Too Much
Too Much Oil on canvas 48x48
Artwork Overview
Title: Too Much
Artist: Esther Ritz
Year: 2008
Medium: Oil on Canvas (Rich Impasto & Heavy Pigment Layering)
Dimensions: 48" H × 48" W (Large Square)
Style: Early Abstract Expressionism / Impasto Oil / Process Exploration
Structure: Wired and ready to hang; custom floater framing available upon request
Origin: Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas
Availability: Available for private collection acquisition, corporate installation, or gallery exhibition
About the Work
Created in 2008 as a major early-period milestone, Too Much investigates the raw, physical weight of excess, accumulation, and emotional volume. Working with rich oil pigments and heavy impasto textures on an expansive 48 × 48 inch square canvas, Esther Ritz pushed the boundaries of her early abstract practice - testing how much visual and material density a single composition could hold.
The surface is built through thick, muscular layers of pigment that capture the uninhibited energy of her early studio investigations. Rather than seeking polite visual harmony, the work embraces friction, depth, and bold chromatic collisions.
Held in commanding architectural balance by the large square format, Too Much stands as an exceptional collector's piece representing the foundational roots of Ritz’s lifelong intuitive painting journey.
Private Collections, Commissions & Inquiries
Viewing: Studio appointments in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex are available for collectors, curators, and interior designers.
Acquisition & Shipping: Shipped directly from the artist’s studio with archival crating and full transit insurance. Domestic freight and international delivery estimates available upon request.
Studio Appointments: Contact eritzart@gmail.com to explore available original paintings in the studio or discuss gallery exhibitions and corporate placements.
Artist History: View Esther Ritz's Full Exhibition CV & Credentials