price of admission is impeccable. His paintings perfectly capture that split-second when either the one square a day smoking Tommy-gun mobsters say “No one will take me alive” or when a musician reaches that pinnacle performance that will define them forever. “Personality is expressed through action, words and body language. Those expressions are also connected to a person’s physical presence.” Gabe states. Through what he paints the oil streaks run like film fluttering inside the camera eye. He stays in place in front of that canvas for about the same time it takes for one of his guitar straddling poets to fill their rooms with smoke or the actor’s mesmerizing gaze. The immediacy of his bold brush strokes and his masterful use of lighting in every painting is a true expression of Gabe’s passion for film and music. “The way each figures hands are

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abe Leonard’s eye for stage presence that’s worth the

designed usually reveals something about their personality, attitude and mood. The goal in each painting is to give the viewer a feeling for who these characters are, so I draw them how they feel to me.” The depth and the emotional connection of Gabe Leonard as an artist can be traced through his artistic fortitude, firmly cemented on the boardwalk of Venice Beach. Often

spending the night on the beach in order to get a spot the next day he became akin to the struggle of any artist. His own celebration of being an artist and the awe with which he paints other artists is felt in every painting he does.

This summer ECG is proud to showcase Gabe Leonard’s newest works. Come join us!

TOP:

“The Gambler” Limited Edition 16.5” x 25”

RIGHT:

”Back Biter” Limited Edition 24” x 32”