2025-09 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

I’m a COVER GIRL!

Well…my art is. I am thrilled that my art was chosen to be on the cover of the Taren White Gallery online magazine spring 2025 issue. Taren put ‘Homage to the Red Dress’ on the cover in a stunningly sophisticated setting. Inside you’ll find 3 more recent paintings. I’ve attached one of the pages of the magazine below. It features one of my new ‘Crossroads’ series pieces. If you want to see these artworks in the flesh, I invite you to my studio. Here is the link to the magazine. Viewing is more enjoyable on a larger screen.

https://online.fliphtml5.com/ndwru/hgjh/

WELL THAT WAS FUN !

What a great time we had at Peg’s annual ART SHOW in her lovely home and garden. Tons of visitors and so many loyal clients came out to support local artists and Indspire, a non-profit that encourages indigenous youth.

I don’t think I’ve ever shown you one of my darling portraits from the series ‘She, He, They Said’ This one is ‘She Said She Was Shy’. It was taken from one of my life drawings that I had done at Central Connection, at Withrow Park Community Centre. It’s a drop in, no instruction class with live model every Monday. It’s always open to new members. https://centralconnection.ca ›

She’s such a sweetie. 16x20, acrylic on wood panel

Here’s Karen (kitchen manager, Mel ( jeweller) and I having fun at Peg’s on the WE. Karen also repaints Peg’s home after the show. I can hook you up. Mel of course is @justsparkleca.

Peg Graham, hostess with the mostest and talented artist Dahlia, @peg.graham.75 and @splashofdahlia

COMING IN JULY…I am so honoured to have one of my paintings in IMPACT 2025, the 32nd annual juried exhibition at the Neilson Park Creative Centre July 8-July 26. ‘Prince’, features a bubble gum pink dog and an adorable youngster, also a prince, done in my Fauvist inspired style, which embraces bold hues in unexpected surroundings.

Prince

36 x 24 in, mixed media on canvas

IMPACT 2025 ,July 8-July26, Neilson Park Creative Centre

Always grateful for your support,

ROCK ON,

Gail

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2025-08 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

Flip Flop

And I wish I was referring to footwear! Our Ontario weather is keeping us guessing, moving from winter to spring and back again. Is it teasing your inner gardener? I don’t do a lot of planting but I do love a bit of colour of course. Do you have any reliable shade favourites? I need some suggestions please.

SAVE THE DATE

Only a few more sleeps til THE ART SHOW. 16 excited and talented artists will be together at the art event of the season at Peg’s lovely home and garden. Peg has been holding this wonderful party for 13 years to feature her many artist friends, clients and as a fundraiser for various causes. I hope you’ll come out to support us and Indspire too next WE.

You’ll be able to see ‘The Conversation’ in the flesh. I’ll show you how I used the gelli printed papers to create this unique artwork.

I am so honoured to have one of my paintings in IMPACT 2025, the 32nd annual juried exhibition at the Neilson Park Creative Centre July 8-July 26. ‘Prince’, features a bubble gum pink dog and an adorable youngster, also a prince, done in my Fauvist inspired style, which embraces bold hues in unexpected surroundings.

Have you seen the current Taren White Gallery Magazine? It’s online and I am thrilled to be a feature artist in this issue. Taren is a super talented curator and gallerist who has moved her gallery online. As well she is a talented artist in her own right. I am so proud to be associated with her. You can find her @tarenwhitegallery on IG. Look for the launch on June 1.

Do you pay attention to what you pay attention to? That is one way YOU can live artfully. I’ve mentioned the inspiring book ‘The Art of Noticing’ by Rob Walker, before, but it is worth repeating. Especially in these times in which we are living. What grabs your eye? Pay attention or perhaps seek out those small bursts of whatever brings joy to your heart. The more you are aware, the more you will see and know that there is beauty all around.

Always grateful for your support,

ROCK ON,

Gail

The Conversation

36 x 24 in mixed media on canvas

The Art Show, May 31-June 1, 64A Queensbury Ave, Warden/Kingston Rd. 11 am - 6 pm

Prince

36 x 24 in, mixed media on canvas

IMPACT 2025 ,July 8-July26, Neilson Park Creative Centre

MAY CALENDAR

Currently..Chasing Light, the Jackalope Gallery, 1558 Queen St E

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2023-21 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

FEELIN HOT! HOT! HOT!

