Walking through Halifax with Jack Ross

 Our annual Jack Ross show is underway but it's only here in it's entirety until September 13th, so please try to drop by the gallery and see it in person if you live close by. It's worth the trip! Of course the full show is ONLINE HERE, but it's nothing quite like seeing art in person. Jack has worked hard on this latest body of acrylic paintings, that takes the viewer on walk through Halifax through his eyes.

A walk along the Halifax waterfront is a sight to behold- Jack has captured it beautifully!

He captures moments in time- of dancers on the waterfront, the neon glow of signs along our streets, quiet moments at our parks and waterways and somehow even makes some of the most mundane scenes look magical. 

 

The city is changing rapidly still, with old buildings coming down faster than you can count and new builds are underway. 

 

Thankfully we have local artists that are capturing some of these spaces but Jack  manages to also capture the way these environments make us feel and brings the personality of place to our attention. 

 

Take a moment the next time you go for a walk to really appreciate your surroundings. Look up too...the tops of buildings, the sky above- we are so lucky we can enjoy these freedoms and simple pleasures.

MAKE SURE TO SUPPORT EMERGING ARTISTS AND SMALL BUSINESS. ALL IT TAKES IS A QUICK FOLLOW, SHARE, VISIT, SIGN UP FOR A WORKSHOP WITH JACK ROSS OR OTHERS TOO...DETAILS HERE...., AN ARTWALK....have a great week folks!

A Thoughtful Cat- Yoko White!

Hi! It's Adriana- the owner of Argyle Fine Art. Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful warm days and cooler evenings, as we begin the most favourite month for most Maritimers- September. :-)

A few months back, I landed myself in hospital for a month and a bit. It was hard. I'm still recovering. But I was so thankful for all the support and love I received from so many people. Little notes of encouragement, friends helping at the gallery and new amazing staff to keep my mind at ease while I concentrated on resting and getting back to work.

One of the extra thoughtful gifts that arrived in the mail one afternoon when I needed it most came from Yoko White- an incredibly talented hand embroidery, french-knot artist.Cats and Art save the day again! Story of my life!

Yoko knows how much I love our cats, found some Instagram photos of them online, and got to work. Now I have these beauties that I can wear anytime but also display in a shadow box frame when I'm not wearing them. They are far too special to hide out in my jewellery box! They are works of ART!

Just look at how she caught their likeness from a simple photograph! I love them so! 

THANK YOU YOKO WHITE. YOU ARE THE BEST!

Norm

Logan

Alice

Wilma

 

Great MEWS...I mean NEWS too!  After we chatted,I suggested she consider doing a few more and maybe even take pet portraits to a whole new level. She agreed and NOW YOU TOO can have your very own special cat or dog created!  So if you are looking for that extra special gift, get your orders in. Christmas is coming! Commissions are $125-$145 each. Contact the gallery directly for more details at gallery@argylefa.com or give us a call! 

Yoko also just sent the gallery these lovelies--maybe you'll fall in love with these critters too and adopt one or two today!Just look at all those details.....her artwork and kindness never cease to amaze me. These pieces are $95 each and include the chains as well.

The Great Bee Hunt

 

Time to get your WALKING shoes on!

We are hosting "The Great Bee Hunt" with Argyle Fine Art and Kassandra Lois. 

Starting August 27th we will be hiding 10 little bee Bottle Cap Pins. One a day and TWO on Saturdays!

With each bee we hide we will post hints and clues to its location around Halifax and Dartmouth.

If you find a bee come on back to the gallery to claim your prize!

(if you find more then one bee please leave it for someone else to find, we want as many people as possible to enjoy the hunt)

Now you have all the info...

Keep your eyes peeled for the clues and get your feet Buzzing!

♥ Tag us in your Bee photos for extra love from the gallery ♥

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MAKE SOME ART WITH US!

Have you ever wanted to try something creative but did't know where to start? LOOK NO FURTHER!!

We are offering a variety of workshops with artists from Argyle Fine Art.

From now until November we have a fantastic lineup of classes from painting, felting, art journaling and more!

 

Jack Ross, South Park St. From Citadel, 10" x 10", acrylic on board

This month we are hosting two different workshops at Argyle.

First up we are hosting a "plein air" workshop with artist & teacher Jack Ross. He will be showing you the basics of painting on site at Raymond Taavel Park. Step by step on how to capture things from life.

Still not convinced? ...What if we told you we supply the paint kits! All you need to bring is your creative self and a chair. - To sign up give us a call at the gallery (902) 425-9456 - Hurry, only 12 Spots available!!

