b. 1978
Contemporary Wildlife
Coming from a family history rich with painters and creative artists and bringing a strong Midwest work ethic, Amy Ringholz gravitates to art naturally. As a result, she brings a sense of boundless joy and energy to her work. Friends and acquaintances of the artist personally attest to experiencing the fun, excitement and wonder of "Amy's world".
Over the last few years Amy has taken the Jackson Hole fine art scene by storm and has established herself as one of the must have artists for local collectors. Her energetic canvases and vivid imagination combine to create an inspired array of animals, each with their own playful personalities.
To Amy,"Emotion, personality and humor are the traits I strive for in each new painting. Some of my animals have humanlike characteristics. You can see their soul through their eyes. It is my hope that the viewer will discover the similarities between our two species, and remember to treat animals and other people with kindness and respect."
Known for her atypical color combinations and bold, saturated colors, Amy's palette begins with earth tones and then often advances bravely to cartoon/crayon hues. In addition, her animal subjects seem to display human qualities that engage the viewer through the power of personality and eye contact.
In her own words Amy believes, "I have an exciting road ahead and cannot wait to see what the future of my artwork holds. I am dedicated to painting with passion and letting the artwork evolve and grow. I am so thankful for my God-given talents and so happy to be using them. May my passion for following dreams come through my paintings and move you towards yours."
Amy Ringholz was chosen as one of Southwest Art's "21 Under 31 Emerging Artists of 2005."
