A Lifelong Exploration of Abstraction

For more than five decades, Don Totten has created vibrant abstract works inspired by the light, landscape, and atmosphere of California.

Emerging alongside the California Abstract movement, his paintings reflect a thoughtful dialogue with the pioneering work of artists like Clyfford Still and Mark Rothko, while maintaining a distinctly personal approach to color, form, and space.

From the bold geometric compositions of Abstraction to the layered, architectural compositions of Construction, Totten builds paintings that are both carefully ordered and full of energy.

Viewed together, these series illuminate the continuity of Totten's practice: each body of work informing the next while opening new possibilities for abstraction.

Whether you're discovering Don Totten's work for the first time or returning to a longtime favorite, this collection offers a glimpse into the career of an artist whose work remains as fresh, thoughtful, and engaging today as ever.

We invite you to explore the collection here and contact us for additional information or to arrange a private viewing. We look forward to helping you discover the work of Don Totten.