Sometimes you just get an idea in your head and it has to come out and stick to the canvas. Case in point, this recent painting entitled “Field Trip" www.rjmarchand.ca #fish #Art #localartist #novascotiaartist #painting #canadianartist

A new piece on its way to 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery in Halifax’s Hydrostone Market. 14bells.com/collections/... #novascotiaartist #painting #localartist #foxes #spring #canadianartists #canadianartistsofinstagram

My new painting, "Three Sheets", can be found at 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery in Halifax's Hydrostone Market. 14bells.com/collections/... #sailing #painting #onlineartgallery #christmasshopping

Check out the 12x12 Days of Christmas show now in at 14 Bells Gallery. 14bells.com/collections/...

Give the gift of art this year. I have a wide selection of original paintings, prints, and cards available. Check out my website at www.rjmarchand.ca or contact me at [email protected]. #novascotiaartist #canadianart #localartist #giftideas

"Tightrope" can be found at 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery in Halifax's Hydrostone Market. 14bells.com/collections/... #sailing #painting #onlineartgallery #christmasshopping

Newsletter subscribers saw this painting in progress. As promised, here's the finished piece. "Tightrope", 20" x 30". See it at www.rjmarchand.ca #sailing #onlineart

Two of my paintings in the show entitled “Float”, now on at The Prow Gallery until October 10th. 185-1479 Lower Water St (across from The Brewery Market). rb.gy/yf8feb. #sailing #sailboat #sails #boats

"Green Light" - Acrylic and Watercolour on Canvas 36" x 24"  One of my paintings in the show entitled “Float”, now on at The Prow Gallery until October 10th. 185-1479 Lower Water St (across from The Brewery Market) rb.gy/yf8feb. #sailing #sailboat #sails #boats

"By And Large" One of my paintings in the show entitled “Float”, opening tomorrow September 18th at The Prow Gallery and running until October 10th. 185-1479 Lower Water St (across from The Brewery Market) #sailing #sailboats #halifax #novascotia

SOLD. My thanks to 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery. www.14bells.com/collections/rj-marchand #artforsale #artoftheday #gallery #painting #creative #buyart #onlineart #fineart #novascotiaartist #canadianart #raven #Ravens

SOLD. My thanks to 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery. www.14bells.com/collections/rj-marchand #artforsale #artoftheday #gallery #painting #creative #buyart #onlineart #fineart #novascotiaartist #canadianart #sailing #sailboats

This new painting, "A Golden Opportunity", is now at 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery . Sometimes an idea gets stuck in my head. This is one such example, birds in open windows. I suppose I like he idea of them moving from their world into mine. See it at www.14bells.com/collections/rj-marchand

Sometimes an idea gets stuck in my head. This is one such example, birds in open windows. I suppose I like he idea of them moving from their world into mine. This new painting can be seen at www.14bells.com/collections/rj-marchand

Happy #NationalDogDay See these paintings and more at www.rjmarchand.ca

Many of you who dropped by my studio a few weeks ago saw me working on this one. This is a painting of a robin's nest I stumbled upon in my yard. This sort of serendipity is why I like living along the south shore. I'm delighted to report that "True Blue" was just purchased. www.rjmarchand.ca

Today is the final day of the Peggy’s Cove Studio Tour. Drop by and save 25% to 75% on original paintings currently in my studio TODAY ONLY from 10 am to 5 pm. (See me at Location #41. 20 Lennox Rd., Black Point)

My studio is open today, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 - 5 as part of the Peggy’s Cove Studio Tour. I’m at Location #41. (20 Lennox Rd, Blck Point) I would love for you to drop by. 25% to 75% off original paintings, cards, and prints this weekend only. rjmarchand.ca/sale

Save 25% to 75% on original paintings currently in my studio during the Peggy's Cove Area Studio Tour Weekend, July 18th, 19th and 20th from 10 am to 5 pm., Location #41 Dozens of paintings, as well as prints and cards, will be on sale. rjmarchand.ca/sale for more info

Save 25% to 75% on original paintings currently in my studio during the Peggy's Cove Area Studio Tour Weekend, July 18th, 19th and 20th from 10 am to 5 pm., Location #41 Dozens of paintings, as well as prints and cards, will be on sale. www.rjmarchand.ca/sale for more info

Save 25% to 75% on original paintings currently in my studio during the Peggy's Cove Area Studio Tour Weekend, July 18, 19, and 20 from 10 am to 5 pm. (See me at Location 41. 20 Lennox Rd., Black Point.) Dozens of paintings will be on sale. www.rjmarchand.ca/sale for more info

I only have so much space in my studio and I need to make room. Save 25% to 75% on original paintings currently in my studio July 18th, 19th and 20th from 10 am to 5 pm. Go to rjmarchand.ca/sale for more information. Here’s one.

I only have so much space in my studio and I need to make room. Save 25% to 75% on original paintings currently in my studio July 18th, 19th and 20th from 10 am to 5 pm. Go to rjmarchand.ca/sale for more information. Here’s one.

"A Clean Getaway", 30" x 40" is now at 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery in the Hydrostone Market, Halifax N.S. Drop in to see it in person, or online at 14bells.com/collections/... #sailing #sailboat #summervibes #novascotia #novascotiaartist #localart #onlinegallery

Something I think all of us dream about. "A Clean Getaway", 30" x 40" is now at 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery in the Hydrostone Market, Halifax N.S. Drop in to see it in person, or online at 14bells.com/collections/... #sailing #sailboat #summervibes #novascotia #novascotiaartist #localart

Save 25% to 75% on original paintings currently in my studio July 18th, 19th and 20th from 10 am to 5 pm. Go to rjmarchand.ca/sale for information. Here’s one of the paintings that will be on sale that weekend.

