Abby Paffrath was born and raised in Breckenridge Colorado until settling in Jackson, WY 13 years ago.  Her deep experiences in the outdoors growing up as a skier, rancher, and flyfisher woman continue to influence her work as an artist. Staying true to her mountain heritage, Abby chose to attend the University of Montana, in Missoula where she earned a bachelor's degree in fine art in 2003.  In 2011 Abby earned her master’s degree in art education at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon.

Abby is a huge advocate for the role the arts play in education. When not in her studio, she works as an art educator for a Jackson Hole, Wyoming based nonprofit group called pARTners, an organization that links artists with students to help enhance school curriculums. Abby has taught countless classes, designed large scale art projects for children in kindergarten through 12th grade, brightened numerous hallways and classrooms with enormous murals, and has spread her love for art throughout the Teton Valley.