an incredible collection of Women Astronauts in this embroidery piece... 

Mindy Harris, Small World, 13", hand embroidered cotton on canvas

We've also got some amazing local cityscapes for you to enjoy by Jack Ross! You can see more of Jack's work HERE

Jack Ross, (Left) Afternoon Light, Granville, 14", (Right) Waterfront Lights, 12", acrylic on board

Our "Get A-Round" exhibition has something for everybody! With Spring in full swing, it's a great time to drop by the gallery for a visit.  There's always something new to discover at Argyle Fine Art...see you soon!

Jessica Gay, "When Spring Rolls Around", 7" diameter, embroidery and watercolour on cotton

"Get A-Round" Group Exhibition, Installation View 4

Featured artworks are available for purchase, for details contact us at

(902) 425-9456, or via email at gallery@argylefa.com

You can also view the "Get A-Round" exhibition on our Flickr page HERE

We're always open online! Visit us at www.argylefineart.com