A Day in the Life of an Artist

I am thrilled that I have been featured in the Studio Space on the Cincinnati Illustrators Blog. Here is the link.

http://cincyillustrators.blogspot.com/2015/11/studio-space-deborah-ridgley.html

Recently I was asked to exhibit a few paintings in an newly remodeled home.

Great exposure!

Recently I had the opportunity to work with a new organization called  "Portrait of a Soul".  To date, this has been the most rewarding and exciting experience in my career as an artist! 

A wonderful organization founded by Lee and Sue Schaefer, they have worked endless hours with hospitals, patients and artists with the goal of commissioning local artists to paint portraits of children who have had cranial facial birth defects and surgeries. Their motto is " art to mend where medicine leaves off ".  I was assigned a wonderful young lady named Abby. After meeting Abby, I decided to choose her in a full size seated portrait, because she is so beautiful and full of life!   For more information or to donate to this great organization,  contact http://portraitofasoul.org/  

 Detail of  "Abby"

Painting Abby in the studio

Abby and I at the "Portrait of a Soul"  opening at Eisele Fine Art Gallery   

Abby getting a hug after seeing the portrait for the first time.

The wall of 13 portraits from the first "Portrait of a Soul"  unveiling, exhibit and opening at Eisele Fine Art Gallery 

Just finished the portrait of  the late Mayor Donald Shanks of Mariemont, 1924-2012.

Currently hanging in the Municipal Building in Mariemont, Ohio, Town Hall 

The unveiling of the painting for the public will be schedule this Spring 2015.

Excited to announce that my painting " Angela", entry for the 2014 Woman's Art Club All Member Exhibit, received an Honorable Mention Award on October 4, 2014 !