About The Artist (b.2001)
Gabrielle Castle is a 24-year-old figurative and portrait painter from the western mountains of Maine. Her work blends traditional techniques with contemporary flair, marked by masterful use of color, intricate detailing, and striking composition. Early on, she was introduced to the works of Rembrandt, Da Vinci, Renoir, Sargent, and Degas and found endless inspiration in their mastery. Her vision captures the interplay of light, shadow, color, and expression, crafting compelling narratives through the faces she paints.
Exhibitions, Publications, and Festivals
Divide Magazine /Issue 15
September 2025 London, England
Four-page spread featuring the artist’s work and statements.
Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery/ "At a Glance" Solo Exhibition
June 13th - July 8th, 2025, Rangeley, ME.
Solo exhibition " At a Glance" portrait paintings.
Artio Gallery / "Interconnecting Lines" Exhibition at MEAM Barcelona
June 13th - June 15th, 2025, Barcelona, Spain.
Participation in group exhibition “Interconnecting Lines.”
Arts to Hearts Project/ Time and Memory Book
April 2025 New York City, NY
Two-page spread featuring the artist’s work and interview.
Arts to Hearts Project/ Magazine Issue 8
March 2025 New York City, NY
Two-page spread featuring the artist’s work and interview.
The Holy Art Gallery/ Art on Loop Exhibition
December 2024, New York City
Participated in group exhibition “Art on Loop.”
Gallery Chimera/ “Honey, I Shrunk the Art” Exhibition
December 2024 - January 2025, Atlanta, GA
Participated in group exhibition “Honey, I Shrunk the Art.”
Artist Talk Magazine /Issue 34
November 2024 London, England
Four-page spread featuring the artist’s work and statements.
Old Saybrook Fine Arts Festival/ Exhibiting Artist
October 2024, 2025, Old Saybrook, CT
Mystic Outdoor Art Festival 66th, 67th Annual/ Exhibiting Artist
August 2024, 2025, Mystic, CT
Wickford Art Festival 62nd, 63rd Annual/ Exhibiting Artist
July 2024, 2025, Wickford, RI
Awards, Competitions and Recognition.
The Art Renewal Center /18th Salon Competition/ Semi-Finalist
2025, New Jersey, USA
Semi-Finalist and listed on their website.
"Jordan Wade" 20x10 inches, oil on canvas, 2025.
"Muse" 24x18 inches, oil on canvas, 2025.
"The Whiskey Study" 24x18 inches oil on canvas, 2025.
The Almenara Collection /Semi-Finalist
2025, Cordoba, Spain
Semi-Finalist and featured for virtual exhibition on their website.
"Jordan Wade" 20x10 inches, oil on canvas, 2025.
"The Whiskey Study" 24x18 inches, oil on canvas, 2025.
"Self-Portrait at 23" 30x15 inches, oil on canvas, 2024.
"Dylan's Bike" 30x15 inches, oil on canvas, 2024.
Tartget Art Prize /Semi-Finalist and Finalist
2025, Madrid, Spain
Finalist, “Self-Portrait at 23,” 30x15 inches, oil on canvas, 2024.
Semi-Finalist, “Portrait of Luke McGowan.” 24x18 inches oil on canvas. 2024.
Old Saybrook Fine Arts Festival/ Best in Show Award
October 2024, Old Saybrook, CT
“Self-Portrait at 23” 30x15 inches oil on canvas, 2024.
The Almenara Collection /Semi-Finalist
2024, Cordoba, Spain
Semi-Finalist and featured for virtual exhibition on their website.
“Portrait of Orlando Benites.”12x9 inches oil on canvas .2024
“Portrait of Dagmar Wetherill” 10x8 inches oil on canvas. 2024
Farmington Fair /Best in Show Award
2022, Farmington, Maine
Best in show, “Spanish Dancer Study,” 10x8 inches, oil on canvas. 2021
Scholasics /Silver Key Award
2017, Portland, Maine
Silver Key Award. “Venus Study.” 24x20 inches, charcoal on paper. 2017
Education
Painting Beyond the Photo Workshop, David Kassan, Shana Levenson
April 2025 Hosted by Chelsie Nicole Contemporary Ozark, MO
This 5-day workshop focused on oil painting techniques and working from photographs.
Studio Escalier/ Workshops/ Classes
2021 - 2022 Paris, France
The program focused on oil painting techniques and light on the features of a portrait.
Russ Cox. Former PCAD Professor/ Private Study/Mentorship
2016 - 2021, Pittsfield, Maine
Mentorship and comprehensive study from basic drawing fundamentals to advanced painting techniques.