Gabriel's unique paintings are literally layer upon layer of primitive graffiti, child like drawings, free association, collage and mixed medias. The paperwork he uses for his collage technique is usually salvaged from assorted locations (abandoned hospitals, dilapidated factories condemned houses, dumpsters,flea markets etc.) Old handwritten journal pages, vintage childrens art, ledgers, financial records, pages from out of print books are all reincarnated to create a living circuit board of color, texture and information, used to communicate eerie narratives and mythological characters inspired from his imagination,visions, experiences or dreams.

Gabriel's works consist of various styles and approaches, that are constantly evolving into new forms. Here is a beginners guide to help differentiate.

MAJOR WORKS ///////////////////////////////////////////
His major works are usually produced on 3 1/2 inch deep hand stretched box style canvasses, that are painted and densely layered on all sides.Shaffer spends many months planning and executing his larger works,so only a limited few are produced every year and their quality is superb.

CITYSCAPES ////////////////////////////////////////////
Gabriel also creates intricate collaged cityscapes, which have become extremely popular with cosmopolitan collectors and fans of urban architecture.

PORTRAITS //////////////////////////////////////////////
Another popular and more affordable option for many collectors has been his portraits on wood panel or salvaged surfaces, which are a less obsessive variation in his collage technique and a unique approach to the traditional portrait format as they breed elements of Pop, Abstract Expressionism and Contemporary Folk Art together.

SMALLER WORKS ///////////////////////////////////////////
Gabriel usually produces a limited body of smaller works every so often. These are typically character studies or animal portraits and are available for a modest price range.

WORKS ON PAPER ///////////////////////////////////////////
Since Gabriel works almost all of the time, he usually begins and ends his day by producing a few drawings on paper.This is where he typically works out new ideas and also experiments with an innocent approach. Hundreds of his sketches and studies on paper have been sold to collectors worldwide.