2024-10 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

Hot off the press! 

You are exclusively invited.

WHAT: Customer Appreciation Day

WHERE: The Jackalope Gallery , 1558 Queen St E

WHEN: Sun June 23, 1-5pm.

WHAT’S THE DEAL: 20% off any Gail Williams original artwork if you have previously purchased an original painting.

We will also be having other fun shopping incentives when you visit the gallery on June 23.

Tracy and I have curated such a lovely show with photography by Felicity Somerset and ceramics by Lynne Bywater, Silvana Michetti and Karen Neeson. All their work is stunning.

Refreshments will be served. This is a FREE event.

At last I’ve finally got my print shop open! So of course I’m having an opening special. My printer uses archival paper and premium canvas and supports. This special offer is good til the end of June.

There are two sizes at the moment, but larger sizes are available. You can have an 8x10 in for only $35 (reg price is $50, or an 11x14 for $75 (reg price is $95). That is for a high quality print on paper. Prints on canvas on supports are also available. See below for the current series. I can also order any of my artworks as a print on paper or canvas as you desire.

It’s been ages since I’ve asked what you’re reading. Please…gimme. Need to find some new favourite authors.

I came across a youtube by one of my favourite authors, Fredrik Backman. He wrote ‘A Man Called Ove’ and quite a few others. All of which I love. Hope his northern sense of humour resonates with you. Please look up Fredrik Backman on Creative Anxiety and Procrastination. On youtube. It’s only 4 mins long. 

If you’ve ever thought you’d like to try your hand at painting in a fun, no judgement setting, please consider the Jackalope’s Paint Your Partner night. Bring a friend, a date, a relative and try your hand at painting their portrait. It is such a relaxed way to spend some time together. And the results are sure to give you a laugh. The next pop-up PAINT YOUR PARTNER is Friday, June 21, 7-9 at the Jackalope gallery. Register on the website. Easy peasy. Bring some friends and make it a double date.

$95 per couple, snacks included. 1558 Queen St E.

Hope to see you June 23 for some fun too.

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

The Wallflower ,original 40x30 in, print 14x11 in and 10 x8 in

Homage to the Red Dress, original 24 x36in, print 11x14, and 8 x10 in

Mona Lisa’s Bird original, 36x24 in, print 14x11 and 10 x 8 in

Prince, original 36x24in, print 14 x11, and 10x8 in

A Gathering of Friends, original 40x30 in, Print 14x11 or 10x8in

YOU ARE INVITED…

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

  Ongoing..my art is in the window

• The G & T with Friends Show

  The Jackalope Gallery, 1558 Queen St E. Thurs-Sun noon-5

  Or by appt.

  On til June 30

2023-12 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

What’s your addiction?

One of my addictions is reading. I’ve got to have a few books on the go all the time. I’m also very engaged in learning how to write better. When I worked at the Odette Cancer Centre in radiation therapy, I had an amazing head of department. At the Wellspring facility for cancer patients for which I qualified as I’d had colon cancer (12 years ago ), I was introduced to narrative writing with Ariella Damelin. She so inspired me that I approached Sheila, our fearless leader, to conduct a research project that included writing and art making with our radiation therapy staff. It was very successful and I actually presented it at an international conference in Helsinki. I tell you this because I believe that journalling and art making are vital to our well being.

Segue into art on your walls and reading. On my night stand today is a wonderful little book entitled ‘How Art Can Change Your Life’ by Susie Hodge. Often, when I look at art I’m not sure why I’m having certain reactions to what I’m looking at. This book is full of insights. Thanks to Angela for recommending it.

Please send me your suggestions.

Don’t forget that we can devise a payment plan to suit your budget.

If you’d like to give or receive a Mother’s Day gift that lasts longer than flowers, consider a work of art. Let me know if there is a special theme you want and I can check my inventory. Dogs..flowers..love?

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

Sheree is an avid collector. I love how she has hung my colourful painting in her hallway.

Here are a few of my Walking The Dog paintings that will be at The Art Show on May 27/28 at 64A Queensbury Ave and at the Central Connection 30th annual show at Withrow park. They are 12 x 12 in, acrylic on canvas, $200.

The Tall Trees Are Listening..30 x 40 in, acrylic on canvas, $2500

YOU ARE INVITED…

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

Ongoing..my art is in the window

http://www.ahnisnabae-art.com

• Pretty Little Things (perfect for Mother’s Day)

Ongoing

Blossom and Tempest 928 Kingston Rd, Toronto

https://www.blossomandtempest.com

• Celebrating Women Artists

May 10-31, in gallery and online

Taren White Gallery. 13 Grand River St N, Paris, ON

https://tarenwhitegallery.com

• Central Connections 30th Annual Art Show

May 27/28..12-5

Withrow Park (Danforth and Logan)

• The Art Show-Sale

May 27/28..11-6

64A Queensbury Ave (Kingston Rd and Warden)