Inside the Del Mar Art Center at 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014, Gabrielle Benot Art Gallery showcases the bold mixed-media work of Latvian-born artist Gabrielle Benot. Benot trained in fashion design at the Royal Fashion Academy (Margrethe Skolen) in Copenhagen before turning to fine art full time, studying portraiture under Jeffrey Watts and developing what she calls the Guscio technique — layered textured pastes built from oil pastels, charcoal, palette knives, and mixed media applied directly onto canvas. Her collections span equine paintings, fashion-inspired figurative work, automotive subjects, flora and fauna, and abstract portraits, all defined by three-dimensional texture and vivid color. Collectors can find her originals on platforms like 1stDibs and Artsy alongside the gallery itself. The gallery is open seven days a week from 10 AM to 5 PM, and commissions are available for buyers who want a custom piece. Benot holds a perfect 5.0 Google rating across 21 reviews, and her equine work has a natural connection to the nearby Del Mar Thoroughbred Club racing season. Guests staying at L'Auberge Del Mar will find the gallery a short walk south along Camino Del Mar, making it an easy stop between the beach and lunch. The space also functions as an art studio and art school, offering visitors a chance to watch Benot work or take part in creative instruction. Couples planning a Del Mar weekend often pair a gallery visit with dinner at Sbicca, located just up the street on the same stretch of the village.