casey riordan
Creator of Shark Girl
Casey Riordan (born 1973) began drawing at the age of three, creating anthropomorphic figures who have since informed her work. Riordan earned a degree in Fine Arts and later on went to earned her Masters in Mental Health Counseling. Today she is both as a recognised artist and works as a Mental Health Counsel at the Art Academy of Cincinnati.
Riordan is known for the creation of her iconic Shark Girl character, which for two years was kept only in Casey's notebook. For her first solo show at Packer Gallery in Chicago, she decided to bring Shark Girl into the fine art mediums making it's debut in 2004.
Shark Girl developed out of Casey’s childhood fear of sharks. In adulthood, Riordan began to notice that any feelings of fear she experienced presented with the same symptoms of her childhood phobia. Casey began identifying herself in drawings with the head of a shark. Eventually, the images morphed into the Shark Girl character we now know. Shark Girl primly wears a party dress with a large bow to counteract her dangerous visage. There is struggle between feelings of helplessness and power. She embraces her fear and goes out into the world and conquers them. How many of us might be stopped due to fear? Shark Girl reminds us that is okay to be afraid. It is in you the power to overcome your greatest fears.
Riordan is known for the creation of her iconic Shark Girl character, which for two years was kept only in Casey's notebook. For her first solo show at Packer Gallery in Chicago, she decided to bring Shark Girl into the fine art mediums making it's debut in 2004.
Shark Girl developed out of Casey’s childhood fear of sharks. In adulthood, Riordan began to notice that any feelings of fear she experienced presented with the same symptoms of her childhood phobia. Casey began identifying herself in drawings with the head of a shark. Eventually, the images morphed into the Shark Girl character we now know. Shark Girl primly wears a party dress with a large bow to counteract her dangerous visage. There is struggle between feelings of helplessness and power. She embraces her fear and goes out into the world and conquers them. How many of us might be stopped due to fear? Shark Girl reminds us that is okay to be afraid. It is in you the power to overcome your greatest fears.
Shark Girl & Panty Skull #1 (SN)
$275.00
Artist: Casey Riordan
Size Image: 15" x 19"
Medium: Fine Limited Edition Print on Paper
Edition Sign: Number (SN) of 27
Technique: Using a stippling technique of small dots and stroke of color, she applies layer upon layer of Gouache (opaque watercolor paint) to give the artwork unique depth and shading.
This is beautifully transferred and conveyed in the Fine Limited Editions as well. Artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Framed price: $410
Our choice for this artwork is a simple black wood frame with a white mat to enhance the artwork. Simple but elegant. All our framing material are acid-free to allow your artwork to be preserve for generations to come.
About The Artist:
Casey Riordan (born 1973) began drawing at the age of three, creating anthropomorphic figures who have since informed her work. The woman, whose work would eventually be featured in galleries and museums, spent quite a bit of time in them growing up.
Shark Girl developed out of Casey’s childhood fear of sharks. In adulthood, Riordan began to notice that any feelings of fear she experienced presented with the same symptoms of her childhood phobia. Casey began identifying herself in drawings with the head of a shark. Eventually, the images morphed into the Shark Girl character we now know. Shark Girl primly wears a party dress with a large bow to counteract her dangerous visage. There is struggle between feelings of helplessness and power.
Shark Girl at Threshold (SN)
$325.00
Artist: Casey Riordan
Size Image: 24" X 18"
Medium: Fine Limited Edition Print on Paper
Edition Sign: Number (SN) of 27
Technique: Using a stippling technique of small dots and stroke of color, she applies layer upon layer of Gouache (opaque watercolor paint) to give the artwork unique depth and shading.
This is beautifully transferred and conveyed in the Fine Limited Editions as well. Artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Frame Price: $490
Our choice for this artwork is a simple black wood frame with a white mat to enhance the artwork. Simple but elegant. All our framing material are acid-free to allow your artwork to be preserve for generations to come.
About The Artist:
Casey Riordan (born 1973) began drawing at the age of three, creating anthropomorphic figures who have since informed her work. The woman, whose work would eventually be featured in galleries and museums, spent quite a bit of time in them growing up.
Shark Girl developed out of Casey’s childhood fear of sharks. In adulthood, Riordan began to notice that any feelings of fear she experienced presented with the same symptoms of her childhood phobia. Casey began identifying herself in drawings with the head of a shark. Eventually, the images morphed into the Shark Girl character we now know. Shark Girl primly wears a party dress with a large bow to counteract her dangerous visage. There is struggle between feelings of helplessness and power.
