Work samples

  • Copper-Toned Lady
    Copper-Toned Lady
    Copper-Toned Lady (16"x16," acrylic on canvas panel) 2020, Private Collection
  • Rowhomes on Laurens Street
    Rowhomes on Laurens Street
    Rowhomes on Laurens Street (mural) 2015
  • Girltakin’ After Five
    Girltakin’ After Five
    Girltalkin’ After Five (24”x36,” oil on canvas) 1997
  • Watermelon and Daisies
    Watermelon and Daisies
    Watermelon and Daisies (18"x24," acrylic on canvas) 2022, Private Collection

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About Gary

Baltimore City - Station North A&E District
Gary Mullen, who was born and raised in Anne Arundel County, is an artist and muralist who works with organizations and clients who seek to have art created for their communities. After spending many years working with organizations throughout the Baltimore City community, Gary knows that art is very important for communities because it enlightens, decorates and inspires. He has worked with the Baltimore Office of Promotions and Arts, Art @Work, the Neighborhood Design Center, several other… more
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Portrait Paintings

The reason some portraits don't look true to life is that some people make no effort to resemble their pictures.--Salvador Dali
  • Brunette in Black
    Brunette in Black
    (12”x12,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2021
  • Man in a High-Top Fade
    Man in a High-Top Fade
    (12”x12,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2021, Private Collection
  • Portrait of a Blonde in Green
    Portrait of a Blonde in Green
    (12”x12,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2021, Private Collection
  • Portrait of a Woman in Blue
    Portrait of a Woman in Blue
    (12”x12,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2021, Private Collection
  • Portrait of a Man in a Hat
    Portrait of a Man in a Hat
    (12”x12,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2021, Private Collection
  • Woman in a Corduror Bucket Hat
    Woman in a Corduror Bucket Hat
    (12”x12,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2020, Private Collection
  • Portrait of a Redhead, Bearded Man
    Portrait of a Redhead, Bearded Man
    (16”x16,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2020, Private Collection
  • Sista in Orange
    Sista in Orange
    Sista in Orange (24”x36” acrylic on canvas panel) 2013
  • Redhead Lady
    Redhead Lady
    (12”x12,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2021, Private Collection
  • Portrait of a Lady in a Lavender Blouse
    Portrait of a Lady in a Lavender Blouse
    (12”x12,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2021
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    • Still Life Paintings

    I paint objects as I think them, not as I see them.--Pablo Picasso
    • Bowl of Fruit on a Side Table
      Bowl of Fruit on a Side Table
      (9”x12,” acrylic on canvas) 2014
    • Concord Grapes in a Glass Bowl
      Concord Grapes in a Glass Bowl
      (16”x16,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2020, Private Collection
    • Blue, Ribbed Sulpholine Bottle
      Blue, Ribbed Sulpholine Bottle
      (8”x8,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2021, Private Collection
    • Lemon Wedge in a Glass of Water
      Lemon Wedge in a Glass of Water
      (8”x8,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2020, Private Collection
    • Lime Wedge in a Glass Tumbler of Water
      Lime Wedge in a Glass Tumbler of Water
      (8”x8,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2020, Private Collection
    • Grapefruit-Infused Glass of Water
      Grapefruit-Infused Glass of Water
      (8”x8,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2020, Private Collection
    • Watermelon and Daisies
      Watermelon and Daisies
      Watermelon and Daisies (18"x24," acrylic on canvas) 2022, Private Collection
    • A Yellow Rose in a Bottle of Water
      A Yellow Rose in a Bottle of Water
      (18”x24,” acrylic on canvas) 2022
    • Blue, Ladder Back Chair on a Round Area Rug
      Blue, Ladder Back Chair on a Round Area Rug
      (12”x12,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2021, Private Collection
    • The Red Chair
      The Red Chair
      (12”x12,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2020, Private Collection
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    • Figure Paintings

    The aim of art is not to represent the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.--Aristotle
    • Self Portrait
      Self Portrait
      (16”x20,” oil on canvas) 1994
    • MLK Mug Shot
      MLK Mug Shot
      (24”x36,” acrylic on canvas) 2010
    • Striking Memphis Sanitation Workers, 1968
      Striking Memphis Sanitation Workers, 1968
      (24”x36,” acrylic on canvas) 2009. Private Collection
    • A Couple Holding Hands
      A Couple Holding Hands
      (24”x30,” acrylic on wood panel) 2022
    • The Double Bassist
      The Double Bassist
      (11”x14,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2020, Private Collection
    • Five Guys Named George
      Five Guys Named George
      (24”x36,” acrylic on canvas) 2009
    • Jammin’ at the Playground
      Jammin’ at the Playground
      (24”x48,” oil on canvas) 1995
    • Dark and Lovely
      Dark and Lovely
      (24”x30,” oil on canvas) 1998
    • Girltakin’ After Five
      Girltakin’ After Five
      Girltalkin’ After Five (24”x36,” oil on canvas) 1997
    • Jazz Quartet
      Jazz Quartet
      (24”x36,” acrylic on canvas) 2016, Private Collection
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    • Cut Paper

