Ron Stonier Paintings

Canadian, 1933-2001

Ron Stonier was a dedicated Vancouver artist whose life was an unwavering exploration of abstract painting, his works echoing the confidence and expressive power of artists like Frank Auerbach and Joan Mitchell. His artistic evolution saw him move through distinct phases, developing a unique visual language that combined colour, technique, and diverse influences. In the early 1960s, Stonier experimented with patches of paint and coalescing forms contained within broader fields and frames. By the end of that decade, his work had shifted toward a more precise style, exemplified by the horizontal bands of his Couple series and the concentric rings of his Target series in the 1970s. Later in his career, Stonier returned to a more painterly approach in large-scale works, revisiting and reimagining earlier techniques with a newfound freedom. These later pieces, laden with pigment and refinement, are a masterful display of Stonier's confident grasp of colour theory. This constant evolution was a hallmark of Stonier's practice. He was, in essence, a "painter's painter," deeply respected by his peers for his technical skill, relentless pursuit of his artistic vision, and willingness to embrace new directions. His artistic journey was deeply intertwined with his role as an influential teacher. At the Vancouver School of Art (now Emily Carr University) and the Burnaby Art Centre (now Shadbolt Centre for the Arts), Stonier inspired countless students with his exacting standards, passion for art, and thoughtful mentorship. He encouraged them to delve into their creative depths, fostering not only their technical skills but also their artistic voices. Stonier's paintings were exhibited widely throughout his career, gracing the walls of the Vancouver Art Gallery, the UBC Fine Art Gallery (now Morris and Helen Belkin Gallery), and the Burnaby Art Gallery. His legacy was celebrated in a 2019 retrospective at the West Vancouver Art Museum and the 2019/2020 "Painted Paper" exhibition at the McGill Library, curated by the Burnaby Art Gallery. Inspired by his mentors, including Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by Japanese architecture and Modernism, Stonier's artistic philosophy was encapsulated in his own words: "To live in the present is to include the future with the past. To live in the future is to lose the present and end up in the past." This sentiment speaks to his deep engagement with the artistic traditions that preceded him while maintaining a firm focus on the present moment and the possibilities it held. Stonier painted and drew daily until his passing in 2001, leaving behind a remarkable body of work that stands as a testament to a life lived in pursuit of artistic truth and the enduring power of abstraction.

Artist: Ron Stonier

Ron StonierUntitled Abstract Painting, Oil on Paper, Framed, Circa 1960s, 1960

$3,600

Untitled Abstract Painting, Oil on Paper, Framed, Circa 1960s

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1960s Abstract Ron Stonier Paintings

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Paper, Oil, Board

Ron StonierPatches Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Circa 1980s, Unframed, 1980s

$10,800Sale Price|20% Off

Patches Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Circa 1980s, Unframed

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1980s Abstract Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Ron StonierUntitled Abstract Geometric Painting, Oil on Paper, Framed, 1960s, 1964

$3,600

Untitled Abstract Geometric Painting, Oil on Paper, Framed, 1960s

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1960s Abstract Geometric Ron Stonier Paintings

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Paper, Oil, Board

Ron StonierUntitled Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Paper, Framed, Circa 1960s, 1960s

$3,900

Untitled Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Paper, Framed, Circa 1960s

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1960s Ron Stonier Paintings

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Paper, Acrylic, Board

Ron StonierCouple Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 1970s, Unframed, 80x68 in, 1970s

$10,240Sale Price|20% Off

Couple Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 1970s, Unframed, 80x68 in

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1970s Abstract Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Ron StonierUntitled Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Board, 1960s, Framed, 1960s

$3,900

Untitled Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Board, 1960s, Framed

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1960s Abstract Ron Stonier Paintings

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Acrylic, Board, Archival Paper

Ron StonierUntitled Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1960s, Unframed, 1960s

$5,500

Untitled Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1960s, Unframed

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1960s Abstract Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ron StonierUntitled Abstract Painting, Oil on Board, Signed, Circa 1660, 1960

$3,600

Untitled Abstract Painting, Oil on Board, Signed, Circa 1660

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1660s Abstract Ron Stonier Paintings

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Oil, Board, Archival Paper

Ron StonierUntitled Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1960s, Unframed, 1960s

$5,500

Untitled Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1960s, Unframed

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1960s Abstract Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ron StonierCouple Abstract Geometric Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 1970s, Unframed, 1974

$10,240Sale Price|20% Off

Couple Abstract Geometric Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 1970s, Unframed

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Ron StonierUntitled Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1960s, Unframed, 1960s

$5,500

Untitled Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1960s, Unframed

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist who was celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting. He was influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt ...

