A walk through the garden with Catherine Bagnell Styles

 Today from 5-7pm we are hosting the opening for Catherine Bagnell Styles' new show In My Garden.

Everyone is welcome! 

"My garden is messy and cottage-like. As in the garden itself, I’m not interested in perfection in my paintings. I want them to feel alive and a little wild—not carefully posed as if for a photoshoot, but caught in the midst of growing, blooming, and changing. My mother taught me how to garden, and her presence runs throughout this show. These paintings are portraits of plants, but they are also portraits of place, memory, and connection. They celebrate the beauty of what is grown, shared, and passed on—from one season to the next, and from one generation to another."  

- Catherine Bagnell Styles

 

Our lovely sign (drawn by Kassandra) advertising Catherine's show on this gorgeous sunny day

 Scroll below to enjoy some of these gorgeous new works from Catherine.

Catherine Bagnell Styles, Mom's Favourite, Acrylic on Canvas, 12"x12"

 

Catherine Bagnell Styles, Unfurled, 8"x8",Acrylic on Board

 

Several of Catherine's pieces next to the lurking sunbeam. 
On the plinth: Glass flowers by Rachelle Paul and hand carved birds by Basil Doucette 

Catherine Bagnell Styles, Cortland, 8"x8", Acrylic on Board

An angled shot of two of Catherine's works. Just look at the textures!

Catherine Bagnell Styles, Coneflowers & Daisies, 16"x20", Acrylic on Board

Catherine Bagnell Styles, Lavender, 12"x12", Acrylic on Board 

Follow this link HERE to see Catherine Bagnell Styles' full show In My Garden

Want to see what else we have available by Catherine? 
Follow think link HERE to see her more works from her! 

 

Spring has SPRUNG and new art is HUNG!

 

Happy gallery in the sunshine!

Spring feels like it's officially here (knock on wood!) with these last couple days of warm weather!

The bees are buzzing and the pollen is flying! Have you seen all those little fluffs in the air? I know we've been feeling them 😪

Along with the fresh blooms outside we have FRESH ART in the gallery! Today we hosted Matthew Mongraw's first solo show, "Welcome, Matt"! 

Matthew Mongraw posed in front of some of his paintings at the opening.

 

A collection of prints from Matthew next to his 8"x10" framed acrylic on canvas paper "Hydrangeas" 
Florals on Sticks by Brian Taylor 

Matthew's works are perfect for this time of year, with their soft pastel colour palette and dreamy brush strokes! 

Matthew Mongraw, Shubie Canal, Acrylic on Heavy Weight Paper, 8"x10", Framed

 

 We're absolutely adore the way the gallery feels with Matthew's work all together, the gentle colours feel like pure joy when the sunshine from our windows hit them! 

 

Several of Matthew's pieces in the sunlight
(Bottom left framed piece has sold)

Angled shot of Matthew's largest piece from this series, 
Ephemeral And Fleeting, Acrylic on Canvas, 36"x48"

 Matthew's show will be up from now until June 10th! Visit us at the gallery online or in person to see his full show!

 

Matthew and fellow artist Emma Fisher discussing all things ART at the opening 

Matt Mongraw, Grassy Brook, Acrylic on Canvas, 18"x24" 

Our "Guest Book" for Matt's opening

Follow this link HERE to see Matthew's album of new works, and this link HERE to see all other works we have available from Matthew!

PSST...!  Don't forget, we're going to be at the POPCAN on the Halifax Waterfront next week from  Wednesday the 27th until June 1st! 

We have a special collection of small art and amazing locally made souvenirs to share with you there, so don't forget to POP by and say HI!

 

 

Let there be SUN!

Was it just us or did April feel very looonng and very grey this year...?

Thank goodness May is here and so is the SUN!  

We're pumped to feel those warm sunbeams, swap out our winter clothes for spring ones and start thinking about all the awesome warm weather activities ahead! 

 To celebrate this lovely hot day check out these happy, bright and all around SWEET works of local art available at the gallery!

 

Deb Bromley, Beach Party, Acrylic on Canvas, 20"x20"

Lizz Miles, Lawrencetown Beach, 8" x 10", Gouache on Watercolour paper

Gordon MacDonald, Study #4, 5"x8.5", Oil on Panel

Emma Fisher, Road Trip, Oil on Canvas, 16"x16"

Mary Anne Donovan, Edges of Gaff, Handwoven Natural Fibers, 26"x12"

 

Alexander Koltakov, Golden Surf, Acrylic and Gold Leaf on Canvas, 24"x36"

Joanne Fouchard, Pastel Spring, Needle Felted, 10"x10"

Amy Ordoveza, Orange Zinnia, Oil on Board, 6" Round

Sabine Kearns, My Heart is Yours, Acrylic on Canvas, 16" x 16"

Want to keep enjoying local art? Follow this link HERE to see all the works we have available! 

