Soft Abstract Art | Ephemeral Atmosphere Series by Ritu Raj
A meditative collection of atmospheric abstract paintings or soft abstract art evoking emotion, space, and ethereal presence through subtle movement and layered texture.
The Ephemeral Atmosphere Series is a collection of soft abstract art paintings that explore transience, memory, and the emotional landscapes we carry within. Ritu Raj blends soft brushwork, muted palettes, and layered transparency to evoke a sense of space that feels at once present and fleeting — like fog lifting, breath pausing, or light fading across water.
These works are less about form than feeling — shaped by intuition, silence, and the artist’s interest in impermanence. The result is a body of atmospheric abstract paintings that offer viewers not just an image, but a meditative experience.
Capturing the Unseen — The Philosophy Behind the Ephemeral Atmosphere Series
“Abstraction allows man to see with his mind what he cannot physically see with his eyes... Abstract art enables the artist to perceive beyond the tangible, to extract the infinite out of the finite. It is the emancipation of the mind. It is an explosion into unknown areas.” —Arshile Gorky
The Ephemeral Atmosphere series offers a contemplative pause—a moment of stillness in motion. These soft abstract artworks explore the boundaries between form and feeling, surface and sensation. Gentle gestures, layered textures, and a muted palette create a sense of presence without weight—like memory, like breath.
This is where abstraction becomes atmosphere. The works are subtle, airy, and fluid—designed to evoke rather than declare. Each piece is an invitation into a quieter emotional space, where the ephemeral nature of thought, time, and being is made visible.
Ideal for those drawn to ethereal abstract art or atmospheric abstract paintings, this series is rooted in transience. The brushwork is delicate, the color shifts are slow and intentional, and the edges feel like they might dissolve at any moment.
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In contrast to my more saturated or geometric collections, Ephemeral Atmosphere leans into impermanence. These are not paintings of things—they are paintings of moments. Inspired by shifting skies, emotional undercurrents, and natural rhythms, the work lives in the space between perception and memory.
The textures emerge through layering—sometimes scraped, sometimes softened, often partially erased. What remains is a subtle record of change. These paintings hold stillness and movement at once. They reflect the inner quiet of contemplation and the outer beauty of fleeting natural forms.
This collection resonates with those who seek more than visual clarity. It’s made for those who appreciate nuance, ambiguity, and emotional depth. Whether you’re a collector, curator, or interior designer seeking minimalist but resonant art, Ephemeral Atmosphere offers a refined, poetic vision of soft abstract art.
The influence of ephemeral art and ethereal abstraction runs through every canvas. These are works that don’t insist—they linger. They are designed not to impress quickly, but to unfold slowly over time.
Each painting becomes a space for reflection—a place where surface gives way to sensation, and the viewer’s own emotions become part of the composition.
Jungle Mixed Media on Canvas 2024, 6ft x 4ft
Abstract Landscape Oil On Canvas 2024, 5ft x 3ft
Life is 3 Dimensional Oil On Canvas 2024, 4ft x 4ft
Pink Tornado Mixed Media on Canvas 2024, 4ft x 4ft
Blurry Landscape Oil On Canvas 2024, 5ft x 5ft
Human Print Mixed Media on Canvas 2024, 4ft x 4ft
Waves Oil On Canvas 2023, 6ft x 6ft
UFO Oil On Canvas 2023, 6ft x 6ft
Blue Planet Mixed Media on Canvas 2024, 6ft x 4ft
Summer Lilies Acrylic On Canvas 2023, 6ft x 9ft
Split Cream Mixed Media on Canvas 2023, 7ft x 7ft
Thoughts Acrylic On Canvas 2023, 6ft x 6ft
Spatial Journey Mixed Media on Canvas 2023, 4ft x 6ft
Snow Storm Oil On Canvas 2023, 5ft x 5ft
Red Rag Acrylic On Canvas 2023, 5ft x 5ft
Red Sun Rising Mixed Media on Canvas 2023, 4ft x 3ft
Passion Unleashed Acrylic On Canvas 2023, 6ft x 6ft
My Planet Acrylic On Canvas 2022, 9ft x 7ft
Originating Circle Mixed Media on Canvas 2023, 5ft x 5ft
![Movement [SOLD]
Mixed Media on Canvas
2023, 4ft x 6ft
Year: 2023,
Series: Ephemeral Atmosphere,
Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas,
Size: 4ft. x 6ft.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6644084a376da75ce5897871/93b419f4-bda5-40e7-8e25-6cf50c07f09f/movement-2023-acrylic-painting-ritu-raj.jpg)
Movement [SOLD] Mixed Media on Canvas 2023, 4ft x 6ft
Mellow Dream Acrylic On Canvas 2023, 6ft x 6ft
Midnight Summer Dream Mixed Media on Canvas 2023, 6ft x 4ft
Lips Mixed Media on Wood 2023, 2.5ft x 3ft
Lava Mixed Media on Canvas 2023, 6ft x 4ft
