Maureen Siobhán Riley grew into the sporting life quite early, learning about hunting dogs from her Granddad and about sculpture from his best friend, Walter Midener. The shooting sports - sporting clays, horses, scuba diving, archery and fishing have played a big part in her life from childhood to the present - these country pursuits being the subjects her art consists of.

Maureen was always influenced by Camille Claudel, a 19th Century French Figurative sculptor and by Rembrandt Bugatti, a 19th Century Italian Animal sculptor. "My work focuses on impressions of both animal and human forms. I like to call my work narrative portraiture. This is because my work is always of an individual, a personality, whether it comes in a human or animal form. Capturing the essence of a moment, and the ability to reveal a personality, an individual, a portrait, are my goals!"

Educated at Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan, Riley chose sculpture as a medium in which to express her experiences and was soon exhibiting and selling her work at shooting events, the Safari Club, and international exhibitions in both Milan and Portofino, Italy. Her work has also been shown in Smithsonian Institution and she is a member of the Society of Animal Artists and National sculpture society.

"I let my energy be revealed in the surfaces of my work. I am constantly inspired by the shapes and excitement of hunting dogs, horses and hounds and wildlife throughout the world."

Maureen currently resides in Lakeland, Michigan.