Artist Statement

What interests me most as a painter is telling stories through the familiar. I am drawn to the quiet, everyday moments that might otherwise go unnoticed—the ordinary places, people, and scenes that make up our lives.

These glimpses into everyday life are what inspire me to paint.  When I paint, I think of myself as a storyteller. Rather than revealing everything, I want to offer just enough to invite the viewer in. I leave room for questions, imagination, and personal interpretation, allowing each person to fill in the blanks.                                                                                 
                                                                              The work of American painter Edward Hopper has been one of my greatest influences. I am particularly drawn                                                                                to his ability to transform seemingly simple moments into paintings filled with atmosphere, mystery, and quiet                                                                                  narrative.

About the Artist

Gail Nathanson is a professional oil painter based in Hingham, Massachusetts. Her work has been exhibited in local and national juried exhibitions, most recently in the Philadelphia Sketch Club’s prestigious national Small Oil Works exhibition. Over the years, her figurative paintings have also been selected for numerous national juried exhibitions, with jurors including Robert Liberace, Joanna Harmon, and Juan Jr. Ramirez.
She has received numerous awards for her figurative work, as well as for her beachscapes, cityscapes, and paintings of barnyard animals from local farms. She is a member of several art guilds and societies and has exhibited her work in galleries throughout the region.
She maintains a private studio and gallery in Hingham, Massachusetts, where she continues to paint and develop her work.

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