Weekend Recap

Last weekend was busy in the best way!

We had a double workshop day with Erin Hollingshead teaching lino-cut and Snehal Kank teaching watercolour. It was the perfect Sunday afternoon.

Paint your own Postcard

Upstairs we had Claudia, Patrick and Tom working on watercolour postcards with the guidance of Snehal. They learned about light/shadow and wet vs dry painting techniques.

Patrick, Tom, Claudia and Snehal enjoying watercolour painting.

This was our first workshop with Snehal and it went great! We can't wait to have her back to do more workshops with us in the spring. - if you have suggestions on a theme we should paint next, LET US KNOW! ☺

Intro to Lino-Cut

In our lower gallery we had a full house with Erin Hollingshead.
She taught the basics of lino-cut printing, from carving to stamping Erin's lino-cut workshops covers it all!

Check out some pics of what people were working on! ↴

We will have more workshops and events happening in the new year.

Be sure to keep in touch via our newsletter or follow us on Instagram/Facebook for all the updates!

Thanks for reading ♥

Argyle Fine Art
1559 Barrington Street, Halifax

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December Happenings ✨

Hello Hello, you fine friends of Argyle Fine Art!

We are feeling so grateful this holiday season with so many amazing events happening each week.

We know... it's hard to keep up with it all!
So here is a round up of everything we have cookin'.

 

First on the schedule is SATURDAY DECEMBER 6th

Join us from 1:30-4:00pm for an afternoon of special guests!

 

We will have Raquel Roth doing live painting from 1:30-3:30pm.

She also has some new work and stickers that will be available at the gallery.

 

Batsala the Himalayan Priestess will be offering tarot readings with a special Nova Scotia local themed Tarot Deck. Happening from 2:00-4:00pm. 

$8 for a 5 minute reading, first come first served. We will be taking a wait list.

 

You also have the chance to Meet & Greet with Kerry Hodgson, the artist behind TAROFAX.

Ask her all your questions and hear about her inspiration for the iconic card deck.

Kerry will be here from 2:00-4:00pm.

 

 

 LAST CHANCE TO GET IN ON THE FUN!

We are so excited for this watercolour workshop with Snehal Kank and it's HAPPENING SOON! Spots are limited, Contact the gallery to secure yours ASAP ☺

 

  

Feeling festive? Stop by SATURDAY DECEMBER 13th from 2:00-7:00pm

Throughout the event we will have Live Music, Live Painting & Cookie Decorating!

 

Starting December 13th we will also start accepting SOCK DONATIONS for Navigator Outreach ♥ Bring a pair or two of NEW SOCKS and we will pass them along to folks in need.

Donations accepted from the 13th-20th for December 

 

PLUS many of our artist are bringing in new work. It's the perfect time to take a peek around the gallery to see what's changed.

 

  

 

DECEMBER 20th, take a break from your busy, panic, holiday shopping... and stop by Argyle Fine Art to paint your own ornament! We have all the supplies, all you need to do is show up.

 

Last but not least, we want to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who supports our gallery. Whether you are away or local, online or offline. We appreciate you. ♥
 

Holiday Mystery Art!

It's that time of year again folks... time for MYSTERY ART from $20- $350! 

WE ALSO HAVE MYSTERY GRAB BAGS for just $15- $20 

We have a whole new selection of amazing locally made artworks from multiple artists, all available now at discounted prices! 

You never know what goodies we have hiding in here! 

 

(PSSST... if you ask REALLY NICELY we'll give you extra hints 😉) 

1. HINT: RED HOT SEAFOOD SNACK
$175
WARREN JARDINE "OYSTERS 1"

2. THE ENTIRE WORLD ON A TRAY
$250
WARREN JARDINE "OYSTER TRAY 8"

3. GRANDMA'S VINTAGE PLATE
$250

4. HINT: YOURS OR MINE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? (TEXT PIECE)
$25
NICK BRUNT "I DONT WANT TO GO TO YOUR INLAWS" 

5. HINT: WHO KILLED ROGER RABBIT?
$40
AA, 2 FOR 1 TEXT AND PORTRAIT

 

6. HINT: COLUMNBO'S GOT QUESTIONS
$40
AA, 2 FOR 1, TEXT AND PORTRAIT

 

8. HINT: VELVEETA BEAUTY
$45
PS - COLLAGE WITH VINTAGE GIRL AND CHEESE

 

9. HINT: HOME SWEET HOME
$40
BETH H. "LITTLE BLUE HOUSE" PS 

12. HINT: BAKED WITH LOVE
$50
COOKIE WITH JAM FILLED HEART

 

14. HINT: WASH YOUR HANDS!"
$50
WARREN JARDINE "PUBLIC WASHROOM" PS

 

16. HINT: SHADOW PLAY
$45
 AMY ORDOVEZA "WINDOW WITH WINTER BRANCHES" PS 

 

28. HINT: THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR WALKING (THIS BRIDGE)
$25
 KIM DANIO - BOOT BRIDGE ORIGINAL PAINTING 

 

29. HINT: WINTER HOUSE - BUOYS
$25
KIM DANIO HAND PAINTED HOUSE PURSE NAUTICAL THEME

 

