Studio Gallery
This is the Dorothy Gail Studio Gallery.
One Day in Carpinteria
This 18"x14"x.75" oil on gallery-wrapped canvas was a perfect camping day in Carpinteria, California.
This view was taken from our trailer door as we were backed into the most amazing spot in the Carpinteria State Beach Campground. That night at 10:00pm, a state ranger banged on our door and said we would have to evacuate the next day due to incoming storms. They explained that double-digit waves were expected which could be as high as our trailer. So, the next morning we packed it up and drove home...
...but we had this one perfect day!
Kayaking the Back Bay
This 16"x20" oil canvas with sides painted into the scene, showing a bright day at North Star Beach in the Upper Newport Back Bay in California.
The Back Bay has so much to offer as it is a beautiful wetlands. This area hosts kayakers, paddle boarders and canoes with gentle water. You can visit the Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center and see every aspect of the Back Bay and see how the scientists and Rangers are helping the wildlife thrive daily. Also, the gift shop has some great souvenirs and paintings.
Cold Mountain Creek
24" x 30" x 1.5" - Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas
On a recent trip to Mammoth Mountain, California at 9,500 feet in elevation, you find Lake Mary campground. We were camping here and found about 100 feet from our camping spot, this cold, babbling creek as the afternoon sun was breaking through the shaded creek. Such a beautiful brook created by the melted snow pack and so very cold. I just had to put it on canvas!
Gulf Islands Sea Oats
An original 11" x 14" oil on canvas painting of the beautiful Gulf Islands National Seashore with its sparkly white sands and tall subtropical grass called sea oats. Sea oats are a very important protector of the beaches and shores to bind the sand from erosion. Not only are they necessary, but they are also a beautiful facet of many miles of coastland.
Catching the Wind
24" x 30" x 1.5" oil on gallery-wrapped canvas.
As you are sailing to port, and the wind is totally at your back, Open ocean ~ no other boats in the way and an open path.
While there is only one original, Giclee prints are available on the shop page for my Etsy store.
Old PCH Ventura Emma Wood Cutoff
16"x20" - Oil on canvas.
This painting is from our camping trip to the Rincon of Ventura County. I took the reference photo while driving to our campsite which is part of old highway 1 and you can see the new 101 freeway above. Its a beautiful, peaceful place to camp with 30' of oceanfront as your front yard. This deserved its own painting.
The Shack ~ Mandeville, LA
12" x 16" - Oil on canvas.
From my teen years spent growing up on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain in Mandeville, LA. Many days enjoying the sun and swimming in this lake and those brave enough would swim to this Shack and jump from the top ~ a right of passage. Sadly, Katrina took the Shack from us all so I felt the need to paint my interpretation of it and offer giclee prints to those who remember fondly.
California Incline - Santa Monica
16"x20"- An original oil on canvas painting-
Painted from a moment in time while stopped at this legendary intersection on PCH Hwy 1 in Santa Monica, CA. The California Incline takes you right up to Ocean Ave near Wilshire Blvd.
The orange vintage bus is a personal touch as we've owned several and they can still be seen alive and running on the west coast.
Leo Carrillo State Beach shows Respect
20" x 24" Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas. Giclee prints available.
The 1.5 miles of the Leo Carrillo State Beach offers so much to the visitor. Hiking, sea caves, surfing and camping there is something for everyone. On this day in January 2025, I was painting this scene and later noticed that the Lifeguard Station was showing respect to former President Carter. It was a moment in time i felt deserved to be painted into this beautiful scene.
Mabel in her Meadow
12' x 16' - Oil on Canvas.
Mabel is a real jersey cow who lives in the most beautiful green meadow of the PNW. She is my doctor's cow and has the sweetest personality and tries to be mother to all. I truly felt this about her when painting her features.
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Malibu Overlook to the Pacific Ocean
24" x 30" - Oil on Canvas.
As you travel westward from the 101 freeway through Malibu Canyon, you wind your way passing beautiful properties and foliage.
At a certain point, you reach a vista that is breathtaking exposing the Pacific Ocean. This is that scene as I've portrayed it in oil paint.
Family Homestead Alabama
This is a very quaint 11"x14" oil on canvas board. When I see these mail boxes and the beautiful oak tree, I feel at home visiting my sister's house in the countryside of Alabama.
Swampland with Creatures
30"x24" - Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas with 1.25" sides painted into scene.
This was a gift to my daughter who requested a green painting. She wanted something in the style of the masterpainter George Innes. I said oh, is that all. So, with much courage, you will see a story evolving in this painting with a dead rat, her cat Rasputin, an owl, many bats, and the man in the boat discovering something amiss in the woods with a man running into the deep brush. What is up ~~ its your story!
Gift of Life ~ Herb & Floral
12 x 12 x 1.5" - Oil on Gallery-wrapped Canvas.
This is a follow up painting to "Gift of Life" which has a vibrant orange background proving the vibrancy of female anatomy in an abstract floral.
"Gift of Life ~ Herbal" in all its blue and purple shaded array, represents the herbs and natural plants that soothe . A peaceful representation and calmness is a tribute to women everywhere and those that love them ~ Red Clover, honeysuckle, chamomile, passion flower and poppies.
