2023-33 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

SOLD OUT!! But don’t despair

Hi, This is just a quickie read. My 2024 Magnificent Women calendar SOLD OUT! But do not despair. I am reordering and can guarantee delivery before Christmas. 

If you would like to get one for yourself and/or a friend just let me know by end of day on Wed. Dec. 13. My GIFT to you for ordering 2 or more is one of my special art cards. 

Thanks for all your support,

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

Order 2 and get a FREE art card.

One for you, and one for a friend.

You’re Invited!

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

Ongoing..my art is in the window

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

2023-31 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

Get ‘em while they’re HOT!

It might be winter, but it’s HOT HOT HOT here in the studio. I am so excited to share with you my very first 2024 calendar which is titled ‘Magnificent Women’. It features a detail of larger paintings for each month that could be framed. I tried to connect the figure with a significant date for each month. For example, in September you’ll find my ‘Homage to the Red Dress’ in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and in May, of course, my ‘Motherlove’. Order now for holiday giving.

Last WE it was our 6th annual Gifts for the Soul holiday market and it was a wonderful show with many beautiful creations from our participants. Our FREE DRAW was won by Anne who mentioned that she never wins anything. She was overwhelmed with all the treasures in the bag. It was indeed a pleasure to meet so many people who have made our show the one they have to attend and to meet new friends. Many commented on the high quality of the arts we had, not your average craft fair. This really pleased me to hear as that is what we had envisioned when we started out 6 years ago. 

Thanks to all the visitors. We are blessed indeed that you chose us.

Coming up I am honoured to be part of a holiday market that is celebrating it’s 21st year in operation. Karen Franzen and Friends holiday show is happening Fri. Dec 8, 6-9pm, and Sat and Sun Dec 9 & 10, 10-5 at 3 Wembley Drive. (Coxwell/Gerrard area) At this show you will find original house decor,stunning jewellery, joyful functional ceramics, cozy hand knit and felted accessories and original colourful paintings, cards and prints. All items are of high quality by talented artists. Check out the artists IG posts .

@karen.franzen

@lisaridout

@m_a_carson

@sunnymills19

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

Magnificent Women 2024 calendar

Order your’s today. Only $25.00 . Proceeds go directly to the artist :)

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Come visit 3 Wembley Drive ( Coxwell/ Gerrard)

Fri Dec 8, 6-9, and Sat & Sun Dec 9 & 10, 10 -5

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Karen’s getting ready for a super show

You’re Invited!

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

  Ongoing..my art is in the window

• Taren White Gallery

  13 Grand River St N, Paris, ON

  I have new work in this lovely gallery

2023-30 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

Here Comes Santa Claus…

Have you been a good little art lover this year? I certainly hope so because the sacks at Gifts for the Soul are overflowing with lots and lots of enticing prezzies for you. All the elves have been polishing the jewellery, adding sparkles, and dreaming up all sorts of beautiful objects.

This year I have a bumper crop of gorgeous art cards, framed prints (under $75) and my 2024 calendar of Magnificent Women. As well I have some giclees (prints on canvas). The colour reproduction is quite amazing. You can hardly tell the difference from the original. The prices for these giclees are considerably less than the original. I invite you to visit my website and consider a giclee as I can order almost any original in a print.

Next week I will be doing more work on my website to make it easy for you to see which painting you’d like in a print. The service is quick too, so you should be able to get what you want before the holidays. The pricing will be right there for you to see. For now, I’ve created a list of sizes and prices below.

12 x 12 , original $250 , giclee $150 

20 x 20, original, $600, giclee $275 

12 x 18 , giclee $225 

16 x 20 , giclee $330 

24 x 30 , original, $1500, giclee $495 

24 x 36 , original, $1800, giclee $595 

30 x 40 ,original, $2500, giclee $825 

Again I invite you to join us on Sat Nov 25, 9:30-4pm, at St Matthews Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Ave for THE holiday market of the season, GIFTS FOR THS SOUL. We have 9 very talented artists who have been creating wonderful offerings for the 6th annual show. 

Here’s how you can support your local art scene.

Come to art shows.

Buy art for your home.

Bring your friends and family.

Commission bespoke original art.

Buy art for gifts.

Share artists’ newsletters on social media.

Tell your friends about the art you love.

Buy art for your children.

Thank you so very much for all your support. It means the world to me.

