I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of North Texas with a major in Painting and Drawing and a minor in Art Education. My artwork consists of my own ideas for problems that I attempt to solve in two-dimensional space. I choose objects, whether natural or man-made, that connect and relate to each other in space because of color, shape, and light. It depends on my vision – how I see them and how I decide to use the space.

The inspiration for my art comes from the beauty that I find in my everyday life. I am a Flower Mound, Texas based artist specializing in impressionist/realistic oil paintings. I am an associate member of Oil Painters of American and have spent many hours developing my skills through workshops and training sessions from other artists.

Riddell, texture has become increasingly important in his paintings as he explores various mediums, including cold wax in his oil works. His art is primarily inspired by the diverse landscapes of Texas, Oklahoma, and the Southwest, and he is increasingly drawn to abstraction as he captures the unique terrains and textures of the region.