Always Art
As a child Gaye’s closest companion was her sketch book, and she can’t recall a time when she didn’t draw.
An enchantment with the natural world developed, and most especially the light which revealed and modeled the forms within it. Her interest in rendering the effects of light has endured as the focus of her work, and never ceases to fascinate and challenge her as a painter. She strives always to say less with more, and enjoys the process of simplification when painting, letting the paint reveal a language of it’s own.
Through the years Gaye has traveled widely to explore various painting locations.
Sharing and Teaching Art
She loves to share her passion, and is in demand as a workshop instructor. Gaye considers herself ever a student and has come to realize that sharing her knowledge with other painters on the journey brings both joy and fulfillment; it also provides a way for her to pay forward the generosity of her many teachers and mentors.
Technique
During the course of her painting career, she has explored many mediums and methods, initially as a pastelist and most currently oil paints. She paints on location outdoors often, and finds that working from life both in and out of the studio is a vital part of her continuing development as a painter.
Awards and Credentials
Gaye holds senior signature status with the Federation of Canadian Artists, has received her “Master Pastellist” designation from the Pastel Artists of Canada, and is also a member of the Oil Painters of America. She has garnered awards at the international level (see below), and has had articles and images in numerous art publications.
When not traveling to paint or teach, she works out of her home studio in Blind Bay, British Columbia.
Contact Information
Gaye Adams, SFCA, MPAC
2929 Juniper Crescent, Sorrento, B.C. V0E 2W0
(250) 675-2976
Contact Gaye via email
Selected Awards
2007- Pastel Artists of Canada National Exhibition, Award of Distinction.
Spilsbury Medal Show, October 2002 – Honorable Mention
Pastel Artist International Magazine International Competition, 2002 – Finalist
Miniatures Show Federation of Canadian Artists, 2001- Award of Excellence
Federation of Canadian Artists Mainland Chapter Show, 2001 – Award of Excellence
Pastel Society of Canada National Exhibition, 2000 – Evans Cash Award
Federation of Canadian Artists Faces and Figures Exhibition, 1999, Award of Excellence
Pastel Society of Canada National Exhibition , 1998, Quebec, – Honorable Mention
Designations
2007- Master Pastellist designation (MPAC) from the Pastel Artists of Canada
2003- Senior Signature Status with the Federation of Canadian Artists
2002 – Associate Status with the Federation of Canadian Artists
1998- Signature Status with the Pastel Society of Canada
Selected Exhibitions
Pastel Artists of Canada National Exhibition, 2007, Salt Spring, BC
Spillsbury medal show 2007, FCA gallery, Vancouver BC
Paintings by Numbers 2007, Performance Works, Vancouver BC
Hampton Gallery, Kamloops BC , Fall 2007
Spillsbury Medals Show, 2002
Aim for Arts International Exhibition, 2000
Pastel Society National Exhibitions, 1998, 2000
Publications
International Artist Magazine, Master Pastel Painters of the World, May 2003
Pastel Artist International Magazine, competition finalist, June, 2002
Pastel Artist International Magazine, Master Pastellists Showcase, June, 2001
Featured Canadian Artist, Pastel Artist International Magazine – Dec 2001
Selected Group and Solo Shows
2005, April – Group show, Westwind Art Gallery, Langley, B.C.
2004, Oct. – Group show, Westwind Art Gallery, Langley, B.C.
2004, Dec. – Group Christmas Show. Hampton Gallery, Kamloops, B.C.
2003, Nov. – Group Show “Passion for Pastels” Vancouver, B.C.
2004- Sept. – Paintings by numbers, Vancouver, B.C.
1998, Aug- Gentle Force, Creative Source, Group show, Salmon Arm. B.C.
1995 – Solo Show “Pastels Only” hosted by Salmon Arm Art Gallery