30. HINT: WINTER HOUSE - SNOWSHOES
$25
KIM DANIO HAND PAINTED HOUSE PURSE WINTERY VIBES

31. HINT: WINTER HOUSE - MAUDIE
$25
KIM DANIO HAND PAINTED HOUSE PURSE MAUD LEWIS THEME

  

33. HINT: HAND CARVED COOKWARE
$20
GREGG TRACEY WOODEN SPOON

34. HINT: HAND CARVED COOKWARE (FOR LEFTIES)
$20
GREGG TRACEY WOODEN SPOON LEFT HANDED

35. HINT: HAND CARVED COOKWARE
$20
GREGG TRACEY WOODEN SPOON

36. TEXTILE CIRCUS
$325

37. HINT: A DAY IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
$285

38. HINT: HANGING OUT IN THE CUL DE SAC
$285

39. HINT: SLEEPY PUPPY
$100 

40. HINT: SETTING UP FOR THE NIGHT
$100 

41. HINT: ISLAND MAN (VIDEO GAME VIBES)
$100

42. MOVING DAY
$300

AND likely even more to come! So keep checking in, stopping by and seeing what we have going on at the gallery! 

For more fun check out New Arrivals HERE

Meet Snehal Kank

Have you ever wanted to try watercolour painting?

Who better to learn from than Snehal Kank!

Snehal is a Bedford-based watercolor and gouache artist with over 10 years of experience. She is known for her vibrant bird and floral paintings inspired by the nature of Nova Scotia.

 

Her work blends fine art with thoughtful storytelling—capturing moments of joy, memory, and connection through colour and detail.

Working under her studio name Plumes & Blossoms, Snehal transforms her hand-painted artworks into prints, cards, calendars, and originals that celebrate the beauty of everyday nature. 

 

Plumes and Blossoms, Blue-Jay Print, 5"x7"

Plumes and Blossoms, Cardinal Greeting Card

Plumes and Blossoms, Backyard Birds Print, 8.5"x11"

We are so excited to announce Snehal will be hosting a workshop with us in December! 

 Join us!

Sunday December 7th from 1:00-3:30pm for an afternoon with Snehal as she teaches us her tips and tricks of watercolour painting. This workshop is perfect for beginners.

Space is limited so secure your spot now!

Contact Argyle Fine Art for more information or to register. 

Belle DeMont - When the Veil is at it's Thinnest

 

Belle DeMont was one of our featured artists for NOCTURNE this year, 

our annual citywide evening art event. 

Belle DeMont, When The Veil is at it's Thinnest, Oil on Canvas, 8"x10"

Belle's show "When the Veil is at it's Thinnest" boasts over 20 paintings featuring her take on relatable and recognizable Nova Scotian imagery. 

Belle DeMont, Nova Scotia Fairy Tale, Oil on Canvas, 24"x24"

 

Belle's concept for this body of work derived from a love of literature, something in her blood as the daughter of a well known local journalist, John DeMont. Belle is however, a writer in her own right and has authored the children's book "I Love My Purse" and illustrated the children's book "The Little Tree by the Sea". 

A love for literature and story telling is strongly evident in her visual art as each painting feels like a glimpse into a greater fantasy story Belle is telling. 

Belle DeMont, A Clean Well-lit place, Oil on Canvas, 24"x24"

While the work we usually see from Belle carries a light hearted, fantastical and dreamlike appearance, this collection has turned to something darker and more serious while maintaining the whimsical dreamlike quality she is known for. 

Belle DeMont, The Web Itself is a Miracle, Oil on Canvas, 11"x14"

Each piece from this grouping is titled after lines from different books and writers. Including references to the Odyssey, Charlotte's Web and texts from Belle's father's work and even Belle herself 

Belle DeMont, I Had the Feeling That the House Was Watching Me, Every Window an Eye, Oil on Canvas, 8"x10"

Belle took a unique approach to this body of work and included a virtual reality component for the live viewers. Folks in the gallery can download the AR app, ARloopa, where the viewer is able to scan the paintings with their phone camera and see the title of each artwork appear across the face of the painting. 

Belle DeMont, The Sea Witch, Oil on Canvas, 48"x60"

Belle posed in front of her painting "The Sea Witch" using the ARloopa App

Kassandra posed in front of Belle's painting "There is Fog, and the Fog is Thicker Than Milk" using the ARloopa app.

Not only does this reiterate the importance of literature to Belle but emphasizes the drama her work imposes with their deep, moody, and mythical appearance.  

Belle DeMont, It seemed the fog had a life of its own — shifting, crawling, swallowing things whole and giving them back altered, Oil on Canvas, 30"x40"

Check out Belle's entire show "When the Veil is at it's Thinnest" HERE 
Follow THIS LINK to see all other works available from Belle! 

 

Want a chance to meet Belle and learn more about her work? 
Join us on Saturday the 8th of November from 2pm-3:30pm for a Meet N' Greet with Belle and our two other Nocturne feature artists, Amy Ordoveza and Mindy Harris. Also....there will be treats!  SEE YOU SOON!