Elisabeth Ridenour

I am a self-taught artist working and living in Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Although my greatest childhood passion was creating art, I didn't start learning until 2014, when my beloved grandmother passed away. I received a picture of her which captured the intense emotions she had experienced toward the end of her life. That photograph reignited my childhood passion as I felt the only way to honor my grandmother was by drawing her. It was then that I truly understood the incredible power of art and how it can touch the soul in profound ways.

Although my sister, Lisha, told me once that I could do much more on my own, making the decision to leave behind over two decades in the corporate world was very hard. It meant stepping into the unknown, embracing uncertainty, and navigating the rough seas of self-doubt and fear. But I knew that deep down, my heart yearned for something more meaningful and fulfilling. And so, I embarked on a new chapter of my life, guided by passion and creativity.