What is HIGH NOON? HIGH NOON is a time sensitive "sale" on selected works that the gallery. We'd like to introduce you to these works and hope that some of them find a home with you. This year we are featuring works each day at HIGH NOON that will be priced at a special price but for just 24 hours!
Today's HIGH NOON feature is an older work by Gordon MacDonald, who currently has his latest works on display at the gallery and online HERE
This work is called "Eastern Shore Beach", 8" x 10", oil on linen mounted on cradleboard (ready for hanging) and was painted 2013. The colours are soft and dreamy, and he has really captured a moment along the shoreline, like only Gordon can.
SOLD Until tomorrow at HIGH NOON, this work sells for $385 and it's regular price is $600
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Paint with all the colours of the wind...
Oh gosh, Nova Scotia is just bursting with talent. Today we have the pleasure of introducing you to another new (to us) artist, Danny Abriel. Some of you may remember his paintings from this year's Pre-Shrunk show. Some of you may not because they all sold out.
Danny was born in Halifax and grew up in the Musquodoboit Valley. He atteneded NSCAD University and NSCC where he studied photography.
He is inspired by the connection of the gentle beauty and drama of trees and their surroundings.
Danny was born in Halifax and grew up in the Musquodoboit Valley. He atteneded NSCAD University and NSCC where he studied photography.
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| Artist Danny Abriel with his paintings in the gallery. |
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| Three Mile Lake Lucent, 24"x36", Acrylic on Canvas |
Danny's paintings are informed by the native scenery he was raised in -
reflective waters, wind-swept trees, contoured landscapes and seasonal
colour.
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| Light and Limb, 16"x20", Acrylic on Canvas |
He is inspired by the connection of the gentle beauty and drama of trees and their surroundings.
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| Tree at Dusk, 24"x36", Acrylic on Canvas |
Here are a few words from the artist himself on his painting "Miller Lake State of Mind":
"I love wind-swept trees. For me, they are a metaphor - an
illustration, of ourselves. The tree sprouts. The seed informs how it
will grow. Then outside forces act upon it. It is buffeted by the wind
and elements. They conspire, in a way, to thwart the tree. Yet, it
adapts - it bends, it pushes, it twists and refuses to relent."
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| Three Mile Lake State of Mind, 18"x36", Acrylic on Canvas |
"The
tree is strengthened by the struggle and forms something quite
dignified and beautiful. Several trees may grow together in similar
conditions and locale to mature entirely unique to one another. It's
about character. I resonate with that. I feel connected to it. I look at
a beautifully twisted tree in all it's individual shape and colour with
a sense of appreciation. I celebrate it's story. I'm happy it's made it
this far..."
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| Peggy's Light, 15"x30", Acrylic on Canvas |
Come in to see these colourful paintings in person to really feel the spirit of the Canadian coastline.
Our Canada Day Weekend Hours are:
Friday, July 1st - 10am-2pm
Saturday, July 2nd - 10am-5:3pm
Sunday, July 3rd - Closed
Saturday, June 25, 2016
The Facet-nating World of Julian Covey Ceramics
Today we'd like to introduce you to ceramic artist Julian Covey. Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, and having grown up in Montreal, Julian returned to the East Coast to study at NSCAD University, where he fell in love with clay. His ceramic vessels encompass both traditional and contemporary elements of functional pottery.
You may remember Julian's work from when we had Miyako Ballesteros from the Ikebana Shop create her floral displays using his vessels.
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| Ceramics by Julian Covey, Wallpaper by Briana Corr-Scott, Ikebana by Miyako Ballesteros |
Currently we have a range of Julian's faceted porcelain functional wear including mugs and crystalline canisters with lids.
His colours are spectacular, the view from above one of his crystalline canisters shows off Julian's care and consideration when glazing the facets of his work. For Julian the process of making the works is intuitive, and he uses "the creative process as a tool to delve into the subconscious. Ideas around perception and balance drive the artworks, as does the materiality of the clay itself."
They also pair very nicely with the paintings by Katharine Burns and Gordon MacDonald we currently have on display.
We would have liked to introduce you to Julian's works sooner, but the last time he made a delivery the works left the gallery almost as soon as they arrived!
Pop in soon to enjoy them in person! Cheers from the gallery!
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Welcome our NEW STAFF!
We have some NEW STAFF members here at Argyle Fine Art, and they
won't mind us saying, they're a bunch of real wild animals! We'd like to
introduce you to some of them...
First, our super lax security Ward the Wolf and Ferdinand the Fox will greet you at the door.