Earth Day

Today is EARTH DAY!

We are so lucky to be living on this great big planet with all it's beautiful & INSPIRING plants, animals and landscapes!

Check out some Earth inspired art from our local artists below!

Psssst... and don't forget we're offering TAX FREE on art valued $175+ until the end of April!

(Some exceptions apply, contact the gallery for more details)

Love the ocean and everything in it?
Share that deep love with these awesome artists and their water inspired works!

Lio Lo, Aqua Hypnotic #10, Acrylic on Canvas, 30"x40"

Sabine Kearns, Shoreline Meanderings, Acrylic on Canvas, 48"x24"

Erin Hollingshead, Scallop Shell, Oil on Canvas, 12"x12"

Danny Abriel, The Graceful Hour,  30"x40", Acrylic on Canvas

Annie Murray, A Study of Scales, Oil on Canvas, 18"x14"

Go for a walk and get lost in the woods with these artists and their fond takes on foliage!

Inae Kim, Year of the Sunflower, 15" x 30", Acrylic on Gallery Canvas

Willow Glufka, Canopy Clouds, Acrylic on Panel, 18"x24"

Jack Ross, Forest Stage, Acrylic on Wood Panel, 18"x24"

Elizabeth Whelan, Treasures Underfoot, Oil on Board, 4"x5"

Matthew Mongraw, Sunlit Resplendence, Acrylic on Canvas, 24"x36"

Celebrate the great big skies with these artists and their cloudscapes!

Gordon MacDonald, Brookfield, Oil on Panel, 12"x22"

Alicia Braganza, Soft Focus, Acrylic on Board 24"x30"

Oksana Alekseeva, Cloudy Afternoon, Acrylic on Canvas, 4"x5"

RJ Ogemah, Mill Cove in November, Oil on Board, 15" x 30"

Belle DeMont, Now is the Time of Monsters, Oil on Canvas, 30"x40"

Don't Forget to Unplug ☺ There is a whole world waiting to be explored!

Now that you have seen all these nature inspired works... GET OUTSIDE and enjoy the real thing!

Happy Earth Day

SPRING SAVINGS!

Spring is the perfect time to freshen up your space, and there is no better way to do that than finding your new favourite piece of art!

Original artwork priced $175 or higher is TAX FREE now until the end of April!
Select works reduced even further!

 Visit us online or in person to shop our available artwork from local and Canadian artists! 
(current showcase exempt from sales & other exceptions apply, contact the gallery for more information)

 Scroll below to see some of the available TAX FREE artworks!

(👇👇 Keep scrolling for even MORE SALES at the bottom! 👇👇)

Pat Shattuck, Time Out on Spring Garden, Original Watercolour, 20"x27"
$725 TAX FREE

Paulette Melanson, Facing the Future,36" x 24", Acrylic on Canvas
$1000 TAX FREE 

Christopher Hall, Clemency, 30" x 15", Acrylic on Canvas
$1125 TAX FREE

  

Kayte McLaughlin, Sharon Needs Her Garden, Acrylic on Canvas, 30"x24"
$1080 TAX FREE 

Lizz Miles, Lawrencetown Beach,8" x 10", Gouache on Watercolour paper 
$600 TAX FREE

These works are 20% OFF until the end of April
These artworks below have been hanging out at the gallery far too long! 
We'd rather see them in our lovely spaces! 

Catherine Bagnell Styles, Apple Blossoms & Crock, Oil on Board, 12"x12" 
WAS: $625 NOW: $500

Danny Abriel, Peggys Bounty, 36"x48", Acrylic on Canvas 
WAS: $2400 NOW: $1920

Annie Murray, Awaiting, 36" x 48", Oil on Canvas
WAS: $3500 NOW: $2800

Nick Brunt, To and From, 24"x36", Acrylic on Board
WAS: $1850 NOW: $1480

RJ Ogemah, Mackerel, Fox Point, 16" x 20", oil on board
WAS: $950 NOW: $760

Andrew MacDonald, House +Truck, Acrylic on board, 18" x 24"
WAS: $825 NOW: $660

Follow this link HERE to explore all the artwork we have available, and find your next favourite piece!