2022-18 Living Artfully with Gail

Hello Dear Art Lover      

Did You Guess?

Did you stuff yourself with food and family love last WE? I truly hope you did. I am very grateful for being able to surround myself with the joy of family. Even though it does get a little noisy, and there is always some drama, for us it's good drama. The most noise coming from Theo, as his brother Fox, accidentally (of course) gave him a small black eye during the wrestling match. Don't all little boys do that?

The outdoor art fairs are over for this year, but the art making continues. I'm working on aspecial project of new work in time for holiday gifting that I'm basing on my recently completed large painting called 'Love You Forever'. It's a very sweet story that I'll share soon. I hope to capture the beauty of the sentiment in a way that you will like.

Our annual holiday market 'Gifts for the Soul' that was derailed for 2 years is back again. This year it will be at the historic St. Matthew's Clubhouse on Broadview Ave, north of Gerrard on Sat Nov 26. We have some new vendors whose work is very unique. I'm sure you'll find a few things that will be just perfect for that special someone.

You might be wondering if I've changed my style. Surprise!!! This fabulous painting is by the talented artist Kit Cutting who bought one of my paintings a few years ago. It's almost life sized , 4ft.x 5ft.. 'Schooner' looks like he could reach right out and give you a kiss, doesn't he? Kit says he's not for sale, but I bet if you looked at her website, you might find something there that you just have to have.

Kit has a website with 10 other artists in Port Stanley (online). Her web part is https://portsidegallery.ca/product-category/artists/kit-cutting/

I love to see what creative endeavours are happening with my tribe. Send me some photos and ideas please.

Included today is the current W!P (work in progress) that my nephew Bill and I are engaged in. This time, he's at the helm. We are very simpatico and it still surprises me that we work so well together. Is weirdness in our DNA perhaps?

If I haven't told you lately...I love you...thanks for your continuing support.

Rock on,

Gail

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2021-28 Living Artfully

Hello Dear Art Lover    

My Heart is Full

Can you believe we have once again arrived at another Thanksgiving? I've been thinking of what a blessed life I've led and I hope you feel the same. Our lives may not have been totally free of hardships and mistakes, but I know mine could have been much worse. My family is an abundance of laughter and crazy stories. I come by the wackiness honestly.

Last week was one of the most fun weeks this year.

My friend Lisa came by for her studio visit because she'd seen a painting that she thought would look good over her fireplace. However, it was not the right one and she chose 2 others. Two of my favourites. 'One Sweetly Warm Day Following Another' is above her bed to brighten up her morning and 'Beethoven Contemplates iPhone' ended up over the fireplace. Lisa graciously invited me to her home to help with her extensive Canadian art collection. I think she might need to get a bigger house. Quel probleme!

Dorothy (my partner in crimes) and I spent a lovely time at Bau_Xi gallery (across from the AGO) in conversation with one of my art heroes, Casey McGlynn. Years ago, I took a workshop with Casey and he set me on the path to let my quirkiness shine through. When you take a look at his work, you'll see why. He and his friend Bobby Lawn have a painting they worked on together. Check out Bobby's Instagram @bobby__lawn and Casey is here. That's a photo of Casey and I posing in front of one of his paintings. We coordinated our stripes of course.

Casey McGlynn | Painting | Artwork Available at Bau-Xi Gallery

https://bau-xi.com › collections › casey-mcglynn

Thanks so much to Mira and Angela (whom I often refer to as my agent) for sending me art news!

Mirasent me the bright images of Robbie Craig. His work is Canadian focussed and I knew it was familiar. Take a look at www.rcraig.org and it might just be what your'e looking for.

Angela sent me an article of the mesmerizing art of James Jean and a youtube of Sun Tarot Tapestry Behind The Scenes. It is one of those videos that draw you right in. So meticulously and precisely done work.

Have a look at my Super Sale and get your dibs in before I start posting on Facebook. I'm offering private studio tours so you can touch the merchandise. I have some $100.00 bargains and larger pieces for $500.00, regularly up to $1800.00. The sale items are in last week's newsletter and I've included a shot here. You can find it the archived section on my website. www.gailwilliamsartist.com

Wishing you a fabulous Thanksgiving.

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ROCK ON

Gail

2020-22 Living Artfully

Hello Dear Art Lover          

I See Skies of Blue, Red Roses Too

Hope this letter finds you well. We have been blessed with some pretty spectacular fall colour this season. This is my favourite time of the year. Yesterday we had a very windy but sunny day. I love a good wind! Those ones where the leaves are blown off the branches. I find it very exciting. Almost as good as a noisy thunderstorm by the lake.

Today just happens to be World Sight Day. Which made me think of the incomparable Louis and the song title I have referenced. One of my sisters ,[I am lucky to have 5!!!] had a cataract surgery yesterday.  And..with full disclosure, I am playing russian roulette with my blood glucose and therefore potential for diminishing eyesight. I've been an ostrich, ignoring my climbing BG. No worries at the moment, but I do know the effects of continuing on this path. I have had success in the recent past with lowering it, and have made the commitment to return to a program that works for me. So far so good this week.

This has been such a stressful time for all of us and I would encourage you to ask me anything about painting or techniques. I know that creating can reduce stress levels. As you have seen, I love to experiment. I'm all about the 'What If' approach. If you've watched my Instagram account you might see me using Wetwipes. What the heck! They're not only good for cleaning hands but great at creating texture. You can either lay them flat on the painting and press off part of the  last surface or you can scrub away.  Give them a try. I'd love to see what you come up with.

My entrepreneurial daughter Joanna @caveandcrown [she makes delightful items with a bohemian vibe BTW] alerted me to this article from the Guardian about a little known female abstract artist from the 1900's, who didn't get the recognition she deserved in her lifetime. The documentary will come out soon.
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2020/oct/06/hilma-af-klint-abstract-art-beyond-the-visible-film-documentary

I'm attaching 2 recent paintings. One is 'The Eyes of the World', and the other is 'Yakyakyak'  I'm sure you can guess which is which. 

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and friends.

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Until next week,

Rock on,

GAIL