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I have been
interested in drawing and painting since third grade, excited
by an 8-pack of Crayola crayons. Years later I received formal
art education at the University of Colorado and the University
of Texas, receiving honors and awards from both schools.
For
a decade after college, I traveled and played in many colorful
locals. I worked as a professional portrait painter in the
French Quarter of New Orleans for 3 years, then spent the next
4 years in Europe, residing in Scotland and the Southern Coast
of Spain.
I have lived in the Seattle area now for
almost 20 years. My work has been exhibited in various
galleries throughout downtown Seattle, Kirkland, Everett,
Edmonds, Bothell, and Camano Island.
Acrylic paint on
canvas or masonite has become my favorite medium. Depicting
people, either in groups or luxuriating alone is my most
frequent subject matter. I love color and brilliant light,
which adds dramatic shadows to the compositions.
Arts
Umbrella hired me in 2000. I have been very proud to teach on
their staff, amongst talented artists with generous
spirits.The Youth Arts program has been an uplifting
experience. I embrace the young students' fresh perspectives,
energy level, and willingness for experimentation. They help
me remember that I never want to paint like a little old lady!
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Gail
Hornsby
