About Rick Riet

"Play, dance, get sexy, dress up, have sex, paint in the dark, do things you have never done, body paint your lovers body, body paint your neighbors body (with permission of course), do things that are not in your nature, and you will release your divine creativity."

                                                     - Rick Riet

As an artist with no formal training, I embarked on a creative journey guided by my instincts and natural inclinations. Through research, I discovered a rich history behind the type of painting that resonated with me: intuitive painting.

Drawing inspiration from the pioneers of psychic painting in the 1920s, I immersed myself in the realm of the mind, allowing new artistry to unfold. This approach laid the foundation for surrealistic modern abstract art, as it became a medium for expressing readings in a visual format.

My artistic journey began in a humble farm in Kansas, where I spent my early years in a one-room schoolhouse with only six other children. Eventually, I transitioned to a larger school with a classroom of only 30 people. Though I dabbled in art as a child, especially with an interest in Renaissance Art, because I didn't consider myself particularly skilled, I stopped well before producing quality pieces.  

It was in 2017, when I met my partner Greg, and together, we delved into the captivating world of blacklight body painting. This renewed my passion for painting and reignited my excitement to pain on canvas once again. I yearned to express myself authentically, focusing on faces and scenes on blank canvases. Consequently, I began painting what I saw directly onto the canvas, unaware at the time that these techniques had been explored before.

Today, my art remains a reflection of my personal vision and a continuation of the artistic exploration that began with intuitive painting. I strive to capture the essence of what I observe and invite viewers to embark on their own imaginative journeys and discover new realms of perception.