2023-10 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

LOVE IS ALL AROUND!

Here is a wee reminder just a day or two early that you are invited to my first solo art show, ‘It’s All About Love’ at 1558 Queen St E on until Sat April 22. Thursday and Friday I’m there 3-9pm and Sat hours are 11-5.

The reviews are incredible and I owe much of it to my friend Tracy who generously curated the show so well. “It feels good in here” is the common sentiment that many people have expressed. There have been miles of smiles and some tears of joy as friends, new and old, have gazed at the art work. I couldn’t have asked for a better response.

My bright colourful art brings life and love to this former architectural office. It is the perfect blend of industrial concrete, warm wood and funky lighting.

Come on down and share some stories of love and perhaps find that masterpiece you’ve been looking for.

I’m attaching a photo of ‘The Queen’ who will soon be reigning in her new home.

PS..payment plans are available.

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

The Queen

on her way to her new home

YOU ARE INVITED…

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

  Ongoing..my art is in the window

• Gail Williams Gallery ( POP up )

  1558 Queen St E,

  Thurs/Fri April20/21..3-9

  Sat April 22..11-5..sweet treats to help celebrate my birthday

2023-09 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

IT’S PARTY TIME

It’s almost like the night before Christmas, I’m so excited. My first solo show ‘It’s All About Love’ is ready for you. There are many new paintings as well as some previous work but it really is all about love. The love of stories and colour.

I had not intended to create a series or even a show around the theme of love. It grew organically in much the same way my actual paintings seem to develop. You will very likely recognize the influence of Klimt in my work, which is more than just the subconscious guiding me.

Creating this series has reminded me that I have always loved drawing the figure, creating patterns and working with colour. I also love the discovery of finding familiar shapes where others do not. And I love to recreate my otherworldly dream landscapes of human and animal characters.

It is no accident that there is always a story behind my paintings. I invite you to stand where I stood when I painted them and find your own stories.

Here again are the details . The address is 1558 Queen St E, just west of Coxwell Ave. The opening reception is Sun April 16,1-5. Thereafter I will be open, April18 &19, 1-4, April 20 &21, 3-9, and Sat April 22, 11-5.

I look forward to sharing stories of love with you.

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

Love You Forever

YOU ARE INVITED…

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

  Ongoing..my art is in the window

• Pretty Little Things

  Ongoing

  Blossom and Tempest

  928 Kingston Rd

• It’s All About Love

  1558 Queen St E (a pop up)

  Opening reception Sun April 16, 1-5

  April18 & 19, 1-4

  April 20 &21, 3-9

  April 22, 11-5

2023-08 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

IT’S ALL ABOUT LOVE

Can you tell I’m just a little excited about my upcoming solo show, ‘It’s All About Love’? Despite having lists and lists of tasks to do, I think I’m on track. Almost all the paintings are done and I have a wall dedicated to previous work that hasn’t been able to be shown for a while. I hope you’ll like what you see. If you have any favourites that you’d like a closer look at, just let me know.

You may remember from a previous newsletter that my inspiration for my upcoming solo show that runs April 16-22 was a painting titled ‘Love You Forever’. The name is an homage to my Mom and Dad who raised 8 children in a little three-bedroom house. In a family journal kept at our lakeside camp, my Dad wrote a few lines about how Mom was his perfect partner. He died when he was 57, and she passed when she was 92. In a twist of fate, she did not discover this love note til years after his passing. A testament to the power of love that can ring through a few simple lines, I tear up every time I read it.

I look forward to seeing you at the show and sharing stories of love.

The address is 1558 Queen St E, just west of Coxwell on the north side of the street. It’s a one story dull green building. But looks are deceiving…it’ll be a jewel box inside. Lots of cheerful, bright masterpieces inside.

Plenty of street parking. Refreshments at the opening party and on the last day.

