What collectors say

“I saw one of Riva’s beautiful paintings on my friends Facebook page and immediately fell in love with it.

The painting led me to contact Riva and commission, a set of three floral pieces inspired by the wedding bouquets of my 2 daughters and my daughter in law.

Riva was so friendly and charming and she immediately understood what I was after.

She kept in regular touch with me, updating me on her progress as the paintings progressed.

Riva delivered the paintings some months later - they were beautiful and I love them - they have pride of place in my lounge and prove to be a real talking point. Such a fabulous way to remember three fabulous wedding days.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Riva, she’s a lovely person and a very talented artist.”

— Joanna Tomkinson, Yorkshire

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“I have known Riva for many years but it is only in the past few years that I have come to know and admire her as an artist.

Riva’s  ability to take an image from everyday life, be it something in her garden or at the roadside or from the sea,  and re-create it with an  imaginative and expressive  use of colour, texture, light and shade brings such excitement and creativity to her pieces.

I am in awe of Riva’s ability and her desire to keep learning and try new techniques and mediums.

I feel very privileged to have two of Riva’s pieces hanging in my home and they bring me joy and delight on a daily basis. “

- Danielle Keidan, Yorkshire

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“It was my good fortune to meet Riva in Bangkok by sheer happenstance. We became instant friends.

Since then, we have maintained a connection through the years and miles. I know her to be passionate about art and dedicated to it through her own talent and style.

She is very gifted. I love her work. I am always pleasantly surprised by the vibrancy of her hues. Her creativity with colour is amazing. Through her eyes everything looks so rich, with depth, yet soothing at the same time. I have an example hanging in my own home and deserving of the whole wall. Riva is prolific and delights us with works that are fresh, unique, and yes, even enthralling.

When I see her posts on social media, I want so many of her pieces that I take screen shots of them so that I have them on my phone. It’s gratifying to show off her talent to people on this side of the Atlantic.”

- Babette Rittmeyer, USA