2024-14 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover

Happy Thanksgivng to you and your’s

Just a quickie today. I didn’t realize I have 3 events happening all at the same time until yesterday so I thought I’d send out everything altogether, so that at least you’ll know what I’m doing.

Starting way out on the west coast on Salt Spring Island. You may or may not know that I was a finalist in the prestigious Salt Spring National Art Prize competition in 2019. It’s actually the highlight of my career so far. I was asked if I would like to collaborate with 2 other Art Prize alumni to create an ‘Exquisite Corpse’ painting as a fundraiser. My art buddy Zoey Zoric here in Toronto painted the top 1/3 of the panel. I did the middle part and then we sent it to Salt Spring for artist April Mackey to complete the project. It was such a fun thing to do. Zoey’s part was covered when I did my part and then both of our’s was covered so April didn’t know what we’d done. You can check the entire collection and even make a bid on the online auction. Here is the completed artwork by Zoey, April and myself.

With Gratitude,

Gail

YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART

2019-8 - 💓 GRATITUDE

Hello dear art lover Welcome to YOUR Creative Life

Yesterday, after I used my freedom to vote in the advance polls, I went for a walk in my neighbourhood ravine. I am so fortunate to be able to access quiet in the middle of a busy city. Not only am I grateful for living in this country, at this time, I have a wonderful family and a tribe of amazing friends who celebrate me. I think the beautiful maple leaf I have attached is a reminder of our good fortune. I'm always looking up and down when I walk. You never know what will catch your eye.

I also have great news about the painting I currently have in the Salt Spring show.💃 It has sold! It will be going to it's new home in Salt Spring to a couple who completely connect with the power of the image and I couldn't be happier. I have attached the photo of me on the night of the opening gala. It was such an affirming experience for me and I wouldn't have been there without the support of so many people. Again, my heartfelt thanks.

My creativity tip🖌 for today is about overcoming the fear of the blank paper/canvas. Not an original idea, but a reminder to suspend judgement! Forget those monkeys on your shoulder. Put on music that moves you, take a few moments to really feel it and then start by allowing your whole body to put the paint on the canvas. Switch the brush to your non-dominant hand, hold it by the end, use different sizes of brushes or sponges or chopsticks or forks or rags. Anything at all to loosen up. And always remember, it's just some paint and paper/canvas. You can always paint over it.

Save the Dates:

• November 23, Gifts for the Soul, St Matthew's Clubhouse

• November 23 - December 22, Watercolour Exhibit at Gallery 888

• December 1 - Labatt Studio Holiday Show, 7 Labatt Ave

Details to follow.

Happy Thanksgiving,🦃

Gail

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2019-6 - MORE new products💡

Hello dear art lover Welcome to YOUR Creative Life MORE new products💡

Very exciting news😁

I am just too excited that I can't wait to share that I have been chosen for the Salt Spring National Art Prize competition. One of 49 paintings chosen from a field of almost 2000 entries. 📢📢📢 'All Dressed Up For The Party' [30x40 acrylic and mixed media], joins this prestigious crowd of artists from across Canada. The show runs Sept 21-Oct 21 in Salt Spring Island. The image is attached. Please visit the site for more info www.saltspringartprize.ca..

One thing I have been working on is my vision book.🔍 I believe seeing is believing. I am creating a book that is full of words and pictures focusing on what I want in my life..my art work, my health, my family, travel and financial goals. You can do a page or poster to look at and remind you of your personal desires. It is vey fun to do... a work in progress, as is life. I'd love to know if you are interested in doing this also. It is a powerful thing.🖌

You are invited to view and purchase my art at several locations this summer. Or by email. Currently, I have 4 pieces at the beautiful gallery and frame shop XC art restoration, at 596 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Visit www.artrestoration.ca for details.

On Friday July 26 and Sat July 27, 6pm- 10pm, I am displaying my work with the fabulous Marlene Pape and Felicity Somerset at studio888.💡 I will have more coasters and some new stickers. As well, I have some art work in the group show inside the gallery. Come on down to the Beach for the Jazzfest to enjoy lively music and original, affordable art.www.studio888.ca

Finally, I want to let you know how much I appreciate your support. I am taking vacation til the end of Aug, so there won't be any newsletters til the fall. I wish you a wonderful summer of fun and relaxation.🔆

Gail

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