Next up you'll meet Neville the Owl, he may appear to be grumpy but really he enjoys greeting everyone and ensuring they sign the guestbook on the way out!
As you know we shuffle around the work in the gallery on a weekly basis. Thanks to Samuel the Lemur and Chubby the Chipmunk we have two sets of extra hands (extra paws?) to assist us with hanging work! Both of these little fellas are great climbers and did a wonderful job hanging this painting by artist Gordon MacDonald!
We also have a new addition to the customer service team, with Priscilla the Skunk answering the phones! They don't get any friendlier than Priscilla, who would be happy to assist you with all of your art inquiries!
We've got Florence the Cow managing our books, you couldn't ask for a better accountant than ol' Flo. Just don't interrupt her in the middle of doing "paperwork"...
And thank heavens for Karl the Kiwi! We're both terrible with plants so he's been giving us a hand ensuring they not only stay alive but thrive in the gallery!
Ekaterina the Cat says she's keeping an eye on the delicate ceramics in the window, but we all know she's really just lounging in the sun. Can't say we blame her, come afternoon the sunshine in the window is divine. Especially if you're prone to sleeping eighteen hours a day.
And we are so grateful to our new packing and shipping team - William the Donkey, Mac the Musox, Gary the Gnu and Ben the Brown Bear. We send work out across the country and beyond every week so the more hands on deck the better!
We hope you've enjoyed getting to know our new staff members! Pop in to say "hi" to them and the rest of the amazing felted animals by artist Dorothyanne Brown! Each has so much personality you won't be able to resist them!
Happy weekend!
First, our super lax security Ward the Wolf and Ferdinand the Fox will greet you at the door.
Next up you'll meet Neville the Owl, he may appear to be grumpy but really he enjoys greeting everyone and ensuring they sign the guestbook on the way out!
As you know we shuffle around the work in the gallery on a weekly basis. Thanks to Samuel the Lemur and Chubby the Chipmunk we have two sets of extra hands (extra paws?) to assist us with hanging work! Both of these little fellas are great climbers and did a wonderful job hanging this painting by artist Gordon MacDonald!
We also have a new addition to the customer service team, with Priscilla the Skunk answering the phones! They don't get any friendlier than Priscilla, who would be happy to assist you with all of your art inquiries!
We've got Florence the Cow managing our books, you couldn't ask for a better accountant than ol' Flo. Just don't interrupt her in the middle of doing "paperwork"...
And thank heavens for Karl the Kiwi! We're both terrible with plants so he's been giving us a hand ensuring they not only stay alive but thrive in the gallery!
Ekaterina the Cat says she's keeping an eye on the delicate ceramics in the window, but we all know she's really just lounging in the sun. Can't say we blame her, come afternoon the sunshine in the window is divine. Especially if you're prone to sleeping eighteen hours a day.
And we are so grateful to our new packing and shipping team - William the Donkey, Mac the Musox, Gary the Gnu and Ben the Brown Bear. We send work out across the country and beyond every week so the more hands on deck the better!
We hope you've enjoyed getting to know our new staff members! Pop in to say "hi" to them and the rest of the amazing felted animals by artist Dorothyanne Brown! Each has so much personality you won't be able to resist them!
Happy weekend!
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Let's Hear It For the DADS!!
Father's Day is about a week away - June 19th for those of
you who might need a little reminder - so it's time to celebrate Dad!
If you haven't had a chance to pick something up for Dad yet, don't
panic, we have you covered!
Let's get started with a few cards from our Father's Day selection...
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| Allison Taylor |
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| The Regional Assembly of Text |
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| Jodie Hansen |
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| Laura Roy |
Once you've picked out the perfect card we'd be happy to help you pick out a gift!
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| Money Clip by Elle Paisley Designs |
Or for the fancy Father in your life, how about a set of Lego cufflinks?
Or how about a BRAND NEW BOAT? Whoa whoa who, you might be saying, a new boat might be a bit extravagant... How about a new boat made from a SHOE? That's right, a shoe!
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| Shoe Boat by Kim Danio |
Or maybe a kayak or canoe is more Dad's speed?
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| Shoe Kayaks, Canoe and Car by Kim Danio |
Or maybe Dad's more of a land lover - how about as some bikes so he and mom can go on some off-road adventures?
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| Shoe Car and Bikes by Kim Danio |
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Sea Level: New Works by Katharine Burns
We'd love to invite you to tomorrow night's opening of SEA LEVEL - Friday June 10th, 7-9PM - a show of new works by artist Katharine Burns that explore and celebrate what it means to live by the ocean. Born in Halifax, Katharine studied at NSCAD University, graduating in 2009 with her BFA.
