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Born in Ogden Utah, Gayle moved with her family to Lyle, Washington
in the 60s. Growing up on a ranch which overlooked Mt. Hood and the Columbia
River Gorge, she developed a deep love for country life, and the beautiful
scenery of the area. Her paintings capture the feel of the northwest with
a fresh direct wet in wet technique, strong design and bold value patterns.
Gayle
considers herself to be a realistic landscape painter. Although she works
primarily in transparent watercolor, Gayle does not necessarily limit
herself to only one medium or style, but rather allows her subject matter
to inspire and dictate her choice of medium and technique.
Watercolor has always played a big part in Gayle's life. At a very
early age she discovered that painting in watercolor came naturally for
her, and it has been her passion every since.
Gayle attended the University of Washington and graduated with
a Bachelor of Fine Arts. After college she spent the next year touring
Europe on a motor scooter. There, she continued to paint while having
an opportunity to study the art and architecture of the great masters.
Gayle continues her education each year, and she tries to attend just
as many workshops as she teaches, learning from some of the top watercolor
artists in the country. Gayle is a student of life and also describes
herself as a designer, teacher, watercolor artist, and student.
She views mastering transparent watercolor technique as a life
long quest, Gayle is continuously growing and evolving as an artist. The
transparent watercolor process is always stimulating and exciting to her,
and you can see by Gayle’s paintings the results can be also. Gayle
designed and patented the Boga Board, a watercolor paper stretcher for
artist. Art has always been the base of her life, whether she is designing
houses, restaurants, theaters, menus, graphics, or marketing the Boga
Board. No matter what project occupies Gayle’s attention, she always
knows that her true love is watercolor.
Gayle
is a signature member of the Northwest Watercolor Society and is a charter
member of the Southwest Washington Watercolor Society.
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