Love it or hate it…it really doesn’t matter does it? This is our summer and with all our moaning about winter you’d think we’d realize we just have to give in. Or move to …..I was going to write down Paradise (aka Thunder Bay) but then I remembered they do get minus 50 sometimes. Plus a whole lot of snow. My strategy is to slow down and sit in the AC. And visit friends who have pools (thanks Dee) Although the addition of refreshing cocktails served by attractive models would also be nice. But her building does not have that amenity. ):

During the summer months I do not partake in any outdoor art fairs. I’m focussing my efforts to get my art out there by applying to galleries for representation. If you’re visiting somewhere you think my art would be a good fit, I’d really appreciate hearing about it.

If you’ve got a road trip in mind, please visit my art in the Ahnisnabae Gallery in Thunder Bay. As I grew up there, Louise has kindly displayed my paintings in the past and now has 5 pieces in her amazing space. She has a stunning collection of indigenous art from across Canada. I have bought several painting by Linus Woods, an artist from Manitoba. I love his vibrant use of colour to tell his stories.

Louise’s gallery is at 18 S Court St. Thunder Bay.

www.ahnisnabae-art.com

Closer to home, you can visit Paris ON. There you will find some of my Head Shots series in the delightful Taren White Gallery, 13 Grand River St N, on the main street. The gallery opens onto the Grand River and Taren has lots of events happening in the gallery this season so check her website for details. I’ll be giving an artist talk in September. Date TBD.

www.tarenwhitegallery.com

Here’s this week’s education tidbit. I’ve always thought my art had a surrealistic aspect to it so reading about the Surrealists had a certain interest for me. Enjoy.

https://www.moma.org/learn/moma_learning/themes/surrealism/tapping-the-subconscious-automatism-and-dreams/

Attached you’ll see a recent painting that finally has a name. It is ‘Spirit Tree’ It started as a random pour of paint that I covered with cello. Check out some past Instagram posts where you can see the process in action.

Thanks again for reading and supporting my art adventure. I love having you along.

Rock on,

Gail

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Spirit Trees, 36 in x 24 in, acrylic on canvas

See how many spirits you can find. It’s kind of like ‘Find Waldo’(:

The Night Was Brilliant With Stars, 40x30 in, see how it looks on a wall

In the Ahnisnabae Gallery, 18 S Court St, Thunder Bay

The Night Was Brilliant with Stars, 40 x 30 in, acrylic on canvas.

Watermelon Anyone? , 20 x 20, acrylic

Currently in Taren White Gallery, 13 Grand River St N, Paris, ON

You’re Invited

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

Ongoing..my art is in the window

www.ahnisnabae-art.com

• BLOSSOM AND TEMPEST

928 Kingston Rd, near Lawlor Ave

Pretty Little Things (a curated selection of 6x6’s)

• TAREN WHITE GALLERY

13 Grand River St N, Paris, ON

Head Shots showing July, August, September

https://tarenwhitegallery.com/pages/contact

2023-20 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

HAPPY CANADA DAY !

Are you the type to plan your summer down to the last detail or are you a ‘just go with the flow’ kind of person? When I worked full time as a radiation therapist, we had to choose our holidays a year in advance due to the structure of that job. So I got used to planning the valuable vacation time. But now that I have the summer spread out I tend to be a little more relaxed as to when and how I’ll spend the precious days of warmth.

This year I’ll be going up to PARADISE, (aka Thunder Bay) as I mentioned before, but I’ll also be able to take the darling and busy grandsons hiking the ravines in Toronto and swimming in Lake Ontario. It doesn’t take much for 2 boys to make an adventure out of anything.

It was a great trip to Paris, ON to deliver some paintings to the very welcoming and gorgeous Taren White Gallery. Tracy and I were Thelma and Louise, (without the cliff) as we found our way down to that lovely town. I’m attaching a few photos of the art that will be on the walls for the months of July, August and September. I hope you take the drive.

http://tarenwhitegallery.com

Hope you have time to celebrate this special day with family and friends.

