Gretchen Weidner is a bicoastal artist with a thriving art business in Upstate New York and San Diego, California—two vastly different places that reflect the dynamic nature of her work.

Her creative process thrives on complexity, a stark contrast to her husband’s engineering mindset, which prioritizes efficiency. This interplay of order and spontaneity is evident in her bold, expressive paintings. Flowers serve as a symbol of womanhood, while dark backgrounds introduce a sense of masculinity, creating a striking balance.

A lifelong athlete, Weidner brings physicality into her work. Her brushstrokes are fast, strong, and reactionary, infusing her paintings with movement and energy.

She deeply values every connection made through her art, never taking for granted the support of those who engage with her work. She has worked with designers such as Phillipa Radon Design, Carmina Wood Design and Abstract Architecture. Her list of Galleries include Gallery of Hermosa, CA, Decorator’s Showhouse Buffalo, Burchfield Penney Art Gallery. Her growing list of elite commissioned clients include: Google, compass real estate, Lumsden McCormick CPA, Lafayette Hotel San Diego, Little Italy Association San Diego, Southtowns Pediatrics, and private collections nationwide.

Weidner earned her BA from Alfred University in Fine Art and her MA from Buffalo State College. She owns an art studio in San Diego, CA, and GWFA Gallery LLC, a teaching art gallery in Hamburg, NY, where she fosters emerging talent and encourages artistic exploration. She has a four year old son and two year old daughter that light up her life.