About Me

Author and illustrator with a background in animation, screenwriting, and school visits for young readers.

Hello, I’m Raea! I’m an author, illustrator, and multimedia fine artist whose work is inspired by the thrill of nature, vivid worldbuilding, and emotionally driven coming-of-age stories.

As a reader, I’m drawn to fast-paced, immersive stories—the kind that grab you quickly and don’t let go. That same energy shapes my own work: cinematic, nature-rich, and full of emotional momentum. With a background in botany, animation, and fine art, I’m especially interested in stories where the natural world feels alive and young characters discover what it means to step fully into themselves.

At the heart of my work is a celebration of self: the messy, brave, joyful process of growing up and learning to trust your own voice. I’m available for school and library visits, art commissions, creative collaborations, and conversations about books, illustration, and the magic of making things.

Raea portrait artwork

Art Studio

Let’s make a quick doodle.

Open the drawing page, splash some color around, and save it or send it to Raea!

Raea holding a Mup book
Raea speaking to a group of children in an auditorium
Raea standing in front of an arctic mural
Book signing

Inspiring young readers in Sacramento!