Skip to main content

Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

American

Bette Ridgeway is best known for her large-scale, luminous poured canvases, which, in recent years have garnered the artist international recognition. She describes her process as a layering light. Among her international awards, "International Prize - 2019 Artist of the Year" presented in Mantua, Italy, in June 2019, "WAA 2019 "Women's Essence" at the Venice, Biennale, in May 2019, and Art Tour International Magazine’s “Top 60 Contemporary Masters.” In 2016, she received the prestigious Leonardo DaVinci prize in Rome, Italy. Also, she won the Oxford University Alumni Prize at the “Art of the Mind” exhibition at the Chianciano Art Museum in Tuscany in 2012. She participated in the inaugural London Art Biennale in January of 2013 and at the Gagliardi Gallery in London in April 2013. Trained as a watercolorist, Ridgeway's love affair with water media began as a youngster growing up in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York (only a few miles from Canada), where she was surrounded by the beauty of nature. Informed by this early experience, she has traveled the globe, studying, painting, teaching and exhibiting her work, while embracing the customs and colors of the diverse cultures of Africa, Australia, Europe, Asia, Mexico and South America. Ridgeway’s formal art studies at Russell Sage College, New York School of Interior Design and the Art Students League gave her the basic tools in the use of materials and techniques Her personal style, however, was a long time in development. Always an artist, she postponed her art career to raise her family and hold a job. While working in Washington DC as CEO of Very Special Arts, an educational affiliate of the JF Kennedy Center, which provides arts programs for disabled children and youth, she was fortunate to meet the internationally acclaimed artist, Paul Jenkins. This was a life-changing experience. Jenkins became a friend and mentor, encouraging the artist to work large and focus on color, space and time. He once jokingly referred to his paintings as chaos and Ridgeway’s as controlled chaos. Ridgeway took Jenkins’ advice and has spent the last 30 years developing her signature technique in which she uses many layers of thin, transparent acrylics on linen and canvas to produce a fluidity and viscosity similar to traditional watercolor. The effect is both sensual and powerful.

to
6
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
2
4
2
6
3
3
6
6
6
6
6
6
665
647
560
337
6
Artist: Bette Ridgeway
"Nocturne", Bette Ridgeway, 50x90, Acrylic/Canvas, Fluid Contemporary, Abstract
"Nocturne", Bette Ridgeway, 50x90, Acrylic/Canvas, Fluid Contemporary, Abstract

"Nocturne", Bette Ridgeway, 50x90, Acrylic/Canvas, Fluid Contemporary, Abstract

By Bette Ridgeway

Located in Dallas, TX

Today we can consider the artist Bette Ridgeway as the one and only true heir of Paul Jenkins: her mentor and teacher. Ridgeway's painting is dynamic and rhythmic; like the most “en...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Birth of the Blues", Bette Ridgeway, 80x64, Acrylic/Canvas, Fluid Contemporary
"Birth of the Blues", Bette Ridgeway, 80x64, Acrylic/Canvas, Fluid Contemporary

"Birth of the Blues", Bette Ridgeway, 80x64, Acrylic/Canvas, Fluid Contemporary

By Bette Ridgeway

Located in Dallas, TX

Today we can consider the artist Bette Ridgeway as the one and only true heir of Paul Jenkins: her mentor and teacher. Ridgeway's painting is dynamic and rhythmic; like the most “en...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Flames of Passion", Bette Ridgeway, 56x78, Acrylic/Canvas, Fluid Contemporary
"Flames of Passion", Bette Ridgeway, 56x78, Acrylic/Canvas, Fluid Contemporary

"Flames of Passion", Bette Ridgeway, 56x78, Acrylic/Canvas, Fluid Contemporary

By Bette Ridgeway

Located in Dallas, TX

Today we can consider the artist Bette Ridgeway as the one and only true heir of Paul Jenkins: her mentor and teacher. Ridgeway's painting is dynamic and rhythmic; like the most “en...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"On Beyond Blue", Bette Ridgeway, 66x128, Acrylic/Canvas, Fluid Contemporary Art
"On Beyond Blue", Bette Ridgeway, 66x128, Acrylic/Canvas, Fluid Contemporary Art

"On Beyond Blue", Bette Ridgeway, 66x128, Acrylic/Canvas, Fluid Contemporary Art

By Bette Ridgeway

Located in Dallas, TX

Today we can consider the artist Bette Ridgeway as the one and only true heir of Paul Jenkins: her mentor and teacher. Ridgeway's painting is dynamic and rhythmic; like the most “en...

Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Spring Light II", Bette Ridgeway, 90x68, Acrylic/Canvas, Fluid Contemporary Art
"Spring Light II", Bette Ridgeway, 90x68, Acrylic/Canvas, Fluid Contemporary Art

"Spring Light II", Bette Ridgeway, 90x68, Acrylic/Canvas, Fluid Contemporary Art

By Bette Ridgeway

Located in Dallas, TX

Today we can consider the artist Bette Ridgeway as the one and only true heir of Paul Jenkins: her mentor and teacher. Ridgeway's painting is dynamic and rhythmic; like the most “en...

Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Great Day for a Balloon Ride", Bette Ridgeway, 90X52, Acrylic/Canvas, Abstract
"Great Day for a Balloon Ride", Bette Ridgeway, 90X52, Acrylic/Canvas, Abstract

"Great Day for a Balloon Ride", Bette Ridgeway, 90X52, Acrylic/Canvas, Abstract

By Bette Ridgeway

Located in Dallas, TX

Today we can consider the artist Bette Ridgeway as the one and only true heir of Paul Jenkins: her mentor and teacher. Ridgeway's painting is dynamic and rhythmic; like the most “en...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Related Items
Iron Man, Large Abstract Expressionist Painting by William Hewes
Iron Man, Large Abstract Expressionist Painting by William Hewes

Iron Man, Large Abstract Expressionist Painting by William Hewes

By William Hewes

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large, dramatic abstract oil painting by Contemporary artist Bill Hewes. William (Bill) Hewes is an American self-taught artist. Hewes was born in Easthampton, Massachusetts in 19...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Sonderlust -21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Pop Culture, Anxiety, People
Sonderlust -21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Pop Culture, Anxiety, People

Sonderlust -21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Pop Culture, Anxiety, People

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

All of us can change the past. We cannot take back what has happened, who we love, what we have done. Just like we cannot change our current situation. I think life is a funny thing,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Spring Flowers
Spring Flowers

Olena KishkurnoSpring Flowers, 2025

$1,657

H 37.41 in W 47.25 in D 0.08 in

Spring Flowers

Located in Zofingen, AG

shipped in roll “Spring Flowers” is built around a memory of early spring days, when the grass turns vivid and saturated, full of life. It captures that moment when everything begins...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"AD 181" Abstract Painting 47" x 31" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy

"AD 181" Abstract Painting 47" x 31" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy

By Ahmed Dafrawy

Located in Culver City, CA

"AD 181" Abstract Painting 47" x 31" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas Dafrawy’s fine arts academic background started in 2014 when he received the certificate of...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Textured Abstract Expressionist Composition in Plaster and Acrylic on Canvas
Textured Abstract Expressionist Composition in Plaster and Acrylic on Canvas

Textured Abstract Expressionist Composition in Plaster and Acrylic on Canvas

Located in Soquel, CA

Textured Abstract Expressionist Composition in Plaster and Acrylic on Canvas Brightly colored and deeply textured abstract composition by an unknown artist (20th century). Layers of...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Plaster, Acrylic

"It's All I Ask Of You, " Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas by Dierdre Schanen
"It's All I Ask Of You, " Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas by Dierdre Schanen

"It's All I Ask Of You, " Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas by Dierdre Schanen

By Deirdre Schanen

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"It's All I Ask of You" is a contemporary abstract painting of oranges, blues and greens. Acrylic on canvas, 2016. The artist signed the painting on the verso. 36" x 54" canvas De...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

SLAIN COMMISSAR
SLAIN COMMISSAR

Jules OlitskiSLAIN COMMISSAR, 1980

$60,000Sale Price|25% Off

H 81 in W 24 in

SLAIN COMMISSAR

By Jules Olitski

Located in Aventura, FL

Original water based acrylic on canvas. Hand signed and dated on verso by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. All reasonable offers w...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

TRADITION MEMORY
TRADITION MEMORY

Jules OlitskiTRADITION MEMORY, 1984

$52,500Sale Price|25% Off

H 61 in W 30 in

TRADITION MEMORY

By Jules Olitski

Located in Aventura, FL

Original water based acrylic on canvas. Hand signed and dated on verso by the artist. Can be hung vertically or horizontally. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authe...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

