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“Proud Past, Bright Future”         Somersworth, NH  2008 1493’ sq. (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
“Proud Past, Bright Future” Somersworth, NH 2008 1493’ sq. (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
Unlike the one above, the murals and commissioned Public Art paintings I design are usually painted in acrylics on either canvas or wood, mostly for (but not limited to) interior settings.

After extensive consultation with the client, I usually produce these artworks entirely in my studio. In many cases, this means that the larger ones need to be modular in nature, easily coming apart for transportation and reassembly on site.

From the initial concept, the mural design progresses through black and white and color stages. As the client signs off on each stage, they are invited to visit my studio and assess my progress.

By producing the artworks in my studio, I’m able to create optimum working conditions for myself, cut down on transportation time, and stay out of the client’s way until installation.

My artworks are built, painted and varnished for longevity, and usually need no maintenance besides an occasional dusting.


“Gordon put in over 1,000 hours in this mural, and the whole town felt it was worth every penny of the price he quoted us. It is absolutely beautiful!!! Everyone is so proud of it. There isn’t anyone in this town who wouldn’t recommend Gordon Carlisle as a muralist. He’s the best!”

Patricia J. Francoeur,
Somersworth Main Streets Committee
November, 2008

“A Delicate Balance” Hampton Beach State Park, Hampton        Beach, NH, 2011 101’ sq. (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)“A Delicate Balance” Hampton Beach State Park, Hampton        Beach, NH, 2011 101’ sq.  (Photo: Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
“A Delicate Balance” Hampton Beach State Park, Hampton Beach, NH, 2011 101’ sq. (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
“Proud Past, Bright Future” Somersworth, NH 2008 (detail) “Proud Past, Bright Future” Somersworth, NH 2008 (detail)



“Summer on the Souhegan” Merrimack Court, Merrimack, NH         2011  24’ sq. (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)“Summer on the Souhegan” Merrimack Court, Merrimack,NH         2011  24’ sq. (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)“Summer on the Souhegan” Merrimack Court, Merrimack,NH         2011  24’ sq. All photos: Copyright © Gary Langley Photo
“Summer on the Souhegan” Merrimack Court, Merrimack, NH 2011 24’ sq. (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
“Medicine Wheel” Planned Parenthood League of      Massachusetts, Boston, MA  1998  120’ sq., tondo.  (Photo: Andrew Edgar)
“Medicine Wheel,” Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, Boston, MA 1998 120’ sq., tondo. (Photo: Andrew Edgar)

“Gordon created a magnificent mural for our staff lounge. It beautifully and vigorously reflects our organization’s history, mission, and challenges.”
Nicki Nichols Gamble, President,
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts
June 1999
“The Dance Hall Mural” Kittery, ME 2012  66.7’ sq., total.   (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
“The Dance Hall Mural” Kittery, ME 2012 66.7’ sq., total. (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
“Proud Past, Bright Future”         Somersworth, NH  2008 1493’ sq. (Photo: Copyright © Gary Langley        Photo)
“Proud Past, Bright Future” Somersworth, NH 2008 (detail)
“His teaching skills, ability to effectively communicate with their arts committee, and his flexibility made this one of the most stellar community arts projects that the State Arts Council has ever funded.”
Judy Rigmont, Creative Communities Coordinator,
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
October 2008


“Summer on the Souhegan” (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
“Summer on the Souhegan” (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
“Columbus Day Hike Up Rattlesnake,” Fourth District Court, Laconia, NH  2012 Total of all four panels: 69’ sq. (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
“Columbus Day Hike Up Rattlesnake,” Fourth District Court, Laconia, NH 2012 Total of all four panels: 69’ sq. (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
"Lest We Forget (The Manchester Mural," Manchester, NH 1987 3,384' sq. (Done in association with Mural Works; design: Gordon Carlisle; Photo: Steven Lee)
“The Dance Hall Mural” (detail) (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
“The Dance Hall Mural” (detail) (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
“Proud Past, Bright Future”         Somersworth, NH  2008 1493’ sq. (Photo: Copyrioght © Gary Langley        Photo)
“Proud Past, Bright Future” Somersworth, NH 2008 (detail)
“Christa and Alan: Space Explorers!” McAuliffe-       Shepard Discovery Center, Concord, NH  2009 41 7/8” x 55” (Photo:        Tim Gaudreau)
“Christa and Alan: Space Explorers!” McAuliffe- Shepard Discovery Center, Concord, NH 2009 41 7/8” x 55” (Photo: Tim Gaudreau)
“Christa and Alan: Space Explorers!” 41” x 58       9/16” 2009 (Photo: Tim Gaudreau)
“Christa and Alan: Space Explorers!” 41” x 58 9/16” 2009 (Photo: Tim Gaudreau)
“The Sky’s the Limit” Laura Richards Elementary      School, Gardiner, ME  1992  346’ sq. (done in association with Mural Works.      Design: Gordon Carlisle;  Photo: Robert Meyer)
“The Sky’s the Limit” Laura Richards Elementary School, Gardiner, ME 1992 346’ sq. (done in association with Mural Works. Design: Gordon Carlisle; Photo: Robert Meyer)

