Hi there, I’m Abigail, but most people just call me Gale. I also often find myself being called the artist with the hat, or anything else related to my iconic black fedora.

So…who am I?

Stating the obvious, I’m a maker of many things. I’m the kind of person you can count on to never be bored, because I’ll always find something to do or make to keep myself busy and entertained. Whether that’s building suits of armor out of foam, creating merchandise for my favorite shows, exploring a new material, writing stories, studying film, or drawing something in my sketchbook, I always have some idea in my mind I can’t wait to explore!

I’m a big fan of Renaissance faires! My friends and I attend the Oregon Renne Faire every year!

I’ve been dancer since I was 5 years old and still dance recreationally today!

What’s my story?

I was born and raised in a suburb of Portland called Canby, and have been a proud Oregonian my whole life. My parents and grandparents raised me to be the kind of person who isn’t afraid to use their imagination to create fun experiences and be open to trying new things, which is what has led me down the creative career path.

What started as childhood me collecting and admiring the wrappers for candy was what sparked my interest in designing for packaging. What started as admiring the artwork in childhood books became a passion for illustration, and creating stories of my own. Eventually, the two intertwined, creating the work you see today!

I now reside in the Ashland / Medford area of Southern Oregon, where I work as a designer, freelancer, and small business owner selling my art in person at conventions and online!

Now for some fun facts!

I have three cats, Theoden, Fitz, and Jemma! All three are exotic shorthairs!

Awards & Recognitions

  • George Fox University Student Art And Design Showcase:

    Best of Illustration: “31 Days of Cats”

    Best of Graphic Design: “Critter Quest”

  • George Fox University Student Art Exhibition

    • Best of Illustration : “Dear Fellow Traveler”

    Clackamas County Fair (2023)

    • 2nd Place - Still Life - Adult Professional Division “The Abandoned Study”

    • 2nd Place - Mixed Media - Adult Professional Division “Dear Fellow Traveler”

    • 3rd Place - Mixed Media - Adult Professional Division “Branchline”

    • 1st Place - Animal Kingdom - Adult Professional Division “Rescue Dogs”

    • 2nd Place - Animal Kingdom - Adult Professional Division “Three Kingfisher

    • 1st Place - Digital Art - Adult Professional Division “Glory Has Not Yet Fallen”

  • Rose City Classic Student Art Contest

    • 1st place (11th & 12th Grade)

    • Best in Show

    • People's Choice

    Home School Legal Defense Association Student Art Contest - Impressionism

    • Finalist

  • Rose City Classic Student Art Competition

    • Reserve Best in Show

    • 1st Place 9th & 10th Grade

    Clackamas County Fair: 4-H

    • Champion & 1st Place Senior Division Acrylics

    • Reserve Champion & 1st Place Senior Division Pen, Ink & Markers

    • Reserve Champion & 1st Place Senior Division Charcoal Drawings

    • Reserve Champion & 1st Place Senior Division Colored Pencil

    • Champion & 1st Place Senior Division: Celebrate our World – Greece Art Piece

    • Champion & 1st Place Senior Division: Designing Spaces – Wall Decor

    Clackamas County Fair: Open Division Art

    • 1st Place Non-Professional Adult Division Animal Kingdom

    • 1st Place Non-Professional Adult Division Still Life

    • 1st Place Non-Professional Adult Division Drawing

    • 3rd Place Non-Professional Adult Division Pastels

    • 3rd Place Non-Professional Adult Division Portrait

    • 3rd Place Non-Professional Adult Division Watercolor

    Oregon State Fair: 4-H

    • 1st Place Senior Division Acrylics

    • 1st Place Senior Division Pen, Ink & Markers

    • Medallion, Champion & 1st Place Senior Division: Celebrate our World – Greece

    • Champion & 1st Place Senior Division: Designing Spaces – Wall Decor

    • Medallion, Champion & 1st Place Senior Division Colored Pencil

    • Medallion, Champion & 1st Place Senior Division Charcoal Drawings

  • Rose City Classic Student Art Contest

    • 2nd Place 9th & 10th Grade

    Home School Legal Defense Association Student Art Contest – Romanticism

    • 1st Place

    Clackamas County Fair

    • 1st Place Junior Division Pastels

    • 1st Place Junior Division Animal Kingdom, any medium

    • 2nd Place Junior Division Still Life

    • 4th Place Junior Division Acrylics

    Oregon State Fair

    • 1st Place Chalk-A-Thon

    • Honorable Mention Teen 2D Art

  • Clackamas County Fair

    • 1st Place Junior Division Drawings

    • 1st Place Junior Division Animal Kingdom, any medium

Find, Follow, or Contact Me

email: info@abigaillynn.art

LinkedIn: Abigail Canutt

You can find me @abigaillynnarts on the following social media / ecommerce platforms