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The Artist
 When I first started drawing as a young child, I filled sketchbook after sketchbook with drawings of horses. I soon learned to draw other animals as well, and my love of drawing animals created my interest in art.
Now, years later, I still enjoy painting animals, but they are not my only interest. I have become fascinated with rendering light. Light is a force that transforms whatever it touches, both in the physical sense, and the metaphysical.
Light dances, bounces, reflects and leaps. It warms, reveals and explains forms. I must confess, I am hooked. I don't know what my paintings will be about ten years from now, but right now they are about my delight and fascination with light and color.
My paintings are not difficult to understand, nor do they make a political statement or provoke deep thought; they are simply an expression of that which brings me joy. I hope in some small way, they can do the same for you. Then I will have accomplished what I hoped for.
Thank-you for your interest and for taking the time to visit my website. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you wish. I would love to hear from you.
Kindest Regards,
Gaye
Curriculum Vitae
Gaye Adams, S.F.C.A., P.S.C.
PO Box 163, Sorrento, B.C. V0E 2W0 (250)675-2976 email: gayeadams@telus.net
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
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