Born and raised in Chicago’s south side, Ri is an illustrator and storyteller. He loves all things digital and decorating and barista-ing. He is currently enrolled at Columbia College Chicago earning his undergraduate bachelor’s degree in Illustration with a minor in Creative Writing where he used that passion to start his journey in creating his very own visual novel. Combining his devotion to writing, illustration and video games in one, a work in progress with updates to come! He aims to do concept art for characters in the video game industry.

He enjoys video games like Cities Skylines, The Sims, Bayonetta, Hades Baulder’s Gate 3 and more! Anything city building, creation based or a little bit campy. He’s often is in a voice call or two playing games with his friends during his free time or streaming whatever he may be drawing. You can catch him passionately talking about city infrastructure and his love for trains.