GAIL SNYDER
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It's Never Too Late
Gail Snyder proves it is never too late for the painting bug to bite. Gail discovered a love for painting four years ago when a friend gave her an inexpensive set of watercolours. During COVID, Gail picked up the brush from that set to keep herself busy and unwittingly opened a colourful new world for herself. Having not taken art classes in school, and with a busy 41-year career in banking and raising two boys with her husband Ed, becoming an artist was never a part of Gail's plan. |
"Art has always appealed to me, and watercolour paintings were my favourite," Gail explains. "But I never thought I had an aptitude for painting."
Gail admits that when she started in 2020, her first few creations were absolute disasters. She persevered, however, and taught herself by taking workshops and classes, watching YouTube tutorials, reading painting books, and, of course, practicing - lots.
"I paint every day," Gail adds. "Whether it's a quick fridge magnet or a large landscape project."
Gai's goal is to become proficient in all forms of painting. For now, she works primarily in acrylics and some watercolours. She uses her own photographs for reference material she's found online as her subjects.
Nature is the main motif in Gails work, and she is drawn to scenes from Northern Quebec where she spends her summers. She has a signature 'Island Tree' that appears in several pieces. Gail also infuses a bit of humour into her work occasionally.
"My piece titled 'Ladies of the Lake' is a nod to my cheeky girlfriends from the lake."
Like many artists, Gail hopes to exhibit her work in an art gallery one day. As a step towards that, she entered the Art in the Park Art Show this past September and was overwhelmed by the response, selling seven paintings.
To other aspiring artists, Gail says, "take advantage of local workshops, find mentors, and practice, practice, practice. It takes time to develop your talent."
While still a new member, Gails is grateful for her fellow artists in the Art Group - Strathroy-Caradoc and the support they given her so far. "The advice and critiques from the members are invaluable. I'm humble to be included in their ranks."
To see more of Gails work or to message her, visit her Facebook page True Colours Art. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566876327064
Gail admits that when she started in 2020, her first few creations were absolute disasters. She persevered, however, and taught herself by taking workshops and classes, watching YouTube tutorials, reading painting books, and, of course, practicing - lots.
"I paint every day," Gail adds. "Whether it's a quick fridge magnet or a large landscape project."
Gai's goal is to become proficient in all forms of painting. For now, she works primarily in acrylics and some watercolours. She uses her own photographs for reference material she's found online as her subjects.
Nature is the main motif in Gails work, and she is drawn to scenes from Northern Quebec where she spends her summers. She has a signature 'Island Tree' that appears in several pieces. Gail also infuses a bit of humour into her work occasionally.
"My piece titled 'Ladies of the Lake' is a nod to my cheeky girlfriends from the lake."
Like many artists, Gail hopes to exhibit her work in an art gallery one day. As a step towards that, she entered the Art in the Park Art Show this past September and was overwhelmed by the response, selling seven paintings.
To other aspiring artists, Gail says, "take advantage of local workshops, find mentors, and practice, practice, practice. It takes time to develop your talent."
While still a new member, Gails is grateful for her fellow artists in the Art Group - Strathroy-Caradoc and the support they given her so far. "The advice and critiques from the members are invaluable. I'm humble to be included in their ranks."
To see more of Gails work or to message her, visit her Facebook page True Colours Art. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566876327064
