ART creates centers of gravity

• drawing people closer

• transforming a space

• stirring the heart of the beholder with its energy.

Rachael_Ryan_Artist_Studio_New_York_ — I’m Rachael.

OIL PAINTER & FINE ARTIST
I paint from life - portraits, flowers, cherished objects - capturing the quiet dignity in each subject.
While I occasionally explore abstraction, I've found my deepest expression in representational painting.
Through mindful observation and traditional medium, I translate fleeting moments of beauty onto canvas, inviting you to slow down and rediscover wonder in our everyday world.

Art has been my North Star since childhood.

Like many of us in life, I took a winding path - exploring different creative outlets, trying to find where I truly belonged.

From TV makeup artistry to teaching…

I’ve always been drawn to the poetry of faces and forms, the stories told through light and shadow.

While I deeply appreciate abstraction, something powerful happened when I discovered representational oil painting.

In a world that feels increasingly digital and distant, painting from life anchors me in the present.

Whether it's a portrait or a simple flower in a vase, each subject invites us to slow down and truly see.

At my easel, every brushstroke becomes a meditation.

I find myself lost in the subtle play of light across a cheekbone, the delicate transparency of a petal, or the quiet dignity of a well-loved object.

Through paint, I share these moments of genuine connection, inviting you to pause and discover the extraordinary beauty in our everyday world.

My collectors understand that surrounding yourself with beauty is essential. Their carefully curated spaces reflect both refined taste and an understanding of art's transformative power. They know that thoughtfully chosen paintings turn spaces into sanctuaries of inspiration.

My work has been printed in House&Garden, UK and featured in Table Magazine and Studio Visit Magazine.

What Collectors are Saying

“Rachael's work just appealed to me: there is such a strong sense of line and color; the work is simultaneously sexy, whimsical, and operates both at the level of fashion and design but with an underlying strength of gesture. It is very appealing work.”

— Mark F. Flaherty

“I needed some real art on my walls and I fell in love with the artworks I purchased from Rachael. They speak to my soul!”

— Vanessa Green

“I can see the connection Rachael has with her pieces; they speak from her heart. And they’re simultaneously classic and ever-changing.”

— Jana Randall

“Being an Interior Designer, I have always felt that it is the artwork which brings a space to life. I have always been in awe of Rachael’s talent. Her pieces are breathtaking. I love her use of color.”