Born in Detroit, Michigan, Paula Cahill relocated to the Northeast where she received merit and academic scholarships while pursuing an education in the arts. She holds an MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and a BFA from Tyler School of Art and Architecture. She also studied at the Art Students League of New York and Parsons School of Design.
Cahill has served as an undergraduate critic and speaker at Temple University, and as a visiting artist at the Westtown School in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Her award-winning work has been exhibited extensively in solo and group shows throughout the Northeast and has garnered regional awards including "Best of Show" in the "Celebration of Life" exhibit at the Perelman Center, and honorable mentions at Goggleworks and the Abington Art Center. Cahill's paintings are held in private, public, and corporate collections including Temple University, Capital One, and PNC Bank Corporation.
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By Paula Cahill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cahill strives to extend the historical conversation with line and elevate the integral role it has played in art, design, and the sciences since its early appearance in rock and cav...
Canvas, Oil
$5,800
Cleopatra II: contemporary abstract painting w/ blue, red, green & yellow lines
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract expressionism compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders, changes color, and seamlessly connects back to itself. "Cleopa...
Canvas, Oil
02H20: blue & white abstract expressionism painting/drawing on paper, framed
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an abstract framed work on paper with blue and white gestural, expressive lines. The work itself measures 10" x 13" and is framed with white mat and simple, contemporary whit...
Gouache, Archival Paper
$525
Vantage Point: small abstract oil painting w/ circular blue lines on green-blue
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Circles and lines have the power to suggest perpetual motion, energy, and stasis. Cahill explores circles in relation to line as a means way to express their complex physical propert...
Acrylic, Vinyl, Wood Panel
Bikini Catenary: panel painting w/ multi-colored arc lines on yellow & green
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders, changes color, and seamlessly connects back to itself. This piece combines C...
Acrylic, Vinyl, Wood Panel
Gilded: abstract expressionist blue & white painting/drawing on paper, framed
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Free shipping with code ART2021SHIP through December! This is an abstract framed work on paper with blue and white gestural, expressive lines. The work itself measures 10" x 13" and ...
Gouache, Archival Paper
$600
Current II: Framed Contemporary Abstract Blue & White painting on paper, ocean
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is a framed, abstract gouache and ink painting on paper reminiscent of sea life by contemporary Pennsylvania artist Paula Cahill. Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are...
Ink, Gouache, Archival Paper
$4,400
One-liner: Large Contemporary Abstract Painting, blue, pink, green, yellow lines
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is a large, contemporary abstract painting by Pennsylvania artist Paula Cahill. Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meander...
Canvas, Oil
$9,700
Another One-liner: Large contemporary abstract painting, blue w/ pink, yellow
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Free delivery to Central Virginia area; highly reduced delivery to the Philadelphia area. For all other areas, please contact me with your zip code for precise delivery quotes. Pau...
Linen, Oil
$4,000
The Right Missing: contemporary abstract painting, red w/ blue & yellow circles
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Paula Cahill pursued an education in the arts after relocating to the Philadelphia area. She studied the figure for many years before transitioning...
Linen, Oil, Graphite
Triple Catenary: canvas painting w/ multi-colored arc lines on pink & green
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders, changes color, and seamlessly connects back to itself. This piece combines C...
Canvas, Acrylic, Vinyl
$2,000
Ravel III: contemporary abstract oil painting w/ multi-colored lines on white
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders, changes color, and seamlessly connects back to itself. "Ravel III" combines ...
Oil, Panel
$1,100
Abstract painting w/ sea green jade aqua turquoise lines & curves on ocean blue
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
"System II" is an original painting with circular gestures in a range of greens on an ultramarine blue background that has a subtle labyrinthine pattern. Circles and lines have the p...
Oil, Wood Panel
$700
Night Rodeo: Contemporary Abstract Painting on Paper - blue, yellow, pink, green
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is an unframed, contemporary abstract gouache painting on artist's paper by Pennsylvania artist Paula Cahill. Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a sing...
Gouache, Archival Paper
Imua: abstract painting w/ blue green yellow orange pink lines on white
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders, changes color, and seamlessly connects back to itself. "Iteration II" combin...
Oil, Panel
$7,500
Encounter: large contemporary abstract painting in red with blue & green imagery
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Please contact me with zip code for best shipping rates and timely delivery. This is a large, bold red abstract painting with green and dark blue accents. All hanging hardware is att...
Linen, Oil, Graphite
0103: contemporary abstract gestural painting w/ yellow, pink & blue lines
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders, changes color, and seamlessly connects back to itself. The work is signed an...
Acrylic, Gouache, Archival Paper
$2,000
Iteration II: abstract painting w/ blue green yellow orange pink lines on white
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders, changes color, and seamlessly connects back to itself. "Iteration II" combin...
Oil, Panel
$2,000
Awry II: oil painting w/ green, yellow, orange & pink line on ocean blue & white
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders, changes color, and seamlessly connects back to itself. This piece combines C...
Oil, Wood Panel
$525
Pathways: small abstract oil painting w/ circular sea green lines on ocean blue
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Circles and lines have the power to suggest perpetual motion, energy, and stasis. Artist Paula Cahill explores circles in relation to line as a means way to express their complex phy...
