Etsy Shop for Mattson

Smartee and Lolly Five-Pack Postcard Set

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:29:01 -0500

$9.50
It's our beloved and artificially-sweetened couple, fresh from the annals of art history and beyond!

But now in postcard form.

This is a pack of five glossy postcards, printed from the original mixed-media painting "Smartee and Lolly", and sized 5 1/2" by 4 1/8" each.

Part of "Food Portraits" series, also called "Peculiar Palatable Portraits", by artist Mark Mattson.

Postcard packs will ship via U.S. First-Class Mail.

Corn Dog and Cocktail Weenie Print by Mark Mattson

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:48:48 -0500

$22.00
What a pair: Probably entirely ineffective as a crime-fighting team, but completely appetizing as an odd couple of the gastronomic set.

This is an 8 1/2 by 11-inch print, on heavy, archival fancy paper, all ready for framing. Print is in a vertical format, with the image size smaller, which allows a nice white border.

Print comes shipped in cellophane sleeve, with sturdy backing, to protect its grade-A yummy-ness. Print is an open edition, and signed. Text will not appear on printed image; that's just for web purposes.

Part of popular "Food Portraits" series, or "Peculiar Palatable Portraits", by artist Mark Mattson, from an original painting.

Friday Original Painting by Mark Mattson

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:46:06 -0500

$250.00
Original mixed media painting on 10 X 11 inch wooden panel, by artist Mark Mattson. Panel is one-half inch thick, and ready for hanging, complete with painted sides, and all hanging hardware included.

Part of a series about days of the week.

I happily ship internationally.

Thank you.

Big Pumpkin, Little Pumpkin

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:46:06 -0500

$250.00
This is an original painting on half-inch thick wood panel, sized 11" by 10". Signed, with hook on back, ready for hanging.

Part of "Food Portrait" series, though you wouldn't want to eat these two. Much too adorable and loving.

Unless that's your thing.

I happily ship internationally. Buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price.
Thanks!

Custom Letter Portrait by Mattson Studio

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:57:09 -0500

$55.00
Customized painting/drawing of your, or your loved one's favorite letter! But, you know, with a face.

You pick the color, and the letter, I'll make it to order.

Size is 6 inches by 6 inches, signed by the artist, on a rounded-corner, quarter-inch-thick wooden panel, with hanging hardware already attached.

Letters are important people. Especially yours. Give 'em a portrait, Mattson-style.

Three Marshmallows, One on Fire Original Painting

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:54:11 -0500

$1,700.00
These are the largest marshmallows EVER. Guaranteed.

This claim has not yet been confirmed by Guinness, but sweet night, they are big. Part of the popular "Food Portraits" series, by artist and illustrator Mark Mattson; this one is the biggest (confirmed!) yet, and will proudly fill an entire wall.

Piece measures 64 inches by 47 inches, or, roughly, five feet, by four feet in size, on contemporary, unstretched, rustic-edged, high-quality artist's canvas, easily hung up by industrial metal grommets, already installed, with no frame necessary. Piece comes soundly and safely-packed, with shipping insurance included, with great care, and attention.

I happily ship internationally as well! Buyers can contact me with their worldly location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price. Thanks!

Chopsticks from a Japanese Restaurant...

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:54:04 -0500

$395.00
"Chopsticks from a Japanese Restaurant on a Calendar from a Chinese Restaurant"

This is an original acrylic painting on a genuine, upcycled, durable bamboo-style animal horoscope scroll calendar. The inscription at the top reads: "Good Luck Every Year", and depicts a quite jolly, unwrapped pack of wooden chopsticks. Size is 12 1/2" by 30", and is ready to hang, out of the box.

Item will come shipped rolled-up, packed up, and completely protected in a highly durable packing tube. I happily ship internationally as well. Buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote you a customized shipping price.

Thanks!

Incidentally, for those keeping score, I was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Which year were you born in?

Lavender Striped Candy Cane

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:14:27 -0500

$30.00
Sweet.

Original mixed media painting, sized 3 1/2" by 4 1/2". Painting is on planed and beveled half inch-thick wood panel.

Signed and ready for hanging, with hook on back, and contrasting border: No frame necessary.

I happily ship internationally. Buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price. Thanks!

Animals for Peace/ Fancy Yellow Submarine Dog Painting

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:14:27 -0500

$95.00
Original mixed media painting on thick, beveled wood panel, sized 6 1/2 inches square, by artist and illustrator Mark Travis Mattson.

Peace, dog.

I happily ship internationally.

