Valarie Gray,

              an Illustrator and writer  born and currently based in Detroit, Michigan. They've graduated from CCS with a bachelors in fine arts, majoring in Illustration and minoring in creative writing.  Specializing in the diverse field of illustration, there market is geared towards and caters to; publishing, graphic novels, comics and cover art and not limited to editorial illustration work either. Working in a predominantly digital medium with watercolor and gouache.

              There inspirations are of everyday life and seeing the beauty of the human experience. With a unique technique of bold colors and detailed line work, their work mirrors a specific aesthetic of cute and humorous visuals, There biggest achievements would be being a participant in the yearly CCS shows and scholarship awards.