So, in a burst of inspiration, (and in a complete departure from my previous two concepts!) I finally came up with this finalized painting for the Beautiful Grim breast cancer charity art auction that harkens back to my bubble girl paintings: explorations of otherworldly environments where symbolic elements such as oxygen and water compete for sustenance.
The deadline is TODAY and I finally got the whole thing finished and turned in. Whew! It was getting down to the last minute there!
Adorned with a melting crown of textured coral that threatens to drip and tragically melt everything along with it, stands my “Beautiful Grim,” a remarkably strong and beautiful woman who has learned to breathe underwater against all odds in order to survive. Wearing a glass explorer’s bubble, her face is defiantly immersed in an oceanic microcosm full of fish.
Just realized this is the first OIL PAINTING that I’ve completed in 2010, as well as the first oil on canvas I’ve painted in about 8 months! (which is quite shocking for me as I’ve been paining in oils obsessively through the last decade and beyond.) Ever since my trip to Iceland 8 months ago, I have been experimenting with painting primarily in watercolors. Hadn’t realized it had been so long since I’d painted in oil!
My latest art exhibit just came to a close, and it was a big success! It was amazing to be able to show such a large collection of my paintings! Thank you to all those who came out!!!
Gayle outside the Weisman Museum of Art in Malibu, California
Gayle with her paintings
Firenzes!
the artist’s reception
with museum director Michael Zakian
with artist Tyson Wintibaugh
with photographer Ron Hall
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I’ll be showing a collection of 17 paintings (!) from my Emotional Landscapes series at the Wesiman Museum of Art in Malibu, California.
The Artist’s Reception:
Thursday May 7, 12:00-1:30p.m.
Light refreshments will be served.
There is no admission charge.
Museum Hours: 11:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
(The show will only be up for one week! Tues May 5-Friday May 
Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA
310.506.4851
http://arts.pepperdine.edu/museum/
Here are some recent pictures from my art show at the Weisman museum!
the artist reception
happy day
even babies love art!
gotta love those grand high-ceiling museum walls
My art and I!
Weisman Museum from outside
I will be exhibiting a collection of my “bubble girl” paintings at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art in Malibu, California! The show will be on view:
April 29 – May 2, 2008
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:00 – 6:00 P.M.
Friday 11:00 – 6:00 P.M. & 8:30 – 10:00 P.M.
Private Artists’ Reception: Thursday May 1, 12:00 – 1:30 P.M.
Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90263
General information: 310.506.4851
http://www.pepperdine.edu/arts/museum/
Here’s an excerpt about me from the artist’s catalog that was published for the exhibition:
“Since my art is heavily influenced by the
destinations I’ve traveled to, my paintings are
filled with cultural references that are combined
to form a rich visual language. Additionally,
inspired by the years I spent in Japan, my compositions and line
work reflect the influence of ukiyo-e, while conceptually exploring the
relationship between unique distinctions and the ordinary.”
I hope to see you at the museum!
-Gayle
Saturday’s gallery show was a big success…I sold some work and met some amazing artists, Harry Carmean among them–who trudged all the way out from his studio near Palmdale for the evening!! The exhibit was a blast. And many thanks to all those that came out to my show! Visit my BLOG to check out my newest painting, “Mr and Mrs Owl”, which debuted Saturday.
Hanging out at Cactus Gallery
with Harry and Cathlin Camean
My first gallery show of 2008 will be held at Cactus Gallery in Eagle Rock!
This is a special show for the Animal Protection Institute. The show will run from January 12th-February 6th. There will be 2 opening parties, with live music. I will be exhibiting three paintings in the show, and my dad also has one painting hanging in the show.
PARTY #1: NELAart.org’s Gallery Night: Saturday January 12th from 7-10p.
This party is part of an art crawl in Northeast Los Angeles. Electric violinist and composer David Strother will perform.
PARTY #2: Artist Reception: Saturday January 19th from 7-10p
Cactus Gallery
4534 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
323.256.6117
www.eclecticcactus.com
I’ve got 2 art shows scheduled for December, January & February!
The first is THE TINY TREASURES SHOW at Cactus Gallery in Eagle Rock…
Tiny Treasures runs from December 8th until January 10th, with an opening party Saturday December 8th from 6-10pm. Check it out!
Cactus Gallery
4534 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
323.256.6117
www.eclecticcactus.com
Hours: M-F 11a-8p; Sat & Sun 10a-6p
Then I’ll be participating in THE BIRD SHOW in January and February–a group show to raise awareness for bird species facing extinction, put on for the API (Animal Protection Institute). More info to come…
I’ll be showing work at Concrete Walls gallery on the Miracle Mile again this year. The show opens December 7th and runs into January.
Here are some pix from my gallery opening…
The Chums
A selection of my paintings that were on display…
Good Times!
Join me Friday, December 8, 2006 from 6-9pm for my art opening at Concrete Walls Gallery!
“Way Too Over Hung”
4th Annual $99.99 Holiday Show
Location:
Concrete Walls Gallery @ Backdoor Boba
5484 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
http://www.concretewallsgallery.com
(It is located near the corner of Dunsmuir and Wilshire, but the entrance is actually on Dunsmuir)
Artist Reception:
Friday, December 8, 2006, 6-9pm, (I’ll be there after 7:30pm)
The show will run from December 8 through January 27, and all work will be sold for $99.99!
Hope to see you there!
I’ll be showing some new paintings tonight, fresh off the easel, at i-candy gallery in West Hollywood. I’ll be there from 9-11PM. There will be DJ’s, cocktails, and fine spirits! See you there!
7929 Santa Monica Blvd (corner of Fairfax & Santa Monica)
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.656.4000
Check out more of my artwork at: www.GayleWheatley.com