American Breakfast Three-Pack Card Set

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:14:27 -0500

$12.00
This is a set of three (3) high-quality, glossily-printed, 7 by 5-inch greeting cards, specially grouped as the Mattson Studio American Breakfast Set.

The set includes images from the Mattson original paintings "Bacon and Egg", "Donut 'N' Coffee", and "Coffee and Sesame Seed Bagel, to Go". Cards are blank inside, and come with envelopes included.

Part of "Food Portraits" series, or "Peculiar Palatable Portraits" series, by Philadelphia artist Mark Mattson.

Greeting card packs ship via U.S. First-Class Mail.

I happily ship internationally as well! Buyers can contact me with their worldly location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price. Thanks!

Monday Original Painting by Mark Mattson

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:46:49 -0500

$250.00
Original mixed media painting on 10 X 11 wooden panel, by artist Mark Mattson. Piece is entirely ready for hanging, complete with hardware attached.

Part of a series about days of the week.

I happily ship internationally.

Thank you.

Smartee and Lolly Print by Mark Mattson

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:46:49 -0500

$22.00
Oh, those candies, getting themselves all printed, and whatnot! I only regret that I cannot print them with high-fructose corn syrup.

This is an 8 1/2 by 11-inch print, on heavy, archival fancy paper, all ready for framing. Print is in a vertical format, with the image size smaller, which allows a nice white border.

Print comes shipped in cellophane sleeve, with sturdy backing, to protect its grade-A yummy-ness. Print is an open edition, and signed. Text will not appear on printed image; that's just for web purposes.

Part of popular "Food Portraits" series, or "Peculiar Palatable Portraits", by artist Mark Mattson, from an original painting.

Obama Ohio--Swing States for Change Painting

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:12:21 -0500

$50.00
Wow, that sure looks like one happy Ohio, doesn't it? Oh, I see why: it's got its Obama button on! Smart Ohio! Go, Buckeyes, indeed!

This is an original mixed-media painting by artist and illustrator Mark Mattson, sized six and a quarter inches by six inches, with nifty angled edges, and a keen sense of pride and purpose.

Signed, with edges painted, and hanging hardware on back, all ready for a wall's vote for change!

Proceeds from the sale of this piece get donated right back to the Official Obama/Biden Presidential Campaign, so come on, and get cultured and democratic, all at the same time! And remember, Ohio, don't be blue, vote blue!

For more, please visit:

PleaseOhio.blogspot.com

*Did your state go Blue? Wish it did? Send me a message, and we can be sure it gets a proper memento for this new America, with your very own custom "Your State" for Change painting!*

Mattson Two-Tone Vampire/Bat Painting

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:12:20 -0500

$75.00
Hey, it's Mattson Studio's new series of two-tone paintings!

*Is that right?

Yes, that's correct.

*Well, what's the scoop?

Best. Things. Ever.

*Yeah, but you know, for real.

Oh, um, well, these are 6.25" square, with rounded corners, and they involve two things, two words, and you know, basically two colors. And paint, and pencil, and staining, and sandpaper-ing. And faces on things, that, you know, shouldn't have faces. Like the usual Mattson kinda-stuff. Oh, and they're on wood, and they look rad together, or separate, and they're all ready for hanging, with hooks, and painted edges, and all that.

*Fair enough.

Oh! And I ship, to, you know, the whole planet, but, if you live, say, in Ireland, you can send me a message, and I'll make sure to quote you a shipping rate, like, right away. You know, to Ireland. Or wherever. I like the whole planet.

*Is your name thingy on the real painting? Like on the front there?

No, that's just an internet thing. It is signed, though.

*By whom?

What do you mean, by whom? By me, the artist.

*Is that it?

I guess so. Thanks.

*Groovy.

Mattson Two-Tone Skull/Bones Painting

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:21:47 -0500

$75.00
Hey, it's Mattson Studio's new series of two-tone paintings!

*Is that right?

Yes, that's correct.

*Well, what's the scoop?

100% excellence.

*Yeah, but you know, for real.

Oh, um, well, these are 6.25" square, with rounded corners, and they involve two things, two words, and you know, basically two colors. And paint, and pencil, and staining, and sandpaper-ing. And faces on things, that, you know, shouldn't have faces. Like the usual Mattson kinda-stuff. Oh, and they're on wood, and they look rad together, or separate, and they're all ready for hanging, with hooks, and painted edges, and all that.

*Fair enough.

Oh! And I ship, to, you know, the whole planet, but, if you live, say, in France, you can send me a message, and I'll make sure to quote you a shipping rate, like, right away. You know, to France. Or wherever. I like the whole planet.

