About Paula Ryan

Coloring on walls as a little girl was Paula’s path to her own Secret Garden, her venture down the rabbit hole, making sense of sensibilities.  She loved expressing ideas visually, and creating art— evolving pigments into pictures-- is magical. Bringing Paula’s inner vision to life on canvas validated ideas, and gave a sense of accomplishment. So Paula began drawing and painting.

Paula says, “While painting, I explore expressing different moods as they relate to my inspirations and ideas about shape and value. Land formations fascinate me, especially Idaho’s diversity—from rugged mountain peaks, to grasslands, to rushing rivers, and serene lakes. The same beauty may be coaxed from everyday objects—a vase of flowers, a piece of fruit. I want to delve into their assorted hues with my palette.” Paula’s work is inspired by books she has read, people she has met, and places she has lived or visited. All introduce new ways of seeing the world. She enjoys combining scientific knowledge into the mix of imagination, seeing the world as it could be.

More about Paula:

·         Juried selection by the Idaho State Historical Society to display art at the state capital            in 2015

·         Award winner at the Western Idaho Fair in 2012, 2013, 2014

·         Award winner at the Hells Canyon Art Festival in 2014

·         Member of the River City Artists’ Guild

·         Artist/Contributor to “Light My Fire” for the Boise/Meridian Fire Departments

·         Former gallery member in Boise’s downtown district

·         Member of Plein Air Painters of Idaho (PAPI)

·         Selected by Eagle Arts Commission for display at Eagle City Hall, 2015

·         Selected by jury for Art Finder Gallery, London, England

          Art and Roses Show, 2015