Hello Dear Art Lover
At The Beach
That is my dream!! How about you? I hope you are able to relax this summer and enjoy friends and family once again. It seems like forever since I've been in Paradise (aka Thunder Bay). Swimming in the warmth of Lake Superior, hiking the magical woods, having sauna every day, and dancing on the table. Yes..we really do all those things and more. I hope you have a list of shenanigans to get up to.
But before I take off for the summer, I do have an art show on til July 2. The Riverdale Artwalk is in full swing online and in my studio at 7 Labatt Ave. I am offering a safe viewing experience by booking private appointments. The walls have been turned into a lovely gallery with the art of myself, Nancy and Roderik. This WE I am planning to be there Sat and Sun. Contact me by email gail@gailwilliamsartist.com or FB messenger or IG messenger. So many ways to stay in touch. The studio is at Dundas and River in the east end. You could book an appointment in the day or evening. I am at your disposal.
You can view my virtual booth at
https://www.eventeny.com/events/riverdale-artwalk-june-2021-936
Check out Nancy on Instagram @nancyb178 and roderick @roderikmayne
Don't forget you can also get prints of any of my paintings as well as the originals. I'll have some on hand so you can see the quality of the archival, acid free supports, either on paper or as a giclee. Biplane Graphics does a terrific job with the colours too.
Have you got any special projects lined up for the summer? I've offered to paint a chair for a dear friend. It's going to be pink..I think. Also,Foxand I are going to make some papier mache birds. Maybe some rock painting..who knows!
Do you ever wonder how I create the art I do? I often have no idea where they come from, but I know the subconscious mind stores all sorts of weird and wonderful data. What I think happens for me is that I can let my subconscious have full rein in the birth of the painting, and then I apply my conscious mind to complete the work. That's what gives it the emotional impact. You can try this with any creative endeavour. Like the amazing quilts that some people like Deb, Carol and Chris create. I'm sure they pick the colours that appeal to them without thinking about why they appeal. Then they use the expertise of their conscious minds to complete the beauties.
Here are two recent examples of my subconscious mind's creation. Where did this come from? Please let me know if you can figure them out. You've got "Mona Lisa's Bird' and 'My Dream'
Have a wonderful summer visiting with friends and family, and I'll see you in September.
Until then, once more I thank you for your continued support.
YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART
ROCK ON,
Gail
