Rachel Harshbarger is an illustrator based in California, specializing in the concepts of identity, the imaginary, and reality. She efficiently works with both traditional and digital art forms as well as other materials like painting and sculpting. Her works are inspired from childhood and spending time viewing and studying animated films and caricature art, providing a unique perspective in her approach to creating. As a recent graduate from UCI with a Bachelor in Fine Arts, she uses hand-drawn high quality illustrations that connect the reader to the story.