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Biographical Sketch
Growing up surrounded by art, Germaine
Gerie was infused with the desire to paint. At the young age of nine, she began her first
oil canvas. Her mother, also an artist, became her mentor and source of inspiration.
During Gerie’s early years, art grew to be a need, not a hobby. Throughout school,
she passionately pursued art courses winning several awards. Since 1982, painting has been
a full-time profession.
Gerie’s use of media ranges from oil and acrylic paints to watercolors and pastels.
She does not limit herself to canvas alone. She also paints murals, clothing, and
furniture. The theme of her artwork varies from wildlife, pets, landscapes, flowers, and
people to contemporary design. Her work is a joyful blend of color, sometimes delicate as
lace, sometimes spirited and bold as a tiger’s pounce but always expresses the beauty
that surrounds her.
A native of Long Island, New York, she received a Bachelors degree and teaching
certificate in art education from the State University of New York at New Paltz in 1981.
After teaching privately for a while, the demand for her art work became so great that she
devoted herself to it full time. Gerie exhibits her work throughout the U.S. Her paintings
are popular with numerous collectors and can be found in corporate collections including
the Nippon Club in Manhattan as well as in celebrities wardrobes. The late Gilda Radner
had a custom shirt designed by Gerie, and Drew Barrymore was photographed in People
Magazine sporting one of her Persian cat designs.
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Germaine Gerie Krobath resides in Cumberland, RI. Originally a native of Long Island, New York. She received a bachelor’s degree and teaching
certificate in art education from the State
University of New York at New Paltz in 1981. Germaine
Gerie teaches a wide variety of children and adult classes.
She believes in encouraging exposure to art in children. And thoroughly enjoys teaching adults to explore
their creative side. Painting has been a full
time profession and passion since 1982. Her
paintings are popular with numerous collectors, also found in corporate collections
including the Nippon Club in Manhattan. The
late Gilda Radner had a custom pet portrait of her dog by Gerie. Drew Barrymore was photographed in People magazine
sporting one of her Persian cat designs painted on a shirt.
The artists’ work expresses her love and respect for the
beauty in nature. Her style ranges from very
detailed renderings to pieces with the simplest line but greatest understanding of form
and beauty! Germaine does not limit herself
to one subject matter, and is inspired to interpret the world through her hands. Floral’s that radiate beautiful color and
light; animals painted with such boldness and detail, you feel they could jump off the
canvas; landscapes; still lives; portraits of people and houses are all themes of Gerie’s
expression. Not limited to canvas, she has
painted on a wide variety of surfaces, such as furniture, walls, ceilings, floors, fabric
and clothing. She is an accomplished artist
in oils, acrylics, watercolors, ink and pastel. And
always willing to explore new possibilities in any other mediums that crosses her path. As you walk into her studio, you can’t help
but stand in awe of the diversity found in her work.
Some of her paintings can be viewed on her website
@http://www.germaine-gerie.com
Custom Artwork is created from your photographs. Germaine’s custom artwork has included: Pet
portraits; Oil portraits of People; House portraits done in Watercolor/pen&ink; Wall
mural of garden scenes; Wall mural with lighthouse; Floor mural in bathroom; Wall hangings
of olive branches – done in earth tones; Decorative wall finishes; Faux finish on
fireplace stone to resemble marble; Bedroom walls with sky and clouds; Hand painted
furniture
Germaine
Gerie currently teaches Adult and Children’s Art Classes. She also offers private lessons in any media.
“It is a
pleasure to be able to use and share my talent with others.”
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