Coming from a family history of painters and other creative artists with a strong work ethic, Amy Ringholz gravitates to art naturally and brings a sense of boundless joy and energy to her work. She was chosen as one of Southwest Art magazines "21 Under 31 Emerging Artists of 2005."

Over the last few years Ringholz, with an array of animals with distinctive playful personalisties, has established herself as an artist in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Of her work, she says: "Emotion, personality and humor are the traits I strive for in each new painting. Some of my animals have humanlike characteristics. You can see their soul through their eyes. It is my hope that the viewer will discover the similarities between our two species, and remember to treat animals and other people with kindness and respect."

Known for her atypical color combination's and bold, saturated colors, Ringholz's palette begins with earth tones and then often advances bravely to cartoon/crayon hues. In addition, her animal subjects seem to display human qualities that engage the viewer through the power of personality and eye contact.

In her own words Amy believes: "I have an exciting road ahead and cannot wait to see what the future of my artwork holds. I am dedicated to painting with passion and letting the artwork evolve and grow. I am so thankful for my God-given talents and so happy to be using them. May my passion for following dreams come through my paintings and move you towards yours."