What are the chances . . .

What are the chances that young entrepreneur Ryan O'Hara of Big Spoon Creamery walks into Canary Gallery to serve his sammies as a wedding dessert only to find a painting of his employee scooper Hannah Weems?! Artist Amy Collins was taken with Hannah as a perfect resource for one of her paintings recently showcased as a work in her Art is Food for the Soul themed exhibit at the Gallery.

Ryan shared his discovery with Hannah and while taking a break from her studies, Hannah brought her Father into Canary Gallery to view the painting of her. Needless to say, the painting was a wonderful surprise Christmas gift for Hannah's Mother!

Painting by Amy P. Collins entitled One Scoop or Two?

Sarah Cook's article in StyleBlueprint Birmingham recommends Canary Gallery as a Top 10 place to take out-of-town guests during the Holidays!

Sarah Cook, writer for StyleBlueprint Birmingham, suggests a break in the holiday festivities, or perhaps in addition to those activities, by visiting Canary Gallery. Birmingham is such a wonderful surprise to out of town visitors and sometimes to those of us who have lived here for many years.

Follow this link to Sarah's article:  https://styleblueprint.com/birmingham/everyday/our-top-10-favorite-places-to-take-out-of-town-guests-during-the-holidays/ 

Currently showcased at Canary are the works of abstract artist Isabelle Gautier. Isabelle's work is available to view and for sale until January 23, 2018. Contact the Gallery for details 205.224.5300.

Less Is More #7 by Isabelle Gautier

What do you see in a painting?

Evalynn Ngamau, student at the Alabama School of Fine Arts and volunteer at the Birmingham Museum of Art, visited Canary Gallery and discovered a symbol in the works of artist Isabelle Gautier, namely: a scarf. A first generation in her family from Kenya, Evalynn was moved by the influence Africa held on Isabelle's paintings.

Isabelle's works will be on exhibit for 30 days; please visit Canary Gallery to view her incredible paintings.

Isabelle Gautier Opening Reception at Canary Gallery 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12

In her series Intricate and Less is More painter Isabelle Gautier strives to make sense of this complex world in which we live.

Please join us at Canary Gallery on Tuesday, December 12 from 5-8 p.m. for Isabelle's Opening Reception. Perhaps, together, we will figure it all out!

Amy Collins and a Thanksgiving Wish

The amazing works of Amy P. Collins will hang for her solo exhibit at Canary Gallery until the end of this month. Make time to stop by the Gallery to take in her talent! As we near the time of thanksgiving, please enjoy Amy's painting Heartland and accept our thanks for making the first year of Canary Gallery such a huge success!

Tickler: Solo Show for artist Amy P. Collins at Canary Gallery

Drop by the Gallery between 5-8 p.m. tonight to meet artist Amy P. Collins. For this solo show Amy has created paintings embracing her belief that art is food for the soul! Catering by El Barrio and sangria by the Gallery.

Art: Food for the Soul

The Opening Reception at canary gallery for artist Amy P. Collins is Thursday, October 19 from 5-8 p.m. Amy has compiled a body of works in her impressionist style reflecting nourishment whether a chef in the kitchen, utensils from her own collection of unique salt and pepper shakers, or sumptuous vegetables. Amy believes art is food for the soul. Drop by to see what she's serving!

Patty B. Driscoll's painting chosen to promote Antiques at the Garden

Canary Gallery artist Patty B. (Patty B. Driscoll) paints her Matriarch series recalling the elegance and strength of the matriarch of her own family, Mama Dear. The image has been chosen to promote the Birmingham Botanical Gardens Antiques at the Garden October 5-8.

Why Blue Is the World's Favorite Color

Abigail Cain of the Artsy Editorial Staff writes a fantastically interesting article explaining why blue is the world's favorite color. The rationale is that most things blue are positive: a clear, blue sky, for example, or clean water. Enjoy the article which is found at https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-blue-worlds-favorite-color and Billy Solitario's blue!

Fall Anvil by New Orleans artist Billy Solitario