A Sampling of The Fine Art of
O. Gail Poole
His 40 years as an artist has produced a wide variety of works that are eagerly collected by
fellow artists as well as collectors. As you will see below, O. Gail Poole has explored the boundries of painting. He has also executed an extensive number of sculptures.


Gail has been an artist his entire adult life of more than 40 years.
He has traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe,
visiting and studying the world's finest museums and galleries.
He has taught art in regular classes and workshops.
"I've always been an idealist. I judge everything artistic against the very best.
In my art I compare my work and that of others to the masters.
I paint everything from realism to the surreal.
I do landscapes, people, portraits, still-life and fantasy.
I've always felt that a 'real' artist
ought to be able to paint anything."


Growing up as an artist

Gail grew up in rural Oklahoma and lived in the state most of his life
except for several years in the military and as an artist/art director in Richmond, Virginia.
He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BFA in 1957


Examples of his work

An Underline of painting description
indicates the painting is available for sale
Prices can range from $1500 to $15,000


Most Recent Works


Jorge was somewhat the chameleon. He had a way of adjusting to whatever circumstance came his way. Hazel was delighted that he seemed to fit right into her decor. Oil, 40x30
Carmelita was always the butt of jokes and constant kidding. "Why" he thought, "would any mother insist that a child wear such strange hand-knitted clothes?" He spent most of his time in the nearby forest, lonely, but temporarily free from ridicule. Oil, 24x18
Maintaining a watchful eye on artifacts of the founding fathers gives Lolita a deep-seated and satisfying feeling of patriotism. Oil 39x29
Diego had observed the construction of the pyramids and the temples. He had achieved immortality and had assumed the mantle of overseer and caretaker of pet mummies of the Kings. OIL, 48x36
Lolita and Albert became exceedingly nervous, realizing that they had stumbled upon the bog site of an experimental Kitty Litter project gone haywire. Oil, 30x40
Manuel had always been exceptionally nervous. He had nightmares of living in a world of rocking chairs while his days were spent dreaming of a carefree, gypsy life in the forest. Oil, 48x36
The responsibilities of attending the artifacts of yesterday were weighing heavily on Jose's mind. Over the years he had become paranoic and bitter as the younger generations failed to realize the value of history. Oil, 48x36

Traditional Landscapes


Taos Mountain, Oil, 9x12
Near Norman, Oil, 9x12
New Mexico Overlook, oil, 9x12
Arkansas Cotton Fields, Oil, 16x20
Ghost Ranch, Oil, 30x30
Idaho Hay Rows, Oil,16x20
Oregon Coast, Oil, 9x12
From The Fechin Ranch, Oil, 9x12

Traditional Still-Life


Pitcher, Bowl & Fruit,
Oil, 16 x 20
Bowl of Grapes & Magazines,
Oil, 21 x 20
Brass Pitcher, Iron Pot & Oriental Figurine,
Oil, 16 x 20
Magnolia & Pears,
Oil, 16 x 20
Bell, Bowl & Wine,
Pastel, 16 x 24
Samovar & Watermelon,
Oil, 9 x 12
Wine, Pears, & Compote,
Oil, 16 x 20
Pot, Pitcher & Drapery,
Oil, 20 x 20

People

Alan
Oil, 20 x 16
Girl with Red Hair
Oil, 20 x 16
Girl with Magazine
Oil, 20 x 16
Girl with Puffy Sleeves
Oil, 20 x 16
Girl with Red Bandana
Oil, 14 x 12
Spanky
Oil, 24 x 20
Jing Jing in Orange Sweater
Oil, 20 x 16
The Fencer
Oil, 12 x 9
Girl Looking Back
Oil, 14 x 12
Kathy
Oil, 36 x 30

Fantasy

Harley Gal
Oil, 30 x 24
Slither
Oil, 18 x 18
From The Past
Oil, 36 x 36
The Wrestlers
Oil, 18 x 24
The Wall
Oil, 24 x 30
Shot From A Cannon
Oil, 20 x 14
That Little Voice
Oil, 48 x 36
Missing Link
Oil, 16 x 27
Fat Guy Eating Melon
Oil, 24 x 20
Red Pope
Oil, 32 x 20
One Eyed Pope
Oil, 32 x 20
Black Pope
Oil, 32 x 20
Frito Pope
Oil, 32 x 20
Native Warrior
Oil, 20 x 16
In My Room
Oil, 20 x 16
Dealing With Al
Oil, 34 x 22
Help From Friends
Oil, 23 x 21
Masks
Oil, 25 x 21
Pin Ball Man
Oil, 16 x 24
Oklahoma Gothic
Oil, 25 x 20
The Artist
Oil, 36 x 24
Foot, foot, footsie Goodbye
Oil, 24 x 18
Come Black Little Shiva
Oil, 24 x 18
ogaps35@aol.com
You may contact O. Gail Poole
at Ogaps35@aol.com or write to:
PO Box 1045, Norman, OK 73070

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