Jingle on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

The cover of my 2024 calendar of Magnificent Women

Every month has a full 10x10 in detail from a larger painting.

Only $25. Order yours today.

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Mel D’Silva @justsparkleca brings her sparkling personality and jewellery to the market this year as well.

You’re invited!

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, 18 Court St, Thunder Bay

  Ongoing..my art is in the window

• Taren White Gallery

  13 Grand River St N, Paris, ON

• GIFTS FOR THE SOUL Holiday Market

  Sat. Nov 25, 9:30-4pm 

  St Matthews Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Ave

2023-29 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

It’s beginning to look a lot like….

Holiday Greetings are in the air

It’s been super busy here at Santa’s workshop while I create cards and prints and the grey cells have been in overdrive learning how to do all sorts of things involving the computer. I used to have a mantra ‘I embrace my inner techie’ in an effort to come to peace with learning new computer programs but it does end in tears sometimes.

How the heck did I ever operate a linear accelerator?! My poor co-workers were often challenged with my little hissy fits. Honest!

Who knew that having computer skills would help my artistic career? I’m very excited to share with you my first calendar for 2024. I’ll be checking the sample tomorrow and hopefully have it ready for the Gifts for the Soul holiday market next Sat, Nov 25.

There will be a wonderful selection of small prints and cards all ready for you at budget friendly prices though. Hopefully you will agree that the colours are spot on and the prices are excellent. If you haven’t begun your Gail Williams collection, now is the time to start.

I took a few pics of some cards and a framed print to give you an idea of some of the images I’ll have available. There will also be some giclees and original paintings for you to enjoy. I can order prints for almost any of my paintings. Of course the prices are much less than an original but still gorgeous.

We are so looking forward to sharing our talents with you at St Matthews Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Ave on Sat Nov 25, 9:30-4pm. Please tell all your friends and bring a few BFFs with you.

Thanks for supporting your local artists.

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

Here are two samples of gift cards available at Gifts for the Soul.

Here are the delightful ‘Walking the Dog’ series in card form

‘The Queen’ lives on in a small framed print or gift card.

Andrea has the original.

The exquisite bling of Mel D’Silva will also be shining GFTS

@justsparkleca

YOU ARE INVITED…

• AHNISNABAE ART GALLERY

18 Court St, Thunder Bay, ON

Ongoing..my art is in the window

• TAREN WHITE GALLERY

13 Grand River St N, Paris, ON

I have 3 new pieces in the gallery

• BLOSSOM AND TEMPEST

928 Kingston Rd., Toronto

A selection from Pretty Little Things

• GIFTS FOR THE SOUL HOLIDAY MARKET

St Matthews Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Ave

Sat Nov 25, 9:30-4

• KAREN FRANZEN AND FRIENDS HOLIDAY SHOW

3 Wembley Dr, Toronto

Fri Dec 8, 6-9pm

Sat and Sun , Dec 9 &10, 10-5pm

2023-28 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

Gratitude is a Gift for the Soul

Not a lot of chat today. But definitely a whole lot of GRATITUDE.

It’s because of you and people like you who appreciate my art that I do what I do. Last week, I was invited to lunch with one of my SUPER collectors, Andrea. She spoiled me with homemade pasta and French pastry and lots of delightful conversation. Her last purchase from me was ‘The Queen’ which she has renamed ‘My Queen’. As soon as she saw it at my solo show in April, she felt a deep connection that swelled my heart with gratitude. As you can see she has made quite a collection of my art and graciously allowed me to photograph her lovely home with my art in place. I am honoured that so many people are drawn to my work. It is very humbling to know that my art resonates with so many.

Here is the invite to our 6th annual GIFTS FOR THE SOUL holiday market. It’s thanks to a former colleague where I worked that I started organizing this event. We have assembled a wonderful group of talented artists who create unique one of a kind items. There’s something for everyone on your list. SAT NOV 25, 9-4:30, 450 Broadview Ave.

If you’re looking to add to your Gail Williams collection or to find a wee gift for a friend I have created new cards and framed prints at a friendly price point. They look amazing, even if I say so myself. I’ll have some prints of your previously admired original paintings.

See you soon,

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

‘My Queen’ in Andrea’s home office with her favourite friends

The lovely Andrea and her Queen

The start of Andrea’s Gail Williams collection. I love this one. It is so powerful..just like it’s owner.

