Dove is a new 20" x 20" original abstract painting exploring the symbolism of peace, hope, and gentleness. A rare departure from my geometric series, intimate in scale, deeply personal in process, and available for collectors.
Before any paint touches the canvas, my studio is quiet. How meditation became the foundation of my geometric abstract painting practice.
As an artist whose work has been exhibited in museums and represented by respected galleries, I’ve seen how a painting can transform a space, spark conversation, and even become an investment. First-time collectors often wonder whether a piece will “fit” their home or lifestyle, but the truth is: trust your instincts.
A complete guide to choosing abstract art for your living room, covering scale, color, mood, placement, and the case for original paintings over prints.
That Time of Night is a new geometric abstract diptych, 20 x 10 inches, inspired by the transitional light of dusk. Each panel works as a standalone composition; together they form a continuous vista.
Sand Dune is a new geometric abstract diptych painting, 10 x 20 inches, inspired by the quiet expanse of open terrain. Each panel works as a standalone composition; together they form a continuous landscape in warm neutrals and muted ochres.
A personal reflection on the Hilma af Klint exhibition at the Guggenheim — on the presence of her abstract paintings, the architecture of one of the world’s great museums, and what her conviction as an artist means to my own practice.
This geometric abstract landscape painting does not ask you to see a specific place. It asks you to feel the logic of one. For a broader look at how this work responds to a changing climate, read What Does Landscape Mean in a Changing Climate?
Experience the coast in a new way with New Haven artist Shilo Ratner. Her geometric abstract paintings, collages, and limited-edition prints distill the shoreline into form, color, and movement, each framed and ready to hang.
Explore the meaning behind Ebb and Flow, 36in x 48in, an abstract painting about surrender, growth, and the natural cycles we all move through. By artist Shilo Ratner.
Abstract painting 'Imagine' by Shilo Ratner selected for the Make Your Mark Summer National Juried Exhibition at Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, juried by Jen Tough Gallery.
Discover Sunshine Days, a vibrant 20x20 yellow abstract mountain painting that radiates hope and joy. This original artwork by Shilo Ratner brings cheerful energy and new beginnings to your space.
People ask me often which of my paintings would work best in their living room. It's one of my favorite questions, because it's never really about the painting alone. It's about how a work of art changes the feeling of a room, and what you want to feel when you walk in.
Most people think geometric abstraction is about perfection, clean lines, balanced forms, controlled color. Walk past a geometric painting and it can look predetermined, resolved before the first mark. That reading misses the point.
The home office has become one of the most considered rooms in the house. It's where focus meets creativity, and where long hours demand an environment that supports both. Art plays a larger role in that environment than most people realize, and geometric abstract art, with its structure, rhythm, and disciplined use of color, is especially well suited to the space.
Richard Diebenkorn's Notes to Myself, found among his papers after his death in 1993, remain some of the most honest and useful words ever written about the creative process in abstract painting. Here's what they mean to my practice.