Overview
Deborah Ridgley began her formal education at the age of seven. A native of Cincinnati, she is a gratuate of the Art Academy of Cincinnati (Bachelor of Fine Arts 1978), whose fine art program has a strong focus on traditional realism. In 1976, Deborah studied in France in the tradition of the old masters. She recently completed the first masters class in portraiture instructed by Michael Shane Neal. She has also studied with John Michael Carter and Daniel Greene.

"I am inspired each day from painting from life. I believe in painting a variety of subjects. Currently my concentration is on commissioned portraits and figurative works. I also enjoy plein air landscape and still life painting. The combination of working from life as well as mastering many disciplines of art greatly contributes to a successful painting."

Deborah is a member of the Cincinnati Art Club. Founded in 1890 by acclaimed artist Frank Duveneck, Henry Farney and Edward Potthast, the Cincinnati Art Club is the second oldest art club in the country. Deborah is an alumni founding member of the Portrait Society of America and has attended their annual educational conferences and workshops throughout the country since 1998. In addition she is a member of Southwest Ohio Plein Air Painters. Deborah's home and studio are in the Kenwood area of Cincinnati Ohio.

Contact
You can contact Deborah Ridgley at...
   Phone: 513 259-9302
   E-Mail: DGRstudios@aol.com

She will gladly give you a showing of her work, sell pieces, and she accepts commissions.


Sample Works
Please click here to see a sample of Deborah Ridgley's work.