Your Source for Quality Artwork Direct from the Original Artists Since 2003
Welcome to Support Local Art.com - a commission free art gallery. You buy direct from local artists without paying costly commission (sometimes 75% or more off what a traditional gallery could charge). All of the artwork being shown online is presented by the original artist - no dealers or sales agents. Quality artwork at great prices because you buy from the artist, not a middle man. We hope you enjoy what these talented Canadian artists have to offer.
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DAILY NEWS:
03/06/2010 CANVAS PHOTO PRINT RELEASE by CHRISTOPHER BAILEY
"World of ... the High Level Bridge"
A unique view of Edmonton's High Level Bridge. Digitally editted photo on 11"x11" canvas
03/01/2010 PLEASE WELCOME CALGARY PAINTER RAMAN GILL
02/22/2010 INCREDIBLE METAL WORKS! - Calgary's MICH SHIRE
Welcome to Support Local Art.
Simply one of a kind artworks. Amazing!
01/24/2010 >>ORIGINAL COMMISSION WORKS and MUCH MORE- ANNELI HAATAJA WALLER
01/23/2010 >>GREAT PHOTOGRAPHY- Welcome to Support Local Art photographer AMANDA LYNN MATSKIW
01/22/2010 SIMPLY AMAZING - Canvas prints by Edmonton digital artist YOONG TAN
Be sure to check out the entire "Mother Nature's Hands" Series.
01/21/2010 TECHNICAL ISSUES RESOLVED - WATCH FOR UPDATES!!
Thanks for your patience everyone - fans, collectors and artists!
Support Local Art is back!
10/19/2009 NEW ARTWORK ONLINE - MERVIN B
10/10/2009 NEW ARTIST ONLINE - MERVIN B
Please welcome to Support Local Art, Edmonton artist Mervin B
Pay attention to the details in all of Mervin's truly interesting artworks.
09/28/2009 NEW ARTIST ONLINE - IAKOV AFANASSIEV
Please welcome to Support Local Art, St. John's artist Iakov Afanassiev
Please take the time to check out Iakov's beautiful and award winning works.
09/19/2009 SUPPORT LOCAL ART BLOG & UPDATES by Christopher Bailey
Important News.
Support Local Art updates (ie. this main page) are now automated. New artwork postings will appear to keep people in touch with all of the artworks and artists online.
Updates about the Support Local Art website itself will be posted at
www.DigitalArtistNews.Blogspot.com
This is also the blog that I will be using to post information about myself as an artist, updates on my works-in-progress and my random thoughts on life.
09/18/2009 ALBERTA ART DAYS with CATHERINE VIGNA
Join Catherine on Saturday between 1-3 pm at the Provost Libaray.
I'm sure it will be a great event.
09/03/2009 NOW ONLINE: New Canvas Print Photographs by SHARON STANBURY
11" Square - Ready-to-Hang Canvas Prints - priced at only $60 each.
Search for Bailey11 to see all the works by various artists available in this collectible format.
07/12/2009 SOLD - "Messed Up" by LISA AHONEN
Click image for details. Lisa's amazing and unique works continue gain attention and sales. Don't miss out on any of this artist's other original works.
05/25/2009 Artist Lorraine Lee is part of the Ruin & Reclamation Show in Lethbridge Alberta.
May 30–Jun. 13 • Ruin and Reclamation.
Potemkin Artist Collective. 216-5 St. S. May 30, 8 p.m. to midnight. Show will remain open the following two Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1-5 p.m. The theme involves breathing life, through art, into old, dead spaces through a wide range of art forms from visual to performance. The collective has secured the old Singer Clothing building. Free admission. http://ruinandreclamation.blogspot.com/
Check out Lorraine's artwork right here on Support Local Art
04/18/2009 Welcome to Support Local Art - J. Scott Portingale
An Edmonton photographer with some beautiful international photos. Photography that truly tells a story. Check them out!
03/13/2009 A NEW SELECTION OF ARTWORKS by Gary Langman
Click here to view Gary's stunning large works on Support Local Art
03/06/2009 NEW ARTWORK by Lou Marchant
"Slemish Mountains, Ireland"
Another great artwork by Calgary artist Lou Marchant.
Be sure to check out all that Lou has to offer for sale and as samples of commission works that she's done!
01/28/2009 NEW Artwork video on YOUTUBE - "Comfortable Numb"(video) by Yasue Larsen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0jK32EIDgA
01/28/2009 ARTWORK RELEASE by Christopher Bailey
Limited Edition of 20 hand signed and numbered prints
Photographic composition on 11"x11" canvas
** Special Price **
$60 each, including s/h to Canada or USA!
