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I’m in the process of creating new high quality greeting and note cards that will be available for purchase online. These cards are not signed but are a nice blank greeting card to have on hand for those occasions when you want to say hello to a friend or acquaintance. Plus, they start at only $3.50 each and there are discounts if you order them in bulk. Click here for details and see the most recent ones.

New cards available online is from: Mary Ann Archibald. Thanks for subscribing to my RSS feed! CLICK HERE to subscribe to my newsletter to get the fine art and gallery scoop for 2010 as well as recent paintings.

Four instructional videos (VHS) for sale.

All of these videos are EXCELLENT tutorials in perfect condition. The Greene / Caporale videos are regular $80 each and am offering them for sale for $40 each. The Van Wyk one, I’m offering at $15. Shipping is extra and will be calculated on actual shipping costs (no handling fee).

The two remaining Daniel Greene videos are $80 (shipping combined)

Or buy them separately:

TWO VHS Videos by Daniel Greene ($40 each)

Improve your drawing skills as Daniel Greene shares his unique drawing methods

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Capture the essence of your subjects with guidance from a Master Portrait Artist

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One video by Wende Caporale ($40)
Join acclaimed artist Wende Caporale at one of her workshops as she explores the entire process of painting from life. (Wende is fabulous, btw. Took one of her workshops in Daniel Greene’s studio a couple of summers ago).

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One video by Helen Van Wyk($15)
Earth Colors: reaching the full range of color

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Instructional videos for portrait painting and drawing for sale. is from: Mary Ann Archibald. Thanks for subscribing to my RSS feed! CLICK HERE to subscribe to my newsletter to get the fine art and gallery scoop for 2010 as well as recent paintings.

Valley Poplars

Oil on board
5×7-inches

Available at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Sales & Rental Gallery.

1723 Hollis Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3C8
Phone: 902-424-7542

Daily 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Thursdays until 9:00pm

Valley Poplars (the anti-gravity trees) is from: Mary Ann Archibald. Thanks for subscribing to my RSS feed! CLICK HERE to subscribe to my newsletter to get the fine art and gallery scoop for 2010 as well as recent paintings.

Happy 2010 to you!

Feels like it was just yesterday when we were worrying about Y2K and gearing up to party like it was 1999 (as if that date would ever arrive).

So here we are: 2010. Wow.

Since it’s a shiny new year, I thought today would be a good day to dust off and polish up my newsletter and invite you to subscribe.

Free gift when you subscribe today!

When you subscribe today, you’ll receive one of my signed art cards available exclusively for subscribers who include their mailing address (since it’ll be sent via Canada Post).

So, CLICK HERE to subscribe to get the fine art and gallery scoop for 2010 as well as recent paintings.

Good things are happening in 2010 so I hope you’ll take a moment and subscribe.

Thanks, as always, for visiting my site and Happy New Year! 2010!

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*This offer is good while supplies last (or the end of January 2010, whichever comes first).

A new year, newsletter & free gift is from: Mary Ann Archibald. Thanks for subscribing to my RSS feed! CLICK HERE to subscribe to my newsletter to get the fine art and gallery scoop for 2010 as well as recent paintings.

Eastern Passage Shoreline

16×20-inches
Framed
Acrylic on canvas

$850.00 Cdn

Available at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Sales & Rental Gallery.

1723 Hollis Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3C8

Phone: 902-424-7542

Daily 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Thursdays until 9:00pm

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A shoreline runs through it is from: Mary Ann Archibald. Thanks for subscribing to my RSS feed! CLICK HERE to subscribe to my newsletter to get the fine art and gallery scoop for 2010 as well as recent paintings.

Here’s a brief overview of how it works:

• You select the artwork(s) you like that are available directly from my website.
• Download a business or consumer lease application from Art Lease Canada.
• Complete and return your application to Art Lease Canada.
• Art Lease Canada advises you of the lease payments at terms from one to five years for your selected artwork(s).
• Art Lease Canada contacts me about your selected artwork and lets me know you want to do a lease-to-purchase.
• Art Lease Canada prepares a lease agreement and preauthorized payment plan for you to sign.
• You pick up the artwork from me and sign the documents.
• Art Lease Canada buys the painting from me.
• Art Lease Canada processes your monthly payments.
• You enjoy an original artwork on your walls.
• It sounds simple – it is! The process can be complete within one business day!

A new partner for your convenience: Art Lease Canada is from: Mary Ann Archibald. Thanks for subscribing to my RSS feed! CLICK HERE to subscribe to my newsletter to get the fine art and gallery scoop for 2010 as well as recent paintings.

The opening is Opening Reception:January 15th, 7pm and the show runs through to March 3, 2010.

My work in this show will be available for sale, a portion of the proceeds go towards supporting the gallery at Acadia University.

Stay tuned for more on this show.

The Acadia Art Gallery is located in the Beveridge Arts building, Wolfville, Nova Scotia.

19th Annual Acadia University Art Gallery Exhibition is from: Mary Ann Archibald. Thanks for subscribing to my RSS feed! CLICK HERE to subscribe to my newsletter to get the fine art and gallery scoop for 2010 as well as recent paintings.

Colour Study II

Oil on canvas
4 x 5-inches
$95.00 Cdn

Here’s another small colour study. This time, the colours are derived from the waters and islands near St. Margaret’s Bay in Nova Scotia. It does not require framing and would be suitable for a small space in your home or office to remind you of the lovely colours found in our province.

Here is a photo of the painting from an angle so you can get a sense of its depth.

Colour study II is from: Mary Ann Archibald. Thanks for subscribing to my RSS feed! CLICK HERE to subscribe to my newsletter to get the fine art and gallery scoop for 2010 as well as recent paintings.

Uncontrived
Acrylic on Canvas
30 x 40-inches
$2000.00 Cdn

“Uncontrived” is an original painting featuring Nova Scotia’s eastern shore.

Available at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Sales & Rental Gallery.

Uncontrived is from: Mary Ann Archibald. Thanks for subscribing to my RSS feed! CLICK HERE to subscribe to my newsletter to get the fine art and gallery scoop for 2010 as well as recent paintings.

Colour study I

Oil on canvas
3 x 5-inches
$95.00

This is a small colour study on canvas (3 x 5-inches) for a larger landscape painting I’m considering. It does not require framing, would be suitable for a small space in your home or office where you’d like to be reminded of the beautiful dark waters and big sky that surrounds Nova Scotia around sunset.

Here is a photo of the small colour study from an angle so you can get a sense of its depth.

Colour study I is from: Mary Ann Archibald. Thanks for subscribing to my RSS feed! CLICK HERE to subscribe to my newsletter to get the fine art and gallery scoop for 2010 as well as recent paintings.