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1960s Abstract Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ron StonierUntitled Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1960s, Unframed, 1960s

$5,500

Untitled Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1960s, Unframed

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1960s Abstract Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ron StonierUntitled Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1960s, 1960s

$3,900

Untitled Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Framed, Circa 1960s

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1960s Abstract Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ron StonierCouple (Light Blue, Yellow, Ultra Blue, Green) Acrylic Painting, 1970s, 1970s

$11,040Sale Price|20% Off

Couple (Light Blue, Yellow, Ultra Blue, Green) Acrylic Painting, 1970s

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1970s Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Troy Smith StudioAcrylic Painting on Canvas: A Product of Consequences, 72x36 Inches, 2020

$4,000

H 72 in W 36 in D 1.5 in

Acrylic Painting on Canvas: A Product of Consequences, 72x36 Inches

By Troy Smith Studio

Located in Toronto, CA

Title -A Product Of Consequences Acrylic Painting by Artist Troy Smith on canvas The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity.

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Ron Stonier Paintings

Materials

Brass

William HewesIron Man, Large Abstract Expressionist Painting by William Hewes, 2020

$6,500

H 51 in W 59 in

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...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Ron Stonier Paintings

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Enamel

Roberto LucchettaDynamic Superface 2019 - Geometric Abstract, 2019

$5,500

H 35.04 in W 35.04 in D 1.58 in

Dynamic Superface 2019 - Geometric Abstract

By Roberto Lucchetta

Located in New York, NY

This hand painted piece by Lucchetta is part of the op art series where he is able to catch movement with his unique technique. Lucchetta is challenging himself. His precise stable h...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Ron Stonier Paintings

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Wood, Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard

Paul Kauvar Smith1950s Original Geometric Abstract Oil Painting by Paul K Smith, Mid Century Art, circa 1955

$2,450

H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 2 in

1950s Original Geometric Abstract Oil Painting by Paul K Smith, Mid Century Art

By Paul Kauvar Smith

Located in Denver, CO

This vibrant and dynamic abstract oil painting by American modernist Paul Kauvar Smith (1893–1977) exemplifies his bold use of color and modernist technique. Executed on board, the c...

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1950s Abstract Geometric Ron Stonier Paintings

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Oil, Board

Anita JohnsonMid-Century Modern American Oil Painting Abstract Female artist black and white, 1960

$1,000

H 16 in W 21 in

Mid-Century Modern American Oil Painting Abstract Female artist black and white

By Anita Johnson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Anita Johnson Untitled (Monochrome Construct), c. 1960s Oil on illustration board Framed dimensions: 21 in. H × 16 in. W Presented in a contemporary black frame In this striking bla...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Ron Stonier Paintings

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Oil, Illustration Board

Ian Francis"The Peacock & The Crane" Contemporary Gestural Abstract Expressionist Painting, 2025

$1,800

H 48 in W 60 in

"The Peacock & The Crane" Contemporary Gestural Abstract Expressionist Painting

Located in Houston, TX

Neutral toned gestural abstract painting by contemporary artist Ian Francis. The work features a variety of gestural marks accented by black and white triangular shapes set against a...

