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Hey, I'm Rachel!✨

I’m a queer, disabled author-illustrator and silly-thing-enjoyer from Iowa, USA.

I draw queer people, cryptids, and fantasy. My dream is to illustrate LGBTQ+ middle grade or young adult books. My current project is Cryptid World Tour, a long form webcomic. Please reach out with any freelance inquiries!

(Email me at rachelehendel@gmail.com)

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<b>Here to have fun!</b>

Here to have fun!

I create each art piece with the intent to make something approachable and soft that brings out the inner child of the viewer.

If that speaks to you, take a look at my portfolio:

See my work

*✧ Past Clients ✧*

<b>Iowa Safe Schools</b>

Iowa Safe Schools


<b>Individuals + Families</b>

Individuals + Families

Personal projects, gifts, and more!

<b>You, perhaps!</b>

You, perhaps!

I'd love to work on your next project!


Love from clients! ♡

Becky Tayler

Exec. Director (2020-2025) at Iowa Safe Schools

"Rachel was amazing to work with! We had a pretty broad vision of what we were looking for, and relied a lot on Rachel to narrow that into an illustration that fit perfectly with our website. From the consultation to the delivery of the final product, the process was seamless! Rachel had great communication throughout the project timeline, and we got exactly what we wanted! We couldn't recommend her enough!"

See the piece here!

Kevin Jensen

Loving father

“Working with Rachel on my daughter’s birthday present was a joy! She was communicative throughout the entire process, paid close attention to all the details that were provided, and delivered an exceptional piece in the timeframe we agreed on. My daughter was impressed that she even got her flowery glasses right! Overall an excellent experience and I will be recommending her to all our friends!”

See the piece here!

Bridget Akers

Thoughtful friend

“WOW! I walked past Rachel and the cutest little drawings at a little market and suddenly had this lightbulb moment for a wedding gift for my sweet friends and wowowow after emailing and some inspo photos- the very best wedding gift was created! Such talent and love and joy went into this gift and the brides are obsessed! I can not express how meaningful this gift is for them, and how perfect it turned out!! Rachel was so flexible, and included me with every step of the process. 100000/10 would reccommend!!"

See the piece here!

Wanna work together? Let's get started!

Email me at rachelehendel@gmail.com


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