Artist Statement

Gigi was born and bred in Bushwick, Brooklyn where she started her art career by freelance consulting to various individuals and non profits.  In 2004, she started Blue Eyed Dingo Designs-Gigi Barrett Fine Art and has since received numerous national and local awards.  She currently works out of her home studio in Stamford, Connecticut

Gigi is dedicated to the enhancement of all lives through art and takes pride in donating to various animal rescue organizations.  In fact, her motto is “Saving animals one painting at a time”. 

Member of:

Stamford Art Association 

New Canaan Art Society 

Maritime Garage Gallery

Portrait Society of Connecticut

Rowayton Arts Center

Saatchi Art

Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists

Sherman Artists Association

Ferguson Library

Carriage Barn

Online Groups:

Women of Art Connecticut

Gallery for Arts Sake

NYC Art Gallery

Art of the Animals

Saatchi Art

Connecticut Pastel Society

Portrait Art Group

International Artists Network