Born and raised in the Midwest, Riley was drawn to sculpting at a young age when she started making faces on trees with clay from the river bed. She pursued her passion to Florence, Italy where she graduated from The Sacred Art School, while there she studied classical figurative sculpture. Along with classical technical training Riley studied Christian theology and symbology.
An avid, and skilled horse rider, Riley worked on a cattle ranch in New Mexico where she fell in love with the majestic beauty of the west and the unique culture.
Riley now lives in Missouri where she creates sculptures by drawing on inspiration from nature, Christianity, and history. She also works with her husband Kevin on a variety of quality, handmade, and custom projects.
Riley makes cool stuff.