Ariane in white outfit smiling, sitting on a bed or couch with colorful abstract painting and wooden stool in the background.

Ariane Callender is a self-taught abstract artist originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, now based in Seattle, Washington. Deeply influenced by the vibrant culture of her hometown, her work radiates with bold colors and playful compositions that reflect the spirit of New Orleans.

Inspired by nature, diverse cultures, and eclectic fashion, Callender’s dynamic color palettes are brought to life using tactile techniques and materials, including palette knives, molding paste, and sandpaper. Each piece she creates is a deeply personal expression, often rooted in her own experiences or the world around her, and painted from a place of raw emotion.

Ariane’s goal is for her artwork to resonate emotionally with viewers, speaking to their hearts and transforming spaces into vibrant, meaningful environments. Through her unique approach to abstraction, she invites audiences to connect with her work on both personal and aesthetic levels.

Exhibitions

2025, Solo Exhibition, SURRENDERING TO ALCHEMY, Taswira Gallery, Seattle, WA

2024, End of Artist-in-Residence Exhibition, THERE’S MAGIC AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN, Graduate Hotel, Seattle, WA

2024, Group Exhibition, PRELUDE TO SPRING, Yuan Ru Art Center, Bellevue, WA

2023, Group Exhibition, CREEK TO CONCRETE, Slip Gallery, Seattle, WA

2023, Group Exhibition, ART ON SCREEN, The Big Screen Plaza, New York, NY

Press

2025, TASWIRA Gallery Uplifts Emerging Contemporary Artists, Locally And Globally, The Seattle Medium

2024, Meet Ariane Callender, Bold Journey

2024, PNW Coastal, HGTV

2023, How to Give Art as a Holiday Gift, The Seattle Times

2023, Get to Know Ariane Callender, Canvas Rebel

2022, The Art Edit, House & Garden Magazine

2021, Artist of the Week, Seattle Refined

Residencies

2024 Sweet Dreams Society Artist-in-Residence, Seattle, WA

Other

2024 - Present, Northwest Art Alliance Board Member

2024 Stellar Snacks, Sea Salt Snack Bag -Licensed Artwork