Elaine Rickles is a disabled artist, designer, lecturer, and instructor based in St. Louis, Missouri. With an MFA in Visual Art from Washington University in St. Louis, a Post-Baccalaureate in Fashion, Body, and Garment from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and a BFA in Graphic Design from Maryville University. Elaine is dedicated to inspiring others through her art and teaching, pushing boundaries and exploring new ideas in the creative field.