Ariana Renee was born and raised in a small town in South Texas, where she developed a passion for art at the tender age of five, inspired by her dream of owning a horse. Her love for horses was so profound that, in the absence of owning one, she took to drawing them. Between the ages of 8 and 12, she frequently visited libraries alone, poring over photographs of horses to use as references for her artwork.

At the age of 13, Ariana and her family relocated to Oklahoma, where she continued to refine her horse drawings. As her skills improved, her aspirations grew, prompting her to participate in competitions at state fairs and state colleges throughout her high school years.

Upon graduating, Ariana sought to diversify her artistic expression by exploring new mediums beyond pencil and subjects beyond horses and animals. She embarked on a self-guided journey to master oil painting, focusing on creating portraits of influential figures who had inspired her since childhood, including notable names like David Bowie and River Phoenix.