Residents Forward is proud to present “Suburban Sanctuary,” a unique original oil painting by acclaimed Port Washington artist Rachelle Krieger. This special piece was painted en plein air during the Port Washington inaugural Art Walk at the Mural Garden — a vibrant celebration of creativity and community.
Bidding opened November 10, 2025, and closed November 20, 2025 at 9pm ET.
Starting bid: $300 (valued at $1,800). Minimum bidding increments of $25. The highest bid by closing time wins.
“I’m grateful to live in Port Washington, where every turn reveals a beautiful scene worth painting, and I am grateful to Residents Forward for helping to preserve that beauty.”
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Rachelle Krieger’s expressive paintings and ceramics have been featured in solo and group exhibitions throughout the U.S. and abroad, including:
Susan Eley Fine Art (New York, NY & Hudson, NY)
The Heckscher Museum of Art (Huntington, NY)
Islip Art Museum (East Islip, NY)
Mark Humphrey Gallery (Southampton, NY)
Nassau County Museum of Art’s “Energy: The Power of Art” curated by Charles A. Riley II, PhD
A graduate of Pratt Institute (BFA, 1989), Krieger also studied at the Art Students League and New York Studio School. Her works are held in numerous private and corporate collections, including Texas State Bank, the Ritz-Carlton DC, and The Westin New Orleans, and have been featured in TIME Magazine, MODERN Magazine, LI Pulse, and Newsday.
Currently based in Port Washington, NY, Krieger is deeply involved in her local arts community — organizing open studios, curating exhibitions, lecturing, and serving for more than a decade on the Art Advisory Council for the Adler Gallery at the Port Washington Public Library.
She finds inspiration in Long Island’s landscapes, painting at cherished sites such as Sands Point Preserve, Old Westbury Gardens, and Shu Swamp Preserve.
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Medium: Oil on linen
Dimensions: 12” x 9”
Retail Value: $1,800
Opening Bid: $300 (Minimum bidding increments of $25)
Framing: Unframed, signed by the artist (front and back)Created en plein air during the Port Washington inaugural Art Walk at the Mural Garden, this original painting captures the quiet beauty of suburban life surrounded by nature.