RISHA ARTS

RISHA ARTS: ABSTRACT PAINTINGS. My creative works are about transforming loss into joy through the arts. I created the term 'Transformation Artist' to describe myself and my transformation artworks. My soul is spiritually nourished by the arts. My goal is to create unity on earth and to teach our youth about mutual respect and kindness.

My paintings are created with acrylic paints and mixed media materials on canvas, clay tiles, wood and recycled items.

Please click on the 'gallery' icons (left) to view additional paintings.

My Art Education degree dates back decades. Have been part of a couple of artists' collectives. Some of my paintings have been published in art journals ("Renewal" and "the Soul of Asian America"). My abstract paintings have been on exhibit from coast to coast. I have worked as a production artist for a design company in the southwest -- painted on patina metal sculptures; some were huge artworks.

A display of my 'Transformation Art' and a slide show were at Columbia University, in New York (2007) as part of a conference on nonviolence and world peace. A professor from Italy later invited me to bring my artworks to Rome.

"Transformation Art" is about healing and spiritual renewal. As an artist, educator and diversity consultant, my creative and written works have to do with healing this planet.

My muses have included Pollock, Matisse, Kandinsky, and Klee; Zen artists.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Since 2006, I have donated several abstract paintings to non-profit, humanitarian organizations; one art auction (of collective artists) raised over $3,200 in scholarships for 'people of color'.

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'RISHA ARTS' POSTCARDS ------ These new postcards have photos of two paintings: "CyberHeart" and "Justice". $1.50 each.

GREETING CARDS (with envelopes) are available in various designs $2-3 each. Dozens of new abstract designs.

PRINTS (8.5 x 11") are available for the "CyberHeart" and "Justice" paintings from $15-20. "CyberHeart" is about the heartfelt connections that people can make, even over something as impersonal as the Internet or email. The "Justice" prints are popular with attorneys and people interested in global harmony.

ORIGINAL ABSTRACT PAINTINGS / GICLEE / PRINTS (16 x 20" or larger -- on canvas board or stretched canvas) -- acrylic, gouache, and mixed media. Most of my original, abstract paintings are 16 x 20". Some of my original paintings are available only as giclee art. Many of my original abstracts take years to complete! Prices range from $600 to $1,500+ for original paintings (16 x 20" or larger); barter / trade options are available. Giclee inkjet artworks are about $300 (16 x 20").

Handmade HATS and SCARVES. As a fiber artist, I also sell crocheted hats and scarves (wool, synthetic, cotton, silk, Tibetan silk, and bamboo yarns). One hat takes about 6 hours to crochet. Prices vary from $25 to $35 each.

CLAY TILES (earth tones, metallics, and maroon abstract designs) are on a sliding scale; rates from $35-50 each. Wishing you all the best. Peace to you!

I would like to thank Lauren, Jefferson and David for their help with the digital images on this website. My thanks to Herb, owner of Peace Rose Graphics, for his help with this URL and with various art projects. [][][][][][][][] Copyright reproduction without permission is prohibited. The artist reserves all rights under United States and International Copyright Laws. [][][][][][][][] I am also a Diversity Consultant and Lecturer; available for contract work. For information about "IMAGE CONSULTANTS", please click on the 'Contact me' link above. Thank you.