Biographical Information

Gail Guirreri-Maslyk
1968 American

Equine fine artist Gail Guirreri-Maslyk of Virginia paints brilliantly colored canvases with a unique brush stroke reminiscent of Post Impressionism and Fauve periods. Her works celebrate the color and vibrancy of interpretive realism. Gail's artistic training was at Virginia Tech (VA Tech) in landscape painting. During the same time period, she traveled extensively in the Far East and Europe. Both deeply inspired her intuitive use of color and ability to translate the power of the magnificent equine into radiant compositions.

Gail was a participating artist on international tour with the 2007 Master of Foxhounds Association (MFHA). Her work, Hunt Landscape II, (36" x 36" oil on canvas) was accepted to their traveling art exhibition commemorating their Centennial celebration. Her work was accepted by the Saddlebred Horse Museum’s 4th & 5th Annual Art, Antique and Rare Book Auctions, Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. She has been the donating artist to the Roanoke Valley Horse Show (RVHS) since 2000, and sells out her limited edition Annual RVHS Prize Poster. Her work has covered many horse show programs, most notably including the Friesian Grand Nationals in 2005 and 2007, the International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) National Championships, 2007. Her work has been featured on the Chronicle of the Horse and the polo publication Sidelines Magazine.

Most recent activities include: Capriole, oil on canvas, was accepted by jury for inclusion in Ex Arte Equinus, Art Horse Magazine's International Competition. This show's selected works will be available in a hardback or soft bound book. The 2008 spring publication of Horses in Art will also feature Gail’s work. She has been commissioned to paint the 2008 Appaloosa Horse Club's cover art and poster. Gail received a special invitation to show her work at the private Equine Art Reception sponsored by Horse Shows In The Sun (HITS) Ocala, FL, February 28th, 2008. The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) has invited Gail to attend their annual Youth Program and paint on-site during the ASHA World Grand Championships in Louisville, KY.

Gail is well rounded in the horse industry. She has developed a Spotted Holsteiner Sport Horse as a breed type over the last 20 years. Her love of horses is well translated into her energetic paintings.