Miranda Gamel

Into the Desert, Oil Painting

2026

Artist Comments
Suspended between dream and reality, the impala becomes a symbol of resilience and quiet strength. Its presence suggests that survival involves not only endurance, but also the ability to adapt to change. The painting reflects the uncertainty of difficult seasons while suggesting the strength it takes to move through them.

About the Artist
Artist Miranda Gamel paints ethereal portraits of women and animals, bridging the surreal and fantastical with a strong connection to human emotions. Through dynamic energy, each painting encapsulates the essence and spirit embodied by the subject of the composition. As the daughter of two artists, Miranda grew up nurturing artistic aspirations. "When I was young, I couldn't imagine being anything else - it just felt natural," says Miranda. After finishing high school, she began attending workshops and delving into techniques from both old masters and more contemporary artists. While traveling, Miranda often carries her sketchbook and minimal painting supplies, finding a process that relies solely on the essentials. In her home studio, affectionately referred to as a 'cluttered kind of clean,' she surrounds herself with supplies, canvases, and paints. When she's not painting, Miranda dedicates time to baking, playing with her adopted cat, and teaching art to aspiring professional artists.

Words that describe this painting: antelope, desert, wildlife, cactus, southwest, gazelle, impala, spiritual, Dimitra Milan, Africa, expressionism, animals, oil painting, brown

Into the Desert
Miranda Gamel
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished black edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2026
30 in. h x 24 in. w x .75 in. d
3 lbs. 7 oz.