Hello Dear Art Lover
Feeling Grateful
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
The weather report last Sunday was dreadful…the prediction was for freezing rain and ice, but that didn’t stop my faithful supporters. It was absolutely brilliant that we had a full house. I can’t thank my constant cheerleaders enough, and some new friends who came by to see what was happening in GWA’s studio. Dorothy helped to create a lovely jewel box of a gallery. The place was glowing. The free swag bags and additional discount was a hit too.
My door is always open to visitors. Just send me a message and I’ll make it work for you.
Lately I’ve been changing things up on my website and my IG presence. This has required a deep dive into some soul searching and has resulted in discovering more about why and how I achieve my unorthodox art works. You might think that artists just create but there is much more to it than that. Especially as I do not do realism. One result has been that I see how I connect to the Fauvism movement and to the works of Henri Matisse. I’m also paying attention to why I choose certain colours and how the images that I think just pop up don’t really do that. There is a chain reaction that I’m noticing. For example, my favourite blue is a direct reflection of the clear blue skies and deep waters of my childhood growing up in Northern Ontario beside the immense Lake Superior.
On that note…on my easel these days are some works where birds are appearing. Who isn’t fascinated with birds? The gelli printed papers are collaged onto the canvas and then I’m glazing over them. This is where play comes into the act. I’d love to share this fun and simple mono printing technique with you in one of my classes. See below for details of the next workshop. No talent or experience is required. If you prefer a different day or time I’m open to suggestions.
You know I am addicted to reading and I’ve just discovered another Finnish writer who celebrates our shared heritage of dark humour. Check out Antii Tuomainen for some hilarious craziness. Somewhat like my art. Please share your current reading obsessions.
APRIL CALENDAR
Currently..Chasing Light, the Jackalope Gallery, 1558 Queen St E
Thurs April 24..noon-2:30..Gelli print workshop at GWA studio…7 Labatt Ave, $95.00, all supplies included, no experience requ’d email to register. gail@gailwilliamsartist.com
As always, I appreciate your support.
Rock on,
Gail
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