| "My career as a professional golfer led me to my true passion...wildlife art. When I started paying more attention to the creatures on the golf course than the shot at hand I knew my life was headed in a new direction." | | | | Formerly a Professional Golfer
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Gabrielle Matlock has always had an interest in and a special talent for drawing. Growing up she spent much of her spare time drawing and painting. Early on her interest in art was rivaled by her interest in athletics, particularly golf.
She pursued both interests all the way through college. Her desire to become a professional golfer and her interest in art led Gabrielle to Austin, Texas where she resided 24 years. She received a B.S. in commercial art from Southwest Texas State while pursuing a professional golf career.
| | | Ready For That Kodak Moment
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In 1986 Gabrielle started her own art business and nourished her passion for wildlife through photography and art. For several years she marketed her wildlife photography while studying and refining her art skills. Gabrielle excelled as a photographer and was published in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine.
Her love of animals has taken Gabrielle all over the United States, Alaska and recently Africa to see and photograph her favorite subjects. These photos provide valuable reference material for her art work. Using her own reference material Gabrielle often uses several photos to compose a single picture. Her drawings are very detailed paying particular attention to anatomy and light which she feels are the essential ingredients to any meaningful work of art.
" I hope that my work will bring joy to others but on a deeper level I strive to inform and educate people about the magnificence of these creatures". Gabrielle`s talent as an artist is enhanced by her passion for wildlife. Her love of animals lets her go beyond an accurate and pleasing portrayal of her subjects. She strives to bring out the soul and essence of her subject.
| | | Sharing Photo Op With Carl Brenders
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"To do the best art you must learn from the best artists." This attitude motivated Gabrielle to seek the knowledge, experience and inspiration of the greatest names in wildlife art today. She`s had personal instruction from Robert Bateman, Greg Beecham, Terry Isaac, Daniel Smith, Carl Brenders, John Seerey-Lester and Guy Coheleach.
Their instruction and guidance have been instrumental in Gabrielle`s growth and success as an artist. Her work has been appreciated and sold nationally. She participates in juried shows all over the United States. They include the Houston Safari Club Show and the Zoo Show in Washington DC.
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