*Is your name thingy on the real painting? Like on the front there?

No, that's just an internet thing. It is signed, though.

*By whom?

What do you mean, by whom? By me, the artist.

*Is that it?

I guess so. Thanks.

*Sweet.

Bacon and Egg Print by Mark Mattson

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:17:33 -0500

$22.00
Is there a better team in Breakfast-ville? I think most likely not.

This is an 8 1/2 by 11-inch print, on heavy, archival fancy paper, all ready for framing. Print is in a vertical format, with the image size smaller, which allows a nice white border.

Print comes shipped in cellophane sleeve, with sturdy backing, to protect its grade-A yummy-ness. Print is an open edition, and signed. Text will not appear on printed image; that's just for web purposes.

Part of popular "Food Portraits" series, or "Peculiar Palatable Portraits", by artist Mark Mattson, from an original painting.

Mattson Two-Tone Olive/Branch Painting

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:17:33 -0500

$85.00
Hey, it's Mattson Studio's new series of two-tone paintings!

*Is that right?

Yes, that's correct.

*Well, what's the scoop?

Pure awesomeness.

*Yeah, but you know, for real.

Oh, um, well, these are roughly 6.25" square, with rounded corners, and they involve two things, two words, and you know, basically two colors. And paint, and pencil, and staining, and sandpaper-ing. And faces on things, that, you know, shouldn't have faces. Like the usual Mattson kinda-stuff. Oh, and they're on wood, and they look rad together, or separate, and they're all ready for hanging, with hooks, and painted edges, and all that.

*Fair enough.

Oh! And I ship, to, you know, the whole planet, but, if you live, say, in Finland, you can send me a message, and I'll make sure to quote you a shipping rate, like, right away. You know, to Finland. Or wherever. I like the whole planet.

*Is your name thingy on the real painting? Like on the front there?

No, that's just an internet thing. It is signed, though.

*By whom?

What do you mean, by whom? By me, the artist.

*Is that it?

I guess so. Thanks.

*Swell.

Li'l Silver Snowflake Painting by Mattson

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:04:44 -0400

$30.00
Five-inch painting on round, three-quarter-inch-thick wooden beveled panel.

With shimmery, sparkly paint, too!

From Mark Mattson, who will gladly ship anywhere on this planet.

Swirly Lolly Portrait Painting by Mark Mattson

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:04:44 -0400

$30.00
Mmm...tastes like swirliness.

Original mixed media painting, sized 3 1/2" by 4 1/2". Painting is on planed and beveled half inch-thick wood panel.

Signed and ready for hanging, with hook on back, and contrasting, stained wood border: No frame necessary.

I happily ship internationally. Buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price.

Thanks!

American Diner Three-Pack Card Set

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:53:06 -0400

$12.00
This is a set of three (3) high-quality, glossily-printed, 7 by 5-inch greeting cards, specially grouped as the Mattson Studio American Diner Set. And yes, I also considered calling it "The Dinette Set". But, you know, didn't.

The set includes images from the Mattson original paintings "Crinkle-Cut and Curly Fry, A Starchy Kind of Love", "A Hot Dog/Bun Disagreement", and "Bacon and Egg". Cards are blank inside, and come with envelopes included!

Part of "Food Portraits" series, or "Peculiar Palatable Portraits" series, by Philadelphia artist Mark Mattson.

Greeting card packs ship via U.S. First-Class Mail. I happily ship internationally as well! Buyers can contact me with their worldly location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price. Thanks!

Plastic Red and Green Food Coloring Bottles

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:55:46 -0400

$50.00
Does Red mean stop? Should Green go? But where?

Small acrylic painting on recycled wood block, sized 6" by 3.5" by 1.5", with self-leveling hook attached on back.

By Mark Mattson, as part of "Food Portrait" series.

Tootsie and Lolly

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:46:42 -0400

$250.00
Somehow, it always comes back to the sweet stuff.

This is an original painting on half-inch thick wood panel, sized 11.25" by 10". Signed, with hooks and wire on back, all ready for hanging. No frame necessary.

Part of "Food Portrait" series, by artist and illustrator Mark Mattson.

I happily ship internationally as well! Buyers can contact me with their worldly location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price. Thanks!

Taffy Diptych, or Two Taffies

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:54:00 -0400

$40.00
The waxy, plain wrappers, the choice of black, or orange; you remember these candies. They may not have been as sexy as brand-name candy bars, but they did the trick. Now, just like the taffies, these two paintings come value-packed, as a two-part diptych.

Original mixed media paintings on rustic three-quarter inch thick wood panels, each sized 5.25" by 3.25", in funky, folk-y plaque shapes. Peculiar Palatable Portraits, indeed.

