Aaron Riske, a bold mixed media and collage artist, was born with Spina Bifida. Yet, Aaron’s story is one of accepting what God has given and excelling. Like the famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, who incorporated her lifelong suffering from a trolley accident into her work, Aaron’s art reflects his life. His artworks are filled with a beautiful, powerful vision. Finding joy in life by helping others is his mission. A devoted assistant treasurer and docent at the Hallet Oak Gallery, Aaron is also a volunteer at the Gaslight Theatre in Shiner and at the Leo Welder Theatre in Victoria. For his exceptional volunteer work, he was nominated to be among the top three Citizens of the Year by the City of Hallettsville in 2017. In April 2017, Governor Abbot anointed Aaron as an honorary Admiral in the Texas Navy with all rights and privileges appertaining thereto and with the duty of assisting in the preservation of the history, boundaries, water resources, and defense of the State.