The Rampage Dec 2019

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Blue Man (below) was inspired by a dream that I had. The blue guy was chasing me in my sleep and was trying to kill me. I had to go through multiple doors, and [I was] having a hard time escaping from him. One thing that I do notice is my dreams are very colorful just like my artwork.

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New York Cat (above) was my first abstract painting of my college career and has been my inspiration to create more abstract paintings from that point on. I love the feeling of having a paint brush in my hand and the smell of paint and oils. I have a creative bond with my artwork.

When asked what some of her favorite pieces she has worked on are, Rife says she really likes her wedding piece. “I love the feeling that you get when you look at all the colors, textures, patterns, (and) themes that you get within that piece,” she said. Rife is currently a part of The Lost Pearl Art Gallery in Tazewell, Virginia, where she has some of her ceramic work on display. She says she loves Bluefield College and that being a part of an “amazing” Christian college has helped her not only be successful, but also be a better person. She encourages all aspiring artists to pursue their passion. “If I didn’t choose art, I wouldn’t have found the true gift God gave me,” Rife said. “I have the ability to be creative any day, hour, or minute of my life. Art can last billions of years after you leave this world behind with creativity.”