Shark Girl with Houseplant (SN)
$89.00
Artist: Casey Riordan
Size Image: 10" X 12.5"
Medium: Fine Limited Edition Print on Paper
Edition: Sign Number (SN) of 47. This Edition comes with a B&W remark.
Technique: Using a stippling technique of small dots and stroke of color, she applies layer upon layer of Gouache (opaque watercolor paint) to give the artwork unique depth and shading.
This is beautifully transferred and conveyed in the Fine Limited Editions as well. Artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Frame Price: $208
Our choice for this artwork is a simple black wood frame with a white mat to enhance the artwork. Simple but elegant. All our framing material are acid-free to allow your artwork to be preserve for generations to come.
About The Artist:
Casey Riordan (born 1973) began drawing at the age of three, creating anthropomorphic figures who have since informed her work. The woman, whose work would eventually be featured in galleries and museums, spent quite a bit of time in them growing up.
Shark Girl developed out of Casey’s childhood fear of sharks. In adulthood, Riordan began to notice that any feelings of fear she experienced presented with the same symptoms of her childhood phobia. Casey began identifying herself in drawings with the head of a shark. Eventually, the images morphed into the Shark Girl character we now know. Shark Girl primly wears a party dress with a large bow to counteract her dangerous visage. There is struggle between feelings of helplessness and power.
Shark Girl with Houseplant (SN)
$325.00
Artist: Casey Riordan
Size Image: 22" X 18"
Medium: Fine Limited Edition Print on Paper
Framed: price $500
Edition: Sign Number (SN) of 47
Technique: Using a stippling technique of small dots and stroke of color, she applies layer upon layer of Gouache (opaque watercolor paint) to give the artwork unique depth and shading.
This is beautifully transferred and conveyed in the Fine Limited Editions as well. Artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Frame:
Our choice for this artwork is a simple black wood frame with a white mat to enhance the artwork. Simple but elegant. All our framing material are acid-free to allow your artwork to be preserve for generations to come.
About The Artist:
Casey Riordan (born 1973) began drawing at the age of three, creating anthropomorphic figures who have since informed her work. The woman, whose work would eventually be featured in galleries and museums, spent quite a bit of time in them growing up.
Shark Girl developed out of Casey’s childhood fear of sharks. In adulthood, Riordan began to notice that any feelings of fear she experienced presented with the same symptoms of her childhood phobia. Casey began identifying herself in drawings with the head of a shark. Eventually, the images morphed into the Shark Girl character we now know. Shark Girl primly wears a party dress with a large bow to counteract her dangerous visage. There is struggle between feelings of helplessness and power.
Shark Girl with Houseplant (AP)
$375.00
Artist: Casey Riordan
Size Image: 22" X 18"
Medium: Fine Limited Edition Print on Paper
Framed Price: $575
Edition: Artist Proof (AP) of 7. This Edition includes a B&W Remark
Technique: Using a stippling technique of small dots and stroke of color, she applies layer upon layer of Gouache (opaque watercolor paint) to give the artwork unique depth and shading.
This is beautifully transferred and conveyed in the Fine Limited Editions as well. Artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Frame:
Our choice for this artwork is a simple black wood frame with a white mat to enhance the artwork. Simple but elegant. All our framing material are acid-free to allow your artwork to be preserve for generations to come.
About The Artist:
Casey Riordan (born 1973) began drawing at the age of three, creating anthropomorphic figures who have since informed her work. The woman, whose work would eventually be featured in galleries and museums, spent quite a bit of time in them growing up.
Shark Girl developed out of Casey’s childhood fear of sharks. In adulthood, Riordan began to notice that any feelings of fear she experienced presented with the same symptoms of her childhood phobia. Casey began identifying herself in drawings with the head of a shark. Eventually, the images morphed into the Shark Girl character we now know. Shark Girl primly wears a party dress with a large bow to counteract her dangerous visage. There is struggle between feelings of helplessness and power.
Shark Girl with Houseplant (AP)
$119.00
Artist: Casey Riordan
Size Image: 10" X 12.5"
Medium: Fine Limited Edition Print on Paper
Edition: Artist Proof of 9 (AP) This edition includes a Black & White remark
Technique: Using a stippling technique of small dots and stroke of color, she applies layer upon layer of Gouache (opaque watercolor paint) to give the artwork unique depth and shading.
This is beautifully transferred and conveyed in the Fine Limited Editions as well. Artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Framed Price: $208
Our choice for this artwork is a simple black wood frame with a white mat to enhance the artwork. Simple but elegant. All our framing material are acid-free to allow your artwork to be preserve for generations to come.
