The Artist Behind Water of Whimsy – Regan Ralston

Regan was introduced to visual arts at a young age. Much of her early exploration is thanks to her grandmother, Nana, who supplied endless opportunities for creative engagement with mediums from fingerpaints to textiles. As sketchbooks piled up through the years, Regan knew that art would always be a key facet of her life.

At Indiana University, she received a Bachelor of Arts in English and Liberal Arts & Management, through the English Department and the Kelley School of Business. With her combined course of study, Regan began to triangulate her interests between literature, imagery, and the cycles of nature.

After graduation, she moved with her husband to Ithaca, NY, where they resided for seven magical years. In Ithaca, Regan was inspired by the ardent environment and vibrant art scene. Living in a gabled cottage among foothills and forest, she published her first book Kitchen Witchery for Everyday Magic. This locale brought to life some of her popular illustration series, including Goddess portraits and “Witch Aesthetics.” While in New York, Regan graduated from SUNY Cortland with a Masters in Teaching.

Life and work led to a move for Regan and her husband, Reid. Following a reverse Odyssey, traveling across seas of wheat, the couple landed in Omaha, Nebraska the summer of 2024. Her art continues to be influenced by folklore, literature, and the poetry of life. Outside of the studio, Regan works as an educator, sharing her love of literature and storytelling with a new generation.