About Paula
I don't start a painting knowing where it's going to end up. And honestly, that's the whole point.
My work is built through layers. Color goes down, texture builds up, and somewhere in that back and forth, something starts to emerge on its own. Figures, movement, a quiet little story I didn't plan. I'm not forcing a vision onto the canvas so much as I'm listening for what it wants to become. It sounds a bit mystical, I know, but that's really what it feels like in the studio.
What I love most about working this way is that every layer leaves a trace. A decision I made at 9am is still in there, under everything that came after. A moment of doubt, a bold move, a pause. It's all embedded in the surface. That history is what gives the work its weight. You're not just looking at a finished image. You're looking at time.
I make work that's meant to be lived with. The kind of piece that looks different on a Tuesday morning than it did on a Saturday night. The kind where you notice something new six months after it's been hanging on your wall and feel a little surprised by it. That's the experience I'm going for. Not a quick impression, but a slow, ongoing conversation between the work and the person who owns it.
If you're a collector, I hope you'll take your time with it. Get close. Come back to it. Let it show you things gradually. That's exactly what it was made for.
Past Art Shows
The Other Art Fair 2026
ART310 2025
The Other Art Fair 2025
El Segundo Art Walk2025
Garrel Fine Art 2025
ART310 2024
Garrel Fine Art 2024
ART310 2023
Manhattan Annual Community Exhibition 2023
CA 101 2023 Annual International Juried Art Exhibition
CA 101 2022 Annual International Juried Art Exhibition
CA101 2019
El Segundo Art Walk
Resin Gallery, Hermosa Beach 2018
El Segundo Art Walk - 2018
CA 101 Art Exhibition - 2018
Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival 2017
Art310 Auction 2017
North Manhattan Beach Art Walk 2017
CA 101 Gallery 2017 - Honorary Mention
North Manhattan Beach Art Walk June 2017
El Segundo Art Walk 2017
Human + Nature Art Show, May 2017
In The Moment Art Show, March 2017
El Segundo Art Walk, June & July 2016
Art At The Beach - July 2016
Paula Langstein is proud to be a part of the vibrant Manhattan Beach art scene. Her work has been shown at the Manhattan Beach Art Center and in local events such as the Manhattan Beach Art Walk and Hermosa Art Festival. As a local abstract artist, Paula is passionate about contributing to the creative spirit of the South Bay. Paula’s work is held in private collections across the United States and has been featured in curated exhibitions throughout Southern California.
Your Questions, Answered
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Paula creates original abstract paintings that explore emotion, movement and the human experience. Her work ranges from coastal and nature inspired pieces to figurative abstracts that celebrate relationships, personal growth and life's quiet moments. Every painting is one of a kind.
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Paula works from her studio in Manhattan Beach, California. Her paintings are collected by private collectors and interior designers throughout Southern California including Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, Malibu, Santa Monica, Newport Beach and Laguna Beach.
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es. Original paintings are available through this website. Each listing includes size, medium and pricing available upon request. Contact Paula directly to inquire about any available work.
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Yes. Paula works with collectors and interior designers on commissioned paintings. Commissions are a collaborative process where Paula works with you to create a painting made specifically for your space, your story and your life. Reach out through the contact page to start the conversation.
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Paula is happy to help. Share a photo of your space, the dimensions of the wall and any colors or feelings you are drawn to. Paula can guide you toward existing works that might be a fit or discuss a custom commission.
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Paula works in a range of sizes from intimate pieces like 14x14 inches up to monumental works at 48x72 inches. Diptychs and triptychs are also available for collectors looking for a large scale statement installation.
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Paula works with collectors throughout California and can arrange local delivery and installation. For collectors outside the area, paintings are carefully packed and shipped. Contact Paula for details specific to your location.
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ricing varies depending on size and complexity. Contact Paula directly for pricing on any specific work.
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Yes. Paula's work has been featured in Southbay Magazine and is collected by private collectors and interior designers throughout Southern California.