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2010s Abstract Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Monica AngleContemporary American Abstract Expressionist Landscape Painting Japanese screen, 2018

$5,500

H 60 in W 72 in

Contemporary American Abstract Expressionist Landscape Painting Japanese screen

By Monica Angle

Located in Buffalo, NY

An original mixed media monotype and painting by American contemporary artist Monica Angle. This work was featured in a major exhibition for the artist at the Burchfield Penney Art ...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor

Ahmed Dafrawy"Beautiful Chaos" Figurative Painting 24" x 24" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy, 2025

$2,250

H 24 in W 24 in D 1 in

"Beautiful Chaos" Figurative Painting 24" x 24" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy

By Ahmed Dafrawy

Located in Culver City, CA

""Beautiful Chaos" Figurative Painting 24" x 24" inch by Ahmed Dafrawy Dafrawy’s fine arts academic background started in 2014 when he received the certificate of drawing course com...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Katherine BelloValentine, 2020

$598Sale Price|40% Off

H 18 in W 18 in D 0.75 in

Valentine

By Katherine Bello

Located in Kansas City, MO

Artist : Katherine Bello Title : Valentine Materials : Acrylic and paper on board Date : 1/2020 Dimensions : 18"x18"x.75" Signed and Dated by Hand COA Provided Katherine Bello's aim as an artist is to capture a sense of place, a moment of time, or a feeling - to evoke a sense of wonder. Bello loves paint and paint brushes; bold, gestural mark-making and the interplay of color. She is influenced by light and landscape, poetry, history and science. Formerly educated in Chemical Engineering and Interior Design, Bello is drawn to the process of creating Something out of Nothing. Abstract, sbstract art...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board

Susan StoverMnemonic Rhythm (Bright, Multicolored Textile Inspired Abstract Wall Sculpture), 2024

$3,700

H 30 in W 30 in D 1.5 in

Mnemonic Rhythm (Bright, Multicolored Textile Inspired Abstract Wall Sculpture)

By Susan Stover

Located in Hudson, NY

Mnemonic Rhythm (Bright, Multicolored Textile Inspired Abstract Wall Sculpture), made by Susan Stover in 2025 wood, oil paint, varnish, waxed linen thread 30 x 30 inches Lightweight,...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Ron Stonier Paintings

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Thread, Wood, Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

Steven H. Rehfeld"Orange Colors" by Rehfeld - Large Abstract Geometric in Orange and Yellow, 2018

$27,000

H 60 in W 60 in D 2 in

"Orange Colors" by Rehfeld - Large Abstract Geometric in Orange and Yellow

By Steven H. Rehfeld

Located in Carmel, CA

Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954) "Orange Colors" 2018 Oil paint, Paper, Glue, Canvas, Stretcher bars The artist signed the back of the painting. In "Orange Colors," Rehfeld o...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Paper, Glue, Stretcher Bars

Angela WakefieldEarthy Brown & Green Abstract Expressionist Art - a Unique Original Painting, 1999

$34,207

H 28.5 in W 38 in D 2.5 in

Earthy Brown & Green Abstract Expressionist Art - a Unique Original Painting

By Angela Wakefield

Located in Preston, GB

Earthy Brown & Green Abstract Expressionist Art - a Unique Original Painting - an extremely rare early work from leading British Contemporary Artist, Angela Wakefield. This colou...

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1990s Abstract Expressionist Ron Stonier Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, ...

Previously Available Items

Ron StonierCardboard #5, 1963

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H 29 in W 36 in D 2 in

Cardboard #5

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1960s Abstract Ron Stonier Paintings

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Oil, Board

Ron StonierUntitled, 1960s

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H 31 in W 35 in D 1 in

Untitled

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ron StonierUntitled, 1960

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H 31 in W 35 in D 1 in

Untitled

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1960s Abstract Geometric Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ron StonierUntitled, 1960s

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H 31 in W 35 in D 1 in

Untitled

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1960s Abstract Geometric Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ron StonierTarget 9

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H 12 in W 12 in D 2 in

Target 9

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1670s Abstract Geometric Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ron StonierTarget 5, 1970

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H 12 in W 12 in D 2 in

Target 5

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1970s Abstract Geometric Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Ron StonierUntitled Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, Circa 1670, 1970

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H 80 in W 80 in D 1 in

Untitled Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Signed, Circa 1670

By Ron Stonier

Located in Vancouver, CA

Ron Stonier (1933-2001) was a dedicated Vancouver artist celebrated for his exploration of abstract painting, influenced by his mentors Gordon Smith and Jack Shadbolt, as well as by ...

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1670s Abstract Ron Stonier Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

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