Comics & Art by

Ray Baehr




About

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.


FAQWhat tools/materials do you use?
My comics and illustration work is 100% digital! I work in Clip Studio Paint EX on an iPad Pro.
Where can I follow you on social media?
I'm mildly active on BlueSky, Instagram, and TikTok under the username cavetoonist. However, the best way to get news and updates from me is to sign up for my email newsletter!

Hire Me

I'm currently available for new comics projects!
I'm primarily looking for work as an inker. I also have experience as a background assistant.
Page Rates
Inker: $60-$100 per page
BG Assistant: $40-$60 per page
Rates 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.
Background Assistant
Currently under NDAs.
Please refer to my personal comics portfolio for more examples of my work!Contact
cavetoonist@gmail.com


Comics

All Sunshine & Rainbows

A sweet mini comic series about a florist and a meteorologist falling in love! Also available on Webtoons.


The Lore Keeper

The Lore Keeper is a graphic novel idea that's been burning in the back of my mind since 2006. I'd love to make it a reality someday! In the meantime, please enjoy these sample pages.

Concept Art


Vézère Valley Venture

In 2009 I went to France to visit Paleolithic cave art sites with the hope of one day making a fictional graphic novel about one of the artists.

NOTE: The story I was originally writing has since evolved into The Lore Keeper which has a different main character, but a similar premise.


Little Sprout Lost


Dragon Mischief


Flashlight


Product Design