My World
As a native of Los Angeles, Gayle Garner Roski enjoyed creating images of daily life and the enchanting vistas in the City of Angels and the greater Southern California region. Because she recognized that Los Angeles represents a unique intersection of history and culture, with her watercolor paintings Roski wanted to characterize the area’s special spirit: a distinctive disposition that engages people to pursue their passions, discover their dreams, and, in turn, find common ground with others from around the world.
Beach Cities
To complement works of her native Los Angeles, Roski enjoyed painting along the California coastline, capturing quintessential images of the lifestyle and natural beauty of Southern California.
Gardens
Gardens have provided inspiration for artists for century, and Roski is no exception. She has had the opportunity to paint both public and private gardens. In this gallery are just a few of her works in this genre.
Los Angeles
A native Angeleno, Roski began developing the series “Los Angeles Millennium 2000 – 2020,” as she became more involved with projects in Downtown Los Angeles, opening her eyes to new perspectives on the central business district, rich with historic architecture and vibrant cultures. She completed the series of 44 paintings in 2020, providing a snapshot of the best of Los Angeles at the start of the 21st century.
Santa Anita Park
This series, created for a 2016 exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the historic race track, captures the pageantry of thoroughbred racing. Nestled near the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, Santa Anita Park is considered by many to be the most beautiful race track in the world and host to some of the most prominent racing events.
Southern California En Plein Air
Gayle Garner Roski often painted en plein air – or “in the open air.” She enjoyed capturing fleeting moments in time, as she worked on location to depict scenic vistas – something that not many watercolor painters tackle.
The West
Roski was fascinated with the stories of the American West, in her works brought to life images of the Wild West as well as the culture and handicrafts of the Native Americans. In particular, she has developed a number of works that feature the Hopi and their charming Kachina dolls.
9-11
The September 11 terror attacked occurred on the artist’s 60 birthday, shattering her belief that her country was revered around the world. Roski created this series to visually represent what she felt on that fateful period in our history, from the initial shock to a growing sense of patriotism, unity and hope as the victims of this horrific act were honored.