September show for Art and Soul Gallery

We rehung the gallery today–have a look!  New work by Oliver Benoit, Maria McClafferty, Asher Mains, Susan Mains, Marie Messenger.   We think it looks really sleek and elegant–what do you think? Oliver BenoitSusan MainsThe archives The archivesMarie Messenger raku ceramicsits on a glass plain by Maria McClafferty Asher Mains with portrait, “Istra with the…

Portrait: Istra with the Pearl Earring

The following, “Istra with the Pearl Earring” done by Asher Mains, is a classic style oil portrait with an accessory nod to Vermeer. This work is done in 4 layers, the imprimatura, the grisaille and then two thin layers of color. This portrait is 16″x20″ and is the smallest size of portraits we are offering…

The River at Marquis on a Friday Afternoon

After Hurricane Ivan many of the favourite hiking paths were blocked, then overgrown with vines, then life takes over, and ten years had gone by.  SMH.  So a recent Friday afternoon found me sitting on a rock, listening to frogs, watching fish in the river, and being greeted by a very curious mongoose. Life on…

Due to our many requests for portraits here at Art and Soul Gallery, we our now happy to respond with Art and Soul Portraits. The process of having your portrait done represents a personal connection between yourself and the artist. Not only is your likeness being depicted on canvas but also, the artist’s unique perception and expression of…

Country Morning Acrylic 16" x 20"

Susan Mains Country Morning

Susan Mains Acrylic 16″ x 20″ Imagine waking up to this idylic Caribbean View.  But we know its not idylic–it is Caribbean Agricultural land, so there is always work to be done.  Cocoa or nutmeg to pick, forking, weeding, harvesting–hard work for sure–but to breathe in this pure air with just a hint of green,…

How to Talk About Art

  I have witnessed many conversations about art. Whether it is a student critique, a discourse on a historical piece of art, or a gallery exhibition, the verbosity of the art world is not in peril. I have, however, witnessed faux pas as grand as the artistic themes they attempt to describe. Not all of…

#tbt Asher Mains paints Kirani James Grenadian Olympian

 Remember this from 2012?  This was BEFORE Kirani had won his first olympic gold.  And he is in Rio right now, getting ready for the repeat.  Our thoughts and best wishes are with this Grenadian jaguar. Asher painted this Kirani James portrait, Grenada’s hope for a first ever gold medal at the Olympics.  Kirani will…

Benefits of Art Education in Grenada

The new Art and Soul Gallery at Spiceland Mall has been a conversation piece for considering the role of art and it’s presentation, especially in Grenadian society. Many people question whether art represents an integral cultural component or whether it is an expendable luxury that is more form than function. Art has always progressed along…