My name is LaRaye Rushing. I am a visual artist and owner of a cute online shop and YouTube channel. I gave up the heat of the Texas plains for the soggy Pacific Northwest in 2016 hopping from Washington state to the Oregon Coast. My work is both traditional (mostly watercolor and ink) and digital. I have over a decade of graphic design experience. You can find a bunch of my favorite work throughout my career here. I love hand lettering, cyanotypes, letterpress, and film photography.
I work out of my home studio in Lincoln City, Oregon. All shop products, marketing materials, packaging are created by me. Lots of them are printed and made in my studio. And if you’re local, you might also catch me at an art market.
If you need to contact me or just want to say hey, send an email to hey@heylaraye.com. For inquiries regarding shop things, use the form on the contact page. Please fully read the FAQ before filling out the form. You may find your answer there.
I am not available for commissions or taking on any freelance design work.
Gear I use:
Cameras - Sony a6400, Lenses: Sony 35mm 1. 8 Prime, Sony 70 - 350mm Zoom, Sigma 16mm 1.4; DJI Mini 2 and 3 Drones; iPhone 14 Pro; Film Cameras: Canon AE-1 Program, Holga, Sprocket Rocket, Konica Pop, Polaroid One Step 2, Polaroid SX-70 (These are my go-tos. Check out my camera collection to see more.)
Digital Art Making - iPad Pro 12.9” (3rd Gen) with the Apple Pencil 2; I love Retro Supply Co. Procreate brushes and textures!
My Studio
❤ My Dogs ❤
Pete
This is Pete. He graced us with his bright light for 17 years. In his heyday, he was great at ball catching and chicken tosses (his favorite toy friend). He loved being a retired gentlemen and teaching Crispin how to be a dog. ❤
Crispin Nugget
Crispin is an 8 year old super mutt. According to his DNA test, he is part Chihuahua, Shih Tzu, and Poodle. He was rescued from the mean streets of Austin, Texas when he showed up on my front porch and decided to stay. He loves to snuggle and learned how to be a real dog from big brother Pete.
Features
✦ EDUCATION ✦
Full Sail University, BS, Digital Arts & Design (2010)
Angelo State University, BBA, Accounting (2003)
✦ GRAPHIC DESIGN EXPERIENCE ✦
Marketing Director, Greater Federal Way Chamber (2017-2020)
Web & Print Design Coordinator, The SAFE Alliance (2012-2017)
Web & Print Design Coordinator, Austin Children’s Shelter (2012-2016)
Web & Print Design Coordinator, SafePlace (2012-2016)
Graphic Designer, Austin Chamber, (2010-2012)
✦ AWARDS ✦
Award of Excellence (Event Sponsor Packet), PIA Graphex (2015)
1st Place Media Contest (Chamber Brand Campaign), American Chamber of Commerce Executives (2011)
2nd Place Media Contest (Maps Division), Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives (2010)
Perfect Attendance, Full Sail University (2010)
Salutatorian, Full Sail University (2010)
Merit Scholarship, Full Sail University (2008)
✿ • • • Check out my Instagram for more fun! • • • ✿