Signed, with hooks on back, all ready for hanging.

Partially Undressed Orange Painting

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:54:00 -0400

$95.00
This orange is a bit shy. Why? Well, what happens to oranges after they're peeled? Dee-licious.

This is an original painting on rustic three-quarter inch thick wood panel, sized approximately 11.5" by 8.75", in a bit of an oval shape. Signed, with hook on back, ready for hanging.

Part of "Food Portrait" series.

I happily ship internationally. Buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price.
Thanks!

Mornin Rooster Coffee Cup Remix Painting

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:16:43 -0400

$250.00
Mornin'. Hey, it's mornin', wake up. Cock-a-doodle and all that. Well, fine, let's not talk until we've had a cup, then. Fine. G'mornin'.

Original painting on rustic half-inch thick wood panel, sized 10" by 11". Signed, with hook on back, ready for hanging. Part of "Food Portrait" series.

I happily ship internationally. Outside-of-U.S. buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price. Thanks!

Florida 4 Obama--Swing States for Change Painting

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:19:52 -0400

$50.00
Why, hello, Florida, what makes you so chipper today? Oh, I see, you've got your Obama button on! Oh, Florida, I knew you had it in you; well done, swing state!

This is an original mixed-media painting by artist and illustrator Mark Mattson, sized six and a quarter inches by six inches, with nifty angled edges, and a keen sense of pride and purpose.

Signed, with edges painted, and hanging hardware on back, all ready for a wall's vote for change!

Proceeds from the sale of this piece get donated right back to the Official 2008 Obama/Biden Presidential Campaign, so come on, and get cultured and democratic, all at the same time! And remember, Florida, don't be blue, vote blue!

For more, please visit:

PleaseOhio.blogspot.com

*Did your state go Blue? Wish it did? Send me a message, and we can be sure it gets a proper memento for this new America, with your very own, custom "Your State" for Change painting!*

Wooden Cooking Spoon and Slotted Plastic Spoon

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:11:53 -0400

$250.00
The distrust of wooden spoons toward newfangled plastic kinds is well-documented.

It's Wooden vs. Plastic Slotted in a Culinary Clash of the Utensil Titans! This is an original, one of a kind painting on half-inch-thick wood panel, sized 11.25" by 10". Signed and dated, this piece is ready to hang, with painted edges, and hooks and wire already attached.

Part of ongoing "Food Portraits" series, by artist Mark Mattson.

I happily ship internationally as well. Outside-of-U.S. buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price. Thanks!

George Washington Dog Portrait by Mark Mattson

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:11:53 -0400

$50.00
George here was quite the statesman, obviously, but also known for his ability to catch frisbees with his wooden teeth. That's a myth; frisbees weren't invented yet.

This is an original mixed-media painting by artist and illustrator Mark Mattson, on rustic three-quarter-inch-thick wood panel. The size is seven inches round.

Signed, with sawtooth hook on back, all ready for hanging.

Tiny Green Balloon

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:52:07 -0400

$30.00
Whimsical, fun, helium-filled.

Original acrylic painting on beveled three-quarter inch thick wood panel, sized approximately 4" by 5". Signed, with hook on back, ready for hanging--no framing necessary.

I happily ship internationally as well. Buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price.

Thanks!

American Sweets Three-Pack Card Set

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:15:31 -0400

$12.00
This is a set of three (3) high-quality, glossily-printed, 7 by 5-inch greeting cards, specially grouped as the Mattson Studio American Sweets Set.

The set includes images from the Mattson original paintings "Tootsie and Lolly", "Smartee and Lolly", and "Two Peppermints". Cards are blank inside, and come with envelopes included.

Part of "Food Portraits" series, or "Peculiar Palatable Portraits" series, by Philadelphia artist Mark Mattson.

Greeting card packs ship via U.S. First-Class Mail. I happily ship internationally as well! Buyers can contact me with their worldly location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price.

No high-fructose corn syrup has been harmed in the making of these cards.

Quite Jovial Sea Shells Painting

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:59:43 -0400

$250.00
If you put your ear up to this painting, you will undoubtedly hear: a pretty quiet painting. It's a Conch, and a Flame Auger shell, and it is very friendly.

Original mixed-media painting on half-inch thick wood panel, sized 10" by 11.25". Signed, with hook on back, ready for hanging.

I happily ship internationally. Buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price. Thanks!

Cherry Licorice and Tangerine Lollipop

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:04:50 -0400

$975.00
Sometimes the quality of a journey can be judged by the company with which we travel. I think these two should be fine, wherever they're going.

