What makes a great sketch book? Each page shows much thought and effort goes into  producing a great composition. It is laid out lightly first and later, the young artist adds shading of many values and clarity of lines. Each drawing has a mystique about it and produces an emotional reaction in the viewer. Riley practiced drawing faces over and over again. Currently, the Corona Virus is making its debut in America and Riley’s masked ladies are timely. Presentation is important, but imagination is of greatest value. It is clear that Riley did not hurry to finish most of her drawings; it shows that she enjoyed the process and this is most important in art.

Riley is the daughter of Douglas and Ashley Sanders of Saugerties, NY.