Ruth Franks’ richly colored florals and ornate Italian tiles could grace the chateaus of royalty. After acquiring an advertising art degree, Franks designed corporate art, as well as toys and packaging. Before discovering her true calling in fine art, she produced souvenir products with her husband and created medical illustrations, computer packaging, EPA murals and botanical illustrations. Franks’ resplendent artwork can be found in Las Vegas hotels and casinos, on gifts and home-décor items, and in numerous respected galleries.