Boyd Gavin, a life-long resident of Sacramento, received his BA from University of Santa Cruz, and his MA from California State University, Sacramento. He has exhibited extensively, including at the Crocker Art Museum, the Caldwell Synder Gallery in San Francisco, and at the John Natsoulas Gallery.

Gavin’s seemingly effortless brushstrokes enliven canvases and draw the viewers close through geometric depth. His painterly style, in the traditions of artists such as Cezanne, allows him to depict very specific worlds, while responding to atmospheric complexity. His tonalist hues combined with nostalgic imagery create distinct atmospheres that instantly transport viewers.

Boyd Gavin, Fortune Teller's at Night, 2019, Oil on Canvas, 60 x 42 in