See the Good! / paintings

Taped to my easel is this quote by artist Ellsworth Kelly (b.1923): "The most pleasurable thing in the world for me is to see something and then translate how I see it." Me, too!

My long-time affinity for dark outlines in drawing has come forth in the pleasurable practice of acrylic painting. Working from photos I take of subject matters that make me feel good (flowers, fruit, and food being some of my favorites), I make simplified drawings/ interpretations of them and then "color them in" with layers of paint. I've been working this way since about 2002. Someone described my style as "somewhere between a coloring book and stained glass," and that is pretty accurate!

I also enjoy painting commissions of particular subject matters, especially food:

					Commission a one-of-a-kind FAVORITE FOOD PAINTING Left: B.L.T . SOLD 16x20 acrylic © Gail Mardfin Below: Crumb Buns SOLD 20x16 acrylic © Gail Mardfin
Everybody loves food, so why not give a gift of food -- that will never go stale?! Created in the outliney, colorful, fun way that is her signature style, artist Gail Mardfin will capture for you your food of choice… from pancakes and syrup to pepperoni pizza, lobster and beer, a hot dog with the works, or Grandma’s strawberry shortcake… you name it! Please call the artist to discuss content and delivery date. Prices may vary, but a 1custom 16”x24” painting (“gallery wrap” canvas - no frame needed) would run in the $350 range. Please inquire. (908) 696-0053

Chinese Fortune Cookie acrylic & collage 10x10 © Gail Mardfin $100				Cherry Tomatoes acrylic16x20 © Gail Mardfin $350
	Pepper acrylic & collage 10x10 © Gail Mardfin $100			Salt acrylic & collage 10x10 © Gail Mardfin $100
Cafe acrylic & collage 10x10 © Gail Mardfin $100				C-A-F-E acrylic & collage 10x10 © Gail Mardfin $100
Morangie Farm Peppers acrylic 24x16 © Gail Mardfin $375				Lemon Peel acrylic 20x16 © Gail Mardfin $350 SOLD
						Jamie's Tulip Field acrylic 30x48 © Gail Mardfin $1400 SOLD (commission)
						Happy Donuts acrylic 12x24 © Gail Mardfin $300
						Seltzer Bottles acrylic 12x24 © Gail Mardfin $300
Mama's Hamburger acrylic 16x20 © Gail Mardfin $350 SOLD Xandra's Burger acrylic 16x20 © Gail Mardfin $350 SOLD			First Daffodils acrylic 20x16 © Gail Mardfin $300 SOLD		Abundance of One acrylic 12x24 © Gail Mardfin $250 Day Lilies in the Garden acrylic 12x12 © Gail Mardfin $150
Bay Head Daisies and Hydrangeas, acrylic 30x24 © Gail Mardfin $800				Lilies by the Fence acrylic 30x24 © Gail Mardfin $800
Harvest Apples acrylic 30x24 © Gail Mardfin $890				Irises acrylic 30x24 © Gail Mardfin $750
Santorini Petunias acrylic 16x20 © Gail Mardfin $350				Popcorn acrylic 24x24 © Gail Mardfin $500
Tulip Stand acrylic 20x16 © Gail Mardfin $375 SOLD				Clara's Garden acrylic 20x16 © Gail Mardfin $375 SOLD
Santorini Seafood acrylic 20x16 © Gail Mardfin $350				Sunflowers and Sky acrylic 24x18 © Gail Mardfin $375

Poppies in the Field acrylic 24x30 © Gail Mardfin $650 SOLD				Counter Beets acrylic 16x20 $350 SOLD
Bread, Cheese, Grapes & Thou acrylic 12x30 © Gail Mardfin $350 SOLD						Eggplant acrylic 12x12 © Gail Mardfin $140 SOLD

			Solo Sunflower acrylic 12x12 © Gail Mardfin $200 SOLD

Bouquet by the Window acrylic 24x18 © Gail Mardfin $350 SOLD					Paperwhites acrylic 30x22 © Gail Mardfin $500

Hot Peppers Spooning acrylic 12x12 © Gail Mardfin $140 SOLD		Radishes acrylic 12x12 © Gail Mardfin $140		Asparagus acrylic 12x12 © Gail Mardfin $140 SOLD		Morning Glories acrylic 12x12 © Gail Mardfin $150 SOLD

Pink Tulip Field acrylic 30x24 © Gail Mardfin $675 SOLD				Kitchen Sunflowers acrylic 24x20 © Gail Mardfin $375

Watermelon acrylic 18x24 © Gail Mardfin $375				Tulips in the Rain acrylic 24x30 © Gail Mardfin $650
Paintings created for the BountiFull Bowls Soup's On! exhibit

Alphabet Soup Sentiment acrylic 12x12 © Gail Mardfin $150 SOLD			A Crust of Bread acrylic 12x12 © Gail Mardfin $140			Smiling Soup acrylic 12x12 © Gail Mardfin $140

	Peace Soup acrylic 12x12 © Gail Mardfin $140 SOLD Giclées Available			Soup Makins' acrylic 12x24 © Gail Mardfin $300 SOLD

Shrimp Tureen acrylic 18x14 © Gail Mardfin $325				Psychedelic Wow Soup acrylic 16x20 © Gail Mardfin $350 SOLD

paintings