January 5 meeting features Gil Dellinger - don’t miss it!
Curating exhibitions has become a passion for Gil as it provides yet another opportunity to be involved with his fellow artists. In 2003, in response to the attacks of 9/11, he worked with artist John Cosby to curate the traveling exhibition “From Sea to Shining Sea,” which featured the work of 47 artists and toured the United States for three years, making 12 museum stops along the way. He has also helped curate five museum exhibitions for the Haggin Museum in Stockton, California.
From seascapes to horses to vineyards to people, Gil Dellinger has dedicated himself to capturing the beauty and drama he sees all around him, and he notes that one thing has remained consistent: “I’m just so grateful for my gift. I think of my life as a gift, and I think the gift that I’ve been given should reflect the excellence of the Giver.” For more information about this amazing artist check out his website: https://gildellinger.com |
One sculpture class was all it took for Gil Dellinger to fall in love with art. He describes that college experience as the moment his life “caught fire,” and he’s been pursuing art ever since. A multi-talented artist perhaps best known for his seascapes, Gil is equally adept in three mediums, primarily using acrylics for his studio work, but also working in oils or pastels when he paints on location. He has been an active proponent of the plein-air movement, and has often been invited to participate in competitions and events. Gil notes that three particular plein-air exhibitions have been career highlights for him: painting as one of 12 artists on the Forbes Trinchera Ranch near Durango, Colorado, in 1996; painting as one of 25 artists at the Forbes Chateau in Ballerov, France, in 1997; and painting as one of 15 artists rafting down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon in 1999.
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