Shiver Me Timbers - Exhibition by Gail Davidson

Gail Davidson is a Hawke’s Bay artist, and has been painting for more than 10 years now. She is enjoys painting humorous incidents or stories as they unfold, drawn as she perceives “this wonderful world,” usually using acrylics and bright bold colours.

“I am as far from being a realistic painter as the sun is from the moon with my characters finding their shape to suit the theme. I like my paintings to speak for themselves by tempting the viewer into a discussion, a smile, or a chuckle.”

Being an experienced painter, Gail has participated in many exhibitions including Humanity painters since 2009, art exhibitions both in and out of Hawke’s Bay, and many private exhibitions both as a solo artist and with other artists. Her work is in collections throughout NZ and overseas, including Australia, England, and the Netherlands.

As for Gail’s inspiration, she finds that:

“A sense of fun and humour is deeply ingrained from my upbringing where seeing the funny side of life was encouraged. However, nothing inspires me more than the exhilaration of being so deeply involved in a painting that I lose myself to time and surroundings. A busy or stressful day can fly out the window when I walk into the art room and the paintbrush hits the canvas.”