Beat The Heat, and Enjoy Some "Cool" New Art!

It's been a busy week at the gallery, and we hope you're all enjoying the summer heat!  We've had some amazing new artworks pass through our doors, and we wanted to share some of them with you! 

First up, we have some incredible new paintings by Alexander Koltakov. You can almost hear the waves crashing in this "Seascape" beach painting. If you need a break from the sun, you can also enjoy this shady retreat on a lovely street in Bedford.

Alexander Koltakov, When the Sky Looks at the Ocean, 22" x 28" acrylic on canvas

 

Alexander Koltakov, Shady St., Bedford, NS, 14" x 14", acrylic on canvas

To see more of Alexander Koltakov's work follow the link HERE 

Craig Gunn has been painting up a storm this summer, but you wouldn't know it by the peaceful feeling these incredible landscapes evoke.  Featured here are the Sailboats that decorate the Chester basin, as well as the gorgeous Nova Scotia wilderness near Polly's Cove.

Craig Gunn, Chester Sailboats From The Beach, oil on board, 11" x 14"

Craig Gunn, Near Polly's Cove, oil on board, 9" x 12"

To see more paintings by Craig Gunn, follow the link HERE

Basil Doucette is a local folk artist, and a regular contributor to the gallery. You may remember Basil's colorful hand carved birds peaking out of every nook and cranny of the gallery, lesser known are these delightful butterfly magnets!

Basil Doucette, Folk Art Butterflies (Sold Separately)

To see more of Basil's Folk Art Sculptures, click HERE

Our Inae Kim exhibition which opened just over a week ago was a resounding success!  Many of the paintings have already found "new homes", but we still have a few amazing works available.  Anyone from Halifax is sure to recognize these iconic images of the Falkland St. area;

Inae Kim, The Corner of Cogswell and Maynard St. 30" x 24", acrylic on canvas

Inae Kim, Falkland St., 30" x 24", acrylic on canvas

To see more of Inae's paintings, follow the link HERE

This panoramic view of the Dartmouth waterfront by Jack Ross is the perfect addition to any home or office.  At 12" x 48", it's Ideal for that narrow space that needs a bit of extra length.    

Jack Ross, View of Downtown Dartmouth From Halifax, acrylic on canvas, 12" x 48"

You can also view more of Jack's work HERE

If you haven't been in to see Jessica MacDonald's "Dwellings" series, there's still time to check it out! These mini ceramic works make great gifts, and need to be experienced in person.  Each piece is unique and produced with an incredible attention to detail.    

Jessica MacDonald, #"s 14 (Left), 19 (Center), 15 (Right)

See the complete collection online HERE

As you can see, there's always something new to discover. Be sure to include a gallery visit as part of your downtown experience this summer!    

Featured artworks are available for purchase, for details contact the gallery at
(902) 425-9456 or via email at gallery@argylefa.com