Upcoming in March, Scene It Travel Cafe

Hello Shoppers come on by the Scene It Travel Cafe on Queen West to view a selection of old and new work by yours truly A. Shay Hahn. Please also take the time to read comments posted by Anonymous in the post below, some truly valid points are raised, and I appreciate a commente with this much consideration and thought put behind it, but they obviously don't know me very well personally or how I believe that my art should be shown or marketted.

best to all, photos to come !
A.Shay Hahn

Upcoming in March, Scene It Travel Cafe

Hello Shoppers come on by the Scene It Travel Cafe on Queen West to view a selection of old and new work by yours truly A. Shay Hahn. Please also take the time to read comments posted by Anonymous in the post below, some truly valid points are raised, and I appreciate a comment with this much consideration and thought put behind it, but they obviously don't know me very well personally or how I believe that my art should be shown or marketted.

best to all, photos to come !
A.Shay Hahn

Thanks for reminding me Carol !

I know that in my profile it used to say I was going to document my friends and my attempt to quit smoking. Well we set a date for the 5 th of September, the Monday after Labour Day and we all quit, twelve of us, just like that, none of us could understand what the big deal was about using all these gums and patches and stuff, just get out and walk a little more, drink a little more water, and you to can quit smoking. Don't let that voice in your head win. We've been smoke free for FIVE months ! You can do it too!

Here are two pieces not being shown at the Rivoli that I like very much, NOTE the first image is no longer available for purchase.
1. Coney Island, 22x28. acrylic/canvas $550.00
(you can click on the images to enlarge.)
(Sid The Shoppe Cat drinks like he's in prison)

And don't forget to check past posts for other available works and thoughts.
Contact the shoppe madcraftshoppe@hotmail.com

Publishing Posts, the Rivoli Feb 5th to March 5th

Upcoming The Rivoli Feb. 5th to March 5th
I sincerely hope you stop by the Rivoli, or maybe take your
Sweetie there for Valentine's Day to have a look at a new
series of paintings (see selected images below in the past four
posts). There will be no Reception to be held, all inquiries can
be directed to the usual address madcraftshoppe@hotmail.com
All Images Property of A.Shay Hahn 2006.

(Below) Two Works in Progress, site
will be updated as the works are completed.

(below,below) This is the Shoppe Cat, "Sid Vegas"
AKA Bad Dog, Fat Man, Poopenstein

It may seem a bit silly to post this on a site
dedicated to artwork, but these are some of
the events that go on around the Shoppe so
I thought it would be worth showing, I was
very, very wrong.

above images have been sold.

Rare Treats, Some words from The Shoppe Owner

The four pieces above are works in progress
the Shoppe will publish regular updates of these
works as they are being painted.

(below) A rare ph0to of the artist at work
(please note Oh So Boss Slippers)

The Rivoli Feb 5th to March 5th Cont'd (Again)

Bandit,18x24,acrylic on canvas $350.00
(below)Maple Leaf, 18x24, acrylic/canvas $350.00

The Rivoli Feb 5th to March 5th Cont'd

White drum, 22x28, acrylic/canvas SOLD

Jack, 18x24,acrylic/canvas $350.00

Running Nurse, 18 x 24 (?) acrylic/canvas $400.00

Red Cross, 24x24,acrylic/canvas $400.00

(below) E.J ,18x24,acrylic/canvas $350.00

The Rivoli Feb 5th to March 5th

Red Swimmer, 24 x 24 acrylic on canvas SOLD


Blue swimmer, 24x24,acrylic on canvas $400.00

Red Swing, 24x24, acrylic on canvas SOLD
(below) Red Preserver,24x24, acrlylic SOLD

AHA! No Problem, No Worries

Hello Friends ! It seems that I had to switch to Firefox Mozilla in order to post....

A Few Words About Birdhouses by A.Shay Hahn
(all works shown property of A.Shay Hahn, 16 x 16 in. acrylic on canvas $250.00
as always contact the artist @ madcraftshoppe@hotmail.com, serious inquiries only)

I don't often write that much about my work on this site or anywhere else, I've always felt that an image's meaning becomes clearer to me after a period of time, why did I choose to paint this ? What does it mean to me ? etc. The Birdhouses were an exception to this rule,I find that the majority of my work is nostalgia based, rooted strongly in memories or images of things past - contextual memory ( remembering an event from the entire whole and not a specific scene) also plays a large part in my choices of what to paint.

If you think back to when you were a child, if you had a fair sized backyard your perceptions of scale were radically underdeveloped, your hand was small so the dumptruck you held in your hand was gigantic, a sandbox seemed to be about ten ft. by ten ft. wide when it was less than half that etc. The birdhouses towered in our backyard, they seemed so high up, especially when you looked up to see a plane flying overhead, so small it seemed that it would be able to fit into the hole of the birdhouse. The birdhouse represents Home, it is a marker in the backyard where I grew up, if I was taking a short cut through the hedges I could look across the yards and see it, it was a locus or a sign post. In the iconography of what I paint, it still remains just that, "Home".

And you say "Well that's all well and good Mr. Shay, but what about these tiny women ?". The women are there to call the birds home to the birdhouse - simple as that.

