creative portfolio

published books

A colorful illustrated book cover showing a person sitting on a rock overlooking a scenic view with a vibrant sky. The person is wearing a hoodie and holding their head, with music notes around them. A drink and a book are beside them. The background includes a lamppost, palm tree, and a building labeled 'The Fisherman's Wharf.' The title 'Norah Wolfe Has Gone Insane' is prominently displayed at the top, with 'by Mona Ray' at the bottom.

story. direction. performing.

in this recent photography / modeling / art passion project, i created & embodied a character representing something like a sleep paralysis demon. the way despair quietly distorts reality until empty buildings begin to resemble home.

i wanted these photographs to live in that uncomfortable space between horror & depression, where you can’t always tell whether you’re being haunted or simply exhausted.

modeled, directed, designed by me photographed by my eldest daughter.

photography

Person with short hair and freckles looking upwards, wearing a black outfit, against a purple and white background.
Two people standing close under warm orange lighting, with a neon sign partially visible in the background.
Person wearing round sunglasses and a hoodie with 'muse' printed on it, leaning against a yellow bus.
Person in black "muse" shirt standing with hands in pockets in front of a pink house and parked white car.
Two women wearing illuminated outfits with glowing LED lights inside a dimly lit room with purple lighting.
Performance artist covered in paint dancing in front of abstract paintings in a gallery, with paint-covered papers on the floor.
Woman in denim jacket with "SR" patch and "I Love New York" pin, wearing a black choker and a watch, posing indoors.
Person in mid-air jumping from a bed outdoors near water and lush greenery, wearing sunglasses, a floral shirt, beige pants, a hat, and sneakers.
Silhouette of a couple embracing at night with city buildings in the background.
A person with long curly hair relaxing under a hanging blanket or curtain, smoking a cigarette, with visible smoke around their face, indoors near a window with blinds.
Person in blue hoodie sitting on a bench outside a food market at night.
A woman sitting with her eyes closed, covered in black and white paint and paint strokes, with a colorful abstract painting in the background.
A young man with light brown skin, short hair, and a beard, wearing a blue cap backwards, earrings, a gold chain, a black shirt, a beige jacket, a watch, and standing against a white wall outdoors.
Chef leaning on counter in restaurant kitchen with stacks of plates.
Two women smiling and holding hands on a city street during sunset, with colorful buildings and trees in the background.
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art & design

