Bio & Resume
Gabriel Lipper is an accomplished artist renowned for his distinctive fusion of abstract and representational art. With a career spanning three decades, he captivates audiences with his dynamic and expressive paintings. As the driving force behind “8Paint Infinite Arts,” Gabriel mentors both aspiring and professional artists, sharing his unique perspective and expertise through his acclaimed course, “Learning to See.” His art, rich in both technique and emotion, invites viewers on a journey of visual exploration and discovery.
Educational Background |
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Bilmes School of Art, Jacksonville, OR – Study of drawing and painting with a strong emphasis on the Russian Academic System |
1993 – 1995 |
Hokkaido Japan Exchange & Botanical Painting Study | 1992 |
European Adventure Study Munich to study the Flemish Masterworks at the Alte Pinakothek, Prague to study Czech Art Nouveau godfather Alphonse Mucha , Vienna Austria to study the works of Gustav Klimt, Belgium, Italy, Greece, & Turkey |
1998 |
Harley Brown’s figurative studio in pastel and oilpaint | 1999 |
Shozo Sato’s Sumi-e painting studio | 2001 |
New York’s cityscapes and city life | 2001 |
Mexican watercolor painting trip Drawing and painting in Puerto Vallarta and Yelapa |
2002 |
Tuscan Adventure Study Florence to study the sculpture of Michael Angelo and Donatello Bicycle trip through Tuscany and Chianti painting oil studies with sculptor and painter Kevin Christman |
2003 |
Austria, Venice, Coastal Italy Painting on location in the coastal villages of the Cinque Terra |
2005 |
Jordan Valley, OR Broncs and Bulls | 2006 |
Recording sound and gathering imagery from the rodeo to the round up for the sold out solo show National Cowboy |
2008 |
British Virgin Islands Sailing Yacht and tropical studies Collecting imagery and background for a series of paintings housed in the collection of Kenneth Alphin (Big Kenny from Nashville’s Big & Rich) |
2008 |
Panama’s inner city and wild monkey Adventure Study Painting and drawing in Panama City, the rural mountains, and the northern coastal jungles to study monkeys in there natural habitat |
2008 |
German and Italian Fine Art and Cultural Study Rome for extended study of Michael Angelo and Raphael at the Vatican, Bernini and Caravaggio at the Borgheses painting and drawing the Tuscan Hills with painter Ben Fenske, gathering imagery of the immigration of Syrian and African Refugees, Munich for Gothic and Baroque painted fabric studies |
2015 |
Professional Affiliations |
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Portrait Society of America | |
Oil Painters of America | |
Southern Oregon Arts Council | |
Enlāve Studios – Drawing and painting instructor | |
TAP The Artisan Project |
Selected Solo Exhibitions |
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1201 Club Portland, OR |
1995 |
The Launch Bluebird Gallery – Medford, OR |
1997 |
Traveling Without Knowing Alto Gallery – Ashland, OR |
2001 |
Grants Pass Museum of Art Grants Pass, OR |
2002 |
Holidays on the Rocks Élan Gallery – Jacksonville, OR |
2006 |
Urban Legend The Rymer Gallery – Nashville, TN |
2009 |
Thoroughbred The Rymer Gallery – Nashville, TN |
2012 |
Thoroughbred Hanson Howard Gallery – Ashland, OR |
2014 |
Faces Élan Gallery – Jacksonville, OR |
2015 |
Selected Group Exhibitions |
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Artist Mentorship Show Portland Art Museum – Portland, OR |
1992 |
Selected works Davis & Cline – Ashland OR |
1998 |
Selected works Waterhouse Gallery- Santa Barbara, CA |
2003 – 2006 |
Selected Works New Masters Gallery- Carmel, CA |
2003 – 2006 |
Inside Out Goldsmith Blocks Fine Art – Portland, OR |
2009 |
Corporate Collections |
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Bristol Meyers – Squibb | |
Washington Mutual Bank | |
Bear Creek Corporation (Harry and David permanent collection) | |
Blackstone Audio Books (permanent collection) | |
Jackson County Administration – Rogue Community Center Mural | |
Evergreen Federal Savings and Loan – Spirit of the Rogue Mural |