About Me

- Kathy Richards
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- I am an artist who was born and raised in Nova Scotia. I went to school in the city but spent my weekends and summers in the country. A lot of my inspiration is found within these areas where nature and man co-exist but I never limit my options. I always approach each painting on an individual basis taking into consideration composition, color, contrast, shadow and light. My work usually entails a lot of detail so I often challenge myself, toss aside most rules and go on instinct to achieve what I'm trying to convey. I am mostly a self-taught artist, who has always been busy creating things for myself or others. I have attended classes at NSCAD where I was encouraged to pursue my life's desire with more ardency. I have been fortunate over the years to be honored with several awards for my work. My work is currently exhibited at the Teichert Gallery at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Argyle Fine Arts, 1559 Barrington St., Halifax, and in various shows throughout the year. If you see work that you are interested in, then please email me and let me know. I also do commissions.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Friday, May 10, 2019
"The Forgotten" , 8"X10", Acrylic on canvas. This is one of my entries in the Contemporary Art Society's 46th Annual Juried Show. The reference photo used was courtesy of Kevin Moore. I can just imagine the history behind these antique vehicles- how wonderful they looked in their day, who rode in them and the places they would travel- each has it's own stories to tell.
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Friday, November 18, 2016
Friday, April 22, 2016
Monday, February 22, 2016
Friday, January 29, 2016
Monday, October 19, 2015
"Halifax City Hall-Summer" Acrylic 8" x 10" This is my latest painting of Halifax City Hall. This one depicts this historical building as it was this summer with the colourful and inviting chairs and picnic tables set up on Grand Parade so that the city's residents may sit outside and enjoy the view. This painting was exhibited along with several other works of mine in CAS's Hallifax City Hall Exhibition that was held at Halifax City Hall and is currently available from the artist.
Monday, October 5, 2015
"Cycling Past St.Paul's Church", 12" x 16, Acrylic This is one of the nicest corners in Halifax! St. Paul's Church is the oldest building in the city( 1750) and just on the other side of it is our beautiful and historical City Hall! This painting is currently for sale at Argyle Fine Art on Barrington St.
Friday, May 8, 2015
"Retired at Peggy's Cove" 16" x 20" , Acrylic on Birchwood. This painting is one that I did for the CAS "Paint the Same" where the members bring in photos and we take a vote and choose our fav and then each paint our own interpretation of the photo. This was my version of it. I loved trying to interpret in my own way the texture and detail of the old fish shack and the retired whale boat which each have their own stories to tell.
"Halifax City Hall" 11" x 14" Acrylic on Birchwood. This painting won an Honorable Mention Award, Open Category (Architecture) in The Contemporary Art Society's 42nd Annual Juried Show & Sale. This is one of my fav historical buildings in the city! We sadly are loosing more and more of them as they are being torn down in the name of progress. In my mind it is a backward progression. We see all the unique architecture, warm inviting buildings each with their own character that used to line our streets, that said so much about our past culture and heritage, being silenced and disappearing.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
"The Look" " 8 x 10" Acrylic Animals are one of my favorite subjects to paint. They are all individuals with personalities of their own. I spotted this beautiful fellow tied to a post patiently waiting for his person to come out of the store one day and the expression on his face said it all. This painting is currently available from artist.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
This 6"x6" tile that I titled " The Wave" was one of my entries for this year's Mosaic for Mental Health. The Opening was held in October at the Craig Gallery at Alderney Landing. They continue to sell the tiles throughout the year at various spots as well as the year's Mosaic Poster and cards of selected works. All the funds raised go to the Mental Health Association so I enter a few tiles every year as it's always great to support such a wonderful cause.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
"Europa at Halifax Waterfront", 14" x 14" , Acrylic. This summer I spent a lot of time on the waterfront to enjoy the Tall Ships ( one of my favorite subjects to paint) while they were in Halifax. It always fascinates me to see just how graceful and majestic they seem as they glide along the harbour! Throughout history, Halifax has been a safe haven for hundreds of ships and the souls aboard who braved the sea. This painting is available for sale from the artist.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
"Coburg Coffee" 12" x 12" Acrylic This painting is currently showing at ARGYLE FINE ART. This vision of Coburg Coffee's warm inviting colors and the solitary bike was a great inspiration for a painting with the thought that the person who owns this bike is inside enjoying a drink! I can smell the aroma of coffee everytime I look at it! (SOLD)
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
"Corner of Bishop & Barrington"
"Corner of Bishop & Barrington", acrylic, 8" x 10" This is one of my more recent paintings. I have always had a love and respect for the older buildings in our fair city. They are steeped in history and all have their own unique style and story to tell. I also love the look and texture of old stone and brick work along with the warmth and dedication to the trade it displays. This painting is currently available at Argyle Fine Art on Barrington Street. .
