Gail Davis

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Artist’s Statement

I’m something of a late bloomer as far as painting goes but after nearly
thirty plus years of raising children, I decided it was time to do something
new. So several years ago, I took a beginner’s painting class at a local
community college and I’ve been addicted to painting ever since! I’ve
continued to learn by hook and crook (and lots of books) so except for the
very basics, I’m what might be called a self-taught painter.

My genre is oils – mostly still lifes on linen in a traditional, old-world style -
sometimes with a modern twist. I like putting different shapes, textures
and colors of quiet simple things together and then working to bring them
to life on the canvas. There are few greater challenges or joys than this!

Selected Shows

2009

  • Mona Art Auction, Museum of Northwest Art, La Conner, WA
  • Coupeville Fine Arts Show, Coupeville, WA
  • Group Show, Brackenwood Gallery, Langley, WA

2008

  • Group Show – Karlson/Gray Gallery, Langley, WA – Mar, June, Dec
  • Coupeville Fine Arts Show, Coupeville, WA

2007

  • WPW Member Show – November, Everett, WA
  • Group Show – Karlson/Gray Gallery – November

2006

  • HOLIDAY COLLECTION’ Gaskill/Olson Gallery, Langley, WA
  • TWO MAN SHOW’ Gaskill/Olson Gallery, Langley, WA
  • RED SHOW’ Gaskill/Olson Gallery, Langley, WA

2005

  • BARN SHOW’ Gaskill/Olson Gallery, Langley, WA
  • COUPEVILLE FINE ARTS SHOW, Coupeville, WA
  • MONA ART AUCTION, Museum of Northwest Art, LaConner, WA
  • STILL LIFE SHOW’ Gaskill/Olson Gallery, Langley, WA

2004

  • HOLIDAY COLLECTION’ Gaskill/Olson Gallery, Langley, WA
  • COUPEVILLE FINE ARTS SHOW, Coupeville, WA
  • MONA ART AUCTION, Museum of Northwest Art, LaConner, WA

2003

  • HOLIDAY COLLECTION’ Gaskill/Olson Gallery, Langley, WA
  • COUPEVILLE FINE ARTS SHOW, Coupeville, WA
  • MONA ART AUCTION, Museum of Northwest Art, LaConner, WA

Awards

  • ISLAND ARTS COUNCIL VISUAL ART GRANT – 2006
  • COUPEVILLE FINE ARTS SHOW, Coupeville, WA
    • 2nd Place award – 2005 & 1996
    • 1st Place award – 1998
  • COOCHOKAM FINE ARTS SHOW, Langley, WA
    • People’s Choice Award – 1998
    • 2nd Place Award & Honorable Mention – 1993

Professional Affiliation

WOMEN PAINTERS OF WASHINGTON