Ronald Riddick (B. 1952) American, Collagraph. Titled "Carnaval", a pencil signed, titled and numbered collagraph. R S Riddick is known for Western figure, genre and landscape paintings-Indians. Born in Santa Monica, California, Ron Riddick became a painter of the southwest, doing a range of subjects including cowboys, Indians and still life. His art was encouraged by his father who was an art director for a major corporation. As a kid, Ron growing up in southern California, was enamored of Roy Rogers and western movies. He studied extensively at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles and then worked as a commercial artist. His life changed when he enrolled in a painting class by Sergei Bongart, who freed him to paint for himself instead of clients and to strive for art that is emotional and touches the soul. In 1979, Ron moved to Arizona and in October, 1997, was elected to the Cowboy Artists of America. His studio is a 5000 square foot building ten miles east of Tucson. He has one studio for teaching, an important part of his life, and another for himself. Overall Size: 44 1/4 x 32 5/8 in. Sight Size: 37 x 25 1/2 in. #3580