GAYLE PRINTZ

A World Master Artist

www.GaylePrintz.com

“Art is a universal language. It transcends boundaries. It allows us to communicate, find meaning and experience the world as one. In May of 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 artwork was on exhibit in Europe.

When I began painting, it did not occur to me that sales and international recognition would be part of my artistic experience.

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 in over a thousand juried international art awards I have earned. In addition, I am told my paintings rank among the most sought-after Art Investments in the world’s primary and secondary markets. I am both fortunate and humbled the art world feels I have a contribution to make. The fact that art experts, art collectors, art investors, and art lovers are interested in ensuring I have an artistic future provides all of 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 myself. And the possibilities are endless when there are no rules to follow.

Because I paint without boundaries, many art critics 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 pieces that range from modernistic, abstract geometric, abstract expressionistic to post-Impressionistic, and then go on to create contemporary landscapes and works seemingly influenced by the 19th Century Masters. I can do this because 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 groundbreaking 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.”

Yet there is more to my work than meets the eye: My paintings somehow change depending upon the angle of your gaze. To me, this makes perfect sense; for as with life, the meaning of my work depends upon how you look at it.

There is significant meaning in my artworks, but because I believe the importance of any work of art is based upon the emotion it evokes, I will neither define that meaning nor intrude upon your interpretation. Instead, I want to give you the uninterrupted freedom to feel and experience the world in unanticipated ways. I leave it to you to draw upon your emotional memories and imagination to assign a context that makes each work meaningful to you. Though I may never tell you the story a painting is meant to suggest, it is because that story is yours to tell. In most cases, this gives me a distinct advantage because your interpretation of that story is usually much more interesting.

Although my work is not purely abstract, it does create a non-literal view of the world. It allows me to explore freedom of expression in an untraditional way. The freedom with which I paint is considered the heart of my uniquely recognizable style. But my goal is to transfer that freedom of expression—freedom to develop your own opinion—to you who, instead of wondering what I thought when I created a painting, must be willing to consider what that piece means to you. I know it can be challenging to get past the distractions inherent in abstract art because the meaning is not as defined as in classic painters’ work. But, when you embrace being in an unfamiliar world, richness, and tranquility can fill your soul.

When you look at one of my paintings, I hope it captures your eye, captures your interest, and creates intrigue and value that differs from what you might usually see and feel.

I hope you will use your imagination as the lens through which to find meaning in my work. But my greatest dream is that by translating the colors of my world into the universal language of art, I can help to promote unity and inspire all People to celebrate the beauty in life.”