ARTIST OF THE MONTH
It’s Never Too Late Gail Snyder proves it is nev- er too late for the painting bug to bite. Gail discovered a love for painting four years ago when a friend gave her an in- expensive 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,
Like many artists, Gail hopes to exhibit her work in an art gal- lery 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, Gail is grateful for her fellow artists in the Art Group – Strathroy-Caradoc and the support they’ve given her so far. “The advice and critiques from the members are invaluable. I’m humbled to be included in their ranks.” To see more of Gail’s work or to message her, visit her Face - book page, True Colours Art.
becoming an artist was never part of Gail’s plan. “Art has al - ways appealed to me, and watercolour paintings were my fa- vourite,” Gail explains. “But I never thought I had an aptitude for painting.” Gail admits that when she started in 2020, her first few cre - ations were absolute disasters. She persevered, however, and taught herself by taking workshops and classes, watch- ing YouTube tutorials, reading painting books, and, of course, practicing – lots. “I paint every day,” Gail adds. “Whether it’s a quick fridge mag - net or a large landscape project.” Gail’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 or reference material she’s found online as her subjects. Nature is the main motif in Gail’s work, and she is drawn to scenes from Northern Quebec where she spends her sum- mers. She has a signature "Island Tree" that appears in sev- eral 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.”
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