Welcome to Garage Roses Art Studio!
Original Art by Olivia Gonzalez, Jacksonville, FL

Hey there! 😊

I’m Olivia and I’m a self-taught painter and palette knife pro from Jacksonville Florida.

I love to sculpt, and I love to paint, and I have created a way to blend those two passions together and as I like to say '“Lived Happily Ever After!”

I begin with a heavy bodied acrylic base and build up my work with sand, joint compound and paper pulp which gives me amazing sculptability and texture! I use a collection of paint knives and brushes and layer in the paint little by little as I work- shaping thoughts into things and creating vibrant happy beautiful artwork you can look at and touch, and that hopefully touches you.

I LOVE to repurpose my abandoned studio supplies! Instead of throwing away my old brushes, caps and paint rags, miscellaneous found items or paint skins from my palette- I keep them all and just love being able to give them new life, often incorporating them into my paintings.

I consider myself a lifetime artist and I remember my first finger painting at five years old, drawing horses, pyramids and camels with my mom, a long neck dinosaur in third grade and a tiny oil painting of a wizard when I was sixteen that NEVER DRIED!! I have explored sketching, and splash painting, abstractions, and resin pouring, alcohol inks and watercolors, sculpting and pottery and even tried to whittle once upon a time. One ‘whittle’ guitar and I was all set there. Lol

My focus in the last several years has been deep impasto sculptural artwork that evokes warmth and happiness through color and invites touch. Art that is thoughtful and sparks nostalgia and imagination. Each piece playful, feminine and one of a kind. A storybook without words- daydreams and feelings shaped into tangible things.

Thanks so much for stopping by, I’m so glad you're here!

Liv

♥ Client Appreciation ♥

“She is an amazing and beautiful soul and her artwork reflects that. Each piece is special and unique wether small or big you won't be disappointed. 100% recommend for treating yourself and others with one of a kind paintings!” - Laura Mincey

“Stumbled upon GarageRoses at a local arts market. Olivia’s art instantly sparked joy and we took home the sweetest kiwi piece. Shortly after, our family pet passed and I commissioned a memorial piece for my 9yo daughter. Olivia was so great in taking on the task. We now own three original pieces and plan to add to our collection. The art is beautiful but the artist is even more so!” - Erica Peters

“I have at least ten pieces of Olivia’s art, including a stunning custom painting of my wedding bouquet. Every piece is glorious — her talent is marvelous! Can’t wait to get my next piece 💕” - Alise Morales

“Olivia’s art is alive with color, texture, and whimsical personality. I’ve commissioned two pieces from her as gifts and they were both gorgeous. She takes your idea and gives it life.” - Nicole Stover

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