April 16 1-5pm

April 18 & 19 1-4pm

April 20 & 21 3-9pm

April 22 11-5pm

Happy Easter and Happy Passover,

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

Love You Forever

5ft x 6ft, acrylic on canvas

Street view of pop up space, North side of Queen St E, W of Coxwell

YOU ARE INVITED…

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

  Ongoing..my art is in the window

• Pretty Little Things (ongoing)

Blossom and Tempest Shop and studio

928 Kingston Rd.

• Gail Williams Art Show

1558 Queen St E,

April 16 - 22

Opening Reception Sunday April 16 1-5

2023-07 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

FRIDAY ART DAY SALE

Here’s a few more of my paintings from a few years ago that no longer reflect my current style. The prices are drastically reduced and I can deliver with no charge in the GTA. The top one is a love letter to Ireland. I adore the greens of their landscape.

The second painting was inspired by hot air ballooning over France. No, I didn’t go up, except in my imagination.

Thanks to Marguerite for adding my art to her collection. These minis were super fun to do. They are acrylic on paper with copper, attached to wood panel. I might have a few left.

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

Wish I Were There With You

acrylic on canvas, 36 x 24 in

$500.00 CDN

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Long Ago and Far Away

acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 in

$500.00 CDN

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My minis fit in perfectly with Marguerite’s beautiful abstracts

Thanks Marguerite!

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

  Ongoing..my art is in the window

• Gail Williams Gallery ( POP up )

1558 Queen St E,

April 16 - 22

Opening Reception Sunday April 16, 1-5pm

2023-06 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

SPRING HAS SPRUNG !

THE GRASS HAS RIZ..I WONDER WHERE THE BIRDIES IS!

Did you have the goofy uncle who always thought we’d laugh? Never the less it is a very joyous time of year. Especially after our very dark winter. Apparently the darkest in decades. Which means we may go a little overboard with kookiness. Or is that just me?

Here at Living Artfully with Gail, I’m in the midst of getting ready for my first solo show. The space I’ve rented has the perfect vibe for me. It’s a little industrial mixed with a friendly atmosphere of natural wood and tons of light. It’s right on Queen St E, near the lake and close to the Beaches neighbourhood I love. There will be a mix of a lot of new paintings plus a selection of a few older pieces that deserve to have an outing. Please plan on visiting ‘It’s All About Love’, April 16-22, at 1588 Queen St E. (just west of Coxwell). The opening is Sun April 16, 1pm-5pm. Refreshments and fun to be had.

Did you know that you can visit almost any museum in the world with a virtual tour? I love hearing the docents speak about the paintings in art galleries. The last time I was in London, I was as mesmerized by the children listening to the guide as I was with her explanation. Here’s a link to the Tate. You can look up so many masterpieces it’s almost like being there in person.

Tate Britain - Virtual Tour – Joy of Museums Virtual Tours

Joy of Museums Virtual Tourshttps://joyofmuseums.com

Would you be interested in taking a gelli print workshop? My friend Gerry, the illustrious printmaker, will hold a small class soon. I have a list of people who are interested. Let me know if you want to be added. It’s a fun way to create prints and papers for collage.

This is the last WE that my two paintings, The Wallflower and A Gathering of Friends will be shown at the Elaine Fleck Fine Art Gallery, 1351 Queen St W. We had a wonderful audience for the opening. It was a privilege to be included in this prestigious gallery. If you’d like to meet me there before it ends, I’d love to share my stories with you.

Just in time for spring and Easter and Mother’s Day, I have some of my Pretty Little Things mini florals in the best store in my hood. They are small 6x6in beauties on wood panel, done in acrylic with a glossy finish. Kat has them on a shelves, but they can also be hung on the wall. If your’e looking for a bright little something for yourself or a friend, visit Blossom and Tempest at 928 Kingston Rd, between Victoria Park and Main St. Kat has curated a wonderful selection of giftware and clothing in a charming boho atmosphere. Her greeter Csoski, is the loveliest four legged one I’ve met. Here are a few photos of her boutique.

