Chico ART Festival - May 8 & 9, 2026

Reta Rickmers | Painting

Reta Rickmers | Painting| Chico ART Festival | Finding Chico Artists
Barn Owl, acrylic,8×10, $85
Part of my bird series
Reta Rickmers | Painting| Chico ART Festival | Finding Chico Artists
Belted Kingfisher, 9×12, $100
One of my favorite birds
Reta Rickmers | Painting| Chico ART Festival | Finding Chico Artists
Bosa, Sardinia Doors, 16×20, $180
Most recent of my doors series
Reta Rickmers | Painting| Chico ART Festival | Finding Chico Artists

I have a thing about birds! Maybe you do too? I like to watch them, listen to them, ans spot them in nature. When I identify a new bird, I do a painting of it so I can learn more about it

I am also enamored with doors. Photography becomes my art when I travel and then I use the photos as inspiration when I return to the studio. Doors symbolize openings, mysteries, transitions and opportunity.

I have a small studio in my backyard and I like to work in it at night. I often start with an abstract background and then decide which bird or door will fit best on it.
Painting is a source of happiness and satisfaction for me.

Expect to see paintings, cards and cups by Reta Rickmers at the Chico ART Festival!

Reta Rickmers | Painting| Chico ART Festival | Finding Chico Artists

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