THE WHIMSICAL WORLD OF GAIL LAWSON WHITE
The Whimsical World of
Gail Lawson White
Creator of woodland elves, faerie folk, angels and other-worldly creatures
September 20, 2023
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Often I am asked how I create a painting. It starts with a picture in my head. A drawing emerges from the blank canvas. Then, it is nothing more than colored water moving around the page. Visit the World of Faerie see how magic is made one brush stroke at a time at "Magic in the Making" at gailspicsandtalestoo.mysite.com
“It starts with a picture in my head, sometimes with a story attached,” says folk artist and fantasy writer Gail Lawson White, who creates whimsical portraits of a world the rest of us seldom, if ever, have the opportunity to see, giving us a peek into the world of faerie folk, woodland elves, angels and other unearthly creatures. Hers is a land of fantasy and imagination, of wonder and amazement, where the sky is always bluer, flowers abound and a wee bit of Blarney tells a story in each painting she creates.
Her work and philosophy are best described in the quotation by the 19th Century art critic John Ruskin, “If some people see angels where others see only empty space, let them paint the angels.”
Gail’s first book of poetry has been released and includes a number of pieces of her artwork. The View from the Thorn explores the realm of magic and miracles, the reality of myth, legend and history. Before the scientifically explainable world of today, we believed in miracles. Before the miracles, we believed in magic. Myths, legends and history handed down through generations of storytellers taught us lessons, gave us hope and instilled great faith. The View from the Thorn is presently available at arts and crafts venues where the artist peddles her wares.
ANNOUNCEMENT ~ COMING SOON!
By G. Lawson White
Changing Tides of Time - A Journey Across Scotland
and sequel
Michael Scot and the Isle of Skye
Scheduled Art Shows and Book Signings
The arts and crafts fairs I attend offer all handmade crafts presented by the artists themselves. To the best of my ability, I attend only shows without imported goods, just unique and quality artwork. I will also have on hand copies of The View from the Thorn ~ A Collection of Irish Faerie Stories and Other Celtic Tales.
- Old Town Tustin Art Walk & Artisan Market will be held at the intersections of Main Street and El Camino Real in Tustin, CA, on Saturday October 19, 2024, from 11 am. to 5 p.m. For info: http://www.tustinca.gov/artwalk
- Irvine's Holiday Fair will be at Great Park's Palm Court Complex and Hangar 244 on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- The Holiday Market will be at the same location on Saturday, December 7 from 3 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. For info: https://www.cityofirvine.org/irvine-fine-arts-center under Special Events.
All Things Faerie!
- Be sure to visit The World of Faerie, a new realm created to keep the faerie folk under better control. Enter their magical world for all things faerie and beyond at www.gailspicsandtalestoo.mysite.com
Comments are always welcome! Get in touch with the artist/author at gaelstales@att.net
All artwork and poetry and pros on this web site is copyrighted by Gail Lawson White. No portion may be reproduced or used without written permission of the author/artist, lest ye be forever cursed by the faerie folk.
- Contributing poet to Faeriesworld http://www.faeriesworld.com/poems
- Member Yorba Linda Arts Alliance 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014
- Member Enchanted Folk Community http://www.faezine.com/
- Card carrying member of the International Faerie Believers Association
- Member Fairy Society Network http://www.thefairysocietnetwork.com/
WELCOMED VISITORS