Studio Journal

Exploring Abstraction

Studio Journal: Musings on Art, Life, and Becoming

Reflections, Ideas, and Insights from Inside the Artist’s Studio

Studio Journal is where I reflect on the quieter questions of being an artist. These writings are part idea book, part personal philosophy—exploring what it means to create, to observe, and to move through the art world with intention. From musings on creative discipline and daily rituals, to thoughts on beauty, meaning, and the unseen structures that shape our lives, each post invites you into my studio as a space of inquiry and becoming. Here, art is not just something I make—it is how I think, listen, and live.

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9 Visionary Artists Weaving Twine into Immersive, Dimensional Abstractions [2025 Guide]

Explore the 2025 guide to 9 visionary artists redefining twine abstraction. From thread painting to large-scale installations, these creators transform simple fibers into immersive, dimensional artworks. Learn how their innovative techniques, material mastery, and conceptual brilliance are shaping the future of contemporary abstract art and installation worldwide.

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The Studio as Sanctuary and Struggle

Inside Ritu Raj’s studio space, where the canvas becomes both sanctuary and struggle, holding gestures of tension, reflection, and creative resistance

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Artists Using Thread Painting in Abstract Art

Thread painting in abstract art goes beyond embroidery. Phoenix-based contemporary abstract artist Ritu Raj uses twine dipped in oil paint as his brush, creating organic, fluid compositions that blend precision with spontaneity. Discover how this innovative approach redefines abstraction with texture, movement, and meaning.

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From Executive to Artist: How I Rebuilt My Creative Life After 30 Years in Business

After 30 years as a founder and executive, I didn’t plan to become a modern abstract artist—I followed an impulse. What began as a quiet return to creativity became a complete transformation. In this piece, I share how painting opened a new kind of clarity—beyond systems and strategy—through texture, intuition, and presence. This is the story of how I rebuilt my creative life, not by walking away from my past, but by reimagining what it could become.

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