And now for something completely different.

The Long Embrace , an original acrylic on paper. The image that started the hugging booth at my summer shows. Art lovers love to have fun!

YOU ARE INVITED…

• Blossom and Tempest

928 Kingston Rd. E

www.blossomandtempest.com

• Ahnisnabae Art Gallery,

  18 Court St, Thunder Bay

Ongoing..my art is in the window

• Taren White Gallery

13 Grand River St N, Paris, ON

She has some new work of mine in the store

• GIFTS FOR THE SOUL, 6th annual Holiday Market

St Matthews Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Ave

Sat Nov 25, 9-4:30

• KAREN FRANZEN AND FRIENDS HOLIDAY SHOW

3 Wembley Drive (Coxwell and Gerrard)

Friday Dec 8, 6-9pm

Sat, Dec 9, and Sun Dec 10, 10-5pm

2023-27 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

START THE CAR!!!

And get your running shoes on!

Santa’s workshop is in high gear. It looks like this year’s 6th annual GIFTS FOR THE SOUL holiday market will be spectacular. We’ve got some new artists joining our group and their work is fabulous. Also your favourite artisans are getting better and better every year. I know you’ll find some extra special treats for everyone on your list and yourself too, of course.

Please check out the IG accounts of the following participants to help you plan your shopping. We have fine art, jewelry, pottery, prints, cards, fibre art, custom T-shirts, and curated handcrafts.

@dorothyabarrett

@caveandcrownfibrearts

@tracydaviesart

@janetfpotterartist

@denizinmushroomland

@lorriekingpottery

@ambrrrrr

Attached you will see two of my finished new paintings from a new series I am calling ‘She Said’ I think there’s lots of scope for some fun don’t you?

It’s worth the drive to Paris! TAREN WHITE GALLERY in Paris ON, has some new paintings of mine. 13 Grand River St N. She has such a beautiful space right on the main street that backs onto the Grand River. If you haven’t been to Paris yet, plan a visit for Nov 17 WE. It’s their stupendous shopping event. So much going on.

tarenwhitegallery.com

This year I am preparing prints all framed and ready to hang on the wall as well as more cards. I’m also hoping to get a 2024 calendar ready for you with a different painting for each month starring a series of MAGNIFICENT WOMEN. Something new for me will be a selection of embellished giclees. Giclees are prints on canvas. I’ve chosen a company that uses top quality inks , canvas and paper.

Did you know that I have had several ‘15’ minutes of fame? The first time was when I was 2 years old patting a cow at the local fair that started my love affair with cows. The next time was when I was 9 years old and won our local paper’s Christmas colour contest. Even back then I loved bright colours. I used to stay inside the lines then but as you know that’s gone out the window. I’m encouraging Fox and Theo to deliberately go outside the lines…I’m a devil that way.

Just in case you’re interested in life drawing, I thought I’d mention that I am part of the Central Connection life drawing on Monday nights at the community centre at Withrow park. Three hours with a live model, mostly nude but some costumed. There is no instruction. You can join for the year for $60.00 and pay a drop in fee of $10.00 or just drop in for $20.00. It really is a bargain and with a great group of friendly artists. Call me for more details.

centralconnection.ca

Please mark your calendars for both Sat Nov 25 for the GIFTS FOR THE SOUL Holiday Market at St Matthews Clubhouse and the KAREN FRANZEN AND FRIENDS Annual Holiday Show on Dec 8, 9 and 10.

Thanks for your continued support through the years.

Rock on,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

She Said What?

New series started…She Said…

What did I say?

YOU ARE INVITED…

• BLOSSOM AND TEMPEST

  928 Kingston Rd. E

  www.blossomandtempest.com

• AHNISNABAE ART GALLERY

  18 Court St, Thunder Bay

  Ongoing..my art is in the window

• TAREN WHITE GALLERY

13 Grand River St. N, Paris ON

• GIFTS FOR THE SOUL HOLIDAY MARKET

St Matthews Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Ave, Toronto

Sat Nov 25, 9:30 - 4pm

• KAREN FRANZEN AND FRIENDS HOLIDAY SHOW

3 Wembley Dr, (Coxwell/Gerrard)

Fri Dec 8, 6-9pm, Sat Dec 9 and Sun Dec 10, 10-5pm