“Helping You Say Goodbye To Me” Contemporary Gestural Blue Abstract Painting
“Helping You Say Goodbye To Me” Contemporary Gestural Blue Abstract Painting

“Helping You Say Goodbye To Me” Contemporary Gestural Blue Abstract Painting

Located in Houston, TX

Contemporary blue toned gestural abstract expressionist painting by Houston based artist Kristi Haines Herman. The work features layers of swirling brushwork in tones of blue and white. Signed, titled, and dated on the reverse. Currently unframed, but options are available. Artist Biography: As an abstract painter, Kristi Haines Herman, uses her artwork to execute ideas and two-dimensional environments that create an emotional experience for the viewer. Her paintings are inspired by personal involvements and reactions to them. Phrases and words ruminate in her mind and slowly turn into abstracted figures that convey her inner thoughts. Haines Herman is highly influenced by movement as her artistic expression due to many years in dance. Movement is depicted through various gestural lines, shapes, and texture which allow the audience to venture through the canvas; thus a visual dance from one edge to another on the painting’s surface. Ballet was Haines Herman’s first love in the art world, starting at age five. She learned to use body movement as an outward expression which allowed her to explore various audience reactions. This would later correlate with her artwork. In her late teens, dance and visual art would intertwine with time on stage as well as painting for expression. Gradually, visual art became her primary artistic avenue. Haines Herman attended Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia, where she majored in studio art under professors Frank Hobbs...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Zoragozo Signed Abstract Acrylic on Layered Panels c. 1970 63 x 63 inches
Zoragozo Signed Abstract Acrylic on Layered Panels c. 1970 63 x 63 inches

Zoragozo Signed Abstract Acrylic on Layered Panels c. 1970 63 x 63 inches

Located in Camden, ME

This large-scale abstract painting, executed circa 1970 and signed “Zoragozo”, is a dynamic example of postwar abstract expressionist–influenced painting. The standard board is mount...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Winter Landscape, Abiquiu, New Mexico

Winter Landscape, Abiquiu, New Mexico

By Rebecca Allan

Located in Buffalo, NY

A contemporary abstract expressionist acrylic painting by American female artist Rebecca Allan. Rebecca Allan is a New York-based visual artist known for her richly layered and chro...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Phenomena like Byron by PAUL JENKINS - Abstract Expressionist, colour
Phenomena like Byron by PAUL JENKINS - Abstract Expressionist, colour

Phenomena like Byron by PAUL JENKINS - Abstract Expressionist, colour

By Paul Jenkins

Located in London, GB

Phenomena like Byron by PAUL JENKINS (1923-2012) Acrylic on canvas 74 x 60 cm (29¹/₈ x 23⁵/₈ inches) Signed lower left, Paul Jenkins Signed, titled and dated on the reverse and on the stretcher Executed in 1990, Saint Paul Provenance Waterhouse & Dodd Fine Art, London/New York Private collection, Europe, acquired from the above in 2012 Private collection, Austria Artist biography Born in Kansas City, the multi-media artist, poet and playwright Paul Jenkins began his studies at Kansas City Art Institute and the Art Students League in New York City. After his discharge from military service at the end of February 1946, he briefly studied playwriting with dramatist George McCalmon at the Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh. Thereafter, Jenkins spent four years studying with Japanese American artist Yasuo Kuniyoshi in New York City. His first solo exhibitions were held at Studio Paul Facchetti in Paris in 1954 and the Martha Graham Gallery in New York City in 1956. Over the past thirty years, numerous retrospectives have been curated across the globe and Jenkins’ work can found in national collections from Europe and the United States to Israel, Australia and Japan. The diversity of Jenkins’ work springs from a wealth of eclectic influences. Some of his earliest works included what he called "interior landscapes", influenced by ancient natural forms. Frequent student visits to the Frick Collection in New York fostered a love of the great masters, and lingering student visits to the renowned Eastern collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City evoked powerful sympathy for a monumental Chinese fresco...

Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Bette Ridgeway Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Bette Ridgeway abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Bette Ridgeway abstract paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of abstract paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Bette Ridgeway in acrylic paint, canvas, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Bette Ridgeway abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 52 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Raymond Parker, Heather Farrell, and Amy Donaldson. Bette Ridgeway abstract paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $17,500 and tops out at $34,600, while the average work can sell for $18,700.