Argyle Fine Art
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Argyle Fine Art is a commercial fine art gallery located in downtown Halifax on BARRINGTON STREET!! The gallery showcases the talents of emerging artists to established artists, ranging in a variety of mediums. There is always something new or an event happening at Argyle Fine Art. Follow this blog to know more.
Argyle Fine Art
1d ago
This week at the gallery we are highlighting artist Danny Abriel!
"Every Day Is A Wonder", 36"x48", Acrylic on Canvas
Danny considers his art style Dynamic Expressionism and express it does!
"A View To The Sea", 18" x 36", acrylic on canavs
His colourful acrylic paintings depict iconic Nova Scotia scenes and imagery with a bright and delightful twist.
"Winter Coat", 36"x48", Acrylic on Canvas
Danny uses a palette of vivid colours against black line work to create a wonderful poppy quaility in his pieces.
"Cheticamp Gypsum Mine", 30"x40 ..read more
Argyle Fine Art
1w ago
On September 13th we opened Catherine Bagnell Styles' new show
"Horizons"
Sept 13 - Sept 28
"Champagne", Oil on Cradleboard, 24"x24"
This serene and scenic collection of 15 oil paintings has brought both a sense of calmness and adventure to the gallery with Catherine's wonderful landscape views.
"Solo", Oil on Cradleboard, 18"x24"
"A horizon represents the edge of what we see however, it doesn’t define the limit of what exists or what is possible. If you think about it – the horizon is the beginning of a new frontier." - Catherine Bagnell Styl ..read more
Argyle Fine Art
2w ago
A long time ago, in a year called "2020" we hosted an INSTA DOG event that was very pup-ular! So we decided why not do it again, have some fun and remind folks that there are so many downtown local businesses that are DOG FRIENDLY! Join us from 1:30 PM -3:30PM for a tail-wagging good time as we celebrate all things dog-related. Get ready for a paws-itively fun day filled with furry friends, wagging tails, and lots of Instagram-worthy moments.
Whether you're a dog owner, dog lover, or just looking for a fun day out, this event is perfect for you (no other dogs permitted ..read more
Argyle Fine Art
1M ago
Hello and Welcome to SATURDAY! Also known to some as CAT-urday! Meooooow. It's also a great time to explore our website for your new favourite local art, right HERE.
It's raining here in Halifax,NS today so if you're staying at home and want a FUN thing to do and stop the scrolling...why not play with a FOLD-ED by artist Ed Beals! Did you know we still sell these adorable, creative critters at the gallery?! We have so many designs for special occasions too!
CLICK THIS LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF and make your very own Brandy Cat today! All you need is some stiff paper, a printe ..read more
Argyle Fine Art
1M ago
On August 22nd we opened TWO new shows...
Posters from Gordon and Paulette's show openings
The fantastic skyscape painter, Gordon MacDonald, took over our mainfloor gallery with an awe striking collection of 31 paintings in his show "The Quiet and the Seen"
Gordon posed in front of his 36"x48" oil painting "The Kennebecasis Valley"
And Paulette Melanson, an incredibly skilled abstract artist, filled our lower gallery with marvelous colour from her show "Revelations".
Paulette posed with a wall of her works at the opening
We held the opening for both shows on the ..read more
Argyle Fine Art
2M ago
On August 1st we opened Sabine Kearns' show "Ebb & Flow" showcasing an entire new body of work! This show was extremely well received on its opening day with many artworks taking off to their new homes... but fret not if you haven't had a chance to see these beautiful beach scenes! Sabine, a prolific painter, still has many wonderful works available through us.
"Ebb & Flow" runs from August 1st to the 20th but works will remain available at the gallery after the show ends.
Sabine posed with a wall of her paintings at the gallery opening.
Guests enjoying t ..read more
Argyle Fine Art
2M ago
We're excited to be holding another incredible show of Coloured Pencil Drawings by Dusan Postolovic!
His current show "Never Grow Up" is on from now until July 27th with 12 new pieces... all inspired by LEGO and childhood JOY!
We asked Dusan some questions to share with you, read below to see what he has to say!
(Read all the way to the bottom and find a links Dusan's show album and album of entire works with us)
Why did you decide to draw LEGO?
In recent years I have been more and more inspired to draw items or "things" from my own personal history or from popular culture, that ..read more
Argyle Fine Art
2M ago
All art begins somewhere!
Artist Lillian Crump just shared with us this blast from her past...
Newspaper clipping of Lillian painting Oscar the cat in 1988
Its great to see some loves never die and Lillian is still pouring her wonderful creative talents into delightful cat inspired artworks!
Check out these collections of cat-tastic 8.5"x8.5" ART PRINTS by Lillian available at the gallery!
Secret Obsession Series
(From left to right)
Top: The Walk, In a Cafe, Reflection
Bottom: The Kiss, Support Buddies, At the Gallery
(From left to right)
Top ..read more
Argyle Fine Art
3M ago
New art is landing in the gallery all the time!
This lovely painting of Geese at Sullivan's Pond by Matthew Mongraw flew in last week and we've been loving it's sweet serene energy... but it wasn't all sweet sereneness getting it here! Read below what artist Matthew had to say about his adventures snapping pics of the geese in the name of art!
Matthew Mongraw, Geese at Sullivan's Pond, Acrylic on Canvas, 24" x 36"
"I was inspired to paint these geese one day while walking by Sullivan's Pond. It was late afternoon and I noticed how the sun was glowing through the gees' fea ..read more
Argyle Fine Art
3M ago
Our gallery is FULL of incredible works of art.
We're so lucky in Nova Scotia to have so many talented artists to work with!
Scroll below to check out this RED HOT selection of artwork from various artists all with...
You guessed it!
The colour RED!
ANNIE MURRAY
Annie Murray, To Find Grace, Oil on Canvas, 20"x20"
Annie Murray, The Rich Reds of the Pomegranate, 6" x 6", Oil on Board,
Annie Murray, Forest Dweller, Oil on Canvas, 10"x10"
ELIZABETH RANGER
Elizabeth Ranger, Strawberry Girl, 8" x 10", Watercolour on Paper ..read more