THE ART OF
GWEN MITCHELL

February 7-22, 2025

Artist’s Reception on February 8, 4:00-6:00PM

Join us in our gallery February 7-22, 2025 for a new exhibit from local artist Gwen Mitchell. The exhibit is open 30 minutes before each production of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE and during the artist’s reception. As always, entrance to our art gallery is free and open to the public!

ARTIST’S BIOGRAPHY

My name is Gwen Mitchell, I was raised oversea in my youth in both Iran and Taiwan. During my business career I collaborated with people from over forty-seven countries and traveled to South America, These international experiences combined with living in Southern California contributed to my life, artwork, and keep an open mind. I was fortunate to meet a variety of amazing people, introducing me to various lifestyles, religions, and cultures. 

I attribute the majority of my growth to self-taught learning, through practice, hard work, and passion. I am currently continuing my study of visual art at CSUB.

I am grateful to have a pencil in my hand throughout my life. This led me to work with charcoal, pen and ink, pastels, watercolor, acrylic paint, spray paint, and mixed media. I enjoy drawing faces, each one so unique and beautiful. I have done drawings from photographs of loves ones for memorial services. To date, I have over five hundred drawings of faces in my portfolio from all walks of life. I have taught drawing, watercolor, mixed media, and acrylic painting classes. 

I research my subjects in depth which include famous artists, musicians, scientists, world leaders, writers, Native peoples, celebrities, sports figures, animals, architecture, and nature. 

My paintings have been featured in Exhibits at Studios on the Park Galleries. I am a member of the Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield Art Association, Arts Council of Kern and Paso Robles Art Association. 

Beyond the sketchbook and canvas, I enjoy my family, friends, co-workers, the sea, yoga, healing breath, and sharing precious time with my husband Jack. 

SUBMISSIONS:

The Empty Space invites artists to submit proposals for an exhibition of contemporary art in our 1000 sq ft space.  Our gallery gives new and emerging artists as well as seasoned veterans the opportunity to display their works in a professional gallery atmosphere. Portfolios can be submitted electronically or appointments can be made with gallery director, Jesus Fidel at tesartgallery@gmail.com.