Save 25% to 75% on original paintings currently in my studio July 18th, 19th and 20th from 10 am to 5 pm. Go to rjmarchand.ca/sale for information. Here’s one of the paintings that will be on sale that weekend.

Save 25% to 75% on original paintings currently in my studio during the Peggy's Cove Area Studio Tour Weekend, July 18th, 19th and 20th from 10 am to 5 pm. Go to rjmarchand.ca/sale for more information #art #artist #painting #gallery #artwork #novascotiaartist

It's the small things that matter in the end. "Window Shopping", 18" x 24" is now at 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery in the Hydrostone Market, Halifax N.S. Drop in to see it in person or online at www.rjmarchand.ca #chickadee #summervibes #novascotia #novascotiaartist #localart #onlinegallery

"Window Shopping", 18" x 24" is on its way to 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery in the Hydrostone Market, Halifax N.S. Drop in to see it in person or online at www.rjmarchand.ca #chickadee #summervibes #novascotia #novascotiaartist #localart #onlinegallery

I will be at location #41. (20 Lennox Rd in Black Point) Please drop by; I would to see you that weekend.

New painting now at 14 Bells. A soft blue sky and sails say summer. #novascotiaartist #canadianart #sailing #sailinglife

"High Profile", is now at 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery in the Hydrostone Market, Halifax N.S. See it there, or online at www.rjmarchand.ca #sailing #sailboat #oceanlife #novascotia #novascotiaartist #localart #onlinegallery #onlinegalleryart

"High Profile", 40" x 24" is on its way to 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery in the Hydrostone Market, Halifax N.S. Drop by someday soon and see it there, or online at www.rjmarchand.ca #sailing #sailboats #oceanlife #novascotia #novascotiaartist #localart #onlinegallery

It doesn’t feel quite like summer yet, but I’m still grateful to be living by the ocean. #novascotiaartist #fineart #art #artoftheday #painting #canadianart

"Off Leash" is now 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery in the Hydrostone Market, Halifax N.S. (Surfers will get the play on words.) Drop by and see it there or online at www.rjmarchand.ca #dogs #retriever #oceanlife #novascotia #novascotiaartist #localart

"Off Leash" is now 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery in the Hydrostone Market, Halifax N.S. (Surfers will get the play on words.) Drop by and see it there or online at www.rjmarchand.ca #dogs #dogsofinstagram #retriever #oceanlife #novascotia #novascotiaartist #localart #onlinegallery

"Off Leash", 30" x 40" is on its way to 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery in the Hydrostone Market, Halifax N.S. Drop by someday soon and see it there or online at www.rjmarchand.ca #dogs #dogsofinstagram #retriever #oceanlife #novascotia #novascotiaartist #localart #onlinegallery #onlinegalleryart

This is my submission, "Ivory Tower", for next weekend's pop-up show at The Prow Gallery. I'm delighted to team up with my fellow artists from the St. Margaret's Bay Area. WHERE: 1479 Lower Water Street, Halifax WHEN: May 15–18 | 10 AM to 5 PM

I’m so happy to have my work shown at Halifax, Nova Scotia’s friendliest gallery, 14bells Fine Art Gallery.m in the Hydrostone Market. See the full collection here: 14bells.com/collections/... #sailing #boats #oceanlife #novascotia #novascotiaartist #localart #onlinegallery #onlinegalleryart

"Stand By" can be found at 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery in the Hydrostone Market, Halifax N.S. or at www.rjmarchand.ca #sailing #boats #oceanlife #novascotia #novascotiaartist #localart #onlinegallery #onlinegalleryart

This is as close as I've ever come to painting the feeling of calmness. "Stand By" can be found at 14 Bells Gallery in the Hydrostone Market, Halifax N.S. or at www.rjmarchand.ca #sailing #boats #oceanlife #novascotia #novascotiaartist #localart #onlinegallery

"Stand By", 24" x 36" is on its way to 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery in the Hydrostone Market, Halifax N.S. See it there or at www.rjmarchand.ca #sailing #boats #oceanlife #novascotia #novascotiaartist #localart #onlinegallery #onlinegalleryart

I'm looking forward to seeing boats like this one all over St. Margaret's Bay. "Still Waters", 30" x 18", can be found at 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery or at www.rjmarchand.ca #artforsale #artforsaleonline #canadianart #novascotiaartist #sailing #sailboat

This painting, "Still Waters", 24" x 18", is now at 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery and at www.rjmarchand.ca #artforsale #artforsaleonline #canadianart #novascotiaartist #sailboat #sailing

There’s nothing as soothing as a day on the water. Check out these paintings at 14 Bells Gallery. 14bells.com/collections/... #boats #buylocal #artforsaleonline #canadianart

Here in St. Margaret's Bay, the trees are still bare and the ravens keep watch over the landscape. It's a dramatic and moody vista and one that begs to be painted. So I did. "Norwegian Wood", 30" x 48", can be found at 14 Bells Fine Art Gallery or at www.rjmarchand.ca

Great to see two familiar faces at Lucy’s Hydrostone Cafe, 5517 Young Street. Check them out while enjoying Halifax’s best coffee. You can see more of my work up stairs or at at 14bells.com/collections/... #buylocal #localbusiness #coffeeshop