Ric Epley Art
Discover Abstract Worlds
American artist Ric Epley channels a lifetime of global adventures from Paris fashion to Swedish basketball courts into bold, soul-stirring abstracts. Blues that whisper secrets. Reds that roar rebellion. Discover paintings that don’t just hang on walls, they transform them.
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Featuring the Liquor Series
Dive into Ric Epley’s captivating ‘Liquor Series’, where the vibrant hues and nuanced depths of fine spirits are reimagined onto canvas. Each piece is an exploration of color, light, and the essence of libations, offering a sophisticated blend of abstraction and sensory delight. Discover the collection that blends the art of painting with the spirit of indulgence.
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Works in Residence
Placed in Distinguished Commercial Spaces
Epley’s paintings have found permanent homes in upscale hospitality, real estate, and commercial environments across the US and internationally.
Ric Epley
Grew up in Evansville, IN, USA.
Modeled across Europe and the US.
Researched twins at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm.
Played basketball overseas in France and Sweden.
- 1980s–90s: Fashion shoots in Paris, Hamburg, Stockholm
- 2000: Founded Fusion New Media (Numerous National Clients)
- 2003: Sold-out debut exhibition at the Stutz Gallery
International American artist Ric Epley has a diverse and broad background – (Evansville Living Magazine, 2012). Full Bio →
The Unconventional Path
From Runways to CanvasesRic’s Unconventional Path
Model • Athlete • Photographer • Entrepreneur • Academic • Artist
A polymath painter exploding color onto (sometimes) massive canvases.
“I am continually humbled and grateful by the very warm commercial reception I’ve experienced as an autodidactic artist.” — Ric Epley
◆(“‘Bitch Stole My Shoes’ may be the best painting title of the decade!” — Modernzine.net
◆(His works are…)“ALIVE!” — Katrin Jakobsen, Parisian Artist & Gallery Owner
◆“Charismatic and very confident, but humble and approachable all at once — qualities reflected perfectly in his art.” — Dorian Smith, Sydney Art Critic
◆“Paintings are very intense and exhibit a sensuality rarely seen in abstract art!” — The Daily Grind, LA
◆“Part cowboy — part rock star vibe from him and his work!” – Patron
Commissions are welcomed for homes, hospitality, and public spaces
on a project-by-project basis.
For pricing and availability
ricepley@gmail.com • 812.629.0616