Work samples

  • 1. Annual coin toss.jpg
    1. Annual coin toss.jpg
    "Annual coin flipping contest with easter drinks", oil, colored pencil, crayon, gouache, oil stick, ink on paper 30”x 22” 2016
  • 2. milk honey money.jpg
    2. milk honey money.jpg
    "Milk Honey Money" oil, colored pencil, crayon, gouache, ink on paper, monotype, collage on paper 30” x 22’ 2016
  • 2. it's a world .jpg
    2. it's a world .jpg
    "It's a world for brothers, dogs and many other gods" oil stick, colored pencil, graphite, collage, ink on paper 30” x 66” 2015
  • 5. the weight of the world.jpg
    5. the weight of the world.jpg
    "The weight of the world" oil stick, colored pencil, crayon, gouache, ink on paper, monotype, collage on paper 34” x 22” 2016

About jerry allen

Born in Pendleton, Oregon, Jerry Allen Gilmore earned a BFA in fiber and painting, a minor in both art history and creative writing/poetry from Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, and an MFA in painting and drawing from Washington State University, Pullman, Washington. Over the past thirty years, Gilmore has built a unique and impressive career as both an artist and arts administrator including a combined seventeen years in Director and Curatorial practice at MARS Art-space,… more

Dogs and Gods

Dogs and Gods, the continuing debate, arguing about the bragging rights to man's best friend.

These works reflect my realization that life’s every movement possesses a humorous bend in the river, where one may be given aid by animals, magicians and shamans or menaced by devils, clowns and bumble bees. Where you go depends upon where you have been, and where you can go depends upon what you can imagine.

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Characteristically all of these works are autobiographical, repurposed and retraced narratives, such as identity, sexuality, spirituality, beauty and mortality, different chapters and never in order of appearance, markings on my life.

  • dogs and gods no. 1 .jpg
    dogs and gods no. 1 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
  • dogs and gods no. 2 .jpg
    dogs and gods no. 2 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
  • dogs and gods no. 3 .jpg
    dogs and gods no. 3 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
  • dogs and gods no. 4 .jpg
    dogs and gods no. 4 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
  • dogs and gods no. 5 .jpg
    dogs and gods no. 5 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
  • dogs and gods no. 6 .jpg
    dogs and gods no. 6 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
  • dogs and gods no. 7 .jpg
    dogs and gods no. 7 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
  • dogs and gods no. 8 .jpg
    dogs and gods no. 8 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
  • dogs and gods no. 9 .jpg
    dogs and gods no. 9 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
  • dogs and gods no. 10 .jpg
    dogs and gods no. 10 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015

Boats will float

Boats will float, works on paper

These works reflect my realization that life’s every movement possesses a humorous bend in the river, where one may be given aid by animals, magicians and shamans or menaced by devils, clowns and bumble bees. Where you go depends upon where you have been, and where you can go depends upon what you can imagine.

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Characteristically all of these works are autobiographical, repurposed and retraced narratives, such as identity, sexuality, spirituality, beauty and mortality, different chapters and never in order of appearance, markings on my life.

  • boats no. 1 .jpg
    boats no. 1 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite, collage, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2022
  • boats no. 2 .jpg
    boats no. 2 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2015
  • boats no. 3 .jpg
    boats no. 3 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite, collage, aerosol on paper 30" x 22" 2015
  • boats no. 4 .jpg
    boats no. 4 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2015
  • boats no. 5 .jpg
    boats no. 5 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite, collage, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2017
  • boats no. 6 .jpg
    boats no. 6 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2015
  • boats no. 7 .jpg
    boats no. 7 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2016
  • boats no. 8 .jpg
    boats no. 8 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2015
  • boats no. 9 .jpg
    boats no. 9 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2016
  • boats no. 10 .jpg
    boats no. 10 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite, aerosol on paper 30" x 44" 2017

ink drawings for ceramic decals

ink drawings for ceramic decals

These works reflect my realization that life’s every movement possesses a humorous bend in the river, where one may be given aid by animals, magicians and shamans or menaced by devils, clowns and bumble bees. Where you go depends upon where you have been, and where you can go depends upon what you can imagine.

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Characteristically all of these works are autobiographical, repurposed and retraced narratives, such as identity, sexuality, spirituality, beauty and mortality, different chapters and never in order of appearance, markings on my life.