01/21/2009 "Bailey11" series prints by Christopher Bailey & Sharon Stanbury now on display and for sale at the West Edmonton Family Chiropractoric Studio
Do you know of any Alberta businesses (cafes, coffee shops, restaurants, public offices, etc) that would be interested in having a ever changing gallery style display of Bailey11 prints on their walls? Please contact us for details of this FREE art opportunity.
01/20/2009 PUBLISHED IN MOSAIC MAGAZINE (Winter 2008 Issue):
"Creation of Life: Kiss", digital painting by Christopher Bailey. Limited Edition paper and Open Edition Bailey11 canvas prints available right here at Support Local Art.
Can you see the KISS?
01/05/2009 WITH THE NEW YEAR, COMES A NEW ARTIST TO SUPPORT LOCAL ART.
Please welcome and check out the photographic talents of Edmonton's SHARON STANBURY.
Stunning photos and digital paintings in 'Bailey11' format - 11" square stretched canvas giclee. Add to your existing Bailey11 collection, or start one today. Search for Bailey11 to see all the works by various artists available in this collectible format.
11/20/2008 NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE - Christopher Bailey "Bailey11" Art Print Catalogue - PDF format - CLICK HERE
Images, prices, options, details, and samples of custom works. Each Bailey11 print comes with it's own box and signed open-edition certificate - perfect for gift giving this holiday season.
10/27/2008 SOLD - "Bronze Sun" by Lorraine Lee
Click image for full details. Don't miss out on any of Lorraine's other unique and beautiful original works.
10/25/2008 "BAILEY 11" prints are now on display and for sales at THE SEDAN CHAIR SALON in Edmonton.
THE SEDAN CHAIR SALON
#3, 1109 Summerside Dr. SW
Edmonton
780-440-0036
10/20/08 "BAILEY 11" Series of artworks NOW ONLINE
Bailey11s are 11"x11" canvas prints. Perfect alone, but even better when displayed in groups! :-) Use your imagination as to how to display these ready-to-hang prints. Priced affordable at $60 each.
Simple search for Bailey11 to view all the currently available prints. More being added often.
Hand-stretched on the quality wooden bars. Each print comes in it's own box for protection (and great gift giving).
Prints can also be ordered on multiple canvases! Art becomes the perfect size for any space.
Print your photos on 11" canvas... prices starting at only $60!
You can also order custom artwork prints based on your photos, starting at $75 (for 'digital painting'), and from $150 (for 'digital art', ask for details).
Contact chris.bailey@supportlocalart.com for full details. PDF catalogue of all B11 prints available.
10/02/2008 Artwork on YOUTUBE - "People are Strange"(video) by Yasue Larsen
Be sure to check out Yasue's other videos on youtube
09/26/2008 SOLD - "Magnifeye" by LISA AHONEN
Click image for full details. Don't miss out on any of Lisa's other original works.
09/16/2008 NEW ARTIST ONLINE - CATHERINE VIGNA
Please welcome to Support Local Art, Hughenden Alberta artist Catherine Vigna.
Please take the time to check out Catherine's stunning pencil, ink, and pastel works.
09/12/2008 ARTWORK RELEASE by LISA AHONEN
"Wild Flower"Click image for full details. Be sure to check out all of Lisa's latest works.
08/22/2008 NEW ARTIST ONLINE - LISA AHONEN
Welcome back to Support Local Art, Calgary artist Lisa Ahonen.
Beautiful original artworks, check them out!
JULY 08 COMING SOON "BAILEY 11's"
A new and exciting way to collect and display artwork in your home or office. Check back soon for full details and artwork!
05/28/2008 ARTWORK RELEASE by Christopher Bailey
"Unexpected First Move"A unique perspective on chess. Limited edition digital painting.
DAILY NEWS CONTINUED BELOW
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Welcome to Support Local Art.com, your source for quality artwork direct from local artists
Support Local Art is an online-only gallery that puts you in direct contact with professional artists in your area, and across Canada. Rather than buying art 'through' a gallery or retail store, Support Local Art lets you buy DIRECT from the ORIGINAL artist.
The benefits of this to you, the buyer, are that you get to see unique quality artwork that you won't find elsewhere... and often at amazing prices because you're purchasing direct.
What better way to show your support for Canadian artists than to do it directly!
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Support Local Art makes browsing for art fun and easy!
