Born in California, Ingrid Russell has made her artistic education a lifelong pursuit. Her college art professors taught her not just drawing technique but life lessons as well, such as the value of diversity and the meaning of beauty. She brings this perspective to her art, finding it a focused and meditative activity.

Her themes tend to be universal, including the power and energy of nature. Some of these works reflect vistas of sky and water with vivid color and luminous light. Russell often embellishes her paintings with borders and panels that have the flavor of Renaissance architecture or Moorish patterns.