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

Csoki is the Blossom and Tempest greeter

Blossom and Tempest

928 Kingston Rd E

Pretty Little Things..6x6in, place on a shelf or hang on the wall

• Blossom and Tempest

  928 Kingston Rd. E

  www.blossomandtempest.com

• Fleck Fine Art Exhibition, March 2023, 1351 Queen St W

Closes this WE, March 26

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

Ongoing..my art is in the window

• Gail Williams Gallery (solo show)

‘It’s All About Love’

1558 Queen St E (west of Coxwell)

Opening reception..Sunday April 16, 1-5pm, refreshments

April 16 -22, Join me Tuesday and Wednesday, 1-4pm, Thursday and Friday 3-9pm, Saturday, 11am - 5pm (refreshments)

2023-05 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

START THE CAR !!

I’m changing things up over here at Living Artfully with Gail.

Going forward, one week, I’ll be sending you a few photos of available art and the alternate week will be a more info-filled communication.

This week, I’m offering reduced prices on some older work. I don’t have a lot of room for storage and my work has changed considerably over the recent past. I’d much rather have my art in a happy home than sitting in storage.

Here are two paintings that I still love and am proud of. I’m also including a photo of one of my paintings in a client’s home.

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

Ghosts in the Mist

36 x 24 in, acrylic on canvas

$500.00 CDN

Light Within Shadows

36 x24 in, acrylic

$500.00 CDN

Thanks Peggy, for adding my art to your home. I think it fits in perfectly with your love of bright colours.

YOU ARE INVITED…

• Fleck Fine Art Exhibition, March 2023, 1351 Queen St W

Opening Reception..Thurs, March 2, 7-9pm

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

Ongoing..my art is in the window

• Valued Volunteers show at Leslie Grove Gallery

1158 Queen St E (at Jones)

March 1 -19, 2023

• Gail Williams Gallery ( POP up )

1558 Queen St E,

April 16 - 22

Opening Reception Sunday April 16

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2023-04 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

MEA CULPA!! MEA CULPA!!

I accept full responsibility for that crazy thundersnow storm we had on the WE. I was remembering the old days of building snowmen and snow forts. Of course I could actually get up from the ground easily back then. Now what I’m thinking when I see all that white stuff, is where I am going to find a parking spot. :)

Hope you hunkered down and sat by the fire with cookies and hot chocolate (or a favourite cocktail..my personal choice)

Last Thursday there was an opening reception for the Fleck Fine Art Exhibition for March. The room was buzzing with energy and I was fortunate to talk about my two paintings that are there, The Wallflower and A Gathering of Friends. Several other artists spoke eloquently of their work. It was quite wonderful. I hope you can visit the show. The address is 1351 Queen St West, east of Jameson, in the heart of Parkdale.

One of the things I’m interested in, is the making of gelli prints for use in the addition of collage papers in my paintings. I am persuading my friend Gerry to hold a workshop and think there might be a few people here who might also be interested. Here’s a link to what gelli printing is about. Please send me a message and I’ll start a list.

You can use gelli prints for making cards but I am also thinking it would be a great activity with grandchildren.

Getting Started Gelli Printing - Carolyn Dube

https://acolorfuljourney.com

Several years ago my buddy Dorothy and I saw the jaw-dropping gorgeous work of a Ghanian artist who uses discarded found treasures in his creations. Imagine in the ROM, floor to ceiling, ‘tapestries’ made with bottle caps. It quite literally had us gaping at the beauty.

Here’s a link to the wonderful art of Ghanian artist El Anatsui.

https://elanatsui.art

You can see more of my art at the Leslie Grove Gallery right now in their ‘Valued’ show highlighting the work of some of the many volunteers of the Artist Network. This show runs March 1-19. The gallery is located at 1158 Queen St E at Jones. You’ll find ‘Motherlove 1’ and ‘Can We Come Out Yet?’ among other great art of the volunteers.

https://www.lesliegrovegallery.ca

I’m really in the thick of getting ready for my first solo show called ‘It’s All About Love”,which happens April 16-22. The venue will be at 1558 Queen St E (just west of Coxwell). You’ll find how I’ve channelled my inner Klimt. The inspiration for the title and the theme was started with a painting I’ve called ‘Love You Forever’ which I attach here. Teaser alert…there’s a very sweet back story to this one. Please mark your calendars for the opening on Sunday April 16. It’s going to be a PARTY!!