    The importance of an artist is to be measured by the quantity of new signs which he has introduced to the language of art.--Henri Matisse
    • Baltimore Oriole
      Baltimore Oriole
      (24”x18,” cut paper on paper) 2020
    • Lounging Cat
      Lounging Cat
      (24”x18,” cut paper on paper) 2020
    • Blue Cat
      Blue Cat
      (24”x118,” cut paper on paper) 2020
    • Cat Chasing Birds
      Cat Chasing Birds
      (18”x24,” cut paper, pencil on paper) 2021
    • Oranges in a Bowl and a Vase
      Oranges in a Bowl and a Vase
      (24”x18,” cut paper, acrylic on paper) 2021
    • Four Oranges on Striped Cloth
      Four Oranges on Striped Cloth
      (18”x24,” cut paper, acrylic on paper) 2021
    • Bananas and Grapes in a Bowl
      Bananas and Grapes in a Bowl
      (18”x24,” cut paper, acrylic on paper) 2021
    • Oranges in a Bowl
      Oranges in a Bowl
      (18”x24,” cut paper, acrylic on paper) 2021
    • West-Bound Traffic Jam
      West-Bound Traffic Jam
      (24”x18,” cut paper on paper) 2020
    • Cruisin’ With the Dog
      Cruisin’ With the Dog
      (24”x18,” cut paper on paper) 2020
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    • Murals

    Street art is nothing but urban poetry that catches someone's eye.--Christian Guémy C215
    • Whitelock
      Whitelock
      (mural) 2017
    • The Arts
      The Arts
      (mural) 1999
    • Rowhomes on Laurens Street
      Rowhomes on Laurens Street
      Rowhomes on Laurens Street (mural) 2015
    • Umoja
      Umoja
      (mural) 2016
    • Mt. Vernon Circa 1850
      Mt. Vernon Circa 1850
      (mural) 2006
    • West Centre and North Howard Streets
      West Centre and North Howard Streets
      (mural) 2016
    • We Love MD, VA and PA Farmers
      We Love MD, VA and PA Farmers
      (mural) 2007
    • Orem’s Dream
      Orem’s Dream
      (mural, detail) 2018
    • Piano Quintet
      Piano Quintet
      (10’x5,’ mural, detail) 2020, Private Collection
    • Paula’s House
      Paula’s House
      (mural) 2019
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    • Assemblage

    Whether it is photography, assemblage art or filmmaking, my work is to see beneath the surface.--Christophe Agou
    • Man in a Tuxedo
      Man in a Tuxedo
      (9”x21”x2.25,”assemblage: wood, acrylic and nails) 2022
    • Pullman Porter
      Pullman Porter
      (8.25”x31.5”x2.25,” assemblage: acrylic, paper, nails, buttons, string and wood) 2022. Private Collection
    • Portrait of a Pullman Porter
      Portrait of a Pullman Porter
      (8.5”x14”x1,” assemblage: wood, nails, string, buttons, metal and acrylic) 2022. Private Collection
    • Smiling Man
      Smiling Man
      (11.5”x18”x2.25,” assemblage: wood, nails, acrylic, metal, paper and beads)
    • Flying Crow
      Flying Crow
      (18”x21.5”x2,” assemblage: acrylic on wood) 2022
    • Walking Cat
      Walking Cat
      (19”x12.5”x1.5,” assemblage: wood, nails, buttons and acrylic) 2022, Private Collection
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    • Select Works

    Art is a line around your thoughts.--Gustav Klimt
    • Pug
      Pug
      (16”x16,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2020. Private Collection
    • DPW Every Day (detail)
      DPW Every Day (detail)
      (mural) 2018
    • Orem’s Dream (detail)
      Orem’s Dream (detail)
      (mural) 2018
    • Black Bird in Flight
      Black Bird in Flight
      (10”x10,” acrylic on canvas) 2018. Private Collection
    • I-895 North (Baltimore City)
      I-895 North (Baltimore City)
      (11”x14,” acrylic, newspaper on canvas) 2011
    • Male Cardinal
      Male Cardinal
      (10”x10,” acrylic on canvas) 2018. Private Collection
    • Blue Crab Catching a Fish
      Blue Crab Catching a Fish
      (12”x9,” cut paper on paper) 2016
    • Red High-Heel Shoes
      Red High-Heel Shoes
      (8”x8,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2021. Private Collection
    • Tangerines and a Pitcher of Flowers
      Tangerines and a Pitcher of Flowers
      (18”x24,” acrylic on canvas) 2022
    • Dapper on Duke Street
      Dapper on Duke Street
      (12”x12,” acrylic on canvas panel) 2020. Private Collection
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