Come on a Virtual Hike with us!

 Happy Saturday! The sunny Spring weather has us daydreaming of going on a hike through the Nova Scotia wilderness! Luckily enough, Mark Brennan recently brought several all new artworks into the gallery. These paintings and watercolour pieces transport you right into the heart of the wild and beautiful nature around us!

Mark Brennan, Blue Light of Morning, Keji, Oil on Panel, 11"x14", $700

One very special thing about Mark's artworks is that sometimes he includes the coordinates of the locations he paints! This is very exciting, as folks can visit these places in real life! However, it may not be so simple to drop everything and go on a hike, so we decided to put together a virtual hike. Below you can find a couple of Mark's works along with the coordinate location!

Mark Brennan, Louse Harbour Canso Coastal Barens, Oil on Canvas, 20"x24", $1600 

Mark Brennan, Early Summer Morning, Archibald Lake, Near the St. Mary's River, Nova Scotia, Oil on Panel, 9"x12"

It is unbelievable how much diversity there is in the land and waters of Nova Scotia! Below you can find the magical watercolours that Mark recently brought in. It feels as if you are right there along with him! 

Mark Brennan, The Tangled Shore of the Liscomb, NS, Watercolour, 6.5"x9.5", $400

Mark Brennan, First Day In, Tobeatic Sporting Lake Stream, Watercolour, 9.5"x6.25", $400

Mark Brennan, Cold Winter Day, Bull Beach Spry Bay NS, Watercolour, 5.25"x8.25", $360

Mark Brennan, October West Village Seal Island, Watercolour, 5.25"x8.25", $360

Mark Brennan, Caribou Wetland Fundy National Park, NB, Watercolour, 9.5"x6.3", $400

Mark Brennan, Low Tide Taylor Head, Watercolour, 6.5"x9.5", $400

Thank you for hiking with us!

Well...that was FUN! STARRY NIGHT GALLERY HOP!

Last night many of the Halifax galleries stayed open until 9pm and encouraged folks to come out to visit us all on a self-guided tour of art and fun happenings! We were delighted to see some new faces and lots of smiles at the second STARRY NIGHT ART HOP!

At Argyle Fine Art, we highlighted the latest show by Jack Ross, still here until May 6th as well as many other new works by gallery artists. 

We invited artists Kerry Hodgson, Craig Gunn and Chantel Elysia to an art challenge!  We provided the canvas, paint and supplies and asked them to paint LIVE during the evening, but 30 minutes into their painting process we asked them to pick two kitchen utensils from a box and use them to paint with! 

The results were amazing and so fun to watch! Creativity really blossoms when you change the way you work, ever so slightly and work with what you have.Who would have thought a pizza cutter could make for such a great art tool?

Kerry Hodgson with her whisk & pastry cutter!

Craig Gunn ready to make a masterpiece...using a strainer & a martini strainer?

Chantel Elysia was inspired by the name of the art tour, and made a painting as an homage to starry starry night by Vincent....here she is just getting started with the pizza cutter and beater in hand!

There were many laughs and visitors throughout the evening! THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU!  And if you missed this art hop, watch out the next one...we're all planning another soon!

Half way through the creative process, we asked the artists to switch stations and painting on each other's paintings....eeeck.....that time was tense but interesting to see how each artist made their own marks.

Below are the FINAL PAINTINGS. They are each now for SALE for a donation of $50 each, with the money going to the artist's charity of choice!

Let us know if you'd like to make one of these yours and of course you are more than welcome to offer more per piece as that will benefit the charities more but not required!:-) Every little bit helps those in need! Email or phone us to make a purchase/donation.:-)

Kerry Hodgson, Starry Night Kitchen Utensil Painting Challenge Result, Acrylic on Canvas, 12"x12", $50 or Donation (will be donated to Navigator Street Outreach)

Craig Gunn, Starry Night Kitchen Utensil Painting Challenge Result, Acrylic on Canvas, 12"x12", $50 or Donation (will be donated to Navigator Street Outreach)

Chantel Elysia, Starry Night Kitchen Utensil Painting Challenge Result, Acrylic on Canvas, 12"x12", $50 or Donation (will be donated to SPCA)

Earth Day: The Earth is Laughing in Flowers!

"Earth laughs in flowers."-Ralph Waldo Emerson, Hamatreya

Raquel Roth, Garden Glow, Acrylic on Canvas, 12"x12", $375

The flowers are blooming, the Earth must be laughing! The past week has shown that Spring is truly here in Halifax! It is undeniable the difference the singing birds, buds on the trees, and cycles of new growth make.

Lio Lo, Morning Delight, Acrylic on Canvas, 24"x36", $1600

We have decided to put together a collection of works, new and old, that capture the feelings of flourishing life all around us. There is so much to celebrate about this time of the year. Each of these works is a mini celebration in itself of the possibilities of the Earth in Spring time. Please take a long look, and stretch out your branches! The sun is shining, and the Earth loves when you laugh along with it!

