Greg Sampl

School Street Umbrella

(2020) Acrylic on canvas, 18" x 24"

School Street Porch

(2017) Acrylic on board, 20" x 10"

Table and Glass

(2018) acrylic/panel 16” x 12”

Bags V

acrylic/canvas 18” x 24”

Bags II

acrylic/canvas 18” x 24”

Chair and Door

(2015) oil/canvas 12” x 16”

Two Chairs by Window

(2013) Acrylic on canvas 30" x 22"

Chair, Shirt, and Window II

(2016) Oil on canvas 14" x 18"

Salmon and Green Chair

(2018) Oil on canvas 20" x 16" SOLD

Three Chairs I

(2013) Acrylic on canvas 22" x 28"

Bags VII

(2021) Oil on canvas 24" x 36"

Ball, Jar, and Bag

(2023) oil/canvas 28” x 22”

Artist Statement

I come to painting and art-making in general not from a fine art background, but from the study of lettering and graphic design, from an early exposure to Baroque music, and from many years lived as a Christian monk. These experiences have developed my sensitivities and formed my aesthetic. Composition is all-important to me. Color, shape, and line are my primary elements, and I orchestrate them as abstract figures, sometimes working with my imagery’s narrative aspect, but usually not. I enjoy looking at things—the contemplative gaze, if you will—and watching light fall.

My subject is usually interiors or still-lifes and I try to paint each in the same way, regardless of scale. I am concerned to keep my pictures quiet, yet intense. Beauty, rather than query or comment, is my goal.

You will see in my work taken as a whole a great range of styles. I am still learning, still experimenting, still finding my voice. I welcome your comments and criticism.