Here comes the Sun...
Amy Crosby, A Very Halifax Summer, Art Print, 8"x10"
Wednesday, June 21st, is the summer solstice! Let's celebrate this moment with the longest period of daylight together - it is the perfect time to gaze at local art until the Sun sets!
Devon VanKoughnett, Sunset Bowl, Hand Painted / Stoneware / Porcelain, 10" Diameter
The extra hours of Sunlight let us appreciate the handiwork of local artists like Devon VanKoughnett! The above "Sunset Bowl" captures the dance of colours in the sky and sea at this magical time of year, yet is the perfect combination of beautiful and functional for all times of the year!
Sabine Kearns, Where the Waves Kiss the Shore, Acrylic on Canvas, 40"x20"
Speaking of sky and sea, some of you may be heading to the beach to soak in the solstice, but this is not an option for everyone...Thankfully this is where local art comes in to let us be in two places at once! Enjoy the above painting by Sabine Kearns, "Where the Waves Kiss the Shore", a wonderful scene to ring in the first day of summer!
Kimberley Eddy, The Pull of the Moon and the Tides, Mixed Media Resin on Board, 8"x8"
The Sun, sky, and sea are all so interconnected, it is fascinating to see depictions of this connection in various art forms! If you can't make it to the beach, the above artwork, "The Pull of the Moon and the Tides" by Kimberley Eddy may be perfect for you, as it is made with real sand!
Gordon MacDonald, Shadows in Orange, Oil on Cradleboard, 36"x36"
Gordon MacDonald's landscapes are always a sight to see, especially with his talent at catching the subtle aspects of shifting light and shadow, as in the above oil painting, "Shadows in Orange"!
Deb Bromley, Birds Eye View, Acrylic on Board, 6"x6"
Perhaps instead of taking to the beach for the solstice, some of you may be getting excited to explore the city of Halifax in all its summer glory! Take a peak at the above scene capturing a classic downtown Halifax moment, "Birds Eye View", by Deb Bromley!
Patrizia Berdkan, All That Glitters, Acrylic on Board, 24"x24"
You don't have to travel far from your home to enjoy the Sunlight and everything that it shines upon! Patrizia Berdkan's paintings bring an exciting colourful and geometric twist to the familiar symbol of a home in the above "All That Glitters".
Annie Murray, Midsummer Dream, Oil on Canvas, 24"x30"
Summer is not just about the warmth of the Sun, it is also about spending time with the beautiful faces of loved ones that the Sun shines down on! The above portrait, "Midsummer Dream", by Annie Murray is just glowing!
Elizabeth Ranger, Starmaker, Watercolour, Gold Watercolour, and Coloured Pencil, 5.5"x7.5"
In this wonderful figurative watercolour artwork by Elizabeth Ranger, it looks like the light itself is being weaved as we speak!
Jessica Gay, Life Gives Ya Lemons, Embroidery on Cotton with Acrylic Paint, 12"x20"
The figure in this fantastic embroidered portrait, "Life Gives Ya Lemons" by Jessica Gay, has got the right idea for summertime! Lounging with lemons is a lovely way to celebrate the solstice...
Yoko White, Fruits, Embroidered Necklaces
Speaking of lemons, if you are looking for something sweet and refreshing to last you the whole summer long, take a peak at these incredible embroidered fruit necklaces by Yoko White! We need all the hours of Sunlight we can get to admire such intricate detail!
George Spencer, Two Peaches, Oil on Panel, 6"x6"
There is something so simple and reminiscent of summer in a peach! We get to see double the sweetness in the above oil painting by George Spencer, "Two Peaches"!
Janna Wilton, Nova Scotia Beer, Watercolour Art Print, 8"x10" and 11"x14"
The summer solstice is especially exciting in Nova Scotia as it means the season of outdoor beers! Here is the perfect art print by Janna Wilton, "Nova Scotia Beer"... how many have you tried?
Paper Pattern Silk, Moon Mist Ice Cream Cone, Vinyl Sticker
Many folks may recognize the above sticker as a true sign of Maritime Summer! This wonderful "Moon Mist Ice Cream Cone" design from Paper Pattern Silk always keeps it cool.
Party Mountain Paper, Find the Light, Vinyl Sticker
While we are on the sticker train, take a peak at the above "Find the Light" design from Party Mountain Paper! Perfect for a little sparkle on a water bottle or any other summer staple!
Elizabeth Ranger, Various Lighter Sized Stickers
Even on the summer solstice the sun eventually has to set...For such a time, grab a candle to light the night along with one of these magical lighter sized stickers by Elizabeth Ranger!
Thank you for soaking in the Sun and celebrating both local art and the summer solstice with us!
