RONEL LOMBARD
MEET THE ARTIST
THE INSPIRATION
I believe I was born with a paintbrush in my hand. Creating has always felt instinctive to me, like breathing—something placed in my spirit long before I had words for it. Art, to me, is a sacred gift from God: a way of seeing, feeling, and translating what cannot be spoken. Every painting is an act of gratitude, a quiet conversation between faith, emotion, and the unseen beauty woven into everyday life.
WHY ABSTRACT REALISM
Abstract realism chose me because it lives between what is seen and what is felt. It gives me the freedom to explore different mediums, to move instinctively, and to let curiosity lead without limitation. By blending the real with the abstract, the process never becomes rigid or predictable—it stays alive. Abstract realism does not bind me to a single style; instead, it allows my work to evolve naturally, guided by emotion, faith, and the quiet pull of memory
BEHIND THE PROCESS
From as far back as I can remember, I’ve always painted—knowing instinctively that my art needed to be something different. I never quite fit into the norm, and I never wanted to. My abstract realism process reflects my quirky nature and my love for what exists just outside the expected. I begin with something familiar, then gently disrupt it, allowing intuition, texture, and emotion to take the lead. What emerges is not perfection, but honesty—art that feels lived-in, soulful, and unapologetically my own
