ORIGINAL ABSTRACT ART FOR CONTEMPORARY SPACES

Discover Original Abstract Paintings for Your Home and Office
From the vibrant streets of New York City to the dynamic energy of Baltimore, my journey as an artist has been as diverse as my paintings. I am Susan Washington, a contemporary abstract artist with a passion for creating art that resonates with the soul of urban life, strength, inspiration, and female empowerment.

A New York Tale: Roots in Urban Pop Art
Growing up in New York during the 80s, a time when the city had a beautiful raw creativity, I found my calling. Brooklyn was my home, but the streets of St. Marks Place and the vintage charm of the Village were my playgrounds. My early days were spent sketching club clothes designs, inspired by the city's vibrant fashion and art scene. These sketches, born in thrift stores and brought to life through my sewing machine, were just the beginning of my artistic journey.

Two Decades in Fashion and Beyond
After a rewarding 20-year career at Christian Dior Menswear, blending the worlds of fashion and art, I reached a turning point. It became clear that my true calling was in painting, my lifelong passion. So, I made the decision to shift my focus entirely to art. This step marked a significant yet natural transition in my career, allowing me to dedicate myself to creating abstract art and sharing my vision through my paintings.

Baltimore: A New Chapter of Inspiration
In 2021, I embarked on a new chapter in Baltimore, Maryland. The city's rawness stirred memories of my New York roots, fueling my largest series, "Subway Sonnets." This collection delves into my New York recollections, capturing the essence of urban life with imagery reminiscent of billboards, graffiti-laden train cars, and more. It's here that I also began to occasionally weave narratives of inspiration, strong and empowered women into my artwork, adding a new dimension to some of my abstract paintings.

Explore and Connect with Art
As you navigate through my online art platform, you'll find that each piece tells a story, it could be a small fragment of my life transferred to the surface and texture of a work inspired from the old graffitied subway stations I remember, powerful song lyrics or perhaps you see your own story in there. Because in the end, we really are more similar than different.

My abstract paintings are available for sale directly through this site. If you wish for a more personal experience, feel free to email me for a Facetime or Zoom session, where you can view my works in real time, right from my studio.

Your Space Deserves Art That Speaks
Whether you are decorating your home, styling an office, or an interior designer seeking large unique pieces for clients, my collection of abstract art offers something that transcends the ordinary. Embark on a journey through color, texture, and narrative - welcome to the art of Susan Washington.