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

Love you Forever

YOU ARE INVITED…

• Fleck Fine Art Exhibition, March 2023, 1351 Queen St W

Opening Reception..Thurs, March 2, 7-9pm

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

Ongoing..my art is in the window

• Valued Volunteers show at Leslie Grove Gallery

1158 Queen St E (at Jones)

March 1 -19, 2023

• Gail Williams Gallery ( POP up )

1558 Queen St E,

April 16 - 22

Opening Reception Sunday April 16

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2023-03 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

Don’t Want to Miss You

Just in case you missed the details!

The opening reception for the Elaine Fleck Fine Art Exhibition for March is this Thursday, March 2, 7-9 pm at the Elaine Fleck Gallery, 1351 Queen St W. There will be 12 other talented artists with their unique creations.

My two paintings, The Wallflower and A Gathering of Friends will be available . I am honoured to be represented by this prestigious gallery.

RSVP would be appreciated. I will be delighted to see you.

Rock on.

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

YOU ARE INVITED…

• Fleck Fine Art Exhibition, March 2023, 1351 Queen St W

Opening Reception..Thurs, March 2, 7-9pm

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

• Studio 1558, April 16-22, 1558 Queen St E

Opening Reception TBA

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2023-02 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

It’s been a minute

Hope you’ve been well..enjoying the no- snow winter. To be honest I would love to have some but I know I’d probably get a few dirty looks.

It’s been a little busy over here at Living Artfully with Gail. My studio has moved to another location at Warden and Danforth Rd about 12 mins east of where I live. It’s smaller unfortunately but the time had come to move out. I’m now sharing space with 3 other artists who were also at Labatt. It does have a bonus of a loading dock door we can open to the weather, so that’s a good thing. I’ve already been painting in the sunshine, despite the calendar.

We also were helping our oldest daughter with her move to Thunder Bay. She had a mountain of boxes to take with her. Although I will miss hanging out with her I’m hopeful it will be an exciting adventure for her and her partner. She has lots of cousins, aunts and uncles to help her out. Already I’ve seen her skiing and enjoying the sunny north.

On the art scene here, I have so much news to share with you. I’m booked til July with art shows, both indoor and outdoor.

First up is a dream come true! Elaine Fleck has accepted 2 of my paintings for her March group show. The opening reception is Thursday March 2, 7-9pm, at the Elaine Fleck Gallery, 1351 Queen St. West. I would be delighted to have you join me that evening. However, if another time would suit you, I could arrange to meet you there. The show is on for the month of March. I’m quite excited to be showing in this prestigious gallery.

When Ingrie moved to Thunder Bay, she took 5 paintings with her to be shown at Louise Thomas’ wonderful Indigenous Ahnisnabae Art Gallery at 18 Court St in Thunder Bay. Louise has graciously allowed a former resident of Thunder Bay the opportunity to have my art in her gallery in the past. Quite a few of my paintings have found homes in my home town. If your’e planning a cross Canada road trip, please drop in. Louise has curated an amazing collection of indigenous art and several pieces have found their way onto my walls.

In April, I am holding my first solo show. I found the perfect space at Studio1558, on Queen St East near Coxwell. The show will be called ‘It’s All About Love’ and will run from April 16-22. There will be a party happening on April 16. I’ll be sending out the invites so please keep your peepers open.

I won’t bore you with the details of my busyness just now, but please keep in mind that every month there will be an opportunity to see my new work. And you know you’ll always get a hug.

