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rt is a universal language. It transcends boundaries. It allows us to communicate, find meaning and experience the world as one. In May 2020, I picked up my first paintbrush to reflect upon the beauty that remained in a world darkened by the pandemic. I thought I had discovered a private way to express myself through painting. But, two months later, my paintings were on exhibit in Europe.
GAYLE PRINTZ
When I began painting, it did not occur to me that sales and international recognition would be part of my artistic experience. Instead, I painted because there were feelings and thoughts, I needed to express without being judged. But, as I opened myself up to the idea of spreading those thoughts by letting them go, the international response was overwhelming. In November 2020, my painting, "COLORS," became part of the permanent exhibit of Le Musée de Peinture de Saint-Frajou in France. Since 2022, I have been one of sixty World Master Artists, and every painting in my modern art portfolio is an international award winner— sharing the 900 international art awards I have earned. My paintings rank among the most sought-after Art Investments in the world's primary and secondary markets. I am fortunate and humbled that the art world feels I have a contribution. The fact that art experts, art collectors, art investors, and art lovers are interested in ensuring I have an artistic future provides all the inspiration I need to continue on this unexpected path. My work has a distinctive style, such that when you see one of my paintings, you will recognize it as a Printz. This may be because I break all the rules and deviate from anything seen in the art world. As I am unaware of the rules, I do not rely on anyone else's style to express my own. And, when there are no rules to follow, the possibilities are endless. Because I paint without boundaries, my works freely cross artistic genres. So many consider the breadth and scope of my work noteworthy. I am frequently asked how I can so freely paint across artistic genres— how I can paint works that range from modernistic, abstract geometric, abstract expressionistic to postImpressionistic, and then go on to create contemporary landscapes and works seemingly influenced by the 19th Century Masters. I can do this because, for me, painting is about exploring freedom of expression in an untraditional way. Transcending barriers by trying different techniques, I lose myself in a painting without fear. I am not afraid to explore where the paint takes me. I paint to discover the unexpected. They say that my "Unrestrained color choices, movement, 3-dimensionality, and defined brushstrokes testify to a ground-breaking style …" which sets my work apart. I am known to blend colors to create smooth transitions, but I have heard it is unusual for each brushstroke to be visible in the final composition. "This approach results in highly expressive artworks, testifying to the artistic freedom with which Printz creates her paintings."
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