2023-32 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover and dog lover (I’m sure)

Such fun!!

Have you ever been a dog stalker? When I was doing my ‘Walking the Dog’ series, I would take photos of people walking their dogs. I felt like I was in a spy movie. If necessary I would ask the pet’s owner for permission. This collection has proven to be very popular. This year I’ve created cards and prints with these images and I do have a few original 12 x 12’s left. I also do commissions and could have them ready for your gift giving.

If you’d like to share your appreciation of the weird and wonderful mind of Gail Williams via her art, I have just the thing. Framed prints for only $65.00 or 2 for $120.00. Below you will find a few photos of some of my most admired paintings in print form. Please excuse the background of 2 of the images here. I think I need another tutorial on how to remove the background :)

Check my website and if you see something there and wonder if I have a print of it, just ask.

Don’t forget that I have my ‘Magnificent Women’ 2024 calendar available too. The pages can be cut out and framed if that suits you.What a bargain! 12 images for $25.00.

I look forward to greeting you this WE at the Karen Franzen and Friends holiday show at 3 Wembley Dr, on Fri, 6-9, or Sat and Sun 10-5. You can have some Christmas cheer in her studio under the trees and the chance to win free art. At this show, you’ll find Karen’s wonderful ceramics, Margaret’s cozy knitted and felted accessories, Lisa’s stunning silver jewellery, Sunny’s adorable home decor and my original paintings, as well as cards and prints.

@karen.franzen

@lisaridout

@m_a_carson

@sunnymills1

@gailwilliamsartist

Thanks as always for your support.

See you soon. 

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

This 2024 calendar ‘Magnificent Women’ is $25.00

S & H in Ontario is $5.oo

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Here we have ‘Mona Lisa’s Bird’ 10x 8 and ‘Fall Down 7, Get up 8’, 10 x 10. $65.00 for one, or two for $120.00

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‘Walking the Dog’ 10 x 10 and ‘A Gathering of Friends” 10 x 8, $65.00 for one or two for $120.00 (Minus the ragged edges :) )

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3 Wembley Dr, Friday 6-9, Sat and Sun 10-5,(Coxwell/Gerrard)

You’re Invited!

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

Ongoing..my art is in the window

Lots of gorgeousness is there for your enjoyment and a few of my paintings.

• Taren White Gallery

13 Grand River St N, Paris, ON

2023-18 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

MORE LOVE IN THE PARK

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

It was such a blast to use my tent at the Rosedale Artfair as a photo booth. So many couples and some singles and menage a trois embraced beside my painting ‘The Long Embrace’ The theme of ‘It’s All About Love’ was truly celebrated and I could not have asked for a better response.

BTW, the original painting is available. It is hung using a french cleat which makes installation so easy. I thank my personal woodworker Gilbert for being so creative. I’d gladly come over to hang it in your home.

This year my ‘Walking the Dog’ series has been very popular. One person bought one for her sister who lives south of the border. Thanks Kim.

If you’d like a commission, let’s talk. Customize your dog, your accessories, your colour. A commission is $230. If you choose one that I have already done, it is $200.

Here are some highlights from the WE and a pic of a happy new collector.

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

Happy lovers last WE.

Kim was working it for the camera.

Chris and Oliver out for walkies.

You’re Invited

SOMETHING EXCITING WILL BE ADDED VERY SOON!!

• 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)

2022-22 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover       

My Heart is Full

Thank you so much for your support of my art career. This past WE we had the fifth annual Gifts for the Soul holiday market and it was a roaring success. That is because you have been such a super booster for me and my small business. You've bought my paintings, come out to my shows and brought friends and have told others about me. I wouldn't have been able to continue so confidently if I hadn't had your support.

This month I have one more art event and it's going to be wonderful!  My friend Karen, a talented potter and very active community member, has organized a mini art crawl in our neighbourhood. There are 3 stops on the tour. Karen's place will host herself and her dad the famous Fred Franzen and body care by Sarah Ann Goldnau-Vogt, fine art and tea towels by Sunny Mills, and textiles and jewellery by Tali Tjiang. Her address is 3 Wembley Drive. You'll find fabulous ceramics at Noel Yardley's place as well as work by Thomas Bollamnn. 416 Gainsborough Rd. At Lisa Herrara's gallery she will be joined by the talents ofJoanne Filetti, Scott Danielsand myself. Please visit us at Tangerine Dream Art Studio and Gallery, 8 Eastwood Rd. 

These 3 places are within a few blocks of each other near Coxwell and Gerrard. Free street parking. Easy access by TTC.

FREE ART DRAW
CHARITY GIVEAWAYS

You may now view the complete Small Works I have just added to my website. It's the 'Love You Forever' series, original acrylics on paper, 11 x 14 in, matted and ready to frame. FREE SHIPPING in Canada in time for holiday giving. This series was prompted by a love letter my Dad wrote to my Mom that was not discovered until years after he'd written it. A kind of 'Time Goes By' story if you know that BBC show with Jean and Lionel (Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer) The price for matted paintings is $300. I can add a frame for $20.00. Of course, you might recognize my homage to Klimt. I just can't help myself loving that man.

If you like Klimt, you may also want to check out another one of my favourites Friedensreich Hundertwasser. He has quite the story. An artist, architect, environmentalist.

Friedensreich Hundertwasser - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Friedensreich_Hundert...

Who are you art loves?  Please let me know.