“Rough Crossing” Youth Development       Center, Manchester, NH  2006  216’ sq., total (Photo: Tim Gaudreau)
“Rough Crossing” Youth Development Center, Manchester, NH 2006 216’ sq., total (Photo: Tim Gaudreau)
“The School By the River” (detail)       Washington County Community College, Calais, ME 2007 Total of all five       panels: 160’ sq. (Photo: Gary Guisinger)
“The School By the River” (detail) Washington County Community College, Calais, ME 2007 Total of all five panels: 160’ sq. (Photo: Gary Guisinger)
“Granite State Patchwork: Industry and The Land”       Fidelity Investments, Merrimack, NH 1997 Total of all three panels: 180’ sq. (Photo: Andrew Edgar)
“Granite State Patchwork: Industry and The Land” (Private commission), 1997 Total of all three panels: 180’ sq. (Photo: Andrew Edgar)
“Mooselauke Triptych” Glencliff      Home For the Elderly, Benton, NH 1999 103’ sq. (Photo: Dan Gair)
“Discovery Room,” NH Dept. of Fish and Game, Concord, NH (detail) 2001 1300’ sq. (Photo: Dan Gair)
St. Peters Catholic Church (detail) (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
St. Peters Catholic Church (detail) (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
“Windows Coming      Home” (detail), The New Hampshire Veteran’s Home, Tilton, NH 2003 Total for all nine panels: 83’ sq. (Photo: Dan Gair)
“Windows Coming Home” (detail), The New Hampshire Veteran’s Home, Tilton, NH 2003 Total for all nine panels: 83’ sq. (Photo: Dan Gair)
“Windows Coming Home” (detail) (Photo: Dan Gair)
“Windows Coming Home” (detail) (Photo: Dan Gair)
“Waterworks” (detail),      Waterworks Restaurant, Nashua, NH 1995 197’ sq. Total of all four panels: 197’ sq. (Photo: Andrew Edgar)
“Waterworks” (detail), Waterworks Restaurant, Nashua, NH 1995 197’ sq. Total of all four panels: 197’ sq. (Photo: Andrew Edgar)
“Waterworks” (detail),      Waterworks Restaurant, Nashua, NH 1995 197’ sq. Total of all four panels: 197’ sq. (Photo: Andrew Edgar)
"From Bald Rock Mountain, Lincolnville," Waldo Justice Center, Belfast, ME 2019 26.7' sq.
“Rough Crossing” (detail) 2006 (Photo: Tim Gaudreau)
“Rough Crossing” (detail) 2006 (Photo: Tim Gaudreau)
“The School By the River” (detail) (Photo: Gary Guisinger)
“The School By the River” (detail) (Photo: Gary Guisinger)
"Marsh Triptych," Exeter Hospital, Exeter, NH 1995 Total of all three panels: 66’ sq.
“Granite State Patchwork: Industry” (Photo: Andrew Edgar)
“Granite State Patchwork: Industry” (Photo: Andrew Edgar)
“Discovery      Room” NH Dept. of Fish and Game, Concord, NH (detail) 2001 1300’ sq.      (Photo: Dan Gair)
“Discovery Room” (detail) (Photo: Dan Gair)
St. Peters       Catholic Church, Portland, ME 2015 (detail)  (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
St. Peters Catholic Church, Portland, ME 2015 (detail) (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
St. Peters Catholic Church (detail) (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
St. Peters Catholic Church (detail) (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
“Windows Coming Home” (detail) (Photo: Dan Gair)
“Windows Coming Home” (detail) (Photo: Dan Gair)
“Waterworks” (detail) (Photo: Andrew Edgar)
“Waterworks” (detail) (Photo: Andrew Edgar)

“It is without hesitation that I, who had daily contact with him throughout the mural’s creation, would recommend Gordon for any form of mural work or community arts project. We sought a mural that residents would gaze upon and simply utter ‘Whoa!’ and, through Gordon’s tireless effort, that goal was undoubtedly obtained.”
Darryl Cauchon, Executive Director,
Somersworth Main Street Program
November 2008

“Rough Crossing” (detail) 2006 (Photo: Tim Gaudreau)
“Rough Crossing” (detail) 2006 (Photo: Tim Gaudreau)
“The School By the River” (detail) (Photo: Gary Guisinger)
“The School By the River” (detail) (Photo: Gary Guisinger)
“Granite State Patchwork” (detail) (Photo: Andrew Edgar)
“Granite State Patchwork: the Mills" (Photo: Andrew Edgar)
“Mooselauke Triptych” Glencliff      Home For the Elderly, Benton, NH 1999 103’ sq. (Photo: Dan Gair)
“Mooselauke Triptych,” Glencliff Home For the Elderly, Benton, NH 1999 103’ sq. (Photo: Dan Gair)
St. Peters Catholic Church (detail) (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
St. Peters Catholic Church (detail) (Copyright © Gary Langley Photo)
  Sandy Point Discovery Center, Stratham, NH 1997 63’ sq.
Sandy Point Discovery Center, Stratham, NH 1997 63’ sq.
“Memory Lane”       (detail) (Photo: Dan Gair)
“Memory Lane” (detail) (Photo: Dan Gair)
“Memory Lane” (detail), New Hampshire Hospital, Concord, NH  2000 Total for all nine panels: 154’      sq. (Photo: Andrew Edgar)
“Memory Lane” (detail), New Hampshire Hospital, Concord, NH 2000 Total for all nine panels: 154’ sq. (Photo: Andrew Edgar)
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York Hospital Mural, York, ME 2017 147.5’ sq.
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"From Bald Rock Mountain, Lincolnville," Waldo Justice Center, Belfast, ME 2019 26.7' sq. (Photo: Andrew Edgar)

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