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minutes’ drive of the Wiley’s property and spend many
hours engrossed in creative expression in each other’s
studios. They also continue to attend artist workshops as a
family.
“People think it is a ‘family compound,’ but that is not
really the case,” she said. “We live less than a mile from
each other; we can meet for coffee in minutes.”
She has embarked on epic journeys, visiting some of
the world’s most renowned museums and historic sites
throughout the world - all through the artist’s eye.
“i can no longer ‘see’ without imagining a painting
everywhere,” Wiley said.
Despite having witnessed the world’s most breathtaking
landscapes, this artist derives her greatest satisfaction from
immortalizing the heart of her deepest passion - the place
Photos by Rachel Wiley-Janota lifetime.”
she affectionately refers to as home.
Wiley said, “Galveston has enough subject matter to last a

René Wiley Studio & Gallery is located at 2128 Postoffice
Street in downtown Galveston. Their next exhibit, titled
Western Horizons by daughter Rachel Wiley-Janota, will
open for the October 7, 2023 ArtWalk. for more details call
409.750.9077 or visit www.renewileygallery.com. GM

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