Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1960 Resident of Fort Worth Texas since 1966.
I’m self taught and have been painting since the early 70s for personal satisfaction. In December 2007 I launched a web site and began self promotion with the aim to produce work for exhibition and sale. My intent is to build a second career as a painter.
Fine art has been my life focus although not my primary source of income. I’ve made my living for over 35 years in advertising and currently work full time for GCG marketing where my current position is Executive Director of Creative Services with duties that include, managing the art department, supervision of 12 fellow artists, guiding the creative work and additionally as an Art Director. Because of my advertising career I have extensive knowledge of print production and design process.
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Solo Exhibitions:
Pat Gabriel, In plain site - March , 2015 William Reaves Fine Art, Houston TX
Solo Exhibitions:
Pat Gabriel, In plain site - March , 2015 William Reaves Fine Art, Houston TX
Selected Group Exhibitions:
Of Texas Rivers and Texas Art - September, 2017 Witte Museum, San Antonio TX
Of Texas Rivers and Texas Art - June, 2017 Texas State Capital, Lower Rotunda, Austin TX
The Texas Aesthetic XI - May, 2017 Contemporary Texas Regionalism William Reaves Fine Art, Houston TX
As is: Rural realism - March, 2017 Grace museum, Abilene TX
Of Texas Rivers and Texas Art - February, 2017 San Angelo Museum of Fine Art, San Angelo TX
The Texas Aesthetic X - May, 2016 Contemporary Texas Regionalism William Reaves Fine Art, Houston TX
THE REAL SHOW - June, 2015 The Old Jail Art Center, Albany TX
The Texas Aesthetic IX - May, 2015 Contemporary Texas Regionalism William Reaves Fine Art, Houston TX
Painting in the Texas Tradition - May, 2015 Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, Houston TX
Turner House Salon Series - February, 2014 Turner House, Dallas TX
The Texas Aesthetic VII - May, 2014
William Reaves Fine Art, Houston TX The Texas Aesthetic VI - May, 2013
William Reaves Fine Art, Houston TX Hunting Art Prize - May, 2013
Gulf States Toyota Friedkin Corporate Campus, Houston TX The National Weather Center Biennale - April 2013
Art’s window on the impact of weather on the human experience The National Weather Center, Norman OK
LIKE, Artspace111 artists and the artists they like - March 2013 Artspace111, Fort Worth TX
Celebrating the Regionalist Legacy in Texas Art - March 2013
Gage Hotel, Marathon TX Texas Rivers - March 2013
William Reaves Fine Art, Houston TX Restless Heart: Contemporary Texas regionalism - January, 2013
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo TX ARTSCENTER10 Invitational - January, 2013 Fort Worth Community Arts Center, Fort Worth TX
The Panel Exhibits - May, 2012 Fort Worth Community Arts Center, Fort Worth TX
The Texas Aesthetic V - May, 2012 Contemporary Texas Regionalism William Reaves Fine Art, Houston TX
Hunting Art Prize - May, 2012 Gulf States Toyota Friedkin Corporate Campus, Houston TX
Dallas Art Fair - April, 2012 Artspace 111, Dallas TX
Contemporary Texas Regionalists: West Texas Tour - February, 2012
William Reaves Fine Art, Midland and Marathon TX CONTEM?ORARIES - July, 2011
A Survey of 21st Century American Artists Central Library, Fort Worth TX
Art Santa Fe International contemporary art fair July, 2011 William Reaves Fine Art, Santa Fe NM
The Texas Aesthetic IV: Contemporary Texas Regionalism - May, 2011
William Reaves Fine Art, Houston TX Hunting Art Prize April, 2011
Gulf States Toyota Friedkin Corporate Campus, Houston TX Dallas Art Fair - April, 2011
Artspace 111, Dallas TX The Presence of Light: Sky and Light in the Texas Landscape - December, 2010
William Reaves Fine Art, Houston TX Hunting Art Prize May, 2010
Gulf States Toyota Friedkin Corporate Campus, Houston TX Dallas Art Fair - February, 2010
Artspace 111, Dallas TX Paintings, Prints, and Presents December, 2009
Artspace 111, Fort Worth TX Texas Artists Coalition Membership Show - August, 2009
Juror: Kevin Vogell, Director Valley House Gallery Fort Worth Community Arts Center, Fort Worth TX
American Landscape: Urban/Rural - March, 2009
Artspace 111, Fort Worth TX Advisory Panel Selects, 2008 - September, 2008 Fort Worth Community Arts Center, Fort Worth TX