Original Art, Prints and Cards
Once the Niebrugge family decided to stay in Alaska they needed a source of income. Back then and even today, making a living as an artist is nearly impossible, especially for an emerging one. The family acquired the Glennallen Tastee Freez in 1977 and the dining room quickly became a gallery for Gail’s work. Soon [...]
From 1992 through 1995 Alaska artist Gail Niebrugge participated in her booth at the annual Pacific Rim Wildlife Art Shows held at the Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, Washington. Among the best known wildlife artists attending included Robert Bateman, Daniel Smith, Terry Isaac, Carl Brenders and more, it was a heady group with which to belong. From [...]
Photo of artist Gail with owner of the House of Wood, Donna Wood, in Fairbanks in 2003. Donna gave Gail her first show in Fairbanks in the early 1980′s and became one of her most valued gallery operators. She continued showing at the House of Wood until Donna retired. Niebrugge at Waterfront Gallery in Juneau [...]
It has been very busy here at Niebrugge Studio since the Alaska State Fair. My husband/partner injured his back during the fair and I have found out first-hand how much work it is to get the yard and buildings ready by myself for winter, which in Alaska is just a few weeks away. Fortunately I [...]
It is always fun to meet new people and explain the process of pointillism. Friday in our Art Booth at the Alaska State Fair was a day to introduce folks to my work. The slide show that plays on the computer monitor is a big help in explaining how a painting comes together using dots. [...]
This was yesterday, looking through the open doors of our Art Booth at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer. Inside we were dry and warm, a little oasis in the middle of a crazy storm. Today the weather is back to normal (for Palmer) what a difference a day makes! During the peak of the [...]
What a fun day we had yesterday in our Art booth at the Alaska State Fair, Palmer. It was another sunny day and spirits were high, our booth was full of laughter, story-telling, and friends. A steady stream of old friends, new friends, and soon-to-be-friends visited. Shown above talking to hubby Bob are some of [...]
Wow, Tuesday was one of those days we all love in Alaska! Sunshine from morning till night, and more forecast for Wednesday. Tank tops and flip flops were the dress of the day at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer. The afternoon sun streamed into our Art booth where I donned sunglasses and moved my [...]
Hubby Bob answering questions in our Art booth at the Alaska State Fair. We’ve had every kind of weather from hot sunshine to wind and torrential rain, but it doesn’t deter Alaskans and their guests, they take it all in stride. Today is the sixth day of the Fair, it ends September 3, Labor Day. [...]
The above photo was taken outside of our booth around 3:00PM Saturday, sunshine at the Alaska State Fair drew huge crowds. It was fun to people watch through the doors of our art booth, every shape and size was represented dressed in Alaska fun casual. Sprinkled here and there were Fairdo’s, hairdo’s with glitter and [...]
Fourteen framed original paintings are included in the artwork shown in our booth this year at the Alaska State Fair. Among the paintings is the original for the 2002 Alaska State Fair poster, the original Teklanika Bears, one of my early watercolors of the Kennicott Broken Porch, and several unframed originals matted and shrink wrapped [...]
Opening day began with rain and clouds, everyone was wearing rain gear and many sported stylish Alaskan footwear Xtratufs. By mid-day the sun occasionally peeked through the clouds, shorts and tank tops appeared more and more. So many old friends and collectors stopped in to say hello it warmed our hearts. Part of the reason [...]
Original painting by artist Gail Niebrugge “Wildflowers” original painting 22″ x 30″ acrylic/watercolor on rag paper matted and framed under glass 32″ x 40″ Art print “Wildflowers” available Now that the weather has turned frosty and the leaves have fallen, this original painting is a delightful reminder of summer in Alaska. “Wildflowers” hangs on a [...]
With the help of two of good friends, Faye Palin and Dorris Stevenson, a whirlwind of art sales were made during the three hour open house at the Alaska studio of artist Gail Niebrugge. Many other guests helped, we are especially grateful for the assistance given by Steve Stevenson and Warren Enyeart. Many folks stopped [...]
To help everyone find the residence art studio for Alaska artist Gail Niebrugge Open House Wednesday, June 20, from 4-7pm, Bob and our neighbor Dennis posted the house numbers on the big rock in out by the road in front. The location for the artist open house is 2528 N. Pointe Circle, Wasilla, AK 99654. [...]
We’ve been busy re-arranging the house and studio for the Open House Wednesday evening from 4-7 pm, June 20. The yard is very green and the garden is starting to grow, a couple of days of sunshine made the plants surge (weeds as well). We are looking forward to hosting a fun event, wine & [...]
The studio will be open Wednesday evening from 4 – 7 pm, June 20. Stop by and enjoy wine, cheese, original paintings and drawings, art prints, our gardens and the lake. Address; 2528 N. Pointe Circle, Wasilla, AK 99654. See you there! Gail Niebrugge, Alaska artist
I had the pleasure of hanging all the art for the upcoming Celebration of Wildlife Art 2012 that opens this Friday, June 1, at the Kenai Cultural & Visitors Center. There are over 80 paintings in the show, here I’m pictured with one of two spectacular entries by internationally known artist Robert Bateman. This is [...]
Artists, clients, and art lovers all showed up for the First Friday Art Walk at Aurora Fine Art Gallery, Anchorage, Alaska last night. The large original on the back wall is my painting titled “Prime Colors”, it looked right at home in the gallery. A steady flow of folks continued throughout the evening. Owner, Dianne [...]
Today a heavy spring snow storm arrived, as I look out the window I don’t feel like driving to Anchorage today, but we must. Tonight will be my first-time participation in a First Friday art show at the Aurora Fine Art Gallery, downtown Anchorage, Alaska, across from the PAC. The owner, Dianne Louise, drove all [...]
Gail Niebrugge (Knee-brew-ghe) born and raised in California has pursued art since childhood, winning a poster contest on the Johnny Jet television show at the age of twelve. Gail began her career as an illustrator for the US Navy and Marines in San Diego, and later established the Instructional Media Center for the Grossmont High School District in La Mesa, California. The Niebrugge family fell in love with Alaska while on vacation in 1976 and never returned home, instead they established a residence and studio in the remote interior settlement of Copper Center where the artist painted … [Read More...]
Wikipedia defines pointillism as; "a style of painting in which small distinct points of primary colors create the impression of a wide selection of secondary and intermediate colors." It goes on to say that the mind and the eye mix the color spots into a full range of tones and that it is closely related to Divisionism. Divisionism was practiced by Georges Seurat during the Neo-Impressionism period. He broke his color into basic elements and painted very small and regular dots. His dots are carefully placed as to not touch each other, so the white under painted canvas shows around all of the dots. I call my painting technique pointillism, but technically it is incorrect according to Wikipedia. The difference between my technique and true pointillism is that I use … [Read More...]