A painter of “Ruralism,” she was born on a Santa Paula citrus ranch where she said there was “always a garden of good food to eat, and flowers to please the eye.”In high school and college she spent summers working in the fields for Burpee Seed Company.While an art student in Utah - she graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.A., summa cum laude - Pidduck’s desire was to show her fellow students the California she knew; now her “Ruralism” paintings are considered among the finest depictions of same.As an adult, Pidduck once again lives on a citrus and avocado ranch where she can grow a garden, have chickens and paint the rural scenes she loves so much.She also attended Ventura College in 1970 and 1987, continuing to attend specialized art classes when offered. For three years she studied under Glenna Kurz of Oxnard.Pidduck has entered many exhibitions and won many awards for her paintings of rural life, furthering her desire to have her paintings help viewers see the importance of “Our rural treasure.”Pidduck’s works are considered to be of the finest quality and are included in many serious art collections, both private and corporate.
Gail Pidduck will be the Demonstration Artist for Saturday meeting
April 06, 2001
Santa Paula News
Members and supporters of the arts will be able to take part in a special meeting when the Santa Paula Society of the Arts (SPSA) holds its Demonstration Artist program at the studio of one of the area’s most noted artists.
By Peggy KellySanta Paula TimesMembers and supporters of the arts will be able to take part in a special meeting when the Santa Paula Society of the Arts (SPSA) holds its Demonstration Artist program at the studio of one of the area’s most noted artists.Gail Pidduck will be featured during the meeting to be held on Saturday, April 7th at 11 a.m. at her studio, located at 5450 Rafferty Road. The public is invited to attend the meeting, which will also feature the short election of new SPSA officers.“This is really a rare occasion, to be meeting in such a wonderful artist’s studio for a demonstration,” said SPSA President Virginia Gunderson. “We’re so thankful that Gail has given us this opportunity. Gail has agreed to do a Plein Aire,” on scene landscape of that type that she is renowned for.To reach Pidduck’s studio from Santa Paula, travel north on Highway 150 - past Mupu School -and turn right onto Bridge Road.SPSA officers who have agreed to serve another year are: President Virginia Gunderson, Vice President Eugene Marzec, Recording Secretary Judy Dressler and Corresponding Secretary Lynda Gruber. Madeline Ricards is the candidate for Treasurer. Dolas Tubbs, Tink Strother and Nellie Fischer will be Members at Large with one more to be nominated from the floor before the vote.After the short business meeting it will time for Pidduck’s demonstration.
