Raven is a passionate illustrator/painter/designer living in Richmond, Virginia. She graduated suma cum laude from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond with a degree in Communication Arts and Illustration. She has also had the privilege of attending the Illustration Academy at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida for the 2008 session. Her work has been featured in the Society of Illustrator’s New York Student Exhibition, the Society of Illustrator’s Los Angeles Student Exhibition, the Richmond Times Dispatch, and Pointesme Literary Journal. Her achievements include Oustanding Achievement for VCU’s School of the Arts and the Dean’s Award for VCU’s Communication Arts Department. Raven’s work specializes in children’s imagery, however she enjoys all genre’s in illustration. With a strong background in traditional image making and fluency in most creative software, she has the versatility to delve into any subject matter.