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Explore the Vibrant World of Gillender Art

Independent Oil Painter from Nelson, BC

Art Projects

Explore my latest oil paintings and exhibitions.

A variety of oil paints are mixed on a palette with shades ranging from white and beige to browns and pinks. The scene includes paint blobs on a mixing surface, some brushes, and a blurred background with a bottle and other materials. Used paper towels smeared with paint add to the creative clutter.

Local Gallery

Showcasing my work in Nelson, BC.

A close-up of a painter's palette with an assortment of multicolored oil paints. The paints are thickly applied and mixed together, creating various textures and shades. The dominant colors include vibrant greens, blues, reds, yellows, and blacks, all smeared and dolloped across the palette.

Nature Inspired

Artworks reflecting the beauty of the outdoors.

A collection of various paint tubes scattered across a wooden surface, featuring a mix of oil colors and gouache. The tubes are different sizes and brands, with labels indicating colors such as magenta, yellow ochre, and viridian.
Several tubes of Liquitex Basics Acrylic paint stand on a colorful canvas. The colors include vibrant greens, pinks, and oranges. The canvas underneath features abstract, energetic brushstrokes in vivid pink, red, and orange hues, with some areas of dark green and black.

Abstract Series

Exploring emotions through vibrant colors and forms.

Commissioned Pieces

Custom artworks created for unique spaces.

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Art Portfolio

Explore my journey as an independent artist in Nelson, BC, showcasing my oil paintings.

Independent artist in Nelson.

Art

Exhibitions and Recognition

Local Galleries

Since 2020

My work has been featured in various local galleries, gaining appreciation and recognition.

Artistic Journey

Independent Artist

Ongoing Projects

Continuously creating new pieces to showcase and sell, aiming for broader recognition.

Thick, textured brushstrokes of oil paint in earthy tones and hints of yellow and blue create an abstract composition. The paint appears layered and mixed directly on the surface, resulting in a rich, tactile appearance.
A person is painting outdoors in a natural setting with dry trees and a rustic backdrop. The individual is holding a brush and a palette, wearing a leather apron, and standing in front of an easel with a canvas. There is a partially built wooden structure and a pile of branches nearby.

Gallery

Explore the vibrant world of my oil paintings.

A vibrant artist's palette with an assortment of mixed acrylic paints in various shades of orange, yellow, brown, and blue. There is a well-used paintbrush with a green handle laid across the palette, alongside other painting tools and supplies. The paint is thickly applied, creating a textured surface with swirls and strokes indicating artistic work in progress.
An artist is seated on a folding chair, working on a colorful painting placed on an easel in an outdoor setting. The painting depicts an abstract urban scene with buildings and trees. The artist is wearing a straw hat and a green jacket, and a palette with paint tubes is on a table beside them. Various artworks are displayed on a fence in the background, suggesting a street art fair or exhibition.

Gillender’s work captures emotion and beauty; each piece is a breathtaking experience.

Emma

An artist sits in a studio surrounded by various colorful paintings and art supplies. The room is filled with vibrant canvases depicting portraits and abstract designs, creating a lively and creative atmosphere.
A close-up of an artist's hand holding a palette filled with various vibrant paint colors. A brush is being used to mix the paints, which include shades of pink, orange, gold, and blue. The blurred background suggests an outdoor setting.

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