Rikki was born and raised primarily in the South Bay. Having spent her childhood years at her mother’s art galleries and her father’s farm, Rikki began creating art inspired by animals and nature. She started surfing in high school and soon became enamored with the ocean. After working toward an art degree for several years, she decided that she could achieve a better understanding of the ocean by pursuing a degree in marine biology. She is currently in her last year at CSULB where she competes on the surf team. In her free time she continues her artwork, scuba dives, and volunteers at the Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur.
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