Original Oil Paintings · Gloucester, Virginia
Gayle Merrill
Capturing emotion through oil painting
Selected Works
Featured Paintings
A rotating selection of available original oils, spanning Chesapeake Bay seascapes and vivid floral studies.
About the Artist
A lifetime devoted to oil painting
Hello, I'm Gayle Merrill, an oil painting artist with several decades of experience capturing the essence of landscapes, seascapes, and floral compositions. My journey in art has been dedicated to bringing the beauty of nature to life on canvas.
My work is inspired by the interplay of light, color, and texture, with a particular emphasis on floral compositions and the quiet waterways of Virginia's Chesapeake Bay. Each painting is a journey, reflecting moments of tranquility and vibrancy found in nature.
Through years of painting and exhibiting in galleries across the region, I've developed a style that celebrates the natural world in all its glory. I believe art has the power to transform spaces and touch lives.
Gayle Merrill
Recognition
Exhibits & Honors
A selection of galleries, awards, and commissions from a long career in oil painting.
Galleries & Representation
- Bayschool Community Arts CenterMathews, Virginia
- Rappahannock Art LeagueKilmarnock, Virginia
- Gloucester Arts on MainGloucester, Virginia
Awards & Honors
- Best in ShowHampton Art Show
- Second PlaceArt Speaks Juried Show, 2015
- Featured ArtistBayschool Community Arts Center
- Multiple AwardsRAL Monthly Juried Shows
Exhibitions & Commissions
- Art Speaks Juried ExhibitionSelected exhibiting artist
- City of Roanoke CommissionEight paintings for cookbook illustration
- Monthly Juried ShowsRappahannock Art League · ongoing
Get in Touch
Inquiries & commissions
Interested in a particular painting, or in commissioning an original piece? I'd love to hear from you. Send a note and I'll respond personally.