Welcome to the Armstrong Fine Art Consulting Blog—your source for updates, stories, and insights from across the art world. From artist features and show highlights to collecting tips and cultural commentary, this section brings together media and news that reflect our work and passion for fine art. Whether you’re a collector, curator, or simply curious, our posts offer a closer look at what’s happening in the world of art, both locally and beyond.
The Psychology and Power of Anonymous Art in the Age of Instagram
Anonymity has long captivated the art world, shaping careers and challenging how we experience art.
David Bolduc: Painting as a Poetic Journey in Toronto’s Abstract Art Scene
David Bolduc’s vibrant abstractions shaped Toronto’s art scene and Canadian modernism.
Living Through Art: Our Story
We share why we made art our livelihood, from the John Mann Gallery to building Armstrong Fine Art Consulting.
Alex Chorny: The Artist as Explorer and Inventor
Burlington-based artist Alex Chorny fuses science and art through experimental techniques with magnetism and gravity.
Why Low Auction Prices Can Hurt Living Artists
Auction prices can misrepresent an artist’s true value, and supporting living artists at their proper market price helps protect both their careers and your collection.
Inside the Studio with Tony Calzetta — Stories, Myths, and a Living Legacy
A recent visit to Tony Calzetta’s Welland studio-home revealed not just an artist at work, but a living gallery filled with stories and history.
Patricia Gagic: An International Artistic Journey of Vision, Impact, and Transformation
Explore Patricia Gagic’s global journey as an artist inspiring cultural connection and transformation.
Ronald Bloore at 100: The Artist Who Painted the Unseen
This year marks the 100th birthday of Ronald Bloore, a visionary Canadian painter whose stark white abstractions and fearless intellect helped shape the course of modern art in Canada.
Portrait as Landscape: A Journey Through Colour and Form with Geoff Farnsworth
Woman in Blossoms may be modest in size (12 x 12 inches), but it contains multitudes. It is a painting that hums with inner life, revealing more with every return.
Remembering Alex Cameron (1947–2025): A Painter of Vision, Colour, and Commitment
A tribute to Alex Cameron, one of Canada’s most important painters. Explore his life, artistic legacy, and impact on Canadian abstract landscape painting.
Living with Original Art: A Lifestyle of Intention and Inspiration
Living with original art is more than just a design choice—it’s a lifestyle rooted in intention, creativity, and personal meaning. Small-format works, featured in Niagara’s Square Foot Show, make it easy to bring authentic expression into your home.
Armstrong FAC & White Galleon Present Niagara’s Square Foot Show 2025
Armstrong FAC partners with White Galleon Gallery to bring Niagara’s Square Foot Show 2025, a dynamic group exhibition uniting artists and art lovers through the shared joy of creativity.
White Galleon Gallery Makes A Bold Move To St. Catharines!
With the recent closing of the beloved John Mann Gallery, White Galleon has partnered with Armstrong Fine Art Consulting—current stewards of the iconic Mann Collection—to give serious collectors exclusive access to works from this remarkable collection.
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