Jack Ross, Late Summer at the Public Gardens, Acrylic on Board, 10"x10", $450

Earth Day is also this Saturday, April 22nd! While every day of the year is one to support and appreciate the Earth, it never hurts to remind ourselves why we do this! These works capture just a few examples of the incredible possibilities of this Earth, and show just a fraction of its beauty! Enjoy :)

Kassandra Lois, Springtime Repurposed Bottlecap Pins, $10

Jennifer Sinclair, Bumblebee, Art Print, 8.5"x11", $15

Mark Brennan, The Tangled Shore of the Liscomb, NS, Watercolour, 6.5"x9.5", $400

Matthew Mongraw, Early Spring, Acrylic on Canvas, 18"x24", $400

Mark Brennan, First Day In, Tobeatic Sporting Lake Stream, Watercolour, 9.5"x6.25", $400

Sabine Kearns, A New Day, Acrylic on Canvas, 24"x24", $575

Mark Brennan, Blue Light of Morning, Keji, Oil on Panel, 11"x14", $700

Gordon MacDonald, Just Before Blomidon, Oil on Copper, 6"x8", $650

Mark Brennan, Field of Goldenrod, Above Hopewell, Oil on Panel, 12"x24", $1200

Lil Crump, Van Gogh Cat with Irises, Art Print, 8.5"x8.5", $30

Mark Brennan, Caribou Wetland Fundy National Park, NB, Watercolour, 9.5"x6.3", $400

Yoko White, Orchid Pendant with Necklace, Embroidery, $95

Mark Brennan, Low Tide Taylor Head, Watercolour, 6.5"x9.5", $400

Miyoshi Kondo, Tea, Gouache on Board, 4"x5", $175

Celeste Friesen, Money Point in Spring, Acrylic on Canvas, 6"x6", $125

Jack Ross, Late Afternoon Light Spring Garden Road, Acrylic on Board, 20"x20", $1500

Catherine Bagnell Styles, Water Lilies, Oil on Wood, 18"x24", $1200

Alicia Braganza, Coastal Blooms, Acrylic on Board, 12"x12", $450

Andrea Crouse, North Park Street Halifax NS, Canvas Tote Bag, $45

Adele Webster, Tofino Early Spring, Acrylic and Mixed Media on Board, 24"x36", $1700

Kaitlin Bauer, Raptor with Flower Crown, Sticker, $6

Donica Larade, Plant Sticker, $6

The Critter Company, Otter with Umbrella, Sticker, $6

The Shape of Love, No Rain, No Flowers, Handmade Necklace, $25

Raquel Roth, Ready to Bloom, Acrylic on Canvas, 12"x12", $375

Happy Spring from Argyle Fine Art! Don't forget to thank the Earth for all of its wonders!

Come Out of the FOG!

 It's finally that time of year again to get outside and start walking around your community. Breathe in the fresh Spring air and enjoy all the beautiful sights of the city of Halifax, both new and old!

Jack Ross, Late Afternoon Light Spring Garden Road, Acrylic on Board, 20"x20", $1500

One artist who has become quite familiar with the city on foot is Jack Ross! We are super excited to announce the opening of the first full solo show of the season - FOG! This show features a collection of 19 all new paintings by Jack that capture magical moments of light and shadow on the city streets!

Jack Ross, Along South & Tobin Street Overhead, Acrylic on Board, 10"x10", $450

Many of these scenes take place on foggy nights! Fog may seem like an odd topic to centre a show on, but it can be quite fascinating when you look a bit closer! In Atlantic Canada we are very used to the fog, but there are some parts of the world where it has never been experienced. Jack has managed to find the beauty and mystery in the fog, and has brought it to new life with this stunning collection of paintings.

Jack Ross, Off-Season Patio Lower Water St, Acrylic on Board, 24"x30", $1800

You may recognize some of the locations in these paintings, and some may be completely new to you! That is the wonder of Jack's painting process, as things in Halifax are always changing, these paintings truly become a unique glimpse into a moment of time in the city.

Jack Ross, Typical Weather Barrington St, Acrylic on Board, 8" Round, $400

So please join us as we journey on through the fog - there is so much to be discovered on every corner!

Jack Ross, Entryway on Barrington St, Acrylic on Board, 10"x10", $450

Jack Ross, Late Summer at the Public Gardens, Acrylic on Board, 10"x10", $450

Jack Ross, Parking Lot Next to the Academy Building, Acrylic on Board, 14" Round, $650

Jack Ross, Rain Outside Province House, Acrylic on Board, 20"x20", $1500

Jack Ross, Group Walking Along Sackville St, Acrylic on Board, 10"x10", $450

Jack Ross, Park by NSCAD, Acrylic on Board, 30"x40", $2400

Come by the gallery before May 6th to see this spectacular show in person! If you can't make it down, you can always see the full show online here: FOG by Jack Ross

Jack Ross, Boats Docked Along the Waterfront, Acrylic on Board, 20"x20", $1500