Unless someone gets hungry.

This is an original painting on stretched canvas, sized 30" by 25", and three-quarter-inches deep. Signed, and framed, with hooks and wire on back, all ready for hanging (A three-and-a-quarter-inch wooden frame is also included).

Part of "Food Portrait" series, or "Peculiar Palatable Portraits".

I happily ship internationally. Outside-of-U.S. buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price. Thanks!

Coffee and Sesame Seed Bagel, To Go

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:43:01 -0500

$975.00
Maybe somebody should give these two a ride. It looks like there could be quite a journey ahead.

This is an original painting on stretched canvas, sized 30" by 15", and three-quarter-inches deep. Signed, with hooks and wire on back, all ready for hanging. A two-and-a-quarter-inch wooden frame is also included with this piece.

Part of ongoing "Food Portrait" series, or "Peculiar Palatable Portraits".

I happily ship internationally. Outside-of-U.S. buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price. Thanks!

Laid-Back Lumberjack/Moose Lodge Moose with Handmade Natural Frame

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:40:34 -0500

$750.00
Bring a little bit of cabin life into your everyday life with this happy moose.

Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas, sized 10" by 14", and 16" by 20" with its sturdy, rustic frame. Signed, with hooks and wire on back; so hang it right on up, Little Camper!

I happily ship internationally. Buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price. Thanks!

Flannel shirt not required to enjoy painting.

Orville Reddenpopper Painting

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:43:53 -0500

$250.00
Tastes only slightly butter-flavored.

Original acrylic painting on half-inch thick wood panel, 10" by 11.25". Signed, with hook on back, ready for hanging. Part of "Food Portrait" series.

Please, tasting not recommended.

Hey, world! I happily ship internationally. Buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price. Thanks!

Toothy Coconut Chocolate Cake

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:52:32 -0500

$60.00
You wanna piece of me?! Aw, heck, I don't mind, dig right in.

Original acrylic painting on rustic three-quarter inch thick wood panel, sized approximately 11.5" by 8.75", in a funky, folk-y plaque shape. Signed, with hook on back, ready for hanging. Yum.

I happily ship internationally. Outside-the-U.S. buyers can contact me first with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price.
Thanks!

Bark and Stick Will Help Each Other

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:51:04 -0500

$250.00
Perhaps they fell from the same tree, perhaps from different trees. They will help each other, no matter what.

Original acrylic painting on half-inch thick, rustic wood panel, sized 11" by 10". Signed, with hooks and wire on back, all ready for hanging. Sides are also painted.

I happily ship internationally. Buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price. Thanks!

Two Peppermints

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:51:04 -0500

$250.00
Love between candies can be a wonderful thing. Even if one has red stripes, and one has green stripes.

An original painting on half-inch thick wood panel, sized 11" by 10". Signed, with hook on back, all ready for hanging. Sides are painted, no frame necessary.

Part of ongoing "Food Portrait" series.

I happily ship internationally. Buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price.
Thanks!

Cold Cone

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:19:46 -0400

$250.00
Ooohh--chilly!

Original acrylic painting on half-inch thick wood panel, 10" by 11". Signed, with hook on back, ready for hanging. Part of ongoing "Food Portrait" series.

I happily ship internationally. Buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price.
Thanks!

Crinkle-Cut and Curly Fry, A Starchy Kind of Love

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:37:38 -0400

$250.00
It's kind of like Romeo and Juliet, but with potatoes.

Can love reach across social boundaries? Find out for yourself in an original painting on rustic half-inch thick wood panel, sized 10" by 11.25". Signed, with hook on back, ready for hanging.

Part of "Food Portrait" series.

I happily ship internationally. Buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price.
Thanks!

Two Shells, Very Close

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:35:29 -0400

$95.00
Neither one of them is planning on shipping off to sea; at least not without the other.

Original acrylic painting on beveled wood panel, sized 6 3/4" by 6 3/4" square. Signed, with hook on back, all ready for hanging.

I happily ship internationally. Buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price. Thanks!

Sugar Snap Peas and Dandelion Painting

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:04:22 -0400

$250.00
Summer. It involves snap peas from the garden, and a whole lotta dandelions. Summer is good.

An original painting on half-inch thick wood panel, sized 11" by 10". Signed, with hook on back, all ready for hanging.

Part of ongoing "Food Portrait" series, or "Peculiar Palatable Portraits".

I happily ship internationally as well. Outside-the-U.S. buyers can contact me with their location, and I'll quote a customized shipping price. Thanks!