Rhonda Ford

Rhonda is a native Marylander who grew up in Howard County.  I spent most of my time drawing, painting and exploring the woodlands by foot or on horseback.  I love being outdoors and especially with my hands in the dirt gardening.
The Art Room in high school was definitely my favorite place to be, and I received the  Wilhide Fine Arts Award at graduation.  I went on to major in Fine Art at the University of Maryland, College Park. 

After college I moved to Annapolis and worked at The Middleton Gallery of International Art on Main Street Annapolis, and then on to Garfinckles Department Store (based in Washington DC) as the Visual Merchandising Manager for the Annapolis store.  Subsequently, I  landed in the marine industry designing and fabricating custom upholstery for sailboats for over 30 years.  

Forty years later I have moved to the eastern shore and returned to my first love of painting.  Easton Maryland and the surrounding towns are the perfect environment for this renewed pursuit.  I have also enjoyed a home in Saxis, Virginia along the shores of the Pocomoke River and the Chesapeake Bay.  This area provides much inspiration with its beautiful marshlands and amazing sunsets.

Rhonda is a juried member of The Working Artists Forum in Easton Md and the Saint Michaels Art League, St. Michaels Md.  She is also on the Board of both organizations.