Gale Bennett (1939-2008) was an internationally renowned artist and founder of the ArtStudy Giverny school in Giverny, France. A native of southwest Florida, Bennett studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York. His eclectic modern painting style drew from Abstract Expressionism, Impressionism, Cubism, and Renaissance art. Nature provided his primary inspiration. In 2008, Bennett received a lifetime achievement award from the Angels of the Arts. Until his death, Bennett divided his time between France and Florida.