Gates & Co Collaboration Color Study VI

Framed and Matted | Acrylic on Paper | 3x5" Artwork in 5x7" Frame

This original painting is one of a series of eight abstract expressionist color studies created in preparation for my collaboration with Erin Gates of Elements of Style. Before a single final design was chosen, I painted these studies by hand—each one an exploration of the color palette, rhythm, and mood that would ultimately define the collection.

These pieces aren’t just inspiration—they were the actual works I brought into our in-person meetings with Erin and her team. Each brushstroke helped spark conversation, direct feedback, and shape the visual direction of our collaboration. The deep green-blacks, slate and dusty blues, mossy greens, and creamy beiges in these works reflect Erin’s signature aesthetic: timeless, tailored, and rooted in natural tones that feel at home in both classic and modern interiors.

Painted with gestural energy and intuitive movement, each study captures a different nuance of the color story—sometimes bold and graphic, sometimes soft and atmospheric. Together, they formed the creative foundation of the final pieces in our collection, which sold out in just three days.

Now, for the first time, these original studies are available to collectors. Each one is a one-of-a-kind work on heavyweight art paper, matted in a complementary hue and framed in an antique-style frame. The result is a finished piece that feels as intentional and elegant as the spaces it was designed to inspire.

Perfect for collectors who love a peek behind the scenes, appreciate process as much as outcome, or simply want to own a piece of the creative dialogue behind a bestselling collection. These are quiet but expressive works—versatile in scale, rich in texture, and deeply connected to the design world.

No prints will be made from these studies; each is entirely unique and will not be reproduced.

3 x 5 inches 
Acrylic on watercolor paper, matted and framed. 
Original artwork signed by Christine Dore Trant & includes Certificate of Authenticity