This is the part where I get selfconscious about what I'm writing and move onto the next thing any further questions about Birdhouses will be answered at the Cameron House or by emailing the artist.
Thanks !










Once more a sincere thank you to Cindy and Paul and all the bands, staff, artists, Quantum Rock Friday Astronauts, Shmensday Shminners, friends and new friends who made my show at the Cameron in November such a success. I believe that I have yearly status at the Cameron in regards to hanging a show each November so stay tuned to the Shoppe !

Unable to Publish Photos at this Time

Hey there friends, will attempt this again later in the week but the site is experiencing some difficulties and I am unable to publish photos of new works for your ocular stimulation - hang tight and I'll check in later to see if anything has changed. Best from the Shoppe !

UPDATES SOON COME!

Hello All sorry to have had the online shoppe quiet for so long, but wait until next week and there will be "A Year In Review", Upcoming Shows with images and other works available at the Shoppe for your perusal. So hang tight fellow Shoppers and you won't be disappointed.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5th, 3-6pm

Hello Loyal customers, just a quick new post to encourage/remind you to come to the Cameron House on Saturday November 5th for the Big Pre Christmas show entitled, "Stay In At Recess" a delightful melange of nostalgic works to inspire and invigorate. The Shoppe will be closed for a couple of days, so expect a new post near the end of the week. And for those who have already purchased a letter this is your reminder to meet me on Thursday the 27th between 5 and 7 at the Shoppe to pick up your letter. Still taking orders, feel free to email comments and etc's to the Shoppe. Take care and see you soon - Shay

Yes, the Letters just keep on coming !

Yes keep that Calendar marked folks ! Saturday, November 5th from 3-6 pm at the Cameron House (just West of Queen and Spadina on Queen West) is the big blow out ! Followed by a performance by the beloved Cameron Family Singers ! The preorders for letters for Christmas just keep on coming so we're very busy here at the Shoppe getting everything ready for Christmas. Each letter measures 12 x 12 inches and costs $60.00, if you want to order in a specific style just email me at the Shoppe (go to my profile and click email) and describe the style and letter, colours etc. and we will be more than happy to help you out. Best to all, soon there will be paintings! Enjoy, best from us here at the Shoppe and Happy Hallowe'en!

Styles 1) Circus Stars 2) Playground Ball 3) Birds 4) Colour Grid 5) Quilt

What is this ? Corkboards !

As you all may know the world is facing a cork shortage and we here at the Shoppe are doing our bit to use this dwindling supply to make practical and entertaining things to hang on your wall, so without further hesitation here is our first line of "Cork for Work and Play", there are ten boards in total of varying sizes here is a small sampling - all corkboards will be available for purchase at the Cameron House on November 5th from 3-6 or by contacting Shay at the Shoppe, just go to my profile and there is a hotmail link conveniently supplied. And I will reply with sizes and prices - all boards are very affordable within the 20 - 70.00 dollar range depending on the size of the board.
But are you saying. "Shay where are the other paintings ?".Well, fear not gentle patron, pictures of new paintings will be posted for advance sale before the show at the Cameron House, and we wish you all well, please leave a comment.
best, A.Shay Hahn

the march of the letters continues !

Yes friends, we here at the Shoppe have been very busy creating even more letters to satisfy an incredible demand, so contact the Shoppe to commission yours today ! Here are even more additions to the site! 1) Stars 2) Swan Wings 3) Stars 4) Olive Branch

Even more letters !

That's right folks these guys are everywhere ! Did you know almost every word you say contains letters ?! And you can have your very own for $60.00 a piece. Use them to spell the name of a loved one or a family friend. I have already begun taking orders for Christmas, Qwanza and Hanuakah (sorry I can't spell that one- I need the right letters!) So get them here by ordering via email or come see me on November 5th between 3 and 6 o'clock at the Cameron House ! Love to all from all at the Shoppe ! More styles will be on display soon !

Styles 1) Red Wing 2) Nighttime 3) Quilt
4) Small Wings 5) Wrought Iron

Up with Updates ! Letters !

Hello All, the TPM Auction was a smashing success with each of my pieces being bought by two very important women in the world of Canadian entertainment, Jeanne Bekker and Theresa Pavlinek! Thanks to both and to all who came to the Auction. On a sad note, October first the pictures come down from the lovely Linux Caffe but will be available in November at the Big PreChristmas Sale at the Cameron House. I believe the Opening will be from 3-6 at the Cameron followed by a swingin country set by the Cameron Family Singers. Images of the works will be available here at the shop along with a price list. It's going to be a great Opening and we at the Shoppe hope to see you there ! Moving on to.... Letters ! Yes these 12x12 letters are available in many styles for the low, low, price of $60.00 each ! So get them while they're hot and prices are low, you may also contact the shop to commission any word you like (same format and $60.00 per letter) so let's have a look at some of the styles..... That's a big opening from 3-6 on NOVEMBER 5 th at the Cameron House! See y'all soon !

Styles for Letters 1) Red Twig 2) Gilded 3) Red Twig 4)Checkerboard 5) Apple