Ridgely Francisco

I grew up in Buffalo, NY and began drawing at the age of three. I vividly remember drawing on the walls of my bedroom with crayons. So many masterpieces. So few walls! It did not go over well with my parents however.
As I grew up, I realized I would be influenced by an excessive desire to be creative in all aspects of my life.

I started painting in oils as a child, starting at age 12 and throughout my teenage years. I exhibited my works in local art shows and even won a contest here and there. Art became a wonderful escape for me.

Then, I went off to college.

While at Syracuse University I switched my major to advertising design and communications. The Newhouse School of Communications opened a variety of new avenues for me to spread my creative wings. I dove into the art of selling and marketing. It became my career for over 45 years, As an Art Director, I had replaced paints with markers and canvases with storyboard pads.

Now, semi retired, my daughters have encouraged me to pick up the brush again and well... here I am. I love being back.

My style of art is realistic, however I sometimes add a twist to the artwork to give the artwork added drama or a visual signature which is personal.

Syracuse University, BFA in Advertising and Communications 1974

Best of Show Category in 2024 Exhibition of NOAPS associate members.
(National Oil Acrylic Painters Society>

Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA. Studio Tour of Chester County, PA., 2023, 2024, 2025.

I am many artists, delving in many techniques and am inspired by the moment. My favorite artists include works by Andrew Wyeth, his father, NC Wyeth and John Singer Sargent and Gustav Klimpt. Contemporary artists like, Jeremy Lipking and Nick Alms.

landscapes, abstracts, realism, equestrian, contemporary, seascapes