I'm Ryah, a Jordanian-American artist and designer based in San Francisco. I am a lover of the little things: trinkets at antique markets, a perfectly popped piece of popcorn, the smell of fresh mint, sun on my skin, smiles from strangers.

My creative process started before I was even cognizant of its beginning — drawing on the paper tablecloth at a restaurant, doodling at any given moment, taking preschool arts and crafts lessons way too seriously. There has not been a moment of my life that did not revolve around creating something, anything.
 

At first it was traditional fine arts. I loved to mimic the world around me with pencil and paper, trying to capture what I saw, but that shifted as my sense of self solidified. It turned from capturing what I saw into capturing what I felt. My practice has since moved from medium to medium; regardless of its form, as long as I am creating, I am being true to myself.
 

Outside of the creative realm, you'll find me exploring new places, climbing mountains, going to live shows, or spending time with the people who ground and inspire me. Oh, and hanging out with my cat and dog, Bruce & Brookes, both of whom couldn't care less about art or design.