Taylor Ham Pork Roll: Custom Food Oil Painting Commission

I love painting food, but this Taylor Ham Pork Roll might be the tastiest (and most romantic) custom oil painting I’ve ever worked on.

A New Jersey Classic in High-Contrast

When Ash reached out to ask if I could paint a "Taylor Ham Pork Roll," I knew I was in for a fun challenge. This isn't just a sandwich; it’s a New Jersey icon. To make this hand-painted commission stand out, I focused on the textures that make it legendary: the soft, golden Kaiser roll, the perfectly melted yellow cheese, and the classic red-and-white checkered paper. Using my signature thick impasto, I wanted you to almost be able to taste the salt and pepper through the buttery texture of the oil paint.

But the real magic of this personalized gift happened on Christmas morning. It turns out Ash and his girlfriend, Marisa, unknowingly commissioned paintings from me for each other! They both opened their gifts to find my signature staring back at them. It’s stories like this that make my custom oil paintings so special, turning a specific, local craving into a luminous piece of fine art that captures a shared memory perfectly.

Why this commission is a chromatic gem

• Bold Textures: I used heavy, energetic brushstrokes to capture the weight and "bite" of the sandwich.
• High-Contrast Palette: The red checkered paper provided the perfect chromatic depth to make the warm tones of the egg and ham stand out.
• Unique Subject Matter: A perfect example of how an everyday meal can be transformed into original food art.
• The Ultimate Christmas Story: A one-of-a-kind original oil painting that became part of a legendary double-surprise.

Technical Details

• Original Oil painting
• 20x20 cm (8x8 inches)
• Handmade, prepared wood panel
• Certificate of Authenticity (COA) included
• Worldwide tracked/insured shipping