The following are original acrylic paintings in the geometric, hardedge abstract style — some on canvas and some on wood panels. Click on an image for details and pricing. These paintings are available for viewing at my gallery in Lancaster, PA. Please call 717.368.5143 to schedule an appointment, or email ContemporaryOpArt@gmail.com.

In a broad sense, I am an abstract artist. All my work is non-representational, focusing on the interaction of color. But the term “abstract art” encompasses a wide range of styles and techniques. I identify myself as a Contemporary Op Artist. Learn more.

What is Op Art?

Op Art, short for Optical Art, is an art movement that emerged in the 1960s. It is characterized by the use of optical illusions, geometric patterns, and precise, often repetitive, arrangements of shapes and colors to create visual effects that can be disorienting or create the illusion of movement. Op Art aims to engage the viewer’s perception and create optical effects that challenge the boundaries between two- and three-dimensional space. As a colorist, I develop the illusions through squares or lines of carefully chosen colors.

I enjoy the role that mathematics plays in my work and the process of layer upon layer of colors that are applied using varying widths of masking tape to create the final result — which is something that I can’t see until the last piece of tape is removed.

You can also purchase through my Etsy Shop

If you prefer, you may purchase these original abstract paintings through my Etsy Shop.