Asia Rorick (she/her) is a freelance illustrator and graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA in Communication Arts.
She works digitally and loves to create work with earthy vibrant colors and gritty textures, capturing the look of traditional mediums that feel like something you can experience with all your senses. When she isn't painting, she likes to spend time outside in her garden with her two naughty cats.
Reach out at asiarorick (at) gmail (dot) com or via the contact page for inquiries. She is currently available for illustration for publishing and editorial markets.
ARTIST CV:
Asia Rorick | Richmond, VA | asiarorick (at) gmail (dot) com
BFA in Communication Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University — May 2024
SELECTED COMMISSIONS & PUBLIC PROJECTS
• Designer & Illustrator, "RVA Votes" Sticker Design, City of Richmond Office of Elections — 2024–Present
• Illustrator, Bat House Fundraiser for Maymont Community Garden and Studio Two Three — April 2026
Prints archived in the The Valentine Museum and the Library of Virginia.
Prints archived in the The Valentine Museum and the Library of Virginia.
• Cover Illustrator, Preview Day Book Binding Activity Sketchbook Cover, VCUarts Art Foundation Program — February–April 2026
• Illustrator, Virginia State Capitol commemorative artwork for the inauguration of Abigail Spanberger — January 2026
• Designer & Illustrator, Event Poster, Richmond Indie Comics Expo — November 2025
• Designer & Illustrator, Event Social Media Post, Richmond Indie Comics Expo — November 2023
• Mural Artist, Interior Mural, RVA Beehive House Venue — 2021
PUBLICATIONS & FEATURES
• Editor, Emanata Comics Anthology: Cycle — 2024
• Featured Artist, SCBWI Highlighter Feature — Fall 2024
• Contributing Illustrator, Macabre, Malicious, & Morbid, Studio HotPink — 2022
• Contributing Comic Artist, Mundane, published in Emanata Comics Anthology: Dream — 2022
• Spot Illustrator, The Compass: Finding Your Way at VCU, VCU Student Media Center — Summer 2022
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
• Exhibiting Artist, Hi My Name Is, Gallery5, Richmond, VA — September 5–30, 2025
• Resident & Exhibiting Artist, The Stories We Keep, VisArts Studio Access Residency Exhibition — March 28–April 6, 2025
PROFESSIONAL ROLES
• Program Coordinator, Richmond Indie Comics Expo — November 2023
AWARDS & HONORS
• Finalist, Foundation Art Award, John Tyler Community College (now Brightpoint Community College) — 2021
• 1st Place Recipient - Editorial Cartoons, Student Journalism Awards Contest, The Freelance-Star — 2012