Our advanced art search engine allows you to find the specific artwork that interests you most... quickly and easily. Do you enjoy wildlife art? Simply choose the wildlife category. You can even specify your price range and city that you would like to search. At Support Local Art, all of the artwork for sale has the price clearly listed.
Have fun discovering and learning about artists and their works. If you have any questions or comments for an artist, just let them know. Direct contact with artists.... that's what Support Local Art is all about!
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Art is for everyone!
You don't need to have degree in art history to know what you like. Trust your own opinion - that's what it's there for!
Whether you're looking for something to fill that empty wall space, refurnish your living room, or maybe something inspirational for your office ... we hope that you'll Support Local Art.
Enjoy browsing and discovering what local artists have to offer.
Thank you,
Support Local Art.com
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ARTISTS: Are you looking for additional ways of gaining exposure and sales of your art?
As an artist, you have a unique style or vision to promote and sell. Selling art is not a competition between artists. Support Local Art is about artists working together to promote and bring traffic online. We believe in a more proactive approach to finding potential purchasers. Once here, we let your art speak for itself.
The Support Local Art.com system works great on it's own, or can be the perfect compliment to your existing website and efforts.
Let's work together. It's truly a win-win!
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DAILY NEWS: (continued)
05/20/2008 ARTWORK RELEASE by Christopher Bailey
"River Valley I"Limited Edition 'GPS' print - click image for further details. Just released special $100 (reg. $125). Edition of only 20 hand signed & numbered prints.
05/18/2008 ART DONATION TO CHARITY
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SLArti'S ART PICK OF THE WEEK
"Frankly Scarlett"Always generous, Lethbridge's Lorraine Lee donated this beautifully hand created & painted papier mache bowl for a recent charity event. Click the image for more details
05/04/2008 Callingwood Farmer's Market - Edmonton
Christopher Bailey setting up his display table at the Callingwood Farmer's Market in Edmonton. Christopher will be displaying and selling his artwork there every Sunday (10-3) until October. The Marketplace at Callingwood is located at 69th Avenue & 178 Street, Edmonton.
Feel free to stop and say hello!
04/21/2008 ARTWORK RELEASE by Christopher Bailey
"First Day on the Bus"Limited Edition ACEO (art card). Only 6 available - $5 ea. Click the image for details.
03/12/2008 ARTWORK RELEASE by Lynn Day
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SLArti'S ART PICK OF THE WEEK
"Beautiful colours and an amazing sky on this new original work by Carseland artist Lynn Day."
Available direct from the original artist.
02/28/2008 SLArti'S ART PICK OF THE WEEK
"Tara Twan once again brings her unique perspective on the world. Beautiful details on this 24"x30" canvas original."
Available direct from the original artist.
02/14/2008 SLArti'S ART PICK OF THE WEEK
The Siege by Christopher Bailey
"Small edition, only 7 available - don't miss out on this one!"
Available direct from the original artist.
01/31/2008 ART DONATION TO CHARITY
"Beauty of Life"Original digital painting donated to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind by Edmonton artist Christopher Bailey
Each year the CNIB has an art auction fundraiser. Christopher has donated for the past 5 years.
01/25/2008 ARTWORK RELEASE by Lynn Day
"Country Chorus Line"Click the image for details.
01/23/2008 SLArti'S ART PICK OF THE WEEK
"Terrific western themed watercolour! Be sure to check out all of George's online artwork."
Available direct from the original artist.
01/16/2008 SLArti'S ART PICK OF THE WEEK
"Original & creative use of chalk and acrylic. Be sure to pay attention to composition and interesting use of lines & spaces."
Available at a great price, direct from the original artist.
01/02/2008 NEW ARTIST ONLINE - GEORGE KUSH
Stunning artwork by Fort MacLeod artist George Kush is now available, direct from the artist, through Support Local Art.
Please take the time to check out George Kush's art.
01/01/2008 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thank you everyone for your support of local artists in 2007, and best wishes for the next year.
12/10/2007 NEW ARTIST ONLINE - MITCHELL RIENGUETTE
Please welcome Toronto artist Mitchell Rienguette to Support Local Art.
A new & interesting perpective on art. Check out his unique artworks today.
11/22/2007 ARTWORK RELEASE by Yasue Larsen
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"There is a hole in my heart"Click the image for details.
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Have a question about an artist or their artwork? You can call or e-mail the artist directly.
That's one of the benefits of Support Local Art to fans, buyers & artists.
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10/29/2007 NEW ARTIST ONLINE - JASON GUNN
Please welcome Calgary artist Jason Gunn to Support Local Art.
Watch for more beautiful paintings from this talented artist.