Just one more week, but still plenty of time to pop in and see us at our new location at 36 Canterbury St. Here are twelve more great suggestions for that special gift.

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Snowline: Spring Freshet by James Wilson. This is a beautiful photographic work, part of a series called Water. Years in the making, Jamie has been artistically documenting the New Brunswick waterways. The gallery will feature this series with an exhibition in May, but we had to let one out in advance. The work measures 16″ x 40″.  ($1800)

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Peter Kinsella is a master of the wood. He creates simply beautiful vessels with a wonderful variety of New Brunswick wood. Any of these would make a wonderful gift.  (prices range $95 – $250)

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Cathy Ross recently sent us this watercolour work, Heirloom Apples. This is quite lovely, a superb example of her work, characteristic of her eye for detail and beauty. This painting measures 6″ x 22″. This is one case when my photography through the glass does not do justice to the work. You should stop by to see this piece.  ($900)

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We currently have a number of pieces by Denise MacLean. The images on her bowls, plates and mugs remind one fine woodcuts, and evoke memories of great illustrated books for young and old. This bowl stands 6″ high.  ($90)

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This stunning riverscape is by Glenn Hall. An oil on panel that measures 16″ x 20″ is an excellent example of Glenn’s treatment of sky, land and water.   ($975)

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Chris Doiron is a young emerging ceramic artist. The gallery has been excited to represent his work. This fine raku vessel stands 9″ high.  ($175)

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Another fine New Brunswick painter is Peter Salmon. Peter lives in St. Martin’s, and completed this oil painting of the beach just in time for our recent opening exhibition. It measures 36″ x 24″  ($2200)

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The gallery features several of the region’s best ceramic artists. Above is a selection of work by Helen Stanley. (range $25 – $80)

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Now, this one pops. If you really want to take home something special this Christmas, you would not go wrong with this painting by Deanna Musgrave. Deanna was commissioned this past year to complete the 50′ mural for the Hans Klohn Building at UNB Saint John. So this is one of her smaller works, measuring 48″ x 48″.  ($1900)

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Extraordinary is what we have to say about the platters created by Karen Knight. This particular piece measures 10″ x 20″.  ($175)

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And finally, from our fine art department, one from the master, Fred Ross. This drawing was recently selected for the gallery from the estate of Fred Ross. It is a strong work from one of Saint John’s most celebrated artists. It measures 23″ x 16″.  ($2600)

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Judy Blake is a ceramic artist with an international reputation. The gallery currently has a fine selection of her saggar fired work. This vessel measures 12″ high.  ($700)

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PICKS FROM SHANNON AND PETER

With just ten days until Christmas, many people are still searching for that very special gift for someone important in their life. We think we can help. With a gallery full of fine art and fine craft, produced by the best artists in this region, we have produced a list of pieces that we feel are quite special.

Here is our list of twelve pieces that we feel would make great gifts this year.

1.

This is a large ceramic pot (19″ high) by Yolande Clark, from her new electric kiln series using glaze engobe and gild.  ($1400)

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John Edward Cushnie is a new member of the Buckland Merrifield Gallery. We believe John to be a very fine painter, surely one to watch. This work is entitled Shadow #31, an oil on canvas, 29″ x 29″  ($1050)

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 Erica Stanley is one of the many fine jewelers represented by the gallery. This Narwhal pendant has been crafted using 14 K gold and stirling silver.  ($353)

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This painting came into the gallery just hours before our opening exhibition. It is a splendid example of the work Lynn Wigginton has created throughout her career as she has artistically documented the architecture of Saint John. Along Prince William St., oil and acrylic on canvas, 18″ x 36″.  ($1850)

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The bowl above is by Peter Kinsella. Peter’s wood turning is of an exceptional high calibre. This large bowl (13′ diameter) is from a maple root burl  ($600)

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We received a very fine group of new paintings from Amy Dryer this fall. Windy Red is one that we like in particular. It is oil on canvas, 28″ x 48″.  ($2600)

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Fired at extremely high temperatures, the resultant stunning glazes are distinctive in the work of Juliette Sheffars.  ($192 for the set)

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Marie Fox, another addition to the gallery this year, was selected as an emerging artist of the year by the Beaverbrook Art Gallery this past summer. Ireland, mixed media on panel, 10″ x 8″  ($675)

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Ceramic work by Yukari Hazama Iverson has been popular with Saint John buyers for many years. Enameled fan plate, 9″ x 16″  ($145)

One of New Brunswick’s finest painters, Stephen Scott has been turning his eye to the Saint John skyline of late. This is a fine example of his work in watercolour. Southend, watercolour, 14″ x 20″  ($1400)

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A sounder of swine arrived from the studio of artist, Philip Savage. These wee piggies have been flying out the door. If pigs could fly?! Mahogany and cherry.  ($65)

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We wait each Christmas to see what delightfully clever drawings will arrive from the studio of Colin Smith. Here are two, Learning and A Beautiful Broken Heart. Both are done with inks and measure 12″ x 6″.  ($275 each)

Be sure to come by our new gallery space at 36 Canterbury St. to see the many wonderful works on display.