About The Artist:
Casey Riordan (born 1973) began drawing at the age of three, creating anthropomorphic figures who have since informed her work. The woman, whose work would eventually be featured in galleries and museums, spent quite a bit of time in them growing up.
Shark Girl developed out of Casey’s childhood fear of sharks. In adulthood, Riordan began to notice that any feelings of fear she experienced presented with the same symptoms of her childhood phobia. Casey began identifying herself in drawings with the head of a shark. Eventually, the images morphed into the Shark Girl character we now know. Shark Girl primly wears a party dress with a large bow to counteract her dangerous visage. There is struggle between feelings of helplessness and power.
Shark Girl at Threshold (AP)
$575.00
Artist: Casey Riordan
Size Image: 22" X 17"
Edition: Artist Proof (AP) of 7. This Edition includes a Color Remark.
Medium: Archival Inks on Aluminum
Technique: Using a stippling technique of small dots and stroke of color, she applies layer upon layer of Gouache (opaque watercolor paint) to give the artwork unique depth and shading.
This is beautifully transferred and conveyed in the Fine Limited Editions as well. Artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Framed Price: $740
Our choice for this artwork is a simple black wood frame with a white mat to enhance the artwork. Simple but elegant. All our framing material are acid-free to allow your artwork to be preserve for generations to come.
About The Artist:
Casey Riordan (born 1973) began drawing at the age of three, creating anthropomorphic figures who have since informed her work. The woman, whose work would eventually be featured in galleries and museums, spent quite a bit of time in them growing up.
Shark Girl developed out of Casey’s childhood fear of sharks. In adulthood, Riordan began to notice that any feelings of fear she experienced presented with the same symptoms of her childhood phobia. Casey began identifying herself in drawings with the head of a shark. Eventually, the images morphed into the Shark Girl character we now know. Shark Girl primly wears a party dress with a large bow to counteract her dangerous visage. There is struggle between feelings of helplessness and power.
Shark Girl & Panty Skull #1 (AP)
$325.00
Artist: Casey Riordan
Size Image: 15" x 19"
Edition: Artist Proof (AP) of 7
Medium: Archival Inks on paper
Technique: Using a stippling technique of small dots and stroke of color, she applies layer upon layer of Gouache (opaque watercolor paint) to give the artwork unique depth and shading.
This is beautifully transferred and conveyed in the Fine Limited Editions as well. Artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Framed Price: $460
Our choice for this artwork is a simple black wood frame with a white mat to enhance the artwork. Simple but elegant. All our framing material are acid-free to allow your artwork to be preserve for generations to come.
About The Artist:
Casey Riordan (born 1973) began drawing at the age of three, creating anthropomorphic figures who have since informed her work. The woman, whose work would eventually be featured in galleries and museums, spent quite a bit of time in them growing up.
Shark Girl developed out of Casey’s childhood fear of sharks. In adulthood, Riordan began to notice that any feelings of fear she experienced presented with the same symptoms of her childhood phobia. Casey began identifying herself in drawings with the head of a shark. Eventually, the images morphed into the Shark Girl character we now know. Shark Girl primly wears a party dress with a large bow to counteract her dangerous visage. There is struggle between feelings of helplessness and power.
Shark Girl & Panty Skull (Original)
$1,925.00
Artist: Casey Riordan
Original Painting.
Technique: Using a stippling technique of small dots and stroke of color, she applies layer upon layer of Gouache (opaque watercolor paint) to give the artwork unique depth and shading.
Size Image: 20 1/2’ x 16 1/2”
Medium: Archival Inks on paper
This is beautifully transferred and conveyed in the Fine Limited Editions as well. Artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Framed: $2110
Our choice for this artwork is a simple black wood frame with a white mat to enhance the artwork. Simple but elegant. All our framing material are acid-free to allow your artwork to be preserve for generations to come.
About The Artist:
Casey Riordan (born 1973) began drawing at the age of three, creating anthropomorphic figures who have since informed her work. The woman, whose work would eventually be featured in galleries and museums, spent quite a bit of time in them growing up.
Shark Girl developed out of Casey’s childhood fear of sharks. In adulthood, Riordan began to notice that any feelings of fear she experienced presented with the same symptoms of her childhood phobia. Casey began identifying herself in drawings with the head of a shark. Eventually, the images morphed into the Shark Girl character we now know. Shark Girl primly wears a party dress with a large bow to counteract her dangerous visage. There is struggle between feelings of helplessness and power.