The Artist
Gabriel M. Sanford

Gabriel M. Sanford is a Sacramento-based artist whose work explores intricate patterns and mandala-inspired designs through pen, ink, and colored pencil. Drawing from a deep-rooted fascination with symmetry, rhythm, and detail, his abstract compositions reflect both meditative focus and visual complexity.

Gabriel holds Associate of Arts degrees in both Art and Art New Media from American River College (ARC), where his drawings earned multiple Best of Show awards in ARC exhibitions. Over the past 15 years, he has exhibited extensively throughout Northern California, contributing to the region’s vibrant art community.

In addition to his own creative practice, Gabriel curates and promotes art events across Sacramento, with a strong commitment to supporting and showcasing the talented artists he has collaborated with throughout his career.

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Colorful abstract artwork featuring a central cartoonish skull with large ears and a skeletal body, standing on a textured surface with swirling black and white patterns. Surrounding the skull are concentric circular patterns with intricate geometric and organic designs in gold, black, white, red, blue, and green.