Gabrielle Wildheart is an award-winning public artist and painter based on Vashon Island, WA. Her vibrant artworks encourages us to care for the Earth and honor the sacredness of life. She is known for her surrealistic style, blending traditional painting techniques with mystical subjects. Previous clients include Seattle Art Museum, Bellevue Art Museum, and the Hague City Government (NL).

 
Working as an Italian street painter in 2009

Working as an Italian street painter in 2009

“At age 20, I moved to Italy to pursue training in classical oil painting. While there, I discovered “street painting,” and the course of my career was radically altered. For the following three years, I traveled around Europe, recreating famous paintings for tips. Busking taught me how to work fast and large. Copying the old masters taught me draftsmanship. Most importantly, by transforming dreary sidewalks into activated spaces, I learned the power of public art. 

Upon returning to the states to pursue a BA degree (with a focus on social justice), I realized murals were my calling. The medium allows me to marry my passions for public art and social change. In the past ten years, I’ve led over 30 participatory mural projects in my local community and am known for historical murals emphasizing untold stories or previously silenced voices.”