Acrylic, Vinyl, Wood Panel
Barong Mask Dance - Balinese Ubud Painting by KT Sunu
Located in Soquel, CA
Highly detailed depiction of a Barong Mask dance in Bali. Several people wearing elaborate masks are taking part in a dance or ritual. People are dressed i...
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$750
H 44 in W 35 in D 3 in
Harriet Thorpe "Fire Bird" Original Abstract Oil Painting c.1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Harriet Thorpe "Fire Bird" Original Abstract Oil Painting c.1960s Excellent vintage abstract painting by California artist Harriet Thorpe. Created wit...
Canvas, Oil
"Blue Moon Landing" Mixed Media Painting
By Patrick Burns
Located in Chicago, IL
This mixed-media painting by contemporary artist Patrick Burns is a departure from his "Concrete Gardens" flower paintings, yet continues his use of heavy texture and reverberating, ...
Concrete
$10,000
H 60 in W 48 in
Dante's Summer - Vibrant Red Orange Atmospheric Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
Canvas, Oil
Australian Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By David Rankin
Located in Surfside, FL
Hand signed bottom left David Rankin is a New York-based, British-born Australian post-war and contemporary artist known for his expressionistic abstract paintings. His work can be ...
Canvas, Oil
$10,000
H 60 in W 48 in
Falling Fire - Muted Color Atmospheric Abstract Alluring Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
Canvas, Oil
$3,950
H 36 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
"The Comfort of Rituals", Original Abstract Painting
By Sandy Palasti
Located in Westport, CT
Bold yet tranquil, this original floral abstract "The Comfort of Rituals" by Sandy Palasti is an expressive exploration of color, gesture, and atmosphere. Inspired by the fleeting be...
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
$6,200
H 48 in W 36 in
Faded Rose - Muted Color Atmospheric Abstract Alluring Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
Canvas, Oil
$2,790Sale Price|40% Off
H 36 in W 60 in D 2.5 in
Moonday Through Sunday - Abstract Expressionist Acrylic on Wood, Germany
By Brigitte McReynolds
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold figurative abstract composition by Brigitte McReynolds (German, 20th Century). Titled, signed, and dated on verso ("Moonday through Sunday" © Brigitte McReynolds 1999 Acrylic on...
Acrylic, Wood Panel
$7,800
H 32 in W 72 in
Set Adrift - Large Moody Atmospheric Abstract Alluring Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
Canvas, Oil
Birds, 100x120cm, oil on canvas
By Fleur
Located in Yerevan, AM
Birds, 100x120cm, oil on canvas
Canvas, Oil
Not This Not That
By Leslie Price
Located in Dallas, TX
acrylic on birch panel
Birch, Acrylic, Panel
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H 10 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Round & Round: small abstract oil painting w/ circular blue lines on green-blue
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders and seamlessly connects back to itself. This 2.5"-deep wood panel piece can b...
Acrylic, Vinyl, Wood Panel
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H 10 in W 8 in D 1.5 in
Double Catenary: panel painting w/ multi-colored arc lines on yellow & green
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders, changes color, and seamlessly connects back to itself. This piece combines C...
Acrylic, Vinyl, Wood Panel
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H 16 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Wall Diving: oil painting w/ pink, yellow, & green lines on ocean-blue field
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders, changes color, and seamlessly connects back to itself. This piece combines C...
Oil, Linen
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H 10 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Catenaries & Corner II: panel painting w/ multi-colored arc lines, green & blue
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders, changes color, and seamlessly connects back to itself. This piece combines C...
Acrylic, Vinyl, Wood Panel
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H 20 in W 16 in
Tilt: oil painting w/ green, yellow, orange & pink line on ocean-blue
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders, changes color, and seamlessly connects back to i...
Linen, Oil
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H 8 in W 8 in
Wrap II: abstract painting w/ blue green yellow orange & pink line on white
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders, changes color, and seamlessly connects back to i...
Oil, Panel
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H 17 in W 21 in D 1 in
Clash II: abstract expressionism blue & white painting/drawing on paper, framed
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Free shipping with code ART2021SHIP through December! This is an abstract framed work on paper with blue and white gestural, expressive lines. The...
Gouache, Archival Paper
Sold
H 24 in W 32 in D 1.5 in
Sway: contemporary abstract painting w/ ocean references & blue gestural lines
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders, changes color, and seamlessly connects back to itself. "Sway" combines Cahil...
Oil, Linen
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H 24 in W 24 in
Cartouche: abstract painting w/ blue green yellow orange red pink lines on white
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders, changes color, and seamlessly connects back to i...
Oil, Panel
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H 24 in W 24 in
Ravel II: contemporary minimalism abstract painting w/ colorful lines on white
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders, changes color, and seamlessly connects back to itself. "Ravel II" combines C...
Oil, Panel
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H 24 in W 24 in
Parallelogram - contemporary abstract painting w/ colorful lines on white ground
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that meanders, changes color, and seamlessly connects back to itself. "Parallelogram" combi...
Oil, Panel
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H 24 in W 30 in D 1 in
0105: contemporary abstract gestural painting w/ green, red & pink lines on blue
By Paula Cahill
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Free shipping with code ART2021SHIP through December! Paula Cahill's linear abstract compositions are often comprised of a single, luminous line that mean...
Gouache, Archival Paper, Acrylic