A ballpoint pen and watercolor sketch made on location, capturing the energy and color of the marina. Created in a Leda Art Supply A5 sketchbook, the flagship product of my art supply company, this piece represents my plein air sketching practice alongside my studio collage work.
GJ Gillespie is a collage artist living in a 1928 farmhouse overlooking Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, WA. A prolific artist with 23 awards to his name, his work has been exhibited in 71 shows and appeared in more than 200 publications. Beyond his studio practice, Gillespie channels his passion for art by running Leda Art Supply, a company specializing in premium sketchbooks. Whether conjuring vivid collage compositions or enabling other artists through exceptional tools, Gillespie remains dedicated to the transformative power of art.
