Gabriele Hunter
Heritage Artist ’Äì Gabriele Hunter
HC 36, Box 395A; Charleston, West Virginia 25306
304-925-2488
Email: gabyh@charter.net
Website: www.gabysartstudio.com
Gaby’Äôs love for painting started in 1993. One day she noticed an advertisement for decorative painting classes. That was just the beginning. Gaby says, ’ÄúMy brain couldn’Äôt get enough information, so I signed up for every decorative painting class in my area. Then I found Terrie Cordray, an internationally published artist. She noticed my love for painting and took me under her wing. My teaching career started in her studio. It was such a joy to see the eyes of the students light up after they accomplished a painting and see the difference painting made to their lives.’Äù Since her love for information and know-how is never ending, she has taken many seminars from accomplished artists such as Michele Walton, Bobbie Takashima, Ronnie Bringle, Deanne Fortnam, and David Jansen, just to name a few. Being able to study with David was another highlight of her career; understanding color theory and the difference it made in her paintings was unbelievable. She has continued studying with David and now has accomplished his technique and understanding of traditional styles. Gaby says, ’ÄúI strive to give the same knowledge to my students.’Äù Gaby teaches weekly classes in her studio in Charleston, WV, designing and publishing packets in her spare time. Along with her family, designing, painting and teaching have now become a full-time job, and she says she is happy to be doing something that she loves and that has truly enriched her life.