A little about me...
Art is my passion. It always has been, and it takes many forms. I knew since I was in the second grade that I was “going to be a commercial artist”. I also paint. A little. Watercolor is my latest endeavor, and as cliché as it sounds, there is a certain freedom of expression it’s allowed me like no other medium. I also paint glassware because, hey, you can never have too many wine glasses! Besides, they make great gifts. I’ve dabbled in interior design and fashion design. I like to take photographs of the things and people I love. My first camera was an original Nikon F series and it was attached to my hip for a long while, but that became a little cumbersome. Above all, I love the art of cooking. There is a certain romance between me and the food I prepare. I love to experiment with color, flavor, texture, presentation... A lot of love goes into each dish, whether I’m entertaining (which I love) or simply making a crab cake for one (with a mango-basil relish, yum!)

A little more about me...
I adore nature. I love the warmth of the sun, sounds of the surf and all of the activities that go along. I like to make sand castles. I like to collect shells at the beach and make crafts with them. I like jellyfish but have good reason to believe they don’t like me. I’ve been to the highest peak in Venezuela and, let me tell you, looking down at the clouds makes you feel invincible... but it’s not easy to breathe at 17000 ft. One day, on a leisurely beach stroll, I accidental crossed the border into Columbia and was met by many men with machine guns who strip-searched me – even though I had my passport. I don’t like Columbia. I heart New York. I was a ballerina. I don’t fear change. I love to change my hair. I’ve dyed my hair pink three times, but – fear not! – I’m back to my natural blonde. Pink is my color. Lily’s are my favorite flower. (The pink ones.) Some people have actually told be that they don’t like them because it reminds them of the overwhelming scent of a funeral home. I guess I haven’t been to enough of them to know, and that’s a good thing.

Thoughts... Don’t take life too seriously, but live with passion. Life without passion is like drinking a fine Chianti from a plastic cup.

Thanks for stopping by and feel free to contact me at rhiana@rhiana.com if you have a project that you would like me to look at, if you’d like to collaborate, or if you’re bored...