PAINTINGS BY GABI FULLER

Circe the Sorceress who made captive the Greek hero Odysseus on his voyage home from the sacking of Ilion (Troy), is a work currently underway for one of Gabi's clients.


Artist at work in her studio.


The Red Cap. After Frederick Sandys. Highly Commended.

Not that many years ago I eventually got around to asking Gabi what she wanted to be in regard to her painting. She simply replied that she would like to become a good artist. What follows is a small selection of her work, that I believe confirms she has indeed achieved that goal.

Since moving to our present location in Blackalls Park, she has had at her disposal a first rate studio, complete with Aircon and this has been responsible for what was once only a hobby, to become an extremely important part of her life. In actual fact it has become a way of life.

She has been successful at many of the local and regional art exhibitions and generally finishes consistently in the top 5 to 10 percent place getters.

Her favorite paintings and exhibitions are those which promote the work of many of the past masters and other gifted artists from here and overseas. Although she would more than likely not admit to it, she is a romantic when it comes to painting and derives great pleasure and satisfaction reproducing the works of her favorite Pre-Raphaelite artists. One of the better run exhibitions is the Fabulous Fakes held each year at the Diggers Club at the Entrance and Gabi has more than made a name for herself at this Competition.


Peoples Prize at the Fab Fakes, The Entrance.

Throughout the previous several years Gabi has been extremely consistent producing top quality efforts that have gained the plaudits of the competition judges, staff and the viewing public.
She has deservedly earned 2 Highly Commendeds, 1 Commended, The Hangers Prize, The Peoples Prize and an Encouragement Award from one of the local Galleries. On one of the opening nights when leaving, we forgot to cast our vote for the Peoples Prize and discovered later on that Gabi was pipped by one vote.


Studio and Workshop at Blackalls


Gabi's Studio.


The big board.

This will be required for two of Gabi's commissions that will be over 130 cm long.



'Lamia.' After John Watehouse. Highly Commended.


'Lady Agnew of Locknaw.' After John Singer Sargent. Peoples prize.


'La Petite Fille.' After Bouguereau.


Sarah Jane Fuller.


Tart Fairy No. 1


Tart Fairy No. 2. Move over Tinker Bell


Goth Fairy.


Renae Lea Fuller meets Elmo.


'Candytuft Fairy.' After Cicely M. Barker. Gabi's first commission


'Madonna and Child.' After Marianne P. Stokes. Hangers prize & Encouragement Award.


'Soul of a Rose.' After John Waterhouse. Commended.


Gabi loves Pussy Cats.


I told you........She loves Pussies.

Well, there you go. When she sets her mind to it Gabi is capable of anything. These are only a small selection of her work, but are typical of what she loves to do. Quite a few of her paintings are now taking pride of place in various homes and the odd one has been presented as a gift to some of our relloes who have nothing but admiration for the talent that Gabi possesses.

It is pleasing to note that some of our cousins and nieces etc. have demonstrated that they too have been gifted and blessed with talent, at not just painting, but sculpting as well. Caitlin has produced beautiful pieces of work that demonstrate her undoubted talent, while the twins Zoe and Jessica are leaning towards painting and their overworked mum Shauna was considering a return to art school. Some of the photographs taken by Sarah more than indicate an artistic gift, while Margo works full time at home creating advertising and ticket writing masterpieces professionally. It's good to know that long after Gabi and I have gone toes up, that other members of our family will carry on the tradition of creating something skillful and full of beauty for others to admire.