I've always been drawn to the quiet order of the natural world: the way mountains meet the sky, the rhythm of a coastline, the changing light at the end of the day. Rather than paint what I see, I rebuild it. Each piece begins not as a landscape, but as a structure. I translate its underlying geometry, the tension between mass and void, the spatial relationships that hold a place together before it ever becomes an image. The result isn't a record of observation. It's a translation of structure into form, made for modern interiors and private collections.
Grounded in Nature. Defined by Form.
Exhibited at MOCA Marin · Selected by a Guggenheim Curator
Structure, translated. Originals for collectors and modern interiors.
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Prints from $75 · Collage from $550 · Originals from $2200
Collected by Designers & Private Clients
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Desert Rising become the focal point of my office. The craftsmanship is evident and it sparks conversation with every client who visits. I love the interpretation of the mountains.
A Boat Named Freedom looks even better in person. It feels like a much more expensive piece than what I paid. Absolutely thrilled with my purchase. Thank you!
Golden transformed our bedroom. It looks outstanding and it arrived exactly as pictured. Five stars all around.
Yes, you can commission an original.
Custom pieces painted to fit your space, palette, and story — no gallery required.
Small Works
Original art for collectors beginning or expanding a collection.
Questions about a painting, a commission, or collecting art? I’d love to hear from you.
From the Studio
Studio Updates + New Original Paintings
From private collections to public and corporate spaces, Ratner's work continues to grow — including new commissions and site-specific installations. Follow along here as new paintings, works on paper, and abstract landscapes leave the studio.
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