You may know that I don’t have a degree in art, but I love learning the history and trying to keep up with the contemporary art scene. I am very lucky to have friends like Angela, who send me articles. One of the types of art I like is graffiti and in another life, I would be a Graffiti Grandma, but it’s past my bedtime. I hope you enjoy this article that Angela sent me not long ago.

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2023/feb/18/banksy-valentines-day-mascara-artwork-move-margate-dreamland?CMP=share_btn_link

Your eagle eyes may have detected that I’m using another platform to deliver my newsletter. Another reason why I’ve been a little tardy. It should be no surprise to you that I have a certain frustration level in learning new computer skills. I’m surprised my head is still attached.

The Long Embrace is finally signed and ready for the April show. I attach it here for your enjoyment.

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

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You are Invited!

• Fleck Fine Art Exhibition, March 2023, 1351 Queen St W

  Opening Reception..Thurs, March 2, 7-9pm

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

• Studio 1558, April 16-22, 1558 Queen St E

  Opening Reception TBA

2023-01 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover       

And in this corner!!!

Happy New Year and as we Finns say Onnellista Uutta Vuotta...if you say it correctly you win a prize. (lol)

I hope you have at least had a chance to take a breath between all the parties, the weather and the fun stuff you get up to. You can imagine the chaos that happens at my house with 2 gandsons and all those sisters of mine. It's always a free for all. 

This year has started off with a bang for me. Or should I say a bell ringing. I am saying goodbye to Labatt Studio and hello to Studio Mack. I'll be sharing an industrial unit with 3 other wonderful artists, Nancy, Penny and Rod. My space will be smaller and we won't have that amazing atrium ceiling we had at Labatt, but the price is right, the location is good and there is parking. It's at Warden and Danforth Rd, only 15 mins east from my house.

You might have seen some of my very large paintings on canvas if you've kept up with the Instagram. I was taking advantage of the wall space at Labatt, but I will still be able to do the same size in my new place. I'm feeling like something is shifting in my practise and  I'm not sure what it is, but it is going to be great. The air is humming and something good is coming. (my  sister , Ellen,  has inserted the music from West Side Story into my ear). Our mom was a member of the record of the month club and every month we had a new favourite to learn. Imagine a small house with 6 dancing maidens singing their hearts out! Fun..Fun..Fun.

So far, and it's only mid Jan, I have FOUR events booked. I am super excited about the March group show  that is with a prestigious west end gallery. Details to follow.

I'm also pleased to announce my  first solo show at a new event space here in the east end. I've booked it for my birthday week in April. Again, details will be coming soon. 

Third, my painting 'The Tall Trees are Listening' was juried into the Artist Network's Hello Yellow show that runs from Jan 18 to Feb 5. It's at Lesliegrove Gallery, 1158 Queen St E at Jones. I hope you'll be able to visit the wonderful bright paintings that are sure to add some warmth to this cold and dreary January.

Another artist whose work I adore, Felicity Somerset, also has a photograph in the show. I'm attaching her photograph as well as a photo of one of my paintings that she got a while ago, plus my current painting. I think there might be a theme here (lol)
Check out Felicity's stunning work. Her work is copywrighted, so please admire it's beauty here or at the show and buy it from her.

https://www.felicitysomersetphotography.com/about

And...if your'e in Thunder Bay this year, I'll have several paintings in the Ahnisnabae Art Gallery owned by Louise Thomas. I am so grateful to Louise for having some of my work in her gallery. She has an amazing collection of indigenous and local artists. I'll let you know when it will be on the walls.

 http://www.ahnisnabae-art.com/contact-us.html 

In anticipation of these shows, I have decided NOT  to have a sale yet. However, if you had your eye on a particular painting and want to get it or put it on hold, we can discuss. I will be giving myself a raise..IOW (in other words) a price increase is coming. Let me know soon if that interests you.

If your'e interested in more art news than I could possilby ever know, check out 
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2022/08/12/canada-artists-resale-rights-royalties

There's so much there that I couldn't choose which story to share. Happy reading.

Rock on,

Gail

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