And now once again, I am asking for HELP. We have been given our final ..no more extensions.. get out of Dodge, notice at our studios at 7 Labatt Ave. If you have any leads on where a group of artists can find affordable space, please let me know. Our last day there would be March 31, 2023.  We have been very fortunate in having this location for as long as we have. I think there'll be a party happening in the new year. So stay tuned.

If you live in east end Toronto, you may have seen the article about me in the Beach Metro news. But, I have more press too!! If you'd like check out my interview in the online magazine Canvas Rebel.

Here's the link: 
https://canvasrebel.com/meet-gail-williams/

One of the questions I answer is about not starting this art career til later in life and that really made me contemplate my path. Perhaps you've regretted some choices you made in the past that you now see differently. That certainly is true for me. Years of looking at X-rays and scans have informed my art practise in ways I never would have guessed. ThanksLailafor pointing out the obvious. 

You'll find attached some images of my Walking the Dog series. I've decided I will do  commissions. The DEADLINE to have your painting ready for Christmas is Dec 18... The perfect gift for the dog lovers who have everything else but a personalized painting of their fur baby. Only $230. for one, or 2 for $399. 

Thanks so much for your support. I wouldn't be here without you.

Rock on,

Gail


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2022-19 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover        

JINGLE

There's a whole lot of shaking of jingle bells happening in my house these days. It's like when you have a dinner party and you do all the prep that you can do ahead of time, and it still looks like a disaster zone almost as soon after the first guests appear. I really didn't think I'd have that many art events for the holiday season, but I think accepted too many party invitations. Oh well...girls just wanna have fu-un.

Having said that...I hope that you'll be able to join in the merriment that I'm organizing. What's a party without the people?

I'm not sure if you remember the first Gifts for the Soul holiday market that we held almost 7 years ago. It was at Artscape on Shaw St in the west end. This year is our 5th annual celebration (factor in the Covid years). We are lucky to hold it in the historic St . Matthews Club house, 450 Broadview Ave, just north of Gerrard St E, in Riverdale park. It is the perfect cozy spot for our boutique. There will be some new vendors showing their unique work. Paintings of course, vintage and embroidered jewellery, elegant pottery, stunning fibre art, charming decorative birdhouses, painted glass ware, and the always charming creations by Janet from found objects..notebooks, boxes, hedgehogs. Come say 'Hi' to Dorothy, Joanna, Lorrie, Janet, Tracy, Deniz, Barb and Janet.

Check their IGs to get excited. @dorothyabarrett, @caveandcrownfibreart, @lorriekingpottery, @janetfpotterartist, @tracydaviesart, @denizinmushroomland, @barbielew

Please save Sat Nov 26, 9:30 -4pm for the only shopping experience you'll need. We'll have something special for everyone on your list.

As well, I am participating in a mini holiday art crawl here in my east end neighbourhood with about a dozen other very talented folks. Pottery, ceramics and fine art will be featured. Please mark your calendar for Dec 9-11. I'll be part of the Karen Franzen and Friends Holiday Market. Details to follow.

And is if that isn't enough, I'm working on a new series I'm calling 'Love You Forever' inspired by my latest full size painting. The details of how this story unfolded will be next issue's focus. You will have first access to this delightful new body of work at a special VIP price.

Added to this newsletter are some of my 'Walking the Dog' series. I had such fun with these and haven't had too many place to show them off. They are 12 x 12 in original acrylic on canvas and only $200. When the new owner buys the painting, I add the title 'Walkies with....' (fill in with your choice) on the back. I can change the colour of the dog if you'd like. They make perfect gifts. Especially for those hard to buy for people who have 'everything'. This is a limited series and when they're gone, they're gone. If you need 2, you get a discount. 2 for $350.00 Your'e welcome!

PS..Did you notice the new logo? Thanks again for your support. It means the world to me.

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

2022-16 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover    

Play Ball!!!!

Hope you are enjoying this cooler weather as much as I am. When I sent out the previous newsletter, I confess I was not the gal you've come to know as enthusiastic and energetic. Both my knees were giving me grief. I apologize for maybe being a little cranky. Now I can truly sympathize with anyone who suffers from chronic pain. However, I am on the mend and can happily say that I can see the light at the end of this tunnel.

It was so nice to see so many smiling faces last WE at the art show at PegGraham's lovely home. We already have started on plans for next year. Several of my Walking the Dog paintings found new homes. If you would like a commission, I'd be happy to discuss a personal one just for you or a friend.

This WE is going to be an exciting time at theArtwalk in the Squareat shops at Don Mills, 1090 Don Mills Rd. Over 100 talented artists Friday to Sunday are ready to greet you with a variety of art. The weather promises to cooperate, so please come out to support local art. My booth number is 31, very close to last year's location. I've been working on some new pieces of course...so many ideas, so little time.

You may know that I love the northern landscape. I don't have a lot of landscapes in my work, but last year I was so inspired by the rugged shores of Lake Superior at Ney's Provincial Park that I started a diptych (2 paintings end to end). It has taken a whole year to complete but I think I have the essence of what I was feeling from those ancient stones. Have you ever had the urge to lay right on the rocks to absorb their energy? That is what I did that day last August. Communing with prehistoric spirits. It was one of those sacred moments.

I'm attaching the photos of Neys 1 and Neys 2, but you really have to see them in the flesh to appreciate their essence. I do hope you can come to visit them this WE.

Please let me know what adventures you've had this summer. It's been ages and I'm looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Rock on,

Gail


YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART