Rachele Cromer

About

Rachele Cromer is an illustrator and designer working and living life in Oklahoma City. Rach attended Oklahoma State University where she graduated with dual BFA’s in graphic design and studio art in 2019. Since then, she has worked as a graphic designer and illustrator; she's worked for a variety of clients including local food trucks, the Myriad Gardens, the Philbrook Museum of Art, and the Curbside Chronicle, Oklahoma’s first and only street paper. Rach’s work has been displayed in exhibitions across Oklahoma, including DNA Galleries, Factory Obscura, and the Paseo Arts and Creativity Center in OKC, and the Modella Gallery in Stillwater, and she has created murals across the state, including one in Tulsa for Sunny Dayz Mural Fest in 2023 and one for Plaza Walls in 2024.

Q&A

How did you start pet portraits?
I've always loved drawing animals, so it was a natural progression to start creating pet portraits!

What's your favorite animal to paint/sculpt/photograph etc?
I love drawing cats; they're so quirky and have such big personalities and are always fun to draw.

Do you have any pets? Are they an inspiration in your work?
I have a 6 year old cat named Nola, and she is my biggest inspiration! She's influenced a lot of my work and I love drawing her. I adopted Nola from a local shelter, and it was the best decision!

Any advice for artist getting into pet portrait work?
Just have fun with it!

Do you take commissions?
Yes! They can reach out on the contact form on my website or DM me on instagram!