About Us

Gilman Studios is a small, art studio located in Westchester County, New York. We create original paintings, birdhouses and a variety of other items.  Please note that our art is indeed for sale (both originals and reproductions) and we are more than willing to be commissioned for other projects.

Ryan Gilman

Chief Executive Officer

Ryan is largely responsible for all of the legal, business development and marketing responsibilities of the company. He often works behind the scenes and lets the artists focus on their projects. He does not paint, construct, nor draw, and most importantly has no quotes (keep reading the other bios, this is very relevant). But, he does possess a great sense of humor.  

Elliot Gilman

Co-Chief Creative Officer

A retired school teacher, Elliot has been creating representational birdhouses of homes and historic buildings for over twenty years. He previously taught a wood-working class for thirty nine years. Over time, constructing birdhouses and other items from scratch has blossomed into something more than a hobby.

“My art is very personal, the most important part of the creation process for me is the client interview and a tour of the premises. I enjoy incorporating the details that make a structure unique, and finding creative ways to highlight them. The birdhouses I make are both artistic renditions, and functional shelters for animals.”

Marsha Gilman

Co-Chief Creative Officer

Marsha, a retired music teacher whose students performed her original compositions, also shows her creative touch in a variety of ways. For a little more than a decade, Marsha refined her self taught visual art skills and has created unique paintings, pocketbooks and jewelry.

“I find my inspiration in a variety of places. My process varies depending on what I am making. With some of the more abstract pieces I often create collages or interesting images and layer them to create something unique to the eye to express whatever thoughts I have in my head. I may have formulated an idea in my mind, but when I start painting on the canvas, unforeseen things happen, good and bad which makes for a dynamic process. In short, painting remains very exciting for me.”