Artist Gail Guirreri Maslyk Bio

Gail Guirreri-Maslyk is a sporting and fine artist with more than 30 years to her credit. She now lives in Millwood, VA, where she has her studio and breeds Holsteiner sport horses alongside her partner, Dr. William B. Ley. Gail also works as a computer programmer specializing in large data and content management served on the web.

Gail began her art education in College where her primary medium was in watercolor, but now paints exclusively in oil, preferring large canvas stretched on board. Her major exhibit of over 35 works hangs at Long Branch Historical House and Farm from Nov 6, 2019 - Feb 28, 2020. Two of her paintings hang in the permanent collection at The Salamander Resort and Spa; ‘OCH Spring Races Outrider’ and ‘OCH Thanksgiving Day’. The large canvas ‘Meath Sidesaddle, hung in The National Sporting Library and Museum 'Sidesaddle in Art' show (2018-2019). Gail is also the solo artist for Ashby Inn in Paris, VA. She has had her works in ‘The Chronicle of the Horse Cover Art’ show at The National Sporting Library and Museum (2016-2017), the MFHA Centennial Art Tour, Kentucky Derby, Golden Ocala Country Club and the Virginia State Senate as well as many local art shows and auctions. Gail’s art has been featured on numerous magazine covers including Covertside (summer 2017), Friesian Grand Nationals, Chronicle of the Horse, Art Horse Magazine, Ex Arte Equinus, Appaloosa Horse Journal among others. Donations of her art have benefited various organizations including animal rescue, wildlife rehabilitation, hospice, youth education and development and land preservation. Currently Gail is developing a commercial line of designer fabrics inspired from her line drawing paintings in oil to be used in fashion and home decor designs.

Gail studied fine art at Virginia Tech as an art major under professors Ray Kass (painting), Janet Niewald (drawing and painting), Maryann Harman (painting), Robert Henry Graham (emeritus, drawing and painting), and David Crane (ceramics). She is self taught graphic artist, webware programmer with database development.

Current Art Shows:

• Ashby Inn - Paris, VA (2016-currently on view)
• Larkin - Marshall, VA (2020)
• Exhibit Salamander Resort and Spa Equestrian Center (2018-2020)

Previous Art Shows:

• Tally Ho Holiday Art Show - Solo Exhibit at Historic Long Branch - Millwood VA (Nov 2019 - Feb 2020)
• Sidesaddle in Art, National Sporting Library and Museum - Middleburg, VA (2018-2019)
• Museum of Hounds and Hunting Annual Exhibits - Middleburg, VA (Salamander Resort and Spa Equestrian Center)
• Chronicle of the Horse Horses in Art, National Sporting Library and Museum - Middleburg, VA (2017-2018)
• Madison Gallery, group show with Barbara Sharp, Marci Nadler and Jill Garity Middleburg VA (2016)
• An Artful Life Gallery,The Plains VA (2012)
• MFHA Centennial Tour, Cross Gate Gallery - Lexington, KY (2006-2007)
• Kentucky Derby Art Exhibit, Lexington KY (2008)
• Virginia State Senate Invitaional Art Show
• HITS Horse Shows art show at Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club (2008)
• Equine Divine, Aiken SC (2007-2009)
• King Street Art Gallery, Leesburg VA (2005-2007)
• Chisolm Gallery - NY (2005-2007)
• Saddlebred Horse Museum's 5th and 6th Annual Art, Antique and Rare Book Auction - Lexington KY
• Ex Arte Equinus Juried Art Show (2008)
• Frequent artist at Lexington Horse Center (2000-2008)

Collections:

• Salamander Resort and Spa - Middleburg, VA
• Bent Tree Farm - Shawsville, VA
• Windsor Farm and Sales - Upperville, VA / Wellington, FL
• Poplar Grange - Middleburg, VA
• Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA
• Jeannie Staucer Brothers Contractor - Blacksburg, VA
• Oakridge Plantation - Bedford, VA

Magazine Covers:

• Art Horse Magazine - jury awarded (2007)
• Chronicle of the Horse (2007, 2008)
• Covertside (2017)
• Appaloosa Journal (2015)
• Roanoke Horse Show (2000-2015)
• Friesian Grand National (2005, 2007, 2018)
• IALHA Andalusian National Championships (2007)

Donations:

• Middleburg Humane Foundation
• Museum of Hounds and Hunting
• Ambassador to The National Sporting Library and Museum
• ARF, Animal Rescue Fund (founding board member)
• Blue Ridge Fall Races Calcutta and Belmont Races Auction both benefiting local hospice
• Blue Ridge Wildlife
• PEC, Piedmont Environmental Council
• Roanoke Valley Horse Show benefiting Bradley Free Clinic along with other local charities
• The American Chestnut Foundation
• Art of the Piedmont benefiting Middleburg Montessori
• Art under the Oaks at Upperville Colt and Horse Show
• Sprout Therapeutic Riding Center
• Make a Wish Foundation

Most of Gail's work was sold by agents and ownership is not known. If you own a painting by Gail and would like to be listed as owner in her collection either published or in private records please send a message. Thank you!