Roiann Ridley

STUDIO

Roiann’s studio space is fluid- her work originates with continually foraging in nature and the pressing/design process continues wherever Roiann is in the world at the moment.   

MEDIUM

Organically grown specimens, acid-free 184 lb. micron matte board, heavyweight hot-pressed watercolor paper, deckle edge handmade paper

BIO

An accomplished gardener, forager, florist, designer, artist and teacher—Roiann has embarked on a new creative journey originating with her adventures traveling around the world, inspiring her diverse artistic talents. With over fifty years of both formal and informal experience in the realm of flowers, Roiann's creative outlet finds its expression in her botanical art designs and products. Her work mirrors her profound reverence for nature and her unwavering commitment to preserving its beauty through painstaking patience. Roiann has had the unique privilege of training under the esteemed mentorship of the multi-talented artist, Tricia Paoluccio, famously known for the Domain of the Flowerings. Furthermore, Roiann earned the prestigious 2023 Purchase Award at the 31st Annual Women in the Arts event hosted by the Medical Center of Bowling Green.