Monday, March 5, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
"Peggy's Light", 4" x 5" , Acrylic This little painting is showing at Argyle Fine Art for the Pre-Shrunk Show which is on until Feb. 26th, 2012. No matter how many times I visit or paint Peggy's Cove - I never tire of it. It is always a breath-taking site and represents so much of Nova Scotia's heritage. Having lost members at sea in both sides of my family tree...I respect the power of the ocean, the ruggedness of the coastline and can only imagine what a lighthouse beacon must mean for those who must travel and make their living on the ocean currents. (SOLD)
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
"Dingle Bench"
"Dingle Bench", Acrylic, 8" x 10" This is one of my favorite spots to walk in HRM. I've done several paintings of benches in different areas..as I can always look at them and imagine myself ( or anyone else) sitting there and enjoying the view. This painting is currently available for sale from the artist.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
"Taking it to the Top"
This is one of my smaller paintings (7" x 7") I did of a small portion of Halifax's skyline that shows a blend of the old and new- St.Paul's Steeple and the TD building- titled "Taking it to the Top". It's currently available at the Art Sales and Rental at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.(Sold)
Monday, September 5, 2011
"Sunlit Bridge"
"Sunlit Bridge", 5" x 7", Acrylic, This little painting of a bridge at the Halifax Public Gardens is currently for sale at Argyle Fine Art on Barrington Street. The damage left behind by Juan is less noticable now and the slow start to summer hasn't lessened the lush greenery that acts as a background to the Garden's Victorian structures, the flowers or their beauty.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
"Seconds First at Queen"
"Seconds First at Queen" Acrylic, 5"x7", This is a painting of a little row of second-hand businesses on
Queen St., just off of Spring Garden Rd., that are bright, friendly and hold some amazing treasures inside. It is available at Argyle Fine Art, 1559 Barrington St..sold
Queen St., just off of Spring Garden Rd., that are bright, friendly and hold some amazing treasures inside. It is available at Argyle Fine Art, 1559 Barrington St..sold
Friday, June 24, 2011
"Lunenburg Academy"
"Lunenburg Academy" , Acrylic, 16" x 20" This painting I did for many reasons...the main one being that the building itself is so beautiful! I remember being amazed by it in my childhood when we would go to visit relatives who lived and grew up in the area. It was built in the late 1800's to teach grades one to twelve for many years and is still being used to this day for children in the area.This painting is currently available for sale from the artist.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
"Foxy"
"Foxy", Acrylic, 16"x20", It was in the heat of summer when this little guy was caught on camera by a member of my extended family who has a quick camera finger and a keen eye. The fox had paused at the waters edge and took a moment to survey his surroundings before having a drink. Fox are known to be both cautious and crafty as well as quick - very handy tools in the bid for survival in the wild. Once in a while, some of us are lucky enough to catch a rare glance of their beauty before they dash off back into the wilderness. Thanks to my friend's luck, camera skills and willingness to share the resulting photo - I was able to create this depiction of our "Foxy" friend for which I won an Honorable Mention Award at the Contemporary Art Society's 38th Annual Juried Show! This painting is currently for sale from the artist.
Friday, April 22, 2011
"The Sagres"
"The Sagres" Acrylic 16" x 20"
This is one of my latest paintings and is currently available for sale from the artist. The Sagres is a three masted barque and a training ship for the Portuguese Navy since 1961. It's one of the many Tall Ships that have come to visit Halifax during the Parade of Sails in recent years.
This is one of my latest paintings and is currently available for sale from the artist. The Sagres is a three masted barque and a training ship for the Portuguese Navy since 1961. It's one of the many Tall Ships that have come to visit Halifax during the Parade of Sails in recent years.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
"Teddy Waiting"
"Teddy Waiting" is another one of the little paintings ("5x4") that will be showing at Argyle Fine Arts
"Pre-Shrunk". He was inspired by a little bear that was lost among all the plant life in our neighborhood and someone had set him on the rock to be found. He sat there for a few weeks patiently waiting to be reunited with his loved ones. Then one day I looked and he was gone..at last- he was found! I imagine either by his family from the past or perhaps by a new friend - but I'm sure he found himself welcomed and loved once again. Sold
"Pre-Shrunk". He was inspired by a little bear that was lost among all the plant life in our neighborhood and someone had set him on the rock to be found. He sat there for a few weeks patiently waiting to be reunited with his loved ones. Then one day I looked and he was gone..at last- he was found! I imagine either by his family from the past or perhaps by a new friend - but I'm sure he found himself welcomed and loved once again. Sold
"Peggy's Delight"
This little acrylic painting (5"x4") is one of the paintings I have showing at Argyle Fine Art, 1559 Barrington Street,Halifax,N.S.(Sold)
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
" The Welcoming Committee"
"The Welcoming Committee" 12"x12" Acrylic
This is one of my latest paintings inspired by a scene of a home I came across during my travels last summer and it looked like a perfect "welcoming spot to spend the coming evening relaxing and taking in the beautiful country surrounding it.
This is one of my latest paintings inspired by a scene of a home I came across during my travels last summer and it looked like a perfect "welcoming spot to spend the coming evening relaxing and taking in the beautiful country surrounding it.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
" The Economy Shoe Shop"
This is a small acrylic painting that I did of "The Economy Shoe Shop" that was featured on a promotional postcard for the business. I love the unique atmosphere, great food and friendly service they provide, but it was the the wonderful character and charm it holds that inspired me to paint it. Sold
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