Hi, I'm Ray! I’m a cartoonist, prehistory buff, sci-fi nerd, and anthropology student. My work is primarily inspired by Paleolithic art, outer space, LGBTQIA+, and cute characters! I have a BFA in cartooning and illustration and I'm working toward a BA in anthropology. Eventually I would like to become a paleoanthropologist so I can study cave art sites and make educational graphic novels about them.I'm available for work as an inker for comics! Check out my Hire Me page for more info.My pronouns are they/them.

I'm currently available for new comics projects!I'm looking for work as an inker! I also have experience as an assistant inker (inking backgrounds, crowds, etc).Page Rates
Inker: $60-$100 per page
Assistant Inker: $40-$60 per pageRates are negotiable and depend on the complexity and length of your project. Please contact me with more details for a quote. I may be able to work with your budget on long-format projects (graphic novels or ongoing webcomics).Method
I work digitally in Clip Studio Paint EX on an iPad Pro.ExperienceInker
The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier & Scott McCloud.
In stores April 1st, 2025 from Scholastic/Graphix.

Assistant Inker
Currently under NDAs.Please refer to my personal comics portfolio for more examples of my work!Contact
cavetoonist@gmail.com

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Sign-up for my snail mail club to automatically receive new printed goodies such as mini prints, stickers, zines, and mini comics made by me every other month!* Themes or topics may include prehistory, art history, outer space, LGBTQIA+, and cute characters!*Ray Mail is switching to monthly in January 2025! If you sign up today you will receive two goodies in January and then one goodie a month from February onward.The photo below showcases the goodies I sent out to club members in 2024 to give you an idea of what to expect. I don't share previews of goodies ahead of time. They are meant to be a surprise when you open your Ray Mail!

Ray Mail is hosted on Ko-fi via the Memberships feature.
The price is $6 a month for USA and $7 a month for international.SIGN-UP HERE!When Ray Mail switches over to monthly starting in January 2025, the price will be going up to $8 a month for USA and $9 a month international. If you sign up today you will be locked in at the lower price for as long as you are a member. Current members are already locked in at the lower price. If you cancel and resubscribe in the future you'll have to pay the new higher price. This offer ends on November 30th, 2024 at 11:59pm eastern.~~~~~~~FAQThis FAQ has been updated in anticipation of Ray Mail switching to monthly in January 2025. If you sign up today, you will receive two goodies in January and then one goodie a month from February onward.When will I get my goodies?
You are paying upfront for the production of the goodies that you will receive the following month. For example, your January payment is for your February goodie.When will I be billed?
You will be billed the day you sign up and on the same day each month after until you cancel.What payment methods do you accept?
I accept Stripe and PayPal via Ko-fi Memership.How many goodies will I get?
One goodie per month!How are the goodies shipped?
Your goodies will be shipped in an envelope or flat mailer with basic postage (no tracking).How do I change my address, update my payment information, or cancel my subscription?
Please refer to this help page on Ko-fi for instructions. Founding members: If you signed up via Stripe, please use the member portal. If you change your mailing address, please also email me to let me know! I don't always get a notification.What should I do if my Ray Mail is lost or damaged?
Please email me with more details so we can come up with a solution! In most cases, I will send you a replacement free of charge.Where can I buy past Ray Mail goodies?
I mainly sell past goodies in person at comic festivals and art markets. I do have an online shop, but it's open very rarely. Please sign up for my email newsletter or follow me on social media for updates. However, if you like my work and don't want to miss out on anything, becoming a club member is the best way to get physical goods from me!If your question was not answered here, please feel free to send me an email !