![Kaleidoscope [SOLD]
Mixed Media on Canvas
2023, 5ft x 5ft
Year: 2023,
Series: Ephemeral Atmosphere,
Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas,
Size: 5ft. x 5ft.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6644084a376da75ce5897871/b32c2192-c063-40b1-bcee-510b7687358c/kaleidoscope-2023-acrylic-painting-ritu-raj.jpg)
Kaleidoscope [SOLD] Mixed Media on Canvas 2023, 5ft x 5ft
Ecstatic Dance Acrylic On Canvas 2023, 3ft x 3ft
Crashing Mixed Media on Canvas 2023, 6ft x 4ft
Colored Fireballs Acrylic On Canvas 2023, 6ft x 6ft
Black Sunrise Mixed Media on Canvas 2023, 4ft x 3ft
Beyond the Frame Acrylic On Canvas 2023, 4ft x 4ft
Blue Hole Mixed Media on Canvas 2023, 6ft x 4ft
Abstraction Mixed Media on Canvas 2023, 6ft x 6ft
Rain Forest Acrylic On Canvas 2022, 8ft x 6ft
Ushering Mixed Media on Canvas 2022, 5ft x 5ft
Quilt in Red Mixed Media on Canvas 2022, 6ft x 8ft
Mars Acrylic On Canvas 2022, 7.5ft x 6ft
Movement to Nowhere Mixed Media on Canvas 2020, 6ft x 5ft
Large Space Version 3 Mixed Media on Canvas 2022, 6ft x 8ft
Fabric Over Stars Mixed Media on Canvas 2022, 8ft x 6ft
Inferno Acrylic On Canvas 2022, 6ft x 9ft
Blue Ocean Mixed Media on Canvas 2022, 8ft x 7ft
Silent Rage Acrylic On Canvas 2021, 6ft x 5ft
Blue Nugget Mixed Media on Canvas 2022, 5ft x 5ft
Scream Acrylic On Canvas 2021, 4ft x 4ft
![My Valentine [SOLD]
Acrylic On Canvas
2021, 4ft x 4ft
Year: 2021,
Series: Ephemeral Atmosphere,
Medium: Acrylic On Canvas,
Size: 4ft. x 4ft.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6644084a376da75ce5897871/8af6df9d-76aa-4df1-b44d-056563d64017/my-valentine-SOLD-2021-acrylic-painting-ritu-raj.jpg)
My Valentine [SOLD] Acrylic On Canvas 2021, 4ft x 4ft
My Abstract Brain Acrylic On Canvas 2021, 4ft x 4ft
My New Heart Acrylic On Canvas 2021, 6ft x 5ft
Layered Communications Acrylic On Canvas 2021, 4ft x 4ft
Covid Times Chakravyuha Acrylic On Canvas 2021, 4ft x 4ft
Ghosts of ex-Girlfriends Acrylic On Canvas 2021, 4ft x 4ft
3D Abstraction Mixed Media on Canvas 2021, 6ft x 5ft
Volcano Mixed Media on Canvas 2020, 6ft x 5ft
Storm Mixed Media on Canvas 2020, 6ft x 5ft
My World Acrylic On Canvas 2020, 6ft x 5ft
Remains Mixed Media on Canvas 2020, 4ft x 4ft
Nameless Mixed Media on Canvas 2020, 4ft x 4ft
Horizons as Possibility Mixed Media on Canvas 2020, 4ft x 4ft
Mindful Craziness Acrylic On Canvas 2020, 6ft x 5ft
Migration Mixed Media on Canvas 2020, 3ft x 2ft
Delta Variant Mixed Media on Canvas 2020, 6ft x 5ft
DNA on Fire Mixed Media on Canvas 2020, 4ft x 4ft
Deep Abstraction Acrylic On Canvas 2020, 5ft x 4ft
Covid Times Economics Acrylic On Canvas 2021, 4ft x 4ft Year: 2021, Series: Geometric Splendor, Medium: Acrylic On Canvas, Size: 4ft. x 4ft.
How Ephemeral Art Is Created — Technique and Process
In this series, Ritu uses layered acrylic washes, dry brush techniques, and glazes to build atmosphere gradually. This process mirrors the emotional concept — each layer softens the last, allowing past gestures to show through, like faded memories or whispered stories."
"Rather than chase perfection, Ritu lets the medium breathe. These paintings are often built over weeks — allowing ideas to surface naturally, without urgency. It is a slow, contemplative approach to abstract painting that reveals depth over time.
About Ritu Raj — A Contemporary Abstract Artist of Emotion and Intuition
Ritu Raj is a Phoenix-based contemporary abstract artist whose work combines intellectual depth with emotional presence. Known for his use of innovative materials and conceptual rigor, Ritu’s softer series — like Ephemeral Atmosphere — show a gentler, more spiritual side of his creative practice. Each piece is a personal exploration of presence, impermanence, and internal stillness.
Collectors Testimonials
"The subtlety in Ritu’s Ephemeral Atmosphere paintings is breathtaking. It invites contemplation without demanding attention." — Collector, Paris
"We added one of these soft abstract works to our meditation space. It transforms the energy of the room." — Wellness Consultant, Los Angeles
"The color palette and layering in these pieces are masterful. Ethereal and grounded at once." — Interior Designer, Miami
Commission a Custom Atmospheric Abstract Painting
Looking to bring serenity and depth into your space? Ritu Raj accepts commissions for soft abstract works — ideal for contemplative interiors, hospitality design, wellness spaces, or private collections. Collaborate directly to create a painting that matches your emotional and spatial vision."
Ready to Collect a Piece from the Ephemeral Atmosphere Series?
Each piece in this series is an original, hand-painted work of soft abstraction — created for collectors who appreciate nuance, texture, and the quiet power of presence. Reach out to inquire about availability or to commission your own ethereal painting.