Ronda Gish

I am an Ohio based, professional & self-taught artist. I have been creating artwork for over 50 years using various mediums; Oil, Watercolor, Pastels, Acrylics, Ink, and Clay. My artwork is inspired by my family, dogs, horses and life events. Imagination and life in general continued to inspire throughout my school days. At age 13, I was the youngest student to attend a special art class held at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, where I stayed at Allerton House. I later started showing in juried fine art shows bringing home Mayoral awards, First Place, Ribbons and money awards. Certificates are a great way to show your accomplishments in art , but not my inspiration.  I have painted on different "canvases", from automobiles, wall murals, to fine art shows.  I have taught private and class room students from the age of 11 as the youngest to the age of 83.  I held classes in my studio and also a store front.  

I try to provide the student with confidence in their own styles and mediums.  I find it important to allow the freedom to express within each student. When a student doesn't feel "right" with the certain style then I guide the student to try different methods.   I encourage each student because there are many ways to express and each person is different. To build the confidence is to open their abilities.