A woman with tattoos on her arm holds a sculpting tool, carving a detailed clay sculpture of a face on a wooden work surface with sculpting tools nearby.
Back of a denim jacket with graphic artwork of a woman holding a sword and another woman with long hair, set against a red circle background and surrounded by text.
A woman in a black sweatshirt and blue jeans is peeling off her shirt, revealing a painted body as she interacts with a person whose body is also painted in an abstract design.
Close-up of a woman wearing a gray striped shirt with a graphic of multiple faces, black shorts with a ripped thigh revealing a tattoo, and holding a magazine or book. She has painted nails and multiple rings on her fingers.
A woman with tattoos sitting on grass in a park, reading a magazine, with a black tote bag featuring cartoon faces of a crying yellow moon.
A young woman with tattoos on her arms and shoulder, wearing a white T-shirt with the text 'ART SAVES LIVES' in stylized black and purple lettering, standing in front of a glass block wall, holding sunglasses on her head with her eyes closed.
Painting of a woman’s profile with closed eyes, her hair adorned with blue butterflies and flowers, on denim jacket.
Decorative painted denim jacket featuring a large eye with long lashes, colorful abstract background, and the words "What do you want" and "Break".
Decorative black denim jacket with painted vinyl records and text reading 'Just Music' and 'to seed my soul' in purple and pink colors.
A denim jacket with a colorful, artistic illustration of a woman with green hair, multiple facial piercings, and an additional eye on her forehead, painted on the back.
Person wearing a black denim vest with colorful butterfly and flower embroidery across the front.
A person wearing a denim jacket with an embroidered design of a mermaid and a snake on the back.
Two white graphic T-shirts with black and blue designs. The front of the first T-shirt has a floral tattoo style design with a banner that reads "YOU WELT MY OX." The back of the second T-shirt features a detailed, stylized illustration of a woman wi
A white T-shirt with a graphic illustration of a cartoon girl with large pink hair, tattoos, and multiple eyes, holding a skull with green details.
Black tote bag with a colorful illustration of a woman with green hair, a third eye on her forehead, and earrings, hanging on a wooden hook on a white wall.
Hand holding a phone case with a design of multiple blue abstract faces outlined in black, set against a background of fairy lights and a gray wall.
A woman with tattoos sitting on a patterned rug, painting on a piece of fabric or canvas spread out on the floor, with art supplies and a colorful painted palette nearby.
Person wearing a black jacket with a graphic of yellow hands surrounded by blue lines on the back, holding a blue book titled 'The Holographic Universe' by Michael Talbot, with long black hair and multiple rings on fingers.
Illustration of two characters sitting on a glowing whale-shaped platform floating in water at night, with starry sky in the background.
Black denim jacket with white chalk sketches of cowgirls holding lasso ropes painted on the front, with some patches of tape and buttons attached.
Close-up of a person wearing a gray striped shirt with a black embroidered skull and chain design. The person's hand is holding a book or notepad, and part of a tattoo is visible on their forearm.
Person holding a large dark gray fabric tote bag with artistic butterfly and hands design on the front, wearing a brown sweater, standing outdoors.
Person wearing a black leather jacket with white embroidered skeleton and animal designs, holding a manga comic book covering their face, standing indoors.
A young woman with long dark hair, tattoos, and piercings is standing outdoors near a white column and lush green bushes. She is wearing a light-colored jacket and holding a booklet titled 'The Wisdom Of Near-Death Experiences'.
A cardboard box containing crumpled wrapping paper with black handwritten text and a greeting card with green abstract art and the message "Thank you!"
A white t-shirt with a pocket featuring a black and white pattern of multiple cartoonish faces, hanging on a clothing rack next to a Guy Fawkes mask, against a brick wall. Handwritten tags label the items.
A person wearing a denim jacket with a colorful embroidered design of two hugging figures, one with a blue, galaxy-like pattern and the other with a swirling blue design, sitting on a stone ledge overlooking a peaceful lake at sunset.
Two framed comic book-style illustrations with a stack of books underneath, with a potted plant beside them.
A colorful painting of a woman with long dark hair, crying blue tears, wearing eye makeup, with a purple background behind her and yellow stars surrounding her head.
Book cover featuring purple and pink hues with a neon-style illustration of a woman sitting on a rock, holding a drink, in a dreamy night scene near a lighthouse and a bookshop. Title: 'Norah Wolfe Has Gone Insane.'
A beige clutch bag with a pattern of stylized blue faces with black facial features.
A person holding a pink illustration board with multiple faces and long hair, with a room illuminated in pink light in the background.
A collection of crumpled pink and purple paper notes with handwritten black text. The central note reads "Create No Matter What."
A colorful painting of a woman with purple skin, closed eyes, and long eyelashes. She has green, swirling hair with white outlines. The background is dark blue with golden specks, resembling stars.
A tote bag with an illustration of a woman with light blue, swirling hair, purple skin, and closed eyes. The words "I Stark Loved" are written across her nose, and she has earrings and makeup. The background of the bag is dark blue.
A cartoon girl with long pink hair, purple eyes, and cat ears wearing a gray sweatshirt and shorts, holding a game controller. She has a speech bubble with Japanese characters and a background with pink and purple polka dots.
Two girls in gray hoodies with cat ears and 'FIEHNY' and 'DWIINE' written on the sleeves, making peace signs, surrounded by sparkles.
A colorful painting on a canvas with the phrase 'When Legend Shows... Saint That Shit' in bold, white lettering. The artwork features three stylized faces with soulful expressions, surrounded by decorative elements. The canvas is decorated with small
Tattoo of a hummingbird drinking nectar from a red flower, surrounded by leaves, on a person's upper arm and shoulder.
A carved stone face with closed eyes, a large gemstone on the forehead, surrounded by flowers, stones, and crystals.
Pink book cover with black line art illustration of a woman with long wavy hair, wearing a loose shirt, and holding her arms crossed. Title reads "Norah Wolfe has gone insane," with the author's name, Mona Ray, and a brief biography of Norah Wolfe, a
Colorful tattoo design of a phoenix with outstretched wings, surrounded by pink lotus flowers and small star-like sparks on a white background.
A young woman with dark hair in a bun, wearing a blue and white striped shirt, lying on the ground against a brick wall with multiple sketches of eyes and faces on paper around her. She is smoking a cigarette with her eyes closed.
A colorful illustration of a girl with purple braids, heavy eye makeup, and jewelry, set against a yellow circular background.
Colorful illustration of a woman with purple skin and turquoise hair, wearing a yellow hoodie, with tattoos on her neck and face, including the word "ART" on her neck, and makeup with pink lips and eye makeup.
Street art mural of a woman's face with blue curly hair, green skin, long eyelashes, pink lips, and the phrase 'MOTHER' written across her forehead.
A colorful pop art style illustration of a green-skinned woman with blue curly hair smoking, with a speech bubble that says 'Thx 4 the stogie.' The background is yellow with red and green halftone patterns and abstract black lines.
Digital illustration of a stylized, blue-skinned person with a shaved head, closed eyes, earrings, a nose ring, and a cigar in their mouth, against a pink background with white brush strokes. The person has a speech bubble that says "Just Cene."
A woman with long dark hair and tattoos on her arm is smiling and holding a colorful painting of a woman with blue hair at sunset, with a brick wall in the background.
Close-up of a person wearing a white T-shirt with abstract black and red line art depicting faces and lips, paired with denim shorts, holding a book, and wearing a gold necklace with a circular pendant.