I’m Gigi Ridgway, an artist devoted to turning emotion into something you can hold in your hands.
My story
I was born and raised in the south of Brazil, where my creative journey began early—designing my own clothes while my mother brought them to life under my watchful, imaginative direction. That childhood curiosity grew into a lifelong passion for design and storytelling.
Crafted with care
My path led me through the world of fashion, from working behind the scenes as a designer’s assistant to creating visual experiences through window displays. I studied fashion formally and was honored to be accepted into the American School of Arts in Los Angeles. While I discovered that sewing itself wasn’t where my heart belonged, I found something deeper: a love for expressing feeling through visual composition, color, and concept.
My WorkToday, I create one-of-a-kind greeting cards—each piece a small work of art, designed to capture moments that words alone cannot fully express. My work is inspired by human connection, nostalgia, and the beauty of heartfelt communication.
Every card I make carries a piece of my journey, crafted not just to be given, but to be felt.
Alongside my work as an artist, I teach watercolor here in South Florida. Over the years, I've seen how art can become a quiet form of healing — a space where people slow down, reconnect with themselves, and discover a voice they didn't know they had. Watching my students grow in confidence and develop their own artistic style has been one of the most meaningful parts of my journey.
Teaching & Creative HealingA Multi-Medium Approach
I primarily work with watercolor for its soft, fluid nature and the way it captures emotion and light. There’s something special about how it moves and blends, often guiding the piece in its own quiet way.
I also use acrylics and markers on recycled plastic to explore texture and give new life to discarded materials, bringing a more playful energy to my work.
Gouache is another favorite medium of mine. Its opacity allows me to add depth, contrast, and soft highlights when I want certain details to gently stand out.
“From start to finish, working with Gigi was pleasant and stress free. The cards for the wedding were perfect and beyond what we could have imagined.”
- Jeanine S., Events Customer
Featured Products
• Folded with a blank interior for your personal message
• Size: 6" x 6.5"
• Luxurious, heavyweight white cover stock
• Includes envelope
• Created with acrylic on recycle plastic
Each card is a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted piece of art—created slowly and intentionally. Inspired by emotion, nostalgia, and human connection, these cards transform everyday moments into something deeply meaningful. Whether shared to celebrate, comfort, or simply stay connected, each piece carries a sense of warmth and presence that cannot be replicated.
Handmade in our Florida studio, each design is thoughtfully created and painted by the artist.
• Greeting card, folded with a blank interior for your personal message
• Size 4" x 5.5"
• Luxurious, heavyweight white cover stock
• Includes a hand-painted matching envelope
• Created with ink and watercolor
Each card is a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted piece of art—created slowly and intentionally. Inspired by emotion, nostalgia, and human connection, these cards transform everyday moments into something deeply meaningful. Whether shared to celebrate, comfort, or simply stay connected, each piece carries a sense of warmth and presence that cannot be replicated.
Handmade in our Florida studio, each design is thoughtfully created and painted by the artist.
• Greeting card, folded with a blank interior for your personal message
• Size: 6" x 6.5"
• Includes envelope
• Created with acrylic on canvas paper
Each card is a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted piece of art—created slowly and intentionally. Inspired by emotion, nostalgia, and human connection, these cards transform everyday moments into something deeply meaningful. Whether shared to celebrate, comfort, or simply stay connected, each piece carries a sense of warmth and presence that cannot be replicated.
Handmade in our Florida studio, each design is thoughtfully created and painted by the artist.
• Art print
• Size 8.5" x 5.5"
• Created with acrylic on recycle plastic
Each piece is a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted work of art—created slowly and intentionally.
Inspired by emotion, nostalgia, and human connection, these pieces are designed to transform everyday moments into something deeply meaningful. Whether shared, displayed, or kept close, each one carries a sense of warmth and presence that cannot be replicated.
Handmade in our Florida studio, each design is thoughtfully created and painted by the artist.
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