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Blue Oriental - Oil on Canvas by Marilyn McAvoy Composition Art, Painting Still Life, 3 Arts, Artist Painting, Botanical Art, Contemporary Artists, Oil On Canvas, Oriental, Level 3

Composition Art

Painting Still Life

Artist Painting

Contemporary Artists

Blue Oriental - Oil on Canvas by Marilyn McAvoy

Ceramic Stoneware bird design by Jaki Durocher Bird Design, Nova Scotia, Art Work, Stoneware, Artists, Ceramics, Artwork, Ceramica, Work Of Art

Ceramic Stoneware bird design by Jaki Durocher

Nova Scotian Artists

Kyle Jackson came to Nova Scotia 25 years ago to attend art school and has been an active member of the vibrant local art scene ever since; as an artist, a patron and a youth educator. Notably, he co-owned and operated the Soho Kitchen, a veritable folk art museum, for 18 years at the original location on Granville Street. He was also a co-founder of the Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival, held annually in Lunenburg. Granville Street, Art Festival, Art School, Soho, Art Museum, Folk Art, Jackson, Youth

Granville Street

Kyle Jackson came to Nova Scotia 25 years ago to attend art school and has been an active member of the vibrant local art scene ever since; as an artist, a patron and a youth educator. Notably, he co-owned and operated the Soho Kitchen, a veritable folk art museum, for 18 years at the original location on Granville Street. He was also a co-founder of the Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival, held annually in Lunenburg.

Marilyn McAvoy makes real things out of illusory worlds in paintings that are about illusion. The paintings are about illusion and reality as well as “fleetingness,” the fragmentary nature of our multi-media visual world and a pure, passionate love for fruit and flowers and for paint itself. Passionate Love, Flower Images, Natural Forms, Love Art, Illusions, Art Decor, Tropical

Passionate Love

Marilyn McAvoy makes real things out of illusory worlds in paintings that are about illusion. The paintings are about illusion and reality as well as “fleetingness,” the fragmentary nature of our multi-media visual world and a pure, passionate love for fruit and flowers and for paint itself.

Photographer John McCarthy is based out of Bridgewater on the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia. John lives in one of the most beautiful provinces in the country and being perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean absolutely inspires a lot of his work. Some of his favorite subjects are rural landscapes and seaside towns and villages. The Beautiful South, Most Beautiful, Favorite Subject, Seaside Towns, Atlantic Ocean, Landscapes, Country

The Beautiful South

Favorite Subject

Photographer John McCarthy is based out of Bridgewater on the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia. John lives in one of the most beautiful provinces in the country and being perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean absolutely inspires a lot of his work. Some of his favorite subjects are rural landscapes and seaside towns and villages.

Born in Cambridge Hants County N.S. 1944, the son of a cabinet maker, Ken Spearing completed his formal education in Ontario as a graduate chemical engineer. Art interest started at the early age of 6 yrs. and continues to be nourished in his historic studio/gallery in Summerville N.S. [Riverwind Gallery]. Cabinet Makers, Engineer, Museums, Cambridge, Ontario, Nova, Age, Education

Born in Cambridge Hants County N.S. 1944, the son of a cabinet maker, Ken Spearing completed his formal education in Ontario as a graduate chemical engineer. Art interest started at the early age of 6 yrs. and continues to be nourished in his historic studio/gallery in Summerville N.S. [Riverwind Gallery].

Although Kristie Sheehy's interests are Native and Acadian culture, her sculpture also depicts the interaction of people and animals-Man and his world. Cemetery Monuments, Cemetery Angels, The Magnificent Seven, Old Cemeteries, Time Travel, Places To See, Garden Sculpture, First Love, Creatures

Cemetery Monuments

Cemetery Angels

The Magnificent Seven

Garden Sculpture

Although Kristie Sheehy's interests are Native and Acadian culture, her sculpture also depicts the interaction of people and animals-Man and his world.

Elizabeth Robinson finds total solace in painting, yet a wonderful sense of adventure in starting each new piece. Nautical, Adventure, Mountains, Canvas, Nature, Travel, Painting

Elizabeth Robinson finds total solace in painting, yet a wonderful sense of adventure in starting each new piece.

Kelly Morehouse was born in Newfoundland and raised in both the USA and Canada. She studied art at NSCAD University and now works from her hobby farm in Nova Scotia where she lives with her husband and daughter. Her work, for which she has won several awards, has been added to a number of private collections. She is a member of the Portrait Society of Canada, Visual Arts Nova Scotia, CARFAC and the Hants County Arts Council. Hobby Farms, Art Studies, Newfoundland, Visual Arts, Awards, University, Daughter, Portraits

Kelly Morehouse was born in Newfoundland and raised in both the USA and Canada. She studied art at NSCAD University and now works from her hobby farm in Nova Scotia where she lives with her husband and daughter. Her work, for which she has won several awards, has been added to a number of private collections. She is a member of the Portrait Society of Canada, Visual Arts Nova Scotia, CARFAC and the Hants County Arts Council.

