Ariella was born in Johannesburg, completed art as a matric subject, and holds a Bachelor of Architectural Studies, an Honours in Architecture, and a Masters of Professional Architecture. Ariella, who has created commissioned pieces, believes her artistic skill is a heritage from her grandparents and uses her art as a way to connect to her deceased and living relatives. While Ariella’s favourite medium is oil paint, she enjoys a variety of mediums including digital design, watercolour paint and ballpoint pen.