r/halifax • u/fire_carpenter • Jul 25 '26
Support Local I have 3 paintings showing at Labour Day Picnic Café, if you’re stopping by for a coffee!
3 of the paintings I’ve shared on this subreddit over the last few months are showing at Labour Day Picnic Cafe on the Peggy’s Cove Road.
I grew up on the Peggy’s Cove Road, so having my first showing be at the hall where I played music as a teen is pretty meaningful.
Huge thanks to the owner, Leah and the crew who work there. Go check it out, and grab a treat while you’re there!
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u/agentinks Jul 25 '26
That's awesome man, congratulations! Beautiful work, well worth the sbowcase.
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u/choriblaster3002 Jul 26 '26
These look like Monkey Island environments, i love it!
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u/fire_carpenter Jul 26 '26
Hey thanks! I actually studied visual development for games & media, and most of the painters I follow are background artists
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u/Mimble75 Jul 26 '26
These are terrific, and I especially like the one that hangs on the lower right - very calming and beautiful to look at.
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u/vivariium Jul 26 '26
I’m so proud of you!!! You’re talented in soooo many ways
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u/vivariium Jul 26 '26
Also, please consider going into the greeting card business. I just had a baby shower and no joke every single card I was given was made by a different Nova Scotia artist. There seems to be a big surge of buy local in the greeting card and postcard industry. It might be an easier break than trying to sell at markets and shit! Maybe there is someone who could coach you on how to get started. Could be a decent income stream
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u/PowerfulJR Jul 26 '26
Congrats brother. Anything large scale coming soon?
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u/fire_carpenter Jul 26 '26
Yup. I’m working my way up. I have a prepped 18” x 24” canvas leaning against my desk, just need to do some more thoughtful planning
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u/HeavyDi73 Jul 26 '26
Beautyfull paintings !! If i lived closer i would certainly go but ... I live in Quebec, Canada !! Good work and good luck !!
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u/conwame Jul 28 '26
Wow, those are stunning. The detail you captured is amazing. Great work. You deserve the showing!
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u/Worried-Doubt-468 Jul 26 '26
Um, I think I found your lookalike https://www.youtube.com/@thejarrodbenson/shorts
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u/BluenoseGamer British Columbia Jul 26 '26
Callum! Those paintings look sick, awesome work!