David Howells paintings are primarily traditional pastoral landscapes and garden scenes in oil on canvas. Though his work is realistic, he calls it ' a tightened form of Impressionism'. His many travels have inspired him greatly, but it is the simple beauty of gentle rural landscapes that appeals to him most. David Howell, Ocean Themes, Fishing Villages, The World's Greatest, Art And Architecture, Impressionism, Fine Art America, England

Fishing Villages

The World's Greatest

Art And Architecture

Fine Art America

David Howells paintings are primarily traditional pastoral landscapes and garden scenes in oil on canvas. Though his work is realistic, he calls it ' a tightened form of Impressionism'. His many travels have inspired him greatly, but it is the simple beauty of gentle rural landscapes that appeals to him most.

Jaki Durocher was born in a small northern community, which has been a huge influence on her choice of images. She now resides in East Uniacke, NS with her husband Philippe. Jaki has received many awards and has shown in numerous shows, locally as well as nationally. Amazing Art, Still Life, Husband, Community

Jaki Durocher was born in a small northern community, which has been a huge influence on her choice of images. She now resides in East Uniacke, NS with her husband Philippe. Jaki has received many awards and has shown in numerous shows, locally as well as nationally.

Barbara Carter grew up on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. In the 1980’s she discovered quilting, and made necessary items for her home. Her desire to create her own images eventually led her to create her drawings in fabric. Self Discovery, Fabric Art, Mixed Media Art, Quilting, Led, Create, Drawings

Mixed Media Art

Barbara Carter grew up on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. In the 1980’s she discovered quilting, and made necessary items for her home. Her desire to create her own images eventually led her to create her drawings in fabric.

Silent Eloquence by Sandra Aucoin. Sandra paints in pastels, acrylics, and pen & ink. Her primary subjects are pets & animals but she also does landscapes and seascapes. She is a self-taught artist and has won various art competitions in S.W. Ontario. You can find more information on her website. Art Competitions, Acrylics, Pastels, Website, Canning

Art Competitions

Silent Eloquence by Sandra Aucoin. Sandra paints in pastels, acrylics, and pen & ink. Her primary subjects are pets & animals but she also does landscapes and seascapes. She is a self-taught artist and has won various art competitions in S.W. Ontario. You can find more information on her website.

Low Tide, Eastern Passage by Mary Garoutte of Nova Scotia Canadian Art, Art For Sale, Contemporary Art, Mary, Group, Gallery

Contemporary Art

Low Tide, Eastern Passage by Mary Garoutte of Nova Scotia

Kelly Mitchelmore is an acrylic and oil painter from Nova Scotia with a flare for the dramatic and a love of saturated colors! Oil Painters, Saturated Color, Flare, Original Art, The Originals, Colors, Decor

Saturated Color

Kelly Mitchelmore is an acrylic and oil painter from Nova Scotia with a flare for the dramatic and a love of saturated colors!

Rug Hookings by Nova Scotian Artist Tacha Reed Rug Hooking, Rugs, Farmhouse Rugs, Rug, Artist

Rug Hookings by Nova Scotian Artist Tacha Reed

Sculpture - Jennifer Marlow Woodcarver Chip Carving, Wood Carving, Welsh Love Spoons, Great Whale, Marlow, Caricature, Sculptures

Welsh Love Spoons

Sculpture - Jennifer Marlow Woodcarver

These pointed finger cuff links have been hand-painted by Mary Garoutte of Swallow and Twig; inspired by printed media from the Victorian period. Swallow, Period, Finger, Cufflinks, Rings For Men, Victorian, Hand Painted

These pointed finger cuff links have been hand-painted by Mary Garoutte of Swallow and Twig; inspired by printed media from the Victorian period.

Nova Scotian photographer and designer Jane Rover's prints are dreamy to say the least! Minimalist Artwork, Summer Prints, Sky And Clouds, Canadian Artists, Landscape Art, Print Patterns, Art Prints

Minimalist Artwork

Canadian Artists

Nova Scotian photographer and designer Jane Rover's prints are dreamy to say the least!

Folk artist Jim Tracey will be joining me, creating on site, when I re-open Flying Cloud Boutique in the Spring! Photo Galleries, Clouds, Boutique, Spring, Decoration

Photo Galleries

Folk artist Jim Tracey will be joining me, creating on site, when I re-open Flying Cloud Boutique in the Spring!

Metalwork by GA Jank, we are both showing at the Bread Gallery along with other members of the Hants County Arts Council this March and April Metal Working, March, Bread, Sculpture, Metalworking, Roof Rack

Metalwork by GA Jank, we are both showing at the Bread Gallery along with other members of the Hants County Arts Council this March and April

I just love Kat's references to life here in Nova Scotia Just Love, Life

I just love Kat's references to life here in Nova Scotia

Flying Cloud Boutique's is a Nova Sotian artist and artisan mobile shop featuring the work of 30 local creators. www.flyingcloudboutique.com Mobile Shop, Cookie Cutters, Artisan, The Creator, Craftsman, Boutiques

Flying Cloud Boutique's is a Nova Sotian artist and artisan mobile shop featuring the work of 30 local creators. www.flyingcloudboutique.com

Geordan's screen prints absolutely kick ass! Great Artists, Screen Printing, Cards, Prints, Screen Printing Press, Silk Screen Printing, Maps, Playing Cards

Screen Printing

Screen Printing Press

Silk Screen Printing

Geordan's screen prints absolutely kick ass!

Anna Stowe is a local screen printer who creates whimsical pieces inspired by nature Screen Printer, Graphic Art, Whimsical, Canada, Illustrations, Inspired

Anna Stowe is a local screen printer who creates whimsical pieces inspired by nature