Born on the front seat of a late 60's Plymouth Station Wagon, Cronin has kept his family, friends and audience on their toes ever since.

Ryan Cronin is a contemporary American artist whose vibrant oil paintings on board offer an unfiltered commentary on modern life. His work is characterized by bold use of color and precise compositional elements, dynamically exploring color, form, and cultural resonance.

Primarily focused on painting, Cronin's artistic practice also encompasses public art installations, sculptures, and drawings. His style is deeply rooted in the DIY ethos of the 1980s, which profoundly shaped his approach to his artistic practice. His unique artistic voice, developed across various mediums, has established Cronin as a significant figure in contemporary American art. This breadth and consistency in his work contribute to his growing influence in the art world. Cronin's work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions across the United States and internationally. Notable venues include Gallery Red in Mallorca, Spain; Lichtundfire Gallery in New York; The Dorsky Museum in New Paltz, NY; Katonah Museum of Art in Katonah, NY; and Yard Dog Gallery in Austin, TX. Since 2015, Cronin has maintained a permanent gallery and shop dedicated to his work in the Hudson Valley, NY. His artistic reach extends beyond traditional gallery spaces, with public art projects in New York City and Wynwood, Miami, FL. Cronin's work is held in corporate and private collections globally, further solidifying his international presence in the art world.

In 2019 Cronin participated in The Thread Artist Residency in Senegal through the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, followed by a studio collaboration at Bankuba Art, Tambacounda, Senegal, with the artist Saliou Diop in 2023. In 2022 his painting, Obama Big Left, was selected for the permanent collaboration of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Cronin received his BFA from the State University of New York at New Paltz. He lives and works with his family in New Paltz, NY.