Rock on,

Gail

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This is Hilary. She is one of my favourite writers. Hilary Mantell

20 x 20 in, acrylic with painted ‘frame’ See it in person in Paris.

Cyndi (Lauper) of course. Girls just wanna have fu..un! We do!

20 x 20 in, with a painted ‘frame’

The Inspo Show at Taren White Gallery

13 Grand River St N, Paris, ON

You’re Invited

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

Ongoing..my art is in the window

• BLOSSOM AND TEMPEST

928 Kingston Rd, near Lawlor Ave

Pretty Little Things (a curated selection of 6x6’s)

• TAREN WHITE GALLERY

13 Grand River St N, Paris, ON

Head Shots showing July, August, September

https://tarenwhitegallery.com/pages/contact

2023-19 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

SUMMERTIME and the Living is Easy

Does it seem to you that here in Canada, summer just surprises us every time. All of a sudden, it’s HOT! I know I must be getting older because I’m actually not complaining (too much) about the heat. Although as soon as I can’t see downtown clearly from my east end neighbourhood, I just want to shout “Take me out of here!!” You know I just want to head north to Paradise (AKA Thunder Bay) to the clear skies, sunshine and cooler nights. Plus swimming in Lake Superior, sauna every day and marshmallow roasts.

I love getting suggestions from my friends here who send me really interesting information about art events and artists, especially female artist. Laila sent me an article about Sahara Longe, a British female artists who is with Timothy Taylor gallery in London, UK. Check her out, she does fabulous figures.

https://www.timothytaylor.com/artists/sahara-longe/

I’m planning on putting this gallery on my itinerary for my next London trip.

It’s confirmed! Taren White Gallery in Paris, ON is featuring me as a guest artist for the months of July, August and September. I am beyond excited as she has asked for some of my Head Shots series. Her stunning gallery is at 13 Grand River St N, on the main street of that lovely town and has a deck overlooking the Grand River. It is so pretty. I can’t wait to take my paintings to her. If you are able to plan a road trip to see some of Ontario’s picturesque towns, please include Paris and pop in to say hello to Taren and my paintings. I’m sending Cyndi, Frida , Hilary and Watermelon Anyone. They are mostly named for famous female creators. I’m sure you’ll guess who Cyndi and Frida are named for, but Hilary might have you stumped. Hilary is the wonderful British writer of ‘Wolf Hall’ and ‘Bring up the Bodies’. I’ll be doing an artist talk there in September. Date TBD. Check my website in the Head Shots series.

www.gailwilliamsartist.com

Check Taren White Gallery for info about her fabulous shop.

https://tarenwhitegallery.com/pages/contact

You’ve probably noticed that I’ve been loving the fluorescent colours for a while now and recently I discovered some new ones by Holbein. Here are two recent paintings using the dramatic ‘opera’ (a vibrant pink) and violet. Enjoy. I’m not sure when they will be taken out for a viewing, but if you fall in love with them, you are welcome to visit my studio or we can arrange a home visit. I’d love to know which one you like best.

Don’t forget that I welcome layaways.

And as always, please know how much I value your support and interest in my art adventure. I’m so glad to have you along for the ride.

Rock on,

Gail

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This one is unnamed as of yet. I would love some suggestions.

It’s 36 in x 24 in. and even more gorgeous in person

Homage to the Red Dress… in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day

24 in x 36 in, acrylic on canvas, a photo doesn't do the vibrant colours justice . Does this one speak to you?

For those who won’t make it to Paradise this year.

A full moon, the beautiful Lake Superior, the iconic Sleeping Giant

You’re Invited

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

Ongoing..my art is in the window

• BLOSSOM AND TEMPEST

928 Kingston Rd, near Lawlor Ave

Pretty Little Things (a curated selection of 6x6’s)

• TAREN WHITE GALLERY

13 Grand River St N, Paris, ON

Head Shots showing July, August, September

https://tarenwhitegallery.com/pages/contact