Gayle Printz, an American World Master Artist, embarked upon her artistic journey in May of 2020, amidst the darkness cast by the pandemic. Despite lacking formal training, Printz was steeped in a creative milieu from a young age, with a mother who painted, a father who played piano, and siblings involved in music and sculpture. Her formative years included summers at a Fine Arts Camp in Interlochen, Michigan, where she was immersed in a world of artistic expression.
While painting had always intrigued her; Printz never had the opportunity to explore it fully until the onset of Covid-19 and its accompanying “Isolate in Place” measures provided her with ample time for creative pursuits. Hoping to channel her energy into an expressive outlet, Printz turned to online shopping to procure art supplies, eager to capture the remaining beauty in the world with a paintbrush.
Initially viewing painting as a private means of introspection, Printz soon found herself compelled to share her thoughts and emotions through her artwork To her surprise, the response was not only immediate but also international in scope, as her paintings resonate with audiences far and wide.
— A Critical Review By Despina Tunberg, Curator, IMPORTANT WORLD ARTISTS VI, Page 6, Gayle Printz: COVER ARTIST Cover Artist, Worldwide Art Books, Santa Barbara, California, U.S.A., June 2024