Pat Gazaille Folk Artist

It’s been a busy day at the office today with artisans calling up to sign-up for shows... 

I had a chat with Pat Gazaille of Sidney & Company, she is so sweet. Anyhow, she said she’s been painting away trying to get ready for our Sturbridge, MA show. 

I’m always curious as to how artisans have gotten into this business. Pat told me, after 22 years of marriage she was able to quit her full time job to stay home and take care of things there. At first she had a lot of little projects to get caught up on. But once she had done that, she decided to get out all her old paint brushes and join a local oil painting class with some lady friends. She had always liked to paint as a child. Before she knew it, Pat found her artwork beginning to accumulate all around her home. One day while looking through the local newspaper, Pat saw an ad for a craft show nearby; she decided she would give it try. Well, Pat and her husband Paul came home from the show with $300, they thought they had hit the jackpot. As the business took off, she turned to acrylics because they dried quicker and she was able to get a lot more work done. She misses painting with oil and would like to get back to them again. 

Pat is a very talented and a phenomenal folk artist and has now been in the business painting and doing shows for over 20 years. She admires painter Rufus Porter and his painting has been a big influence in her work. Pat enjoys painting pastorals; Vermont scenes with livestock grazing in the country throughout the different seasons. You will find her hand painted primitive scenes on everything from framed art to old furniture or anything else she can get her hands on. All of her pieces are original!

Once Paul retires (her assembler, finisher, set-up man and wonderful husband) they plan to retire to their second home in Cape Cod. At that time they plan to travel more, doing shows and just touring around the country in between. 

I hope your able to take the opportunity to meet Pat in person at the Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center - July 15-17, 2011. Pat’s booth will be located in the Ballroom. You will love her beautiful paintings and collecting her wonderful artwork!