  • 1. plate decal no. 1.jpeg
    1. plate decal no. 1.jpeg
    ink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
  • 2. plate decal no. 2 .jpeg
    2. plate decal no. 2 .jpeg
    ink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
  • 3. plate decal no. 3 .jpeg
    3. plate decal no. 3 .jpeg
    ink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
  • 4. plate decal no. 4 .jpeg
    4. plate decal no. 4 .jpeg
    ink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
  • 5. plate decal no. 5 .jpeg
    5. plate decal no. 5 .jpeg
    ink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
  • 6. plate decal no. 6 .jpeg
    6. plate decal no. 6 .jpeg
    ink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
  • 7. plate decal no. 7 .jpeg
    7. plate decal no. 7 .jpeg
    ink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
  • 8. plate decal no. 8 .jpeg
    8. plate decal no. 8 .jpeg
    ink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
  • 9. plate decal no. 9 .jpeg
    9. plate decal no. 9 .jpeg
    ink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016
  • 10. plate decal no. 10 .jpeg
    10. plate decal no. 10 .jpeg
    ink on paper 8 1/2" x 11" 2016

Self Portraits

Self  Portraits on paper

These works reflect my realization that life’s every movement possesses a humorous bend in the river, where one may be given aid by animals, magicians and shamans or menaced by devils, clowns and bumble bees. Where you go depends upon where you have been, and where you can go depends upon what you can imagine.

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Characteristically all of these works are autobiographical, repurposed and retraced narratives, such as identity, sexuality, spirituality, beauty and mortality, different chapters and never in order of appearance, markings on my life.

  • 1. self portrait no. 1 .jpg
    1. self portrait no. 1 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite on paper 30" x 22" 2016
  • 2. self portrait no. 2 .jpg
    2. self portrait no. 2 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite on paper 30" x 22" 2016
  • 3. self portrait no. 3 .jpg
    3. self portrait no. 3 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite, collage on paper 30" x 22" 2016
  • 4. self portrait no. 4 .jpg
    4. self portrait no. 4 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite on paper 30" x 22" 2016
  • 6. self portrait no. 6 .jpg
    6. self portrait no. 6 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite on paper 30" x 22" 2016
  • 7. self portrait no. 7 .jpg
    7. self portrait no. 7 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite on paper 30" x 22" 2016
  • 8. self portrait no. 8 .jpg
    8. self portrait no. 8 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite, collage on paper 30" x 22" 2016
  • 9. self portrait no. 9 .jpg
    9. self portrait no. 9 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite on paper 30" x 22" 2016
  • 10. self portrait no. 10 .jpg
    10. self portrait no. 10 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite on paper 30" x 22" 2016
  • 5. self portrait no 5 .jpg
    5. self portrait no 5 .jpg
    oil, colored pencil, graphite on paper 30" x 22" 2016

goat boy series no. 1

goat boy series no. 1, works on paper

These works reflect my realization that life’s every movement possesses a humorous bend in the river, where one may be given aid by animals, magicians and shamans or menaced by devils, clowns and bumble bees. Where you go depends upon where you have been, and where you can go depends upon what you can imagine.

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Characteristically all of these works are autobiographical, repurposed and retraced narratives, such as identity, sexuality, spirituality, beauty and mortality, different chapters and never in order of appearance, markings on my life.

  • goat boy no. 1 .jpg
    goat boy no. 1 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 2015
  • goat boy no. 2 .jpg
    goat boy no. 2 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 2015
  • goat boy no. 3 .jpg
    goat boy no. 3 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 2015
  • goat boy no. 4 .jpg
    goat boy no. 4 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 2015
  • goat boy no. 5 .jpg
    goat boy no. 5 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
  • goat boy no. 6 .jpg
    goat boy no. 6 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
  • goat boy no. 7 .jpg
    goat boy no. 7 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" 2015
  • goat boy no. 8 .jpg
    goat boy no. 8 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 6 3/4" x 4 1/2" 2015
  • goat boy no. 9 .jpg
    goat boy no. 9 .jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 6 3/4" X 4 1/2" 2015
  • goat boy no. 10.jpg
    goat boy no. 10.jpg
    colored pencil and ink on paper 6 3/4" x 4 1/2 " 2015