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Not a painter? Maybe you want to make something more personal? We are also hosting NSCAD graduate Mallory Walker and "Intro to Art Journaling" a way to spark a little more creativity.

Mallory will guide you through the process of creative journaling, feel free to bring your own personal mementos like ticket stubs or photos you love. - To sign up call the gallery (902) 425-9456 -

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There are so many other amazing workshops lined up for coming months so stay tuned!

Behind a Glance

 

Gordon MacDonald - Outside Dorchester, 12" x 7", Oil on Copper

As you might have heard, it's that time of year again... time for Gordon's annual SHOWCASE! Right around now the gallery turns from "a little bit of everything" to "calm and collected" as we feature 25 new pieces by Gordon MacDonald.

Gordon MacDonald - MacDonald Hill Looking North

Gordon MacDonald - What Lies In Front

The special thing about Gordon's work is he often paints on copper. This creates a beautiful "under glow" to the paintings. Stunning to see in person!

Gordon MacDonald - Valley Orange Tint

Gordon MacDonald - Beyond Wentworth

Along with Gords work we are also featuring new work by emerging artist RJ Ogemah! RJ is an artist originally from Thunder Bay Ontario. Influenced by his Anishinaabe roots he strives to cultivate and share an appreciation of nature through his work.

RJ Ogemah - Tiverton NS

RJ works in oil paint and creates beautifully detailed images of nature and the east coast. This will be his second showcase with Argyle Fine Art!

RJ Ogemah - House with Wharf

RJ Ogemah - Flounder

Come check out the full showcase of both artists at the gallery or if you can't make it down you can see both online. Gordon MacDonald - RJ Ogemah

RJ Ogemah - Indian Harbour

Fresh Changes

 

Bailee Higgins - Broad Mountain Cove

Things are HAPPENING at the gallery! We have been working really hard to freshen things up for summer, including bringing in some new artists and art prints! So lets get into it shall we?

Bailee Higgins - Chapel Point

We are so excited to have more work by Bailee Higgins at the gallery.

Her bright and bold colours bring much needed vibrancy to our windows this month. 

Bailee Higgins - Wildflowers, MacGregor Falls

Not only do we have new original art, we are also committed to providing accessible art to those who might not be able to afford a more expensive piece. Our solution.... High quality ART PRINTS!

Geordan Moore - Jellyfish Screenprint

Geordan Moore - Blue Jay Screenprint

We have had some work by Geordan before and loved it so much we decided to stock more! Each are designed and screen-printed by Geordan himself, so technically... each is an original work of art.

Geordan Moore - It came from Peggy's Cove

We are also so excited to have new works by Janna Wilton at the gallery! Janna is a watercolour artist based here in Halifax. We now carry her beautiful prints and greeting cards.

Janna Wilton - Maud Lewis House (print)

Janna Wilton - Guy's Frenchys (print)

Janna Wilton - Lobster Roll Greeting Card

There is always new stuff arriving at the gallery, so stop by and see whats going on!

If you can't make it in you can view all our new arrivals HERE

How does your Garden Grow?

It's finally here!  Full on mid-Summer sun and plants are thriving everywhere you look! Maybe it's the flowers in a park you walk through or along a favourite trail. Maybe it's as close as your backyard or deck....or maybe in our gallery! Come for a stroll through our artful garden.

 

Many of our artists are inspired by their gardens and it shows with all the pops of colour in the gallery right now. Check out this newly arrived paintings by Raquel Roth.

 

                                    Raquel Roth, Moonlight Pinks, Acrylic on Wood Panel, 6" x 6" x 1"

 

Raquel Roth, Pops of Fun, Acrylic on Wood Panel, 10" x 8"" 1.5"

Emerging artist Alicia Braganza loves flowers too, and captured these in her recent acrylic paintings, from her recent trips with family along the North Shore here in Nova Scotia. Wild flowers are the best too. Just look at those textures and colours.

 

Alicia Braganza, Coastal Blooms, 12"x12", Acrylic on Board

 

Alicia Braganza, Raised by the Sea, 12"x24", Acrylic on Canvas

Artist Catherine Bagnell Styles is an avid gardener!  Flowers pop up in many of her paintings like this one, and she has even hosted an art show in her garden. Watch for her solo show opening in September 2022.

Catherine Bagnell Styles, Mom's favourite, 12" x 12", Acrylic on Canvas

Drop by the gallery for a blast of COLOUR and uplift your spirits with art by local artists. Happy Summer Weekend everyone!