The subject of Katherine's work has varied but she has a style that is distinctly
her own. Inspired by her surroundings she approaches her work
in a painterly, yet sophisticated manner. Her work can be found in various private
collections across Canada.
Katharine talks about her work in her own words:
Having lived in Nova Scotia most of my
life, the ocean has always been a source of inspiration and is deeply personal
to me. In creating these works I intend
to not simply capture an image with paint; rather, through colour, texture and
composition to communicate a sense of a moment in time, an experience, a
memory. I have not painted an object in
a landscape; instead, I seek to create a sense of space in a landscape by
playing with the almost spiritual relationship between sea and sky, to calm
those powerful natural forces into a feeling.
Katharine
truly captures the ebb and flow of the sea. SEA LEVEL evokes
those powerful feelings of being by the ocean that you can appreciate
whether you're a local, or just visiting Nova Scotia and our coastlines.
The show is hung and ready for you to feast your eyes upon it! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening to celebrate Katharine and her beautiful work! Here are a couple of sneak peaks to tide you over until then...
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| Glisten, 18"x23.5", Oil on Canvas |
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| Ridges, 16"x16", Oil on Board |
Friday, June 3, 2016
Crustacean Invasion
The crustaceans are coming! The crustaceans are coming!
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| Loafer Lobsters by Kim Danio |
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| Lobster Loafers by Kim Danio |
We've been over taken by artist Kim Danio's amazing reclaimed shoe crustaceans. Danio is such a clever and considered artist, there isn't anything she can't create out of a previously loved shoe, but these loafer lobsters truly are something else!
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| Loafer Lobsters by Kim Danio |
Lobsters aren't getting all the crustacean love today though, these two adorable hermit crabs have also scuttled into the gallery.
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| Reclaimed Shoe Hermit Crabs by Kim Danio |
These guys are so cute they definitely need some names. Any suggestions?
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| Reclaimed Shoe Hermit Crabs by Kim Danio |
Lastly we can't forget about our most invasive crustacean pal of all, the green crab! While he may not be native to Nova Scotia, he's really enjoying the Maritimes. So much so that in addition to Danio's reclaimed shoe crab, artist Angela Doak has created prints and even an orginial miniature green crab collage.
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| Reclaimed Shoe Green Crab by Kim Danio, with framed original collage and crab print by Angela Doak |
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| Green Crab Original Collage, Angela Doak Paper, 4"x5" |
Thanks for stopping by, softshell and hardshell pals alike!
Friday, May 27, 2016
Kitty Camping with Michelle St Onge
It may be apparent to some that we at the gallery are fans of our feline
friends. It turns out many of our artists are as well, including Michelle St Onge. You probably know Michelle from
her awesome graphic prints of Halifax scenes or colourful animals, but
with this project she took a little more of a 3D approach... We'll let
her tell you about it in her own words:
Kim Danio's reclaimed shoe kitties are also really loving their "glamping" adventure in the gallery.
"Cat obsessed… check
Textile designer… check
Handy with tools… check
Bored on a Friday night… check
I
recently got back from a trip to Paris and while visiting my incredibly
chic friend Alexia I spotted a cool tent from The Conran Shop for her
three year old in her living room. Her son loved spending time in it.
Hiding out or chilling’ out."
"Fast forward to a cold night back in Halifax. I had about three meters of my new Cat Eyes
print on crisp white cotton sitting on my work table doing nothing. And
I realized I knew someone else that loved hiding out and chilling’ out;
my cat Birdie."
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| Birdie St Onge |
"Birdie is definitely ‘a caver’
meaning she likes to be under things and in small spaces. With nothing
better to do I drew up a pattern for a tiny tent, cut, sewed, ironed,
sawed, drilled and sanded. And voila! The Cat tent. You can keep it
indoors for a place for your cat to chill or send it outside in the
summer to give your cat a place to escape the sun on your patio or
lawn."
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| Birdie St Onge |
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| Kim Danio Reclaimed Shoe Kitties & Michelle St Onge Cat Tent |
Pop in today to see more cat related works by Michelle, like these GLOW-IN-THE-DARK Geo kitties...
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| Michelle St Onge, Geo Cat Birdie, 8"x10", Glow-in-the-Dark Screenprint |
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| Michelle St Onge, Geo Cat Fleux, 8"x10", Glow-in-the-Dark Screenprint |
...and more from our other feline loving artists! Happy Friday!
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