Amy Ringholz

"Follow your bliss" describes the artistic path of oil painter, Amy Ringholz.  Moving from Ohio to Jackson Hole in 2002, she found work at an historic dude ranch to make her way, while she was building an identity in the art world.  Blessed with a gift, the creative spark and a pure heart, Amy brings her journey of discovery to her art. Her unique process; drawing in ink then adding colors inspired by the west, brings her renditions of the animal kingdom to life.

After a three month sabbatical of volunteer work in South Africa, Amy returns enriched, inspired, changed and eager to begin her new collection of works.  “I want to capture what I have seen and learned and allow my animals to tell stories of tradition, dreams, symbolism and of coming together.  I am moving from portraiture and towards relationships and storytelling.  Africa may not be front and center in my new work, but rather found in subtle undertones hinting at the profound